Iron Grip Support: What Does It Mean in Game?
The Iron Grip Support is a support gem in Path of Exile 2 that enhances projectile attacks by adding strength damage bonuses to projectile damage. This support gem is particularly useful for characters who have invested heavily in strength and use projectile-based skills.
Functionality
When linked to a skill gem, the Iron Grip Support transfers the strength-based damage bonus, typically applied to melee attacks, to projectile attacks. This allows characters who focus on strength-based builds to leverage their high strength for increased projectile damage.
- Strength Bonus: Strength grants increased physical damage, and with Iron Grip Support, this bonus is also applied to projectile damage.
- Projectile Skills: The support gem is compatible with any skill that fires projectiles, making it versatile for various builds.
Usage Strategies
To maximize the benefits of the Iron Grip Support, players should consider the following strategies:
- High-Strength Builds: Focus on building a character with high strength to maximize the bonus provided by the gem.
- Synergy with Projectile Skills: Use skills such as Lightning Arrow or Ice Shot that benefit significantly from increased projectile damage.
- Equipment and Passives: Equip items and choose passive skills that further boost strength and projectile damage for optimal synergy.
Interactions with Other Gems
Iron Grip Support can be combined with other support gems to enhance its effects:
- Lesser Multiple Projectiles Support: Increases the number of projectiles, allowing the strength bonus to apply to multiple targets.
- Elemental Damage with Attacks Support: Converts physical damage to elemental, benefiting from the strength bonus in a different way.
For more details on how to effectively use Iron Grip Support in your build, visit the official Path of Exile website.