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Arc Gem Effects and How to Get

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Arc is a Skill gem in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2). Continue reading to learn about its effects, modifiers, how to obtain it, its requirements, and other gems you can pair with it.

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Arc Gem Overview

Arc Stats and Requirements

Arc ImageArc
Type Skill
Tier 5
Tags
Chaining, Lightning
Critical Chance 9%
Cast Time 1.10s
Requirements
Level 14 Dex None
Str None Int 34
Description
An arc of Lightning stretches from the caster to a targeted enemy and Chains on to other nearby enemies. Shocked enemies Hit release damaging pulses.

All Arc Gem Effects

Effects
Arc:
・Deals 9 to 51 Lightning Damage
・Chains 6 Times
Pulse:
・Deals 5 to 31 Lightning Damage
・Pulse Radius is 1.5 metres

Latest Patch Update

  • Arc: Is now a Projectile. It no longer causes explosions against shocked enemies and is no longer a payoff skill. It now chains 6-9 times at Gem levels 5-20 (previously 5-8). It now has 50% more shock magnitude, and can now consume a lightning infusion to chain additional times and deal more damage. Now deals 2-39 damage at Gem level 5 (previously 5-31), scaling up to 20-386 damage at gem level 20 (previously 49-277). Quality now provides 0-10% chance to not remove an Infusion but still count as consuming them (previously 0-2% more Damage for each remaining Chain).

0.3.0 Patch Notes

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How to Get Arc

Unlock Arc Using an Uncut Skill Gem

You can unlock the Arc Skill Gem in the Gemcutting menu by engraving the skill using a Level 5 or higher Uncut Skill Gem.

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