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'''Wormblaster''' is a series of builds that was first adopted by Youtuber [https://www.youtube.com/user/eirikeiken eirikeiken], also known as c9q9md. Generally, these builds utilized {{il|The Writhing Jar}} in combination with various mechanics. Almost all Wormblaster variations have inadvertently led to a number of nerfs on items that were able to scale certain mechanics to obscene levels, leading to the infamy of the worms in the community. | '''Wormblaster''' is a series of builds that was first adopted by Youtuber [https://www.youtube.com/user/eirikeiken eirikeiken], also known as c9q9md. Generally, these builds utilized {{il|The Writhing Jar}} in combination with various mechanics. Almost all Wormblaster variations have inadvertently led to a number of nerfs on items that were able to scale certain mechanics to obscene levels, leading to the infamy of the worms in the community. Rory Rackham from Grinding Gear Games created the Writhing Jar and is rumoured to be preventing the Jar's deletion from the balance gods {{speculation}}. | ||
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! Wormblaster Variant !! Build Creator !! Version !! Main Mechanics !! Related nerfs | ! Wormblaster Variant !! Build Creator !! Version !! Main Mechanics !! Related nerfs | ||
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| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsgmI96q-Wo Wormblaster the First aka Worm Detonator] || eirikeiken || [[Version 2.2.1c]] || [[Abyssal Cry]] (now known as Infernal Cry; was previously Chaos Damage) to explode Worms dealing 1% of Life as Damage (with {{il|Added Chaos Damage Support}}) + [[Poison]] double dipping from generic damage sources. || [[version 2.2.1]]: <br>* Writhing Worms no longer grant souls to players with Soul Eater.<br>* Fixed a bug where Writhing Worms could grant flask charges when players had Increased Flask Charges Gained.<br>[[version 2.2.1d]]: <br>* The unique flask The Writhing Jar no longer refills in your Hideout.<br>* Fixed a bug where Writhing Worms created by The Writhing Jar unique flask were too high level. (Reduced worm life) | | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsgmI96q-Wo Wormblaster the First aka Worm Detonator] || eirikeiken || [[Version 2.2.1c]] || [[Abyssal Cry]] (now known as Infernal Cry; was previously Chaos Damage) to explode Worms dealing 1% of Life as Damage (with {{il|Added Chaos Damage Support}}) + [[Poison]] double dipping from generic damage sources. || [[version 2.2.1]]: <br> | ||
* Writhing Worms no longer grant souls to players with Soul Eater.<br> | |||
* Fixed a bug where Writhing Worms could grant flask charges when players had Increased Flask Charges Gained.<br>[[version 2.2.1d]]: <br> | |||
* The unique flask The Writhing Jar no longer refills in your Hideout.<br> | |||
* Fixed a bug where Writhing Worms created by The Writhing Jar unique flask were too high level. (Reduced worm life) | |||
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| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT86M-FuWZU Wormblaster the Second], [https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1633332 Wormblast Sparkwave]|| eirikeiken, Nightflare|| [[Version 2.2.1d]] || {{il|Cast on Melee Kill Support}} with {{il|Glacial Cascade}}/{{il|Spark}}, {{il|The Harvest}} (with {{il|Blade Vortex}} (when it had 50 blades with independent hits)) || [[Version 2.5.0]]:<br>* A character can now only receive one flask charge per Critical Strike every 200ms. This is shared across all flasks. | | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT86M-FuWZU Wormblaster the Second], [https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1633332 Wormblast Sparkwave]|| eirikeiken, Nightflare|| [[Version 2.2.1d]] || {{il|Cast on Melee Kill Support}} with {{il|Glacial Cascade}}/{{il|Spark}}, {{il|The Harvest}} (with {{il|Blade Vortex}} (when it had 50 blades with independent hits)) || [[Version 2.4.0]]:<br> | ||
* For {{il|Cast On Critical Strike Support}}, {{il|Cast on Melee Kill Support}}, {{il|Mjölner}} and {{il|Cospri's Malice}}, only one skill can be triggered per trigger event.<br> | |||
* These items and skills also have cooldowns which limit how often a skill is cast.<br> | |||
* Cast on Melee Kill now has a 250ms cooldown.<br> | |||
* These cooldowns apply per-triggered-skill, rather than applying to the trigger gem itself.<br> | |||
[[Version 2.5.0]]:<br> | |||
* A character can now only receive one flask charge per Critical Strike every 200ms. This is shared across all flasks. | |||
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Revision as of 07:00, 21 June 2022
Wormblaster is a series of builds that was first adopted by Youtuber eirikeiken, also known as c9q9md. Generally, these builds utilized The Writhing JarThe Writhing Jar
Hallowed Hybrid FlaskRecovers (120-168) Mana over 5.00 Seconds
Recovers (435-609) Life over 5.00 Seconds
Consumes (16-18) of 40 Charges on useRequires Level 60Instant Recovery
(75-65)% reduced Amount Recovered
2 Enemy Writhing Worms escape the Flask when used
Writhing Worms are destroyed when Hit
(20-10)% reduced Charges per useTo achieve godhood, they would cast off all that god has gifted us.
