Stormweaver Ascendancy Overview
Last Updated:November 23, 2024|Changelog
The Stormweaver Ascendancy is a spellcaster focused on elemental damage, critical strikes, and status ailments. By leveraging new mechanics like Spirit Gems, Stormweavers can trigger powerful effects on shock, ignite, and critical strikes. This class offers a dynamic and versatile playstyle for spellcasters.
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Sorceress
Stormweaver Nodes
Tempest Caller
The Tempest Caller Ascendancy summons Elemental Storms on Critical Strikes. While the exact mechanics and impact of these storms remain unknown, they could provide additional damage and potential triggers for spirit gem-based abilities.
Strike Twice
The Strike Twice notable allows you to stack multiple instances of Shock on enemies, increasing their damage taken. While the exact mechanics of Shock stacking are still unclear, it's likely that multiple instances will combine to amplify damage output. For example, two stacks of 20% Shock would result in the enemy taking 40% increased damage.
Shaper of Storms
The Shaper of Storms notable allows all hit damage to apply Shock, regardless of the damage type. This mechanic encourages diverse builds that utilize multiple elemental damage types.
Summary
The Stormweaver Ascendancy is a spellcaster focused on elemental damage, critical strikes, and status ailments. By leveraging new mechanics like Spirit Gems, Stormweavers can trigger powerful effects on shock, ignite, and critical strikes. Key mechanics like Tempest Caller, Strike Twice, and Shaper of Storms allow for versatile and powerful builds that can manipulate the battlefield with elemental effects.
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Written by: Crouching_Tuna
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