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Combat Focus is the name shared by three different unique threshold jewels that enhance Elemental Hit inventory iconElemental HitElemental HitAttack, Projectile, Melee, Strike, Fire, Cold, Lightning, AoE, Prismatic, Bow
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (7-11) Mana
Radius: 10
Requires Level 12Each attack with this skill will choose an element at random, and will only be able to deal damage of that element. If the attack hits an enemy, it will also deal damage in an area around them, with the radius being larger if that enemy is suffering from an ailment of the chosen element. It will avoid choosing the same element twice in a row.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent1% increased Elemental Damage0.5% increased Area of Effect1% increased Effect of non-Damaging Ailments on Enemies(22-480) to (40-891) Added Fire Damage
(18-392) to (33-729) Added Cold Damage
(4-77) to (67-1465) Added Lightning Damage
(30-49)% chance to Freeze, Shock and Ignite
10% more Damage per Elemental Ailment on the Enemy
80% more Area Radius against Enemies affected by an Ailment of the chosen Element
Only Deals Damage of the chosen Element
Deals no Damage of other Damage Types
+(0-2) to Melee Strike Range
Place into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
Elemental Hit skill icon
Elemental Hit inventory icon
[1] and Wild Strike inventory iconWild StrikeWild StrikeAttack, Melee, Strike, Lightning, Cold, Fire, Projectile, AoE, Chaining, Prismatic
Level: (1-20)
Cost: 6 Mana
Attack Damage: (160-185)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (160-185)%
Projectile Speed: 1800
Requires Level 28Your melee weapon strikes enemies, converting physical damage to a random element. Then, depending on the element chosen, it releases a fiery explosion, an arcing bolt of lightning, or an icy wave. It will avoid choosing the same element twice in a row.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent4Phantasmal1% increased Elemental Damage1% increased Area of EffectFires 0.1 additional Projectiles1% increased Chaining rangeDeals (160-185)% of Base Attack Damage
100% of Physical Damage Converted to Fire, Cold or Lightning Damage
Beams Chain (4-7) Times
Fires 2 additional Projectiles
Projectiles Pierce all Targets
(0-19)% increased Area of Effect
+(0-2) to Melee Strike Range
Place into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
Wild Strike skill icon
Wild Strike inventory icon
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ItemBase ItemLimitRadiusStats
Combat FocusCombat Focus (Crimson Jewel) inventory iconCombat Focus
Crimson Jewel
Limited to: 2
Radius: Medium
(10-15)% increased Elemental Damage with Attack Skills
With 40 total Strength and Intelligence in Radius, Elemental Hit and Wild Strike cannot choose Cold
With 40 total Strength and Intelligence in Radius, Elemental Hit and Wild Strike deal 50% less Cold Damage
Kaom watched the torches patrol the top of the Watch.
He observed the lay of the beach, its barricades and rocks,
and his men in their canoes, ready to lay their lives down for him.
But when his foot hit the sand, he thought only of the fight.
Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
Combat Focus (Crimson Jewel) inventory icon
Crimson Jewel2Medium(10-15)% increased Elemental Damage with Attack Skills
With 40 total Strength and Intelligence in Radius, Elemental Hit and Wild Strike cannot choose Cold
With 40 total Strength and Intelligence in Radius, Elemental Hit and Wild Strike deal 50% less Cold Damage
Combat FocusCombat Focus (Cobalt Jewel) inventory iconCombat Focus
Cobalt Jewel
Limited to: 2
Radius: Medium
(10-15)% increased Elemental Damage with Attack Skills
With 40 total Intelligence and Dexterity in Radius, Elemental Hit and Wild Strike cannot choose Fire
With 40 total Intelligence and Dexterity in Radius, Elemental Hit and Wild Strike deal 50% less Fire Damage
Voll stood at the gates of Sarn, and a nation stood behind him.
He thought of the righteousness of his cause,
and of the glory he would bring to the empire he would soon lead.
But as Chitus and his gemlings advanced, he thought only of the fight.
Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
Combat Focus (Cobalt Jewel) inventory icon
Cobalt Jewel2Medium(10-15)% increased Elemental Damage with Attack Skills
With 40 total Intelligence and Dexterity in Radius, Elemental Hit and Wild Strike cannot choose Fire
With 40 total Intelligence and Dexterity in Radius, Elemental Hit and Wild Strike deal 50% less Fire Damage
Combat FocusCombat Focus (Viridian Jewel) inventory iconCombat Focus
Viridian Jewel
Limited to: 2
Radius: Medium
(10-15)% increased Elemental Damage with Attack Skills
With 40 total Dexterity and Strength in Radius, Elemental Hit and Wild Strike cannot choose Lightning
With 40 total Dexterity and Strength in Radius, Elemental Hit and Wild Strike deal 50% less Lightning Damage
Standing behind iron bars,
Daresso thought of his adoring fans cheering his name,
his wife's warm embrace waiting for him,
and of the celebrations that would soon be thrown in his name.
But when the arena gate lifted, he thought only of the fight.
Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
Combat Focus (Viridian Jewel) inventory icon
Viridian Jewel2Medium(10-15)% increased Elemental Damage with Attack Skills
With 40 total Dexterity and Strength in Radius, Elemental Hit and Wild Strike cannot choose Lightning
With 40 total Dexterity and Strength in Radius, Elemental Hit and Wild Strike deal 50% less Lightning Damage

Mechanics

  • The jewel limit is shared among all other versions of Combat Focus.

Version history

Version Changes
3.8.0
  • Combat Focus now also applies to Wild Strike.
3.3.0
  • Introduced to the game.

References

  1. Bex_GGG (May 25, 2018). "Skill Revamp - Elemental Hit". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
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