Orb of Storms skill gem icon in Path of Exile 2

Orb of Storms Intelligence skill gem · Spell, AoE, Sustained, Lightning, Duration, Chaining, Orb, Remnant, Repeatable

IntelligenceSpellAoESustainedLightning
Create an Orb of electricity that fires Chaining Lightning bolts at nearby enemies. The Orb leaves behind a Lightning Infusion Remnant when it expires.
Max level
20Needs character level 90
Cost at max level
129 ManaLevel 1: 12 Mana
Gem colour
IntelligenceSocketed with this attribute
Related supports
12Supports sharing its tags

Orb of Storms gem card

Game data Verified for 0.5.5f
Orb of StormsSkill gem · Intelligence
Tags: Spell, AoE, Sustained, Lightning, Duration, Chaining, Orb, Remnant, Repeatable
Cost: 12 Mana
Cast time: 0.8 s
Critical hit chance: 10%
Requires: Level 1 at gem level 1

Orb radius is 3.6 metres
Limit 1 Orb of Storms
Orb duration is 12 seconds
Fires a bolt every 4 seconds, and when you
cast a Spell near the Orb
Deals 14 to 260 Lightning Damage
Chains +5 times

Create an Orb that fires periodic Lightning bolts and drops a Lightning Infusion on expiry.

Stats shown at gem level 20.

Orb of Storms stats per level

Game data

Every level from 1 to 20: the character level it needs, its cost and what changes.

Level table (20 levels)
At every level
  • Orb radius is 3.6 metres
  • Limit 1 Orb of Storms
  • Orb duration is 12 seconds
  • Fires a bolt every 4 seconds, and when you cast a Spell near the Orb
Orb of Storms stats per level
Gem levelChar. levelCostStats
1112 ManaDeals 1 to 8 Lightning Damage Chains +3 times
2314 ManaDeals 1 to 11 Lightning Damage Chains +3 times
3617 ManaDeals 1 to 15 Lightning Damage Chains +3 times
41020 ManaDeals 1 to 19 Lightning Damage Chains +3 times
51423 ManaDeals 1 to 25 Lightning Damage Chains +3 times
61826 ManaDeals 2 to 30 Lightning Damage Chains +3 times
72230 ManaDeals 2 to 37 Lightning Damage Chains +3 times
82634 ManaDeals 2 to 44 Lightning Damage Chains +4 times
93139 ManaDeals 3 to 53 Lightning Damage Chains +4 times
103644 ManaDeals 3 to 62 Lightning Damage Chains +4 times
114149 ManaDeals 4 to 73 Lightning Damage Chains +4 times
124655 ManaDeals 4 to 85 Lightning Damage Chains +4 times
135262 ManaDeals 5 to 98 Lightning Damage Chains +4 times
145869 ManaDeals 6 to 114 Lightning Damage Chains +4 times
156477 ManaDeals 7 to 131 Lightning Damage Chains +5 times
166686 ManaDeals 8 to 151 Lightning Damage Chains +5 times
177295 ManaDeals 9 to 173 Lightning Damage Chains +5 times
1878105 ManaDeals 10 to 198 Lightning Damage Chains +5 times
1984117 ManaDeals 12 to 227 Lightning Damage Chains +5 times
2090129 ManaDeals 14 to 260 Lightning Damage Chains +5 times

Game data: Path of Exile 2 client · How we source this

Supports for Orb of Storms

Calculated

Support gems that share Orb of Storms's tags, the most shared tags first.

Supports for Orb of Storms
SupportShared tagsEffect
Static ShocksAoE, Sustained, Lightning, DurationSupported Skills Trigger Static Shocks when Shocking an enemy
ElectromagnetismAoE, Sustained, LightningOn 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
Dreamer's KnellAoE, DurationDNT-UNUSED Supported Skills create a Bell for every 2 Combo expended when expending Combo
Eonyr's ThunderAoE, LightningLightning Damage from Supported Skills Contributes to Electrocution Buildup
Hayoxi's FulminationAoE, LightningSupported Skills create Cursed Ground Enemies on the Cursed Ground from a Supported Skill are Cursed while within it
Trickster's ShardAoE, DurationSupported Spells Trigger Fragment Self
CaltropsAoE, DurationProjectiles from Supported Skills trigger Caltrops when they reach the end of their flight
Catalysing ElementsAoE, LightningSupported Skills Trigger Catalysing Discharge when boosted by an Elemental Ground Surface
Charged MarkAoE, DurationSupported Mark Skills Trigger Charged Mark when they are Activated
Coursing CurrentLightning, ChainingTrigger Coursing Current when a Hit from Supported Skills Shocks
CraterAoE, DurationSupports Melee Skills that leap into the air, causing them to create Fissures when you land. Cannot Support Totem Skills, and does not modify Skills used by Minions.
Elemental DischargeAoE, LightningSupported Skills Consume Freeze, Shock and Ignite on hit to trigger Elemental Discharge

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Skills like Orb of Storms

Other gems of the same type with the most tags in common.

Orb of Storms — Intelligence skill gem, tagged Spell, AoE, Sustained, Lightning, Duration, Chaining, Orb, Remnant, Repeatable — levels to 20, where it needs character level 90 and costs 129 Mana. At max level: Deals 14 to 260 Lightning Damage. Supports that share its tags include Static Shocks, Electromagnetism, Dreamer's Knell, Eonyr's Thunder.

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Orb of Storms FAQ — PoE 2 0.5.5f

What does Orb of Storms do in Path of Exile 2?

Create an Orb that fires periodic Lightning bolts and drops a Lightning Infusion on expiry. Type: Intelligence skill gem, tagged Spell, AoE, Sustained, Lightning, Duration, Chaining, Orb, Remnant, Repeatable.

What are the best supports for Orb of Storms?

Supports that share Orb of Storms's tags are a good start: Static Shocks, Electromagnetism, Dreamer's Knell, Eonyr's Thunder. Pick the ones that boost the damage type and mechanic your build scales.

What level does Orb of Storms need?

Gem level 1 needs character level 1. The max gem level, 20, needs character level 90.

How much damage does Orb of Storms do at max level?

At gem level 20: Deals 14 to 260 Lightning Damage. Your passives, gear and supports multiply that base.

How much does Orb of Storms cost to use?

12 Mana at gem level 1, rising to 129 Mana at level 20.