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− | '''Bola Shot''' (not Bolo Shot) is a [[Demon Hunter skill]] unlocked at [[clvl| | + | '''Bola Shot''' (not Bolo Shot) is a Primary [[Demon Hunter skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 11. It fires a pair of bombs on a rope that wrap around the target, sticking and dealing explosive damage to the main target and any targets close to it after one second of delay. This skill is not limited to monsters, as the bola can also attach to doors, barrels, and other targetable destructibles. |
+ | One handy improvement to this skill during the beta test was the removal of the one-second timer when a destructible was the target. Thus Bolo Shots explode instantly when wrapped around barrels, crates, chairs, statues, etc. | ||
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
− | + | [[File:bolo_small.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Bola Shot in action.]] | |
− | + | The skill deals light damage upon the initial hit, but packs a considerable explosive charge after a couple of seconds. Multiple Bolas can be wrapped around the same target, yielding repeated explosions in rapid succession. The explosions damage other enemies in the immediate vicinity. | |
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− | The skill deals light damage upon the initial hit, but packs a considerable explosive charge after a couple of seconds. Multiple Bolas can be wrapped around the same target, yielding repeated explosions in rapid succession. The | ||
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+ | ==Skill Rune Effects== | ||
+ | The following is a very quick summary. See the [[Bola Shot rune effects]] page for a more thorough description of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more. | ||
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+ | {{skill description header}} | ||
+ | <skill subcat="Bow skill" class="DemonHunter">Bola Shot</skill> | ||
+ | <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Volatile Explosives">Bola Shot</skill> | ||
+ | <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Thunder Ball">Bola Shot</skill> | ||
+ | <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Acid Strike">Bola Shot</skill> | ||
+ | <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Bitter Pill">Bola Shot</skill> | ||
+ | <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Imminent Doom">Bola Shot</skill> | ||
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+ | ===Notes=== | ||
+ | * The [[Demon Hunter]] must have a [[bows|bow]], [[crossbows|crossbow]], or [[Hand Crossbows|hand xbow]] equipped to use Bola Shot. | ||
==Skill Design== | ==Skill Design== | ||
[[Image:bola_in_flight.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Bola in flight.]] | [[Image:bola_in_flight.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Bola in flight.]] | ||
− | Bola | + | Bola Shot fires what looks like a blurry Frisbee, spinning in a dark crimson spiral until it reaches its target, leaving a quickly-fading glowing orange trail. It’s actually two bombs on a string, which whirl around and wrap around the neck of a monster. After a short delay, the bola explodes, doing substantial damage to the target, and less damage to nearby monsters. |
It's difficult to miss with them, since if they’re aimed anywhere near a target, and any part of the bola touches, the whole thing will stick. Bola Shot also works against larger targets, such as sarcophagi and other destructibles that are too large for the ropes to actually wrap around. | It's difficult to miss with them, since if they’re aimed anywhere near a target, and any part of the bola touches, the whole thing will stick. Bola Shot also works against larger targets, such as sarcophagi and other destructibles that are too large for the ropes to actually wrap around. | ||
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+ | ===Video=== | ||
+ | A video of Bola Shot can be seen below, courtesy of [http://www.youtube.com/Diablo3Inc the Diablo.IncGamers.com You Tube channel]. | ||
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==Synergies== | ==Synergies== | ||
− | + | The following [[Demon Hunter passives]] provide a benefit to Bola Shot, runed or not: | |
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− | + | <skill class="DemonHunter">Thrill of the Hunt</skill> | |
− | + | <skill class="DemonHunter">Steady Aim</skill> | |
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'''Bola Shot''' was first shown at [[BlizzCon 2010]] when the [[Demon Hunter]] debuted. According to [[Wyatt Cheng]] from the Gameplay Panel:[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-gameplay-panel-transcript/P1/] | '''Bola Shot''' was first shown at [[BlizzCon 2010]] when the [[Demon Hunter]] debuted. According to [[Wyatt Cheng]] from the Gameplay Panel:[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-gameplay-panel-transcript/P1/] | ||
