Volatility Support
Icon: v
Level: (1-20)
Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Requires Level 18Supports attack skills.Supported Skills deal (30-58)% more Maximum Attack Damage
Supported Skills deal (50-69)% less Minimum Attack Damage
This 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.
Drop level: 18Vendor Offer
1x Scroll FragmentMetadata
Item class: Support Gem
Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/Gems/SupportGemVolatility
Volatility Support is a support gem that increases the damage variance of attack skills. It also grants increased damage in general.
Skill functions and interactions
Supported Skills deal #% more Maximum Attack Damage and Supported Skills deal #% less Minimum Attack Damage, despite containing the terminology "attack damage", actually applies to base damage (and additional flat damage) of the skill, rather than applying to the final damage range as in the case of luck. This results in the following interactions:
- As it directly modifies base damage, this affects both hit damage and damage over time from damaging ailments.
- Sources of additional damage without a range (e.g. Bloodthirst SupportBloodthirst SupportAttack, Physical, Support
Icon: C
Level: (1-20)
Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 140%Requires Level 31Supports attack skills. Cannot support triggered skills, skills which create minions, or skills used by totems, traps or mines.Supported Attacks deal Added Physical Damage with Weapons equal
to 2% of Maximum Life while on Low Life
Supported Attacks deal (0-9)% more Damage
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Supported Skills Deal (1-20)% increased Damage while on Low LifeThis 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.) are converted into a range of (X-Y), where X and Y are initially the same, if no other sources of that damage type exist.[1] - Converting the damage type to another type (e.g. Physical to Cold) will cause the converted portion of the damage to still retain the changes to minimum or maximum damage of its original type. The non-converted portion is not affected.
- Similar stats (e.g. Ryslatha's CoilRyslatha's Coil
Studded BeltRequires Level 32(20-30)% increased Stun Duration on Enemies+(20-40) to Strength
(30-40)% more Maximum Physical Attack Damage
(40-30)% less Minimum Physical Attack Damage
Adds 1 to (15-20) Physical Damage to Attacks
+(80-100) to maximum Life
Gain 50 Life when you Stun an EnemyAll creatures have the potential for greatness or unequivocal failure.) apply multiplicatively; with a 20% attack quality 40/30 Ryslatha's Coil, this provides a 2.34x multiplier to maximum damage and 0.2x multiplier to minimum damage, benefiting physical attack hits and damaging ailments.
This gem synergizes with attacks or weapons with high damage variance:
- Elemental HitElemental HitAttack, Projectile, Melee, Strike, Fire, Cold, Lightning, AoE, Prismatic, Bow
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (7-11) Mana
AoE Radius: 10Requires Level 12Each attack with this skill will choose an element at random, and will only be able to deal damage of that element. If the attack hits an enemy, it will deal damage in an area around them, with the radius being larger if that enemy is suffering from an ailment of the chosen element. It will avoid choosing the same element twice in a row.(18-391) to (33-726) Added Cold Damage
(22-480) to (40-891) Added Fire Damage
(3-75) to (67-1467) Added Lightning Damage
Only Deals Damage of the chosen Element
Deals no Damage of other Damage Types
(30-49)% chance to Freeze, Shock and Ignite
Base radius is 1 metre
80% more Area Radius against Enemies affected by an Ailment of the chosen Element
10% more Damage per Elemental Ailment on the Enemy
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
+(0.25-5)% more Damage per Elemental Ailment on the EnemyPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. - Energy BladeEnergy BladeSpell, Lightning
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (136-624) Energy Shield
Cooldown Time: 1.00 sec
Can Store 1 Use(s)
Cast Time: 1.00 secRequires Level 24Grants a buff which significantly lowers your maximum Energy Shield to transform your equipped weapons into Swords formed from that energy. Casting the spell again removes the buff. Requires a Non-Bow weapon. This skill cannot be triggered.Energy Blades have minimum Lightning Damage equal to 2% of Energy Shield, plus (2-12)
Energy Blades have maximum Lightning Damage equal to 40% of Energy Shield, plus (40-235)
Two Handed Energy Blades have 70% more Lightning Damage
Buff grants 50% less Maximum Energy Shield
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Buff grants (0.25-5)% more Maximum Energy ShieldPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. - Voltaxic RiftVoltaxic Rift
Spine BowBow
Physical Damage: 38-115
Elemental Damage: 1 to (600-750)
Critical Strike Chance: 6.50%
Attacks per Second: (1.54-1.61)Requires Level 64, 212 DexAdds 1 to (600-750) Lightning Damage
(10-15)% increased Attack Speed
100% of Lightning Damage Converted to Chaos Damage
Your Chaos Damage can Shock
Hits with this Weapon Shock Enemies as though dealing 300% more Damage
