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'''Exploding Palm''' is a [[Monk]] Tier 5 [[Monk skills|skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|character level]] 14. The Monk inflicts internal damage that can cause a target to explode.<br> 

Various [[Monk traits]] augment this skill. (Since most Monk skills depend on base weapon damage and probably attack speed, traits which enhance those, and not the skill specifically, are also listed here.)<br>* [[Precision]] :Increase melee damage for each point in dexterity.<br>* [[Intimidation]] :Increases damage done and reduces vendor costs.<br>* [[Cruelty]] :Increases chance of critical strikes.<br>* [[Weak Spot]] :Increases critical strike damage.<br>* [[Rapid Strikes]] :Increases attack speed.<br>* [[Frenzied attacksAttacks]]:Increases chance of critical strikes as well as their damage.<br>'''Note:''' The current [[trait]] list is very out-of-date and will no doubt be overhauled before game release.

This skill '''Exploding Palm''' was first shown at [[BlizzCon 2009]] as one of the originals when the [[Monk]] was unveiled. [[Flux]] was able to try it out:[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-monk-skill-tree-discussion-and-status/] <blockquote>''This was probably the coolest spell most people saw at Blizzcon, just for the massive blood explosions it created. It was magnificently overpowered, working like an early D2C version of Corpse Explosion. Triggering the third stage of this one, then beating that monster down with [[Way of the Hundred Fists|100 Fists]], was almost certain to clear any room, killing every monster anywhere near melee range.</blockquote> This skill was indeed moved from Tier 2 down to Tier 5 for [[BlizzCon 2010]]. ===Previous Versions===See the [[Monk skill archive]] for more details on previous versions of Exploding Palm and other Monk skills.

You can find pictures in the Diablo 3 III screenshot and picture gallery:* [http://wwwdiablo.diiiincgamers.netcom/gallery/ Diablo 3 III screenshots and pictures]* [http://wwwdiablo.diiiincgamers.netcom/gallery/showgallerysearch.php?cat=all&sikeywords=Exploding+Palm &cat=all '''Exploding Palm-''' specific gallery contents]

[http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/full-monk-skill-tree-discussion-and-status/ BlizzCon 2009 Full Monk Skill Tree stats and discussion]