− | < | + | <blue>It feels really tactical, it has a slight delay that you can use to your advantage in the right situations.</blue> |
After testing it in the gameplay demo, [[Flux]] described using it:[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/demon-hunter-screenshots-and-hands-on-report/] | After testing it in the gameplay demo, [[Flux]] described using it:[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/demon-hunter-screenshots-and-hands-on-report/] | ||
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<blockquote>''In practice it’s like Explosive Arrow with a time delay fuse; you hit monsters and deal tiny damage with the impact, but then about 1.5 seconds later the bomb goes off and deals substantial fire damage. This skill was fun and effective, but not great to stack on a single target, since you could shoot them 5 or 6 times before the bomb started going off, and usually 2 or 3 would kill anything short of a boss. Thus wasting almost all the damage of your last 3 or 4 shots. I found it most effective to hit monsters with one or two Bolas, and then move on to shoot something else, trusting them to die when the time delay ran out.</blockquote> | <blockquote>''In practice it’s like Explosive Arrow with a time delay fuse; you hit monsters and deal tiny damage with the impact, but then about 1.5 seconds later the bomb goes off and deals substantial fire damage. This skill was fun and effective, but not great to stack on a single target, since you could shoot them 5 or 6 times before the bomb started going off, and usually 2 or 3 would kill anything short of a boss. Thus wasting almost all the damage of your last 3 or 4 shots. I found it most effective to hit monsters with one or two Bolas, and then move on to shoot something else, trusting them to die when the time delay ran out.</blockquote> | ||
− | Skill tiers were removed | + | ===Beta=== |
− | + | Skill tiers were removed shortly before the [[beta]] started in September 2011, and Bola Shot became a level 5 skill, but was soon changed to level 4. The skill system was once again overhauled for the [[Beta Patch 13]], and Bola Shot was classified as a Primary skill and moved to level 3. For [[Beta Patch 14]], it was bumped up to level 11. | |
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+ | ==Trivia== | ||
+ | ''Hide this section unless there really is some trivia about the skill. Add the skill to the [[:Category:Easter Eggs|Easter Eggs]] category as well if the article contains Easter Egg information.'' | ||
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==Media== | ==Media== | ||
Bola Shot can be seen in action on video here: | Bola Shot can be seen in action on video here: | ||
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Image:Bolo_trailer.jpg|A close-up look of the bola, courtesy of the [[BlizzCon 2010]] trailer. | Image:Bolo_trailer.jpg|A close-up look of the bola, courtesy of the [[BlizzCon 2010]] trailer. | ||
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/demon-hunter-screenshots-and-hands-on-report/ BlizzCon 2010 Demon Hunter First Impressions] | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/demon-hunter-screenshots-and-hands-on-report/ BlizzCon 2010 Demon Hunter First Impressions] | ||
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-demon-hunter/P1/ BlizzCon 2010 Demon Hunter PvM Hands-on Report] | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-demon-hunter/P1/ BlizzCon 2010 Demon Hunter PvM Hands-on Report] | ||
− | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p= | + | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7960229#post7960229 Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report] — IncGamers 1st Aug 2011 |
+ | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8009356#post8009356 HardRock's Demon Hunter Skills and Their Rune Effects] — IncGamers 6th Sep 2011 | ||
+ | * [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/demon-hunter/active/ Demon Hunter Active Skills] — Blizzard's Official Diablo III Site | ||
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+ | {{Skill navbox Diablo III|DH|primary}} | ||
− | + | [[category:Demon Hunter skills]] | |
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Latest revision as of 01:50, 11 July 2014
Bola Shot (not Bolo Shot) is a Primary Demon Hunter skill unlocked at Level 11. It fires a pair of bombs on a rope that wrap around the target, sticking and dealing explosive damage to the main target and any targets close to it after one second of delay. This skill is not limited to monsters, as the bola can also attach to doors, barrels, and other targetable destructibles.
