Infernal Blow: What Does It Mean in Path of Exile 2?
Infernal Blow is a skill in Path of Exile 2 that allows players to unleash a powerful melee attack, causing devastating effects to enemies. This skill is particularly effective against groups of enemies, thanks to its unique mechanics and explosive nature.
Mechanics of Infernal Blow
Infernal Blow is a melee attack skill that deals physical damage to enemies. Additionally, it inflicts a debuff on hit targets that causes them to explode upon death, dealing fire damage to surrounding enemies. This makes Infernal Blow highly effective in situations where enemies are clustered together.
- Physical Damage: The core component of Infernal Blow, dealing direct damage to enemies hit by the initial strike.
- Explosion Effect: Enemies killed with the debuff explode, dealing fire damage to nearby targets, scaling with the slain enemy's maximum life.
- Area of Effect: The explosion has an area of effect, making it suitable for clearing groups of enemies quickly.
Skill Interactions and Enhancements
Players can enhance the effectiveness of Infernal Blow through various skill interactions and item choices. Consider the following strategies:
- Support Gems: Utilizing support gems like Melee Physical Damage Support and Increased Area of Effect Support can significantly boost the damage and coverage of Infernal Blow.
- Passive Skills: Allocating points in the passive skill tree to increase fire damage, elemental damage, or physical damage can amplify the overall effectiveness of the skill.
- Weapon Choice: Using weapons with high physical damage or fire damage modifiers can synergize well with Infernal Blow.
Strategic Use in Gameplay
Infernal Blow excels in scenarios where players face large groups of enemies. Here are some strategic tips for utilizing this skill effectively:
- Positioning: Ensure optimal positioning to maximize the number of enemies affected by both the initial hit and the subsequent explosion.
- Synergy with Other Skills: Combine Infernal Blow with crowd-control skills to keep enemies in place, enhancing the effectiveness of the explosion effect.
- Boss Fights: While primarily an area damage skill, Infernal Blow can still be useful in boss fights when combined with single-target damage skills.
For more detailed information and to explore various builds utilizing Infernal Blow, visit the official Path of Exile website.