It is a Skill Gem.
Attack
AoE, Projectile, Bow
Tier: 9 (Ranger)
Level: 14
Cost: 32 Mana
Attack Speed: 80% of base
Attack Damage: 163%
Requires: Level 52, Dex 81
Requires: Bow
Fire arrows into the air, causing them to rain from above. Consumes your Frenzy Charges to fire more arrows.
Skills can be managed in the Skills Panel.
Rain of Arrows is a powerful AoE attack skill in Path of Exile 2 designed for Bow users. This ranged skill allows players to fire a barrage of arrows, raining down on their enemies in a wide area of effect (AoE). It excels at dealing high damage to multiple enemies at once, making it particularly useful for crowd control and area clearing.
What sets Rain of Arrows apart is its ability to scale with Frenzy Charges. By consuming Frenzy Charges, you can fire more arrows, significantly increasing your damage output and AoE coverage. This makes Rain of Arrows a versatile skill for both single-target damage and large-scale clearing.
Rain of Arrows unleashes a powerful barrage of arrows that descend from above, covering a large area and hitting enemies within its AoE. The skill has a high base attack damage and projectile count, but it becomes even more powerful if you consume Frenzy Charges.
Attack Type: Rain of Arrows is an attack skill that works with Bows. It is an AoE projectile skill, meaning it can hit multiple targets within the area of effect.
Arrows Fired: The base version of the skill fires 53 arrows, making it already a potent skill for clearing groups of enemies. However, Frenzy Charges take this to the next level. For every Frenzy Charge consumed, the skill fires 50% more arrows, and consuming a Frenzy Charge in general causes 100% more arrows to be fired.
AoE Coverage: The skill has a base radius of 3.6 metres and a secondary radius of 0.7 metres, which ensures that enemies within a large area will be hit by the rain of arrows. The secondary radius also ensures that enemies closer to the epicentre will take damage from multiple arrows.
Frenzy Charge Synergy: Frenzy Charges are a crucial component of Rain of Arrows. By consuming a Frenzy Charge, you not only gain 100% more arrows, but also 50% more arrows per Frenzy Charge consumed. This means that the more Frenzy Charges you generate and use, the more arrows you can fire, dramatically increasing your damage output and AoE coverage.
Rain of Arrows has a solid base attack damage of 163%, which scales further when combined with Frenzy Charges. Here’s how the damage and arrows fired scale:
Base Arrows: Initially, Rain of Arrows fires 53 arrows, dealing damage to multiple targets within its AoE radius. This makes it effective for clearing large groups of enemies or softening up a crowd before you deal with tougher targets.
Frenzy Charge Scaling: Each Frenzy Charge consumed increases the number of arrows you fire by 50%. Since consuming a Frenzy Charge also grants 100% more arrows, this can result in a massive increase in projectile output. The more Frenzy Charges you build up and consume, the more devastating the skill becomes.
Area of Effect (AoE): With its large radius and multiple arrows, Rain of Arrows can hit a wide area of enemies at once. If you focus on increasing AoE or projectile damage, this skill can be an incredibly effective tool for clearing large packs of enemies or boss fights with multiple targets.
Rain of Arrows can be further enhanced by focusing on Frenzy Charges, attack speed, and AoE scaling. Here are some synergies to consider for optimizing this skill:
Frenzy Charge Generation: Since Rain of Arrows scales with Frenzy Charges, consider using skills or passives that help you generate Frenzy Charges quickly, such as Frenzy, Power Charge On Critical, or Onslaught to keep your Frenzy Charges at a high level and maximize your damage.
Projectile Damage Scaling: You can boost the damage of Rain of Arrows by scaling Projectile damage with passives, support gems, or items. Increased Projectile Damage modifiers will enhance the damage per arrow, making the skill even deadlier.
Attack Speed: Increasing attack speed will allow you to fire more arrows in a shorter amount of time, synergizing well with the Frenzy Charge bonus to fire even more arrows in rapid succession. Increased Attack Speed passives or support gems like Greater Projectile Speed can significantly boost your damage output.
AoE Scaling: You can further enhance the AoE radius and damage of Rain of Arrows with AoE scaling items or passive nodes. Increased Area of Effect can help ensure that you hit a larger number of enemies, and Projectiles that hit multiple targets can make this skill extremely effective in crowd control.
Build Frenzy Charges: To maximize your Rain of Arrows damage, make sure to generate Frenzy Charges regularly through skills or items. More Frenzy Charges = more arrows and higher damage.
Maximize AoE: Focus on increasing AoE radius through passives, support gems, and gear to ensure you hit a larger group of enemies with your rain of arrows.
Leverage Projectile Scaling: Make use of Projectile Damage or Increased Projectile Speed to enhance the damage and speed of the arrows fired from Rain of Arrows.
Sustain Mana: Since the skill costs 32 mana per cast, make sure you have good mana management in place, whether through mana regeneration, mana leech, or mana on kill.
Rain of Arrows is a dynamic AoE projectile attack skill for Bow builds in Path of Exile 2. It excels at crowd control and area clearing while providing high damage scaling through Frenzy Charges. With its ability to fire multiple arrows, Rain of Arrows is a must-have for players looking to dominate large packs of enemies or boss fights with multiple targets. By focusing on Frenzy Charge generation, Projectile scaling, and AoE enhancements, you can turn Rain of Arrows into a devastating tool that will help you clear any challenge in the game.