In Content Update 3.2.0, the Herald of Ash Skill Gem will work on spells.

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Kelvynn wrote:

That part has always been there, it works only on the burn caused by HoA itself that requires killing an enemy with an attack.

Oh, ok. So best for stuff like for EK or Glacial Cascade.

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lurker14ownz wrote:

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Kelvynn wrote:

That part has always been there, it works only on the burn caused by HoA itself that requires killing an enemy with an attack.

Oh, ok. So best for stuff like for EK or Glacial Cascade.

Yeah. But that's not the buff here. You could always use HoA with any phys spells. The new 12% MORE fire spell dmg is the juicy one. Elementalist suddenly looks more attractive.

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Kelvynn wrote:

Elementalist fixed. Thank you, GGG!

Lol. They "fixed" one node by changing a Herald, probably as a last-second decision after seeing the scathing feedback. That node was the least of our worries about the Elementalist. Even if they fix the other nodes (Pendulum, Mastermind) they STILL need to overhaul ignite again to "fix" Beacon.

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GoldDragon32 wrote:

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not to be a negative nancy but it seems like 15% of physical ATTACK dam conversion and then 15% more spell dam would avoid this being used exclusively for phys conversion spells..

That would be a nerf to phys spells that don't heavily convert to fire though.

That's true. Seems like HoA just isn't balanceable vs HoI / HoT. Seems like this adjustment only really pushes you more heavily to phys based spell though (fire conversion or not).

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Ashriel wrote:

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Kelvynn wrote:

Elementalist fixed. Thank you, GGG!

Lol. They "fixed" one node by changing a Herald, probably as a last-second decision after seeing the scathing feedback. That node was the least of our worries about the Elementalist. Even if they fix the other nodes (Pendulum, Mastermind) they STILL need to overhaul ignite again to "fix" Beacon.

It fixed the class for those who don't care about Beacon ;p

Hurray for 'scathing feedback'!

too bad bear trap still isn't a spell (unless they change that in 3.2) and still doesn't work with Gruthkul's Pelt. This would be really nice for it on the new saboteur if either of those held true...

Perhaps I'm still just annoyed the pure bear trap builds I'v played just cant be made to clear well without huge investment or cuts to single target....

But hay i guess this should be a nice boost for fire spells now. Should let skills that didn't take out whole packs clear a lot nicer and reduce the need for inc aoe/conc effect swaps. for instance immolate flame surge might be able to clear if you have some way to ignite/burn (cwdt fire storm, RF, scorching ray totem ect) more to try i suppose... the fact elementalist using golems and HoA just for buffs might be a good option leaves me feeling conflicted....

so it is Glacial cascade + avatar + cold to fire With Scion Elementalist (+40% effectivness of heralds) = 21% phys damage to fire + 17% more spell damage???

Why is it no rework of other heralds to have "more damage"?

the rest of the mod should be the same as it used to be.

only differnce is, this key word:-
15% more Spell Fire damage.


in short they just added more fire damage to spell.

Does HoA "hit"?

Can it curse on hit is my main question

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Reichugo232323 wrote:

Does HoA "hit"?

Can it curse on hit is my main question

It doen't hit, it cast a dot effect