+40% to Maximum Effect of ShockThe eldritch storm descended upon us, and bruised lightning
rained down. Metal withered and flesh melted before its
arcane power. There was no escape, no shelter. Only despair. - Essentia SanguisEssentia Sanguis
Vaal ClawClaw
Physical Damage: 29-76
Elemental Damage: 1 to (600-700)
Critical Strike Chance: 6.50%
Attacks per Second: (1.56-1.69)
Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 66, 95 Dex, 131 Int2% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life+8% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding Claws
Adds 1 to (600-700) Lightning Damage
(20-30)% increased Attack Speed
+(30-40) to maximum Energy Shield
Energy Shield Leech Effects from Attacks are not removed at Full Energy Shield
Ghost ReaverThe darkest clouds clashed and coupled,
giving birth to four lightning children of hate. - Ephemeral EdgeEphemeral Edge
Dusk BladeOne Handed Sword
Physical Damage: 19-54
Elemental Damage: 1-75
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.30
Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 32, 57 Str, 57 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy Rating+10 to Intelligence
50% increased Global Critical Strike Chance
(40-50)% increased maximum Energy Shield
25% reduced maximum Life
Adds 1 to 75 Lightning Damage
Attacks with this Weapon have Added Maximum Lightning Damage equal to 20% of Player's Maximum Energy ShieldIn the rift between future and past,
life passes quickly. - Hyaon's FuryHyaon's Fury
Legion SwordOne Handed Sword
Physical Damage: 53-98
Elemental Damage: 1 to (550-650)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: (1.28-1.32)
Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 62, 122 Str, 104 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy RatingAdds 1 to (550-650) Lightning Damage
(7-10)% increased Attack Speed
1% increased Damage taken per Frenzy Charge
(15-20)% increased Lightning Damage per Frenzy Charge
20 Life gained on Kill per Frenzy Charge
Plays Wolf Call sound on Kill (Hidden)"Hyaon the 'Red Wolf'
Howling mad
Cloaked in blood
A banner to his legion
A terror to his foes."
- Garivaldi, Chronicler to the Empire - Hand of Wisdom and ActionHand of Wisdom and Action
Imperial ClawClaw
Physical Damage: 25-65
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.60
Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 68, 131 Dex, 95 IntGrants 46 Life per Enemy Hit(8-12)% increased Dexterity
(8-12)% increased Intelligence
Adds 1 to 10 Lightning Damage to Attacks with this Weapon per 10 Intelligence
1% increased Attack Speed per 25 Dexterity
1% of Attack Damage Leeched as LifeShe thinks and we act.
She acts and we think.
Fragments of the whole that washes clean the skies. - Hand of Thought and MotionHand of Thought and Motion
Imperial ClawClaw
Physical Damage: 25-65
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.60
Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 68, 131 Dex, 95 IntGrants 46 Life per Enemy Hit(8-12)% increased Dexterity
(8-12)% increased Intelligence
Adds 1 to 10 Lightning Damage to Attacks with this Weapon per 10 Dexterity
5% increased Critical Strike Chance per 25 Intelligence
Recover 1% of Life on KillShe carries us and nurtures us
until we must feed upon each other.
This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Esh - Int-stacking wands
- Doryani's Touch
- Replica Alberon's WarpathReplica Alberon's Warpath
Soldier BootsArmour: (268-319)
Energy Shield: (18-20)Requires Level 49, 47 Str, 47 Int(15-18)% increased Strength
+(180-220) to Armour
+(13-19)% to Chaos Resistance
25% increased Movement Speed
Cannot deal non-Chaos Damage
Adds 1 to 80 Chaos Damage to Attacks per 80 Strength"Starving test subject became completely incapable of exerting force.
However, after being fed, he began to poison everything he touched..."
In addition to increasing the average damage of high-variance rolls, high damage from hits also affect the effect or duration of ailments and stun, as well as providing the maximum effect for Cruelty SupportCruelty SupportSupport, Duration
Icon: Y
Level: (1-20)
Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 140%Requires Level 18Supports any skill that hits enemies. Minions cannot gain Cruelty.Supported Skills deal (15-24)% more Damage with Hits
Cruelty has a Base Duration of 4 seconds
Hits from Supported Skills grant Cruelty
(0-19)% increased Effect of Cruelty granted by Supported Skills
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(0.25-5)% increased Effect of Cruelty granted by Supported SkillsThis 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..
High variance also synergizes with the Lucky mechanic (e.g. Dance with Death, Voice of the StormVoice of the Storm
Lapis AmuletRequires Level 69+(20-30) to Intelligence50% increased Lightning Damage
+(10-15) to all Attributes
(10-20)% increased maximum Mana
Lightning Damage with Non-Critical Strikes is LuckyWhen she of many mouths spoke,
we bowed in awe and were crushed.
This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Esh). Note that only hits can be lucky; ailments applied by lucky hits are not affected and are derived from the initial base damage.
