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− | '''Firebomb''' is | + | '''Firebomb''' is a [[Witch Doctor]] Tier 5 [[Witch Doctor skills|skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|character level]] 14. This skill (formerly called '''Skull of Flame''') is a projectile that's thrown like a grenade. It bursts upon impact, dealing fire damage to the target and anything in the immediate vicinity. |
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|ranks= 5 | |ranks= 5 | ||
|user= Witch Doctor | |user= Witch Doctor | ||
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|description= Lob a skull filled with fire dealing X-Y fire damage to all enemies caught in the explosion. Critical hits from fire damage will cause targets to burn for an additional 25% over 4 seconds | |description= Lob a skull filled with fire dealing X-Y fire damage to all enemies caught in the explosion. Critical hits from fire damage will cause targets to burn for an additional 25% over 4 seconds | ||
|type= Direct Damage | |type= Direct Damage | ||
|quantity= Cast | |quantity= Cast | ||
|effect= Circular [[AoE]] | |effect= Circular [[AoE]] | ||
− | |school= Fire | + | |school= [[Fire]] |
|resource= [[Mana]] | |resource= [[Mana]] | ||
|cost= 7 mana | |cost= 7 mana | ||
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==Skill Design== | ==Skill Design== | ||
− | + | This [[skill]] is quite useful, since it has good damage, nice range, and a very small cooldown. This makes Firebomb a good crowd control spell, especially in narrow corridors where enemies can be trapped in a hail of fire. | |
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+ | Upon explosion, the flames briefly form the shape of a large, menacing humanoid creature. | ||
==Skill Rank Table== | ==Skill Rank Table== | ||
− | ( | + | * '''Rank 1:''' Lob a skull filled with fire dealing 4-5 fire damage to all enemies caught in the explosion. Cost: 7 mana. (A) |
+ | * '''Rank 2:''' Lob a skull filled with fire dealing 6-9 fire damage to all enemies caught in the explosion. Cost: 7 mana. (A) | ||
+ | * '''Rank 3:''' Lob a skull filled with fire dealing 8-13 fire damage to all enemies caught in the explosion. Cost: 7 mana. (A) | ||
+ | * '''Rank 4:''' Lob a skull filled with fire dealing 10-17 fire damage to all enemies caught in the explosion. Cost: 7 mana. (A) | ||
+ | * '''Rank 5:''' Lob a skull filled with fire dealing 12-20 fire damage to all enemies caught in the explosion. Cost: 7 mana. (A) | ||
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[[Image:Screenshot 16.jpg|thumb|right|I don't want Volcano insurance!]] | [[Image:Screenshot 16.jpg|thumb|right|I don't want Volcano insurance!]] | ||
− | ==Synergies== | + | ==[[Synergies]]== |
* None known. | * None known. | ||
− | == | + | ==[[Rune|Skill Rune]] Effects== |
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* [[Alabaster rune]]: Unknown. | * [[Alabaster rune]]: Unknown. | ||
* [[Crimson rune]]: The firebomb explodes with a much larger blast, sending burning shards flying in all directions. These spread fields of flame, dealing [[AoE]] damage to enemies in the vicinity. | * [[Crimson rune]]: The firebomb explodes with a much larger blast, sending burning shards flying in all directions. These spread fields of flame, dealing [[AoE]] damage to enemies in the vicinity. | ||
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* [[Indigo rune]]: Instead of exploding upon initial contact with solid objects, the Firebomb bounces (more bounces come from higher level runes). This spreads fire damage over a longer path. | * [[Indigo rune]]: Instead of exploding upon initial contact with solid objects, the Firebomb bounces (more bounces come from higher level runes). This spreads fire damage over a longer path. | ||
* [[Obsidian rune]]: Unknown. | * [[Obsidian rune]]: Unknown. | ||
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==Development== | ==Development== | ||
− | ''Skull of Flame | + | '''Firebomb''' was originally called [[Skull of Flame]] and was first introduced in the [[WWI 2008]] gameplay demo. |
+ | The skill was located in the [[Voodoo Skill Tree]] before skill trees were eliminated. Its function and graphics have not changed noticeably through [[BlizzCon 2010]]. | ||
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You can find pictures in the Diablo 3 screenshot and picture gallery: | You can find pictures in the Diablo 3 screenshot and picture gallery: | ||
* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/ Diablo 3 screenshots and pictures] | * [http://www.diii.net/gallery/ Diablo 3 screenshots and pictures] | ||
− | * [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=all&si= | + | * [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=all&si=Firebomb Firebomb-specific gallery contents] |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
− | Image:Screenshot_16.jpg| | + | Image:Screenshot_16.jpg|Lobbest thou thy holy hand grenade... |
Image:Skull_of_Flame1.jpg|A throw against [[Ghoul]]s. | Image:Skull_of_Flame1.jpg|A throw against [[Ghoul]]s. | ||
Image:Skull_of_Flame2.jpg|Explosion. Note the character that appears. | Image:Skull_of_Flame2.jpg|Explosion. Note the character that appears. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
− | * [http:// | + | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-witch-doctor-skills/ Full Witch Doctor Skill Trees and Stats] |
− | + | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvp-arena-report/ BlizzCon 2010 PvP Hands-on Report] | |
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Revision as of 21:48, 5 February 2011
Firebomb is a Witch Doctor Tier 5 skill unlocked at character level 14. This skill (formerly called Skull of Flame) is a projectile that's thrown like a grenade. It bursts upon impact, dealing fire damage to the target and anything in the immediate vicinity.
