Chain Lightning

Chain Lightning

Sorcerer · Core

Active

Description

Unleash a bolt of lightning that chains up to 5 times, dealing 43% damage. If Chain Lightning fails to chain, 50%[x] of the remaining chains damage is dealt as additional damage to the final target.

Class
Sorcerer
Category
Core
Type
Active
Damage Type
Lightning
Resource Cost
20

Tags

Core Shock Chain

Upgrades 7

Chain of Cold

Chain Lightning becomes a Frost Skill that deals Cold damage. Chain Lightning Chills by 25% and deals up to 100%[x] increased damage based on how Chilled the enemy is, dealing the maximum damage if they are Frozen.

Chain Whipping

Chain Lightning gains 20%[+] Cast Speed and its number of chains is doubled.

Power Flux

Chain Lightning alternates between chaining to an enemy and to you. When it chains to you, it gains 45%[x] increased damage, up to 180%[x], and does not use a chain.

Critical Strike Chance

Chain Lightning forms a Crackling Energy whenever it Critically Strikes. Chain Lightning gains 5%[+] Critical Strike Chance.

Cost Reduction

Each time Crackling Energy hits an enemy, the Mana cost of your next Chain Lightning is reduced by 1.

Additional Chains

Chain Lightning gains 1 additional chains.

Damage Bonus

Chain Lightning deals 100%[x] increased damage to the first enemy hit.

Used in 7 builds

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chain Lightning still current in Season 15?

The data for Chain Lightning reflects Season 15, patch . Entries are updated after balance changes.

Where do I find more entries of this kind?

In the "Skills" section of the Diablo 4 database — everything there can be filtered, sorted and searched.