Mortality, compassion, even the sanctity of flesh.
- High Templar VollRight click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters. in combination with various mechanics. Almost all Wormblaster variations have inadvertently led to a number of nerfs on items that were able to scale certain mechanics to obscene levels, leading to the infamy of the worms in the community. Rory Rackham from Grinding Gear Games created the Writhing Jar and is rumoured to be preventing the Jar's deletion from the balance gods [guesswork?].
Wormblaster Variant | Build Creator | Version | Main Mechanics | Related nerfs |
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Wormblaster the First aka Worm Detonator | eirikeiken | Version 2.2.1c | Abyssal Cry (now known as Infernal Cry; was previously Chaos Damage) to explode Worms dealing 1% of Life as Damage (with Added Chaos Damage SupportAdded Chaos Damage SupportChaos, Support Icon: H Level: (1-20) Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Requires Level 31Supports any skill that hits enemies.Supported Skills have (18-154) to (26-231) added Chaos Damage Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Supported Skills deal (0.5-10)% increased Chaos DamageThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket.) + Poison double dipping from generic damage sources. |
version 2.2.1:
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Wormblaster the Second, Wormblast Sparkwave | eirikeiken, Nightflare | Version 2.2.1d | Cast on Melee Kill SupportCast on Melee Kill SupportSupport, Melee, Attack, Spell, Trigger Icon: & Level: (1-20) Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120% Cooldown Time: 0.15 sec Can Store 1 Use(s)Requires Level 38Must support both a melee attack skill and a spell skill to work. The attack skill will trigger a spell when it kills an enemy. Cannot support totems, traps, or mines. Vaal skills, channelling skills, and skills with a reservation cannot be triggered.Supported Melee Attacks will Trigger a Supported Spell on Kill Supported Spells have (20-39)% more Spell Damage Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Supported Skills deal (0.5-10)% increased Attack Damage Supported Skills deal (0.5-10)% increased Spell DamageThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket. with Glacial CascadeGlacial CascadeSpell, AoE, Cold, Physical Level: (1-20) Cost: (10-20) Mana Cast Time: 0.60 sec Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Effectiveness of Added Damage: 65%Requires Level 28Icicles emerge from the ground in a series of small bursts, each damaging enemies caught in the area and knocking them back in the direction of the next burst.Deals (21-300) to (32-450) Physical Damage Knocks Enemies Back on Hit 100% of Physical Damage Converted to Cold Damage Cannot Knockback Unique Enemies more than once per second Final Burst Deals 200% more Damage Final Burst has 100% more Area of Effect Final Burst cannot Knockback Causes 4 Bursts Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Final Burst Deals +(2.5-50)% more DamagePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket./SparkSparkSpell, Projectile, Duration, Lightning Level: (1-20) Cost: (5-21) Mana Cast Time: 0.65 sec Critical Strike Chance: 6.00% Effectiveness of Added Damage: 190% Projectile Speed: 420Launches unpredictable sparks that move randomly until they hit an enemy or expire.Deals (1-104) to (28-1983) Lightning Damage Base duration is 2.00 seconds Fires (4-8) Projectiles Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Fires +(0.1-2) ProjectilesPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket., The HarvestThe Harvest Jasper ChopperTwo Handed Axe Physical Damage: (127.6-139.2) to (200.2-218.4) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.15 Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 37, 100 Str, 29 Dex(120-140)% increased Physical Damage 1.2% of Damage Leeched as Life on Critical Strike 3% increased Global Critical Strike Chance per Level Gain a Flask Charge when you deal a Critical StrikeLet it grow and gather inside them, Let it flow through their veins. Don't waste a drop. (with Blade VortexBlade VortexSpell, AoE, Duration, Physical Level: (1-20) Cost: (6-16) Mana Cast Time: 0.50 sec Critical Strike Chance: 6.00% Effectiveness of Added Damage: 30%Requires Level 12This spell creates ethereal blades which orbit in an area around you, dealing damage every 0.6 seconds to all enemies in their radius. As more blades are added, the damage becomes greater and more frequent.Deals (3-140) to (5-211) Physical Damage Base duration is 4.00 seconds +(0-0.2) metres to radius 35% increased Hit Rate for each blade 35% more Damage for each blade Can have up to 10 active spinning blades Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: +(0.25-5)% increased Hit Rate for each bladePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. (when it had 50 blades with independent hits)) |
Version 2.4.0:
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