Herald of Ash is a Fire-based Herald buff skill in Path of Exile 2 that causes enemies you Overkill with non-Herald attacks to explode, Igniting nearby enemies based on the excess damage dealt.
"While active, enemies you sufficiently Overkill with non-Herald Attacks will cause an explosion that Ignites nearby enemies based on the Overkill damage dealt."
Note: Purchasing this item, you will receive a level 21 Herald of Ash gem with 5 Support Sockets.
Path of Exile 2 Herald of Ash Features
Item Type: Buff, Persistent, AoE, Fire, Duration, Herald
Tier: 4
Level Range: 1–20
Attributes Required: 2–205 Strength
Weapon Requirement: Any Martial Weapon
Effect:
While active, causes enemies Overkilled by non-Herald attacks to explode
Explosion Ignites nearby enemies based on Overkill damage
Overkill must be at least 20% of enemy's maximum Life
Explosion Details:
Explosion radius: 1.2 metres
Ignite duration: 3 seconds
Additional (16.67–23)% of Overkill damage contributes to base Ignite damage
Quality bonus: Up to 5% additional Overkill damage contributes to base Ignite damage
Herald of Ash Mechanics & Behavior
Overkill Threshold: Triggers only if Overkill damage exceeds 20% of enemy's max Life
Non-Herald Restriction: Only non-Herald attacks can trigger the explosion
Ignite Scaling: Explosion damage scales with Overkill and Fire/DoT modifiers
Synergy: Works well with high-damage melee crit builds and Fire/DoT scaling
How to Get Herald of Ash in Path of Exile 2
Herald of Ash can be acquired via:
Engraving starting with Uncut Spirit Gem Tier 4
Use a perfect jeweller's orb to get to 5 sockets before corrupting it for a level 21 Herald of Ash gem
Level 21 Herald of Ash Gem can only be obtained by corrupting a level 20 gem
Tradeable via player marketplaces
Herald of Ash Build Synergy & Use
Overkill Ignite Builds: Ideal for builds that consistently deal high Overkill damage
Fire DoT Builds: Pairs well with Fire Mastery and Burning-focused support gems
Melee Crit Builds: Leverages high crit Overkills for consistent AoE Ignites
Recommended Support Gems
Tier 1: Magnified Area I, Precision I
Tier 2: Herbalism I, Direstrike I
Tier 3: Deadly Herald, Cannibalism I
Tier 4: Herbalism II, Direstrike II
Tier 5: Fire Mastery
Path of Exile 2 Herald of Ash Mechanic FAQs
What qualifies as Overkill for Herald of Ash?
Overkill occurs when your non-Herald attack deals more damage than the target's remaining Life. If the excess damage is at least 20% of their max Life, the explosion triggers.
Can Herald of Ash explosions chain or overlap?
No. Each explosion is a single AoE event. However, multiple enemies can trigger separate explosions, creating overlapping Ignites in dense packs.
Does the explosion scale with Fire or DoT modifiers?
Yes. The Ignite from the explosion scales with Fire Damage, Burning Damage, Damage over Time, and Ignite-specific modifiers.
Can Herald of Ash be triggered by Herald skills or spells?
No. Only non-Herald attacks can trigger the Overkill explosion. Spells and Herald-based damage do not qualify.
Does the explosion benefit from area or ignite duration modifiers?
Yes. Area of Effect modifiers increase the explosion radius, and Ignite Duration modifiers extend the burn time, increasing total damage.
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