Support gem

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Support gems are socketed in the same way as skill gems, with the difference that they do not give access to another active skill. Instead, they modify any Skill gems in sockets linked to the support gem, while also typically increasing the mana cost of the skill. The modifications vary based on both the active skill being altered and the support gem, and certain Skill gem - Support gem combinations will leave the skill unmodified. For instance a Clarity gem linked with Added Fire damage remains unchanged.

Current Support Gems

Support Gem Description Mana Cost Multiplier
Added Chaos Damage Adds chaos damage to a skill. 150%
Added Cold Damage Adds cold damage to a skill, giving it a chance to freeze targets. 140%
Added Fire Damage Adds fire damage to a skill, giving it a chance to ignite targets. 130%
Added Lightning Damage Adds lightning damage to a skill. 140%

Sources

Official Listing