Gem level progression
Level | More Damage | Less Damage | Exp. | Total Exp. | ||
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1 | 18 | 33 | 30% | 50% | 0 | 0 |
2 | 22 | 39 | 31% | 51% | 69833 | 69833 |
3 | 26 | 45 | 33% | 52% | 128549 | 198382 |
4 | 29 | 49 | 34% | 53% | 154553 | 352935 |
5 | 32 | 54 | 36% | 54% | 225374 | 578309 |
6 | 35 | 58 | 37% | 55% | 320672 | 898981 |
7 | 38 | 63 | 39% | 56% | 447718 | 1346699 |
8 | 41 | 67 | 40% | 57% | 615318 | 1962017 |
9 | 44 | 72 | 42% | 58% | 834639 | 2796656 |
10 | 47 | 76 | 43% | 59% | 1570760 | 4367416 |
11 | 50 | 81 | 45% | 60% | 1633987 | 6001403 |
12 | 53 | 85 | 46% | 61% | 2151030 | 8152433 |
13 | 56 | 90 | 48% | 62% | 2812189 | 10964622 |
14 | 58 | 93 | 49% | 63% | 3655184 | 14619806 |
15 | 60 | 96 | 51% | 64% | 3017327 | 17637133 |
16 | 62 | 99 | 52% | 65% | 7818905 | 25456038 |
17 | 64 | 102 | 54% | 66% | 15256013 | 40712051 |
18 | 66 | 105 | 55% | 67% | 26260555 | 66972606 |
19 | 68 | 108 | 57% | 68% | 62855887 | 129828493 |
20 | 70 | 111 | 58% | 69% | 212002638 | 341831131 |
21 | 72 | 114 | 60% | 70% | N/A | N/A |
22 | 74 | N/A | 61% | 71% | N/A | N/A |
23 | 76 | N/A | 63% | 72% | N/A | N/A |
24 | 78 | N/A | 64% | 73% | N/A | N/A |
25 | 80 | N/A | 66% | 74% | N/A | N/A |
26 | 82 | N/A | 67% | 75% | N/A | N/A |
27 | 84 | N/A | 69% | 76% | N/A | N/A |
28 | 86 | N/A | 70% | 77% | N/A | N/A |
29 | 88 | N/A | 72% | 78% | N/A | N/A |
30 | 90 | N/A | 73% | 79% | N/A | N/A |
31 | 91 | N/A | 74% | 79% | N/A | N/A |
32 | 92 | N/A | 75% | 80% | N/A | N/A |
33 | 93 | N/A | 75% | 80% | N/A | N/A |
34 | 94 | N/A | 76% | 81% | N/A | N/A |
35 | 95 | N/A | 77% | 81% | N/A | N/A |
36 | 96 | N/A | 78% | 82% | N/A | N/A |
37 | 97 | N/A | 78% | 82% | N/A | N/A |
38 | 98 | N/A | 79% | 83% | N/A | N/A |
39 | 99 | N/A | 80% | 83% | N/A | N/A |
40 | 100 | N/A | 81% | 84% | N/A | N/A |
Gem quality
Type | Additional Effects per 1-20% Quality | Weight |
---|---|---|
Superior | Supported Skills deal (0.5-10)% increased Damage | 1 |
Item acquisition
Volatility Support can drop anywhere.
Recipes
Volatility Support can be created from the following recipes:
Amount | Part | Description | Meta |
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9 | Gift of the Gemling QueenGift of the Gemling Queen9Level 20 Support GemOur Lady Dialla, as a symbol of our progress, shines greater than all the gems. | Random level 20 support gem | A |
7 | Dialla's SubjugationDialla's Subjugation7Support Gem Quality: +23% CorruptedA symbol of beauty and innocence The gems corrupted her mind Malachai corrupted her gems All but a glimmer of greatness lost in madness | Random corrupted support gem with 23% quality | A |
6 | The FoxThe Fox6Level 20 Gem"Masters of wit, strength and cunning. To survive the harsh winters, you must be like the fox." - Ezomyte Proverb | Random level 20 gem | A |
3 | Gemcutter's PromiseGemcutter's Promise3Gem Quality: +20%"I swore to use my position to help the people. What good is power when it just accumulates on the already-powerful?" - Erasmus, Imperial Gemcutter | Random gem with 20% quality | A |
1 | Gemcutter's IncubatorGemcutter's IncubatorStack Size: 10Adds an incubated Quality Gem item to an equippable item Item drops after killing {0} monstersRight click this item then left click an item to apply it. The Incubated item drops after killing a specific number of monsters. | Random gem with 1–20% quality | A |
1 | The VoidThe Void1Reach into the Void and claim your prize. | Random divination card set exchange | A |
Quest reward
This item is given as a quest reward for the following quests:
Class → | Witch | Shadow | Ranger | Duelist | Marauder | Templar | Scion |
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Quest ↓ | |||||||
Sharp and Cruel Act 2 | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
Vendor reward
This item can be bought at the listed NPC vendors, after completing the following quests:
Class → | Witch | Shadow | Ranger | Duelist | Marauder | Templar | Scion |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Quest ↓ | |||||||
Sharp and Cruel Act 2 Yeena | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
A Fixture of Fate Act 3 Siosa | ✓ | ||||||
Fallen from Grace Act 6 Lilly Roth | ✓ |
Version history
Version | Changes |
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3.22.0 |
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