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Ancestral Cry Gem Effects and How to Get

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Ancestral Cry 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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Ancestral Cry Gem Overview

Ancestral Cry Stats and Requirements

Ancestral Cry ImageAncestral Cry
Type Skill
Tier 13
Tags
Melee, Duration, Nova, Slam, Trigger, Projectile, AoE, Fire, Buff, Attack, Conditional
Cast Time 0.80s
Requirements
Level 52 Dex None
Str 92 Int None
Description
Perform a Warcry using Glory gained by Igniting enemies to turn you into an embodiement of Kaom. While embodying Kaom, your footsteps Trigger Volcanic Steps, Melee Strikes and Slams are Ancestrally Boosted, and your Melee Strikes Trigger Volcanic Eruption.

All Ancestral Cry Gem Effects

Effects
Warcry:
・Requires 100 Glory to Use
・Generates 100% of Monster Power as Glory for this Skill on Igniting an Enemy
・Warcry radius is 4 metres
・Warcry duration is 8 seconds
・Knocks back and interrupts enemies in a smaller area
・Consumed all Endurance Charges to increase Warcry Duration by 50% per Charge
・Converts 100% of Physical Damage to Fire Damage with Boosted Attacks.
Volcanic Steps:
・Attack Damage: 149%
・Slam Radius is 1.2 metres
・Converts 100% of Physical Damage to Fire Damage.
Volcanic Eruption:
・Cooldown Time: 0.40s
・Attack Damage: 82%
・Converts 100% of Physical Damage to Fire Damage
・Impact radius is 0.8 metres
・Fires 3 Molten Projectiles.

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How to Get Ancestral Cry

Unlock Ancestral Cry Using an Uncut Skill Gem

You can unlock the Ancestral Cry Skill Gem in the Gemcutting menu by engraving the skill using a Level 13 or higher Uncut Skill Gem.

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