(Created page with "{{Skill gem | name = Wind Blast | keywords = Attack, Melee, Strike, AoE | tier = 5 (Monk) | level = 6 | cost = 10 Mana | attack_speed = 75% of base | attack_damage = 115% | req_level = 21 | req_dex = 20 | req_int = 20 | req_weapons = Quarterstaff | description = Strike enemies at range by generating a gust of wind as you swing. Enemies will be Knocked Back based on how close they are to you. | properties = * Knocks Enemies Back on Hit * +42 to Melee Strike Range * 150% m...")
|help_text = Skills can be managed in the Skills Panel.
| req_weapons = Quarterstaff
|intelligence_percent = 100
| description = Strike enemies at range by generating a gust of wind as you swing. Enemies will be Knocked Back based on how close they are to you.
|gem_tags = Attack, Melee, Strike, AoE
| properties =
|gem_description = Batter enemies at range by generating a gust of wind as you swing. Enemies will be Knocked Back based on how close they are to you.
* Knocks Enemies Back on Hit
|active_skill_name =
* +42 to Melee Strike Range
|item_class_id_restriction = Warstaff
* 150% more Stun buildup
|skill_id = Wind Blast
| notes = Skills can be managed in the Skills Panel.
|cast_time =
|required_level = 1
|static_cost_types = Mana
|static_critical_strike_chance =
|stat_text = 150% more Stun buildup<br>Knocks Back Enemies<br>Causes Daze buildup equal to (500–652)% of Physical damage dealt<br>Cone length is 6 metres
|level1 = True
|skill_icon = Wind Blast
|gem_tier = 5
|release_version = 0.1.0
}}
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'''Wind Blast''' is a [[quarterstaff]] [[attack]] [[skill]]. The user sends out a gust of wind forward, dealing damage in a cone [[area]] to enemies in front of them. The attack has more [[stun]] buildup, causes [[knockback]], applies [[Daze]] based on [[physical damage]] dealt.
==Skill functions and interactions==
==Gem level progression==
{{Skill progression
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==Recommended support gems==
{{Recommended support gems
|t1_1 = {{il|Magnified Effect}}
|t1_2 = {{il|Martial Tempo}}
|t1_3 = {{il|Pin}}
|t2_1 = {{il|Excoriate}}
|t2_2 = {{il|Ferocity}}
|t2_3 = {{il|Maim}}
|t3_1 = Coming Soon
|t3_2 = Coming Soon
|t3_3 = {{il|Heft}}
}}
{{Item acquisition}}
{{Alternate skill effect list}}
==Version history==
{{Version history table header}}
{{Version history table row|0.2.0|
* Many Skills have had their base damage and/or damage growth per level rebalanced. Most of these changes are not specifically mentioned below as the changes are too widespread.
* The mana cost for all Attacks, Marks and Warcries has been reduced, most notably at higher Gem levels.
Wind BlastAttack, Melee, Strike, AoE Tier: 5 Level: 1Batter enemies at range by generating a gust of wind as you swing. Enemies will be Knocked Back based on how close they are to you.150% more Stun buildup Knocks Back Enemies Causes Daze buildup equal to (500–652)% of Physical damage dealt Cone length is 6 metresSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.
Acquisition Drop restricted It can be obtained by engraving an Uncut Skill Gem.Metadata Item class: Skill Gem Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/Gems/SkillGemWindBlast
Wind Blast is a quarterstaffattackskill. The user sends out a gust of wind forward, dealing damage in a cone area to enemies in front of them. The attack has more stun buildup, causes knockback, applies Daze based on physical damage dealt.
The following support gems are recommendations by GGG as listed in-game, and do not necessarily reflect optimal combinations or the views of the wiki.
Gem tier
Support gems
I
Magnified EffectMagnified EffectSupport, AoE Tier: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports any skill with an area of effect, making it larger.Supported Skills have 30% more Area of EffectPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.
Martial TempoMartial TempoSupport, Attack Tier: 1Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports Attacks, causing them to Attack faster.Supported Skills have 20% more Attack SpeedPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.
PinPinSupport, Physical Tier: 1Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports any skill that Hits enemies, allowing its Physical damage to Pin enemies but making it unable to Stun.Supported Skills do not cause Stun buildup Physical Damage from Supported Skill is PinningPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.
II
ExcoriateExcoriateSupport, Attack, Melee Tier: 2 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 115%Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports MeleeAttack Skills. Supported Skills deal more Melee Damage for each Elemental Ailment on Enemies they hit, but cannot themselves inflict Elemental Ailments.Supported Skills cannot inflict Elemental Ailments Supported Skills deal 10% more Melee Damage for each Elemental Ailment on Enemies they HitPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.
FerocityFerocitySupport Tier: 2Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports Skills that you use yourself. Supported Skills will consume a Frenzy Charge on use if possible, and will gain significant Skill Speed if they do. Supported Skills cannot generate Frenzy Charges.Supported Skills cannot generate Frenzy Charges Supported Skills will consume a Frenzy Charge on use if possible Supported Skills have 40% more Skill Speed when consuming Frenzy ChargesPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.
MaimMaimSupport, Attack Tier: 2Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports Attacks, causing them to Maim enemies.Supported Attacks always Maim on HitPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.
III
Coming Soon
Coming Soon
HeftHeftSupport, Physical Tier: 3 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Support Requirements: +5 StrSupports Skills which deal Damage, increasing the maximum Physical Damage of their Hits.Supported Skills deal 30% more Maximum PhysicalHit DamagePlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.
Item acquisition
Wind Blast has restrictions on where or how it can drop.
Many Skills have had their base damage and/or damage growth per level rebalanced. Most of these changes are not specifically mentioned below as the changes are too widespread.
The mana cost for all Attacks, Marks and Warcries has been reduced, most notably at higher Gem levels.
Magnified EffectMagnified EffectSupport, AoE
Martial TempoMartial TempoSupport, Attack
PinPinSupport, Physical
ExcoriateExcoriateSupport, Attack, Melee
FerocityFerocitySupport
MaimMaimSupport, Attack
HeftHeftSupport, Physical
