Infernalist Ascendancy Overview
Last Updated:November 25, 2024|Changelog
The Infernalist Ascendancy is a powerful spellcaster focused on fire damage. This class can summon a loyal Hellhound companion and transform into a demonic form, granting increased damage and mobility. However, the demonic form comes with a significant drawback: increased damage taken over time. To mitigate this risk, players must invest in defensive and recovery mechanics.
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Infernalist Nodes
Loyal Hellhound
The Loyal Hellhound notable grants the ability to summon an Infernal Hound, a loyal companion that takes 20% of the damage dealt to you. This mechanic significantly improves survivability, as the Hellhound acts as a damage sponge, protecting you from harm. Additionally, the Hellhound's fiery aura and attacks can deal substantial damage to enemies, especially when supported with relevant Supports and Passives.
Pyromantic pact
The Pyromantic Pact notable allows players to convert mana into Infernal Flame, fueling powerful spells and abilities. However, excessive use of abilities can lead to dangerous consequences if the flame overflows.
Bringer of Flame
The Bringer of Flame notable incentivizes maintaining a high level of Infernal Flame. While above 30%, both the player and their minions deal Ignite damage. This mechanic encourages careful spellcasting and resource management, rewarding players who can balance their Infernal Flame levels.
Demonic Possession
Demonic Possession transforms the player into a powerful demonic form, significantly increasing cast speed and damage. However, this transformation comes at a cost, as the player will suffer increasing damage over time. Once your life reaches 1, the transformation ends, and the skill goes on cooldown. Managing this trade-off between power and risk is crucial for successful Demon Possession builds.
Summary
The Infernalist Ascendancy is a powerful spellcaster focused on fire damage and demonic transformations. By summoning a loyal Hellhound and transforming into a powerful demon, Infernalists can deal massive damage. However, this power comes with a risk, as players must carefully manage their resources.
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Written by: Crouching_Tuna
Reviewed by: Tenkiei