One handy improvement to this skill during the beta test was the removal of the one-second timer when a destructible was the target. Thus Bolo Shots explode instantly when wrapped around barrels, crates, chairs, statues, etc.
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Background[edit | edit source]
The skill deals light damage upon the initial hit, but packs a considerable explosive charge after a couple of seconds. Multiple Bolas can be wrapped around the same target, yielding repeated explosions in rapid succession. The explosions damage other enemies in the immediate vicinity.
Skill Rune Effects[edit | edit source]
The following is a very quick summary. See the Bola Shot rune effects page for a more thorough description of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more.
Name | Level | Description |
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<skill subcat="Bow skill" class="DemonHunter">Bola Shot</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Volatile Explosives">Bola Shot</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Thunder Ball">Bola Shot</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Acid Strike">Bola Shot</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Bitter Pill">Bola Shot</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Imminent Doom">Bola Shot</skill>
Notes[edit | edit source]
- The Demon Hunter must have a bow, crossbow, or hand xbow equipped to use Bola Shot.
Skill Design[edit | edit source]
Bola Shot fires what looks like a blurry Frisbee, spinning in a dark crimson spiral until it reaches its target, leaving a quickly-fading glowing orange trail. It’s actually two bombs on a string, which whirl around and wrap around the neck of a monster. After a short delay, the bola explodes, doing substantial damage to the target, and less damage to nearby monsters.
It's difficult to miss with them, since if they’re aimed anywhere near a target, and any part of the bola touches, the whole thing will stick. Bola Shot also works against larger targets, such as sarcophagi and other destructibles that are too large for the ropes to actually wrap around.
Video[edit | edit source]
A video of Bola Shot can be seen below, courtesy of the Diablo.IncGamers.com You Tube channel.
Synergies[edit | edit source]
The following Demon Hunter passives provide a benefit to Bola Shot, runed or not:
Name | Level | Description |
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<skill class="DemonHunter">Thrill of the Hunt</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter">Steady Aim</skill>
Development[edit | edit source]
Bola Shot was first shown at BlizzCon 2010 when the Demon Hunter debuted. According to Wyatt Cheng from the Gameplay Panel:[1]
After testing it in the gameplay demo, Flux described using it:[2]
In practice it’s like Explosive Arrow with a time delay fuse; you hit monsters and deal tiny damage with the impact, but then about 1.5 seconds later the bomb goes off and deals substantial fire damage. This skill was fun and effective, but not great to stack on a single target, since you could shoot them 5 or 6 times before the bomb started going off, and usually 2 or 3 would kill anything short of a boss. Thus wasting almost all the damage of your last 3 or 4 shots. I found it most effective to hit monsters with one or two Bolas, and then move on to shoot something else, trusting them to die when the time delay ran out.
Beta[edit | edit source]
Skill tiers were removed shortly before the beta started in September 2011, and Bola Shot became a level 5 skill, but was soon changed to level 4. The skill system was once again overhauled for the Beta Patch 13, and Bola Shot was classified as a Primary skill and moved to level 3. For Beta Patch 14, it was bumped up to level 11.
Media[edit | edit source]
Bola Shot can be seen in action on video here:
You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:
Bola Shot detonating on a cultist.
A close-up look of the bola, courtesy of the BlizzCon 2010 trailer.
