Lightning Bolt Intelligence skill gem · Spell, AoE, Lightning, Repeatable
- Max level
- 20Needs character level 90
- Cost at max level
- 0 ManaLevel 1: 0 Mana
- Gem colour
- IntelligenceSocketed with this attribute
- Related supports
- 12Supports sharing its tags
Lightning Bolt stats per level
Game dataEvery level from 1 to 20: the character level it needs, its cost and what changes.
Level table (20 levels)
- 200% more chance to Shock
- Impact radius is 0.8 metres
| Gem level | Char. level | Cost | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 Mana | Deals 3 to 13 Lightning Damage |
| 2 | 3 | 0 Mana | Deals 3 to 19 Lightning Damage |
| 3 | 6 | 0 Mana | Deals 4 to 27 Lightning Damage |
| 4 | 10 | 0 Mana | Deals 4 to 36 Lightning Damage |
| 5 | 14 | 0 Mana | Deals 4 to 48 Lightning Damage |
| 6 | 18 | 0 Mana | Deals 4 to 61 Lightning Damage |
| 7 | 22 | 0 Mana | Deals 4 to 77 Lightning Damage |
| 8 | 26 | 0 Mana | Deals 5 to 94 Lightning Damage |
| 9 | 31 | 0 Mana | Deals 6 to 114 Lightning Damage |
| 10 | 36 | 0 Mana | Deals 7 to 137 Lightning Damage |
| 11 | 41 | 0 Mana | Deals 9 to 164 Lightning Damage |
| 12 | 46 | 0 Mana | Deals 10 to 191 Lightning Damage |
| 13 | 52 | 0 Mana | Deals 12 to 221 Lightning Damage |
| 14 | 58 | 0 Mana | Deals 13 to 254 Lightning Damage |
| 15 | 64 | 0 Mana | Deals 15 to 292 Lightning Damage |
| 16 | 66 | 0 Mana | Deals 18 to 334 Lightning Damage |
| 17 | 72 | 0 Mana | Deals 20 to 382 Lightning Damage |
| 18 | 78 | 0 Mana | Deals 23 to 436 Lightning Damage |
| 19 | 84 | 0 Mana | Deals 26 to 496 Lightning Damage |
| 20 | 90 | 0 Mana | Deals 30 to 565 Lightning Damage |
Game data: Path of Exile 2 client · How we source this
Supports for Lightning Bolt
CalculatedSupport gems that share Lightning Bolt's tags, the most shared tags first.
| Support | Shared tags | Effect |
|---|---|---|
 Eonyr's Thunder | AoE, Lightning | Lightning Damage from Supported Skills Contributes to Electrocution Buildup |
 Hayoxi's Fulmination | AoE, Lightning | Supported Skills create Cursed Ground Enemies on the Cursed Ground from a Supported Skill are Cursed while within it |
 Catalysing Elements | AoE, Lightning | Supported Skills Trigger Catalysing Discharge when boosted by an Elemental Ground Surface |
 Electromagnetism | AoE, Lightning | On Shocking an enemy where there are at least 3 Shocked enemies within 4 metres that are not already in a Shocking Rift, Supported Skills Consume Shock of all enemies within 4 metres to trigger Shocking Rift |
 Elemental Discharge | AoE, Lightning | Supported Skills Consume Freeze, Shock and Ignite on hit to trigger Elemental Discharge |
 Shock Conduction | AoE, Lightning | Shocking Hits from supported Skills have a 50% chance to also Shock enemies in a 2.5 metre radius |
| Shock Conduction II | AoE, Lightning | Hits from Supported Skills always Shock Drenched targets |
 Static Shocks | AoE, Lightning | Supported Skills Trigger Static Shocks when Shocking an enemy |
 Atziri's Call | AoE | DNT-UNUSED Supports Spells you use yourself which Hit enemies. On Critical Hit with supported Spells, Trigger Atziri's Storm at the location of the nearest enemy. |
 Breachlord's Amalgam | Lightning | Projectiles from Supported Skills Return to you |
 Breachlord's Rift | Lightning | Fully Broken Armour inflicted with Supported Skills also increases Cold and Lightning Damage Taken from Hits |
 Catha's Brilliance | AoE | Minions from Supported Skills Blind Enemies within a 2 metre radius |
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Skills like Lightning Bolt
Other gems of the same type with the most tags in common.
Lightning Bolt — Intelligence skill gem, tagged Spell, AoE, Lightning, Repeatable — levels to 20, where it needs character level 90 and costs 0 Mana. At max level: Deals 30 to 565 Lightning Damage. Supports that share its tags include Eonyr's Thunder, Hayoxi's Fulmination, Catalysing Elements, Electromagnetism.
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Lightning Bolt FAQ — PoE 2 0.5.5f
What does Lightning Bolt do in Path of Exile 2?
Call down a Shocking bolt of Lightning to strike enemies in a small area. Type: Intelligence skill gem, tagged Spell, AoE, Lightning, Repeatable.
What are the best supports for Lightning Bolt?
Supports that share Lightning Bolt's tags are a good start: Eonyr's Thunder, Hayoxi's Fulmination, Catalysing Elements, Electromagnetism. Pick the ones that boost the damage type and mechanic your build scales.
What level does Lightning Bolt need?
Gem level 1 needs character level 1. The max gem level, 20, needs character level 90.
How much damage does Lightning Bolt do at max level?
At gem level 20: Deals 30 to 565 Lightning Damage. Your passives, gear and supports multiply that base.
How much does Lightning Bolt cost to use?
0 Mana at gem level 1, rising to 0 Mana at level 20.