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Diablo III Skill [e] | |
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Skull of Flame Active, 5 ranks | |
Used by: | Witch Doctor |
Lob a skull filled with fire dealing X-Y fire damage to all enemies caught in the explosion. Critical hits from fire damage will cause targets to burn for an additional 25% over 4 seconds | |
Type: | Direct Damage |
Quantity: | Cast |
Effect: | Circular AoE |
School: | Fire |
Mana cost: | 7 mana |
Cast time: | Unknown |
Duration: | None |
Cooldown: | Unknown |
Synergies: | Unknown |
Requires: | N/A |
Prereq of: | N/A |
The Witch Doctor lobs a burning skull filled with combustibles at his enemies, which explodes violently when it breaks upon them.
Skill Design
This skill is quite useful, since it has good damage, nice range, and a very small cooldown. This makes Firebomb a good crowd control spell, especially in narrow corridors where enemies can be trapped in a hail of fire.
Upon explosion, the flames briefly form the shape of a large, menacing humanoid creature.
Skill Rank Table
- Rank 1: Lob a skull filled with fire dealing 4-5 fire damage to all enemies caught in the explosion. Cost: 7 mana. (A)
- Rank 2: Lob a skull filled with fire dealing 6-9 fire damage to all enemies caught in the explosion. Cost: 7 mana. (A)
- Rank 3: Lob a skull filled with fire dealing 8-13 fire damage to all enemies caught in the explosion. Cost: 7 mana. (A)
- Rank 4: Lob a skull filled with fire dealing 10-17 fire damage to all enemies caught in the explosion. Cost: 7 mana. (A)
- Rank 5: Lob a skull filled with fire dealing 12-20 fire damage to all enemies caught in the explosion. Cost: 7 mana. (A)
(A) = Assumed
Synergies
- None known.
Skill Rune Effects
- Alabaster rune: Unknown.
- Crimson rune: The firebomb explodes with a much larger blast, sending burning shards flying in all directions. These spread fields of flame, dealing AoE damage to enemies in the vicinity.
- Golden rune: Unknown. Probably lower mana cost per Firebomb.
- Indigo rune: Instead of exploding upon initial contact with solid objects, the Firebomb bounces (more bounces come from higher level runes). This spreads fire damage over a longer path.
- Obsidian rune: Unknown.
Development
Firebomb was originally called Skull of Flame and was first introduced in the WWI 2008 gameplay demo. The skill was located in the Voodoo Skill Tree before skill trees were eliminated. Its function and graphics have not changed noticeably through BlizzCon 2010.
Media
You can find pictures in the Diablo 3 screenshot and picture gallery:
A throw against Ghouls.
Another throw, against Wraiths.
Skull of Flame explosion in Tristram, killing Scavengers.
References
Diablo III Classes [e] |
Barb skills Barb traits DH skills DH traits Monk skills Monk traits WD skills WD traits Wiz skills Wiz traits |
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The Witch Doctor - Witch Doctor skills - Witch Doctor traits - Mana - Witch Doctor skill archive [e] | ||||||
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• Summon Zombie Dog |
• Zombie Charger • Corpse Spiders |
• Poison Dart • Grasp of the Dead |
• Firebats |
• Acid Cloud • Firebomb |
• Gargantuan |
• Fetish Army
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