References[edit | edit source]
- BlizzCon 2010 Gameplay Panel Transcript
- BlizzCon 2010 Demon Hunter First Impressions
- BlizzCon 2010 Demon Hunter PvM Hands-on Report
- Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report — IncGamers 1st Aug 2011
- HardRock's Demon Hunter Skills and Their Rune Effects — IncGamers 6th Sep 2011
- Demon Hunter Active Skills — Blizzard's Official Diablo III Site
Classes of the Diablo games |
Skills - Active skills - Skill runes - Passives - Resource - Movement ability [e] Barbarian Demon Hunter Monk Necromancer Witch Doctor Wizard Followers Other Classes Fan-made |
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The Barbarian | Fury - Barbarian Active Skills (Archive) | Barbarian Passive Skills (Archive) [e] | |||
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Primary Might |
Secondary Tactics |
Defensive Rage |
Pound of Flesh (10) |
Superstition (30) |
(X) = the level at which the skill becomes unlocked. |
Barbarian skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Might Tactics Rage |
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Bash |
Cleave |
Frenzy |
[e] |
Hammer of the Ancients |
Rend |
Seismic Slam |
Whirlwind |
[e] |
Ground Stomp |
Leap |
Sprint |
Ignore Pain |
[e] |
Ancient Spear |
Revenge |
Furious Charge |
Overpower |
[e] |
Weapon Throw |
Threatening Shout |
Battle Rage |
War Cry |
[e] |
Earthquake |
Call of the Ancients |
Wrath of the Berserker |
[e] |
Demon Hunter skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Hunting Devices Archery |
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Hungering Arrow |
Entangling Shot |
Bola Shot |
Grenades |
[e] |
Impale |
Rapid Fire |
Chakram |
Elemental Arrow |
[e] |
Caltrops |
Smoke Screen |
Shadow Power |
[e] |
Vault |
Preparation |
Companion |
Marked for Death |
[e] |
Evasive Fire |
Fan of Knives |
Spike Trap |
Sentry |
[e] |
Strafe |
Multishot |
Cluster Arrow |
Rain of Vengeance |
[e] |
Monk skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Techniques Focus Mantras |
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Fists of Thunder |
Deadly Reach |
Crippling Wave |
Way of the Hundred Fists |
[e] |
Lashing Tail Kick |
Tempest Rush |
Wave of Light |
[e] |
Blinding Flash |
Breath of Heaven |
Serenity |
Inner Sanctuary |
[e] |
Dashing Strike |
Exploding Palm |
Sweeping Wind |
[e] |
Cyclone Strike |
Seven-Sided Strike |
Mystic Ally |
[e] |
Mantra of Evasion |
Mantra of Retribution |
Mantra of Healing |
Mantra of Conviction |
[e] |
Necromancer skill categories: Primary Secondary Corpses Blood and Bone Reanimation Curses |
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Witch Doctor skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Terror Decay Voodoo |
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Poison Dart - Rune effects |
Corpse Spiders |
Plague of Toads |
Firebomb |
[e] |
Grasp of the Dead |
Firebats |
Haunt |
Locust Swarm |
[e] |
Summon Zombie Dogs |
Horrify |
Spirit Walk |
Hex |
[e] |
Soul Harvest |
Sacrifice |
Mass Confusion |
[e] |
Zombie Charger |
Spirit Barrage |
Acid Cloud |
Wall of Zombies |
[e] |
Gargantuan |
Big Bad Voodoo |
Fetish Army |
[e] |
Wizard skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Force Conjuration Mastery |
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Magic Missile |
Shock Pulse |
Spectral Blade |
Electrocute |
[e] |
Ray of Frost |
Arcane Orb |
Arcane Torrent |
Disintegrate |
[e] |
Frost Nova |
Diamond Skin |
Slow Time |
Teleport |
[e] |
Wave of Force |
Energy Twister |
Hydra |
Meteor |
Blizzard |
[e] |
Ice Armor |
Storm Armor |
Magic Weapon |
Familiar |
Energy Armor |
[e] |
Explosive Blast |
Mirror Image |
Archon |
[e] |
Followers | Kormac the Templar | Lyndon the Scoundrel | Eirena the Enchantress [e] | |||
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Level 25: Level 30: |
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Diablo II: |
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• Alchemist |
• Flagellant |
• Ranger |
Dragon Warrior Skills |
Aurian Mage Skill | |
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