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The following is a very quick list. See the [[Blinding Flash rune effects]] page for a more thorough summary of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more.  
 
The following is a very quick list. See the [[Blinding Flash rune effects]] page for a more thorough summary of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more.  
  
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| [[Faith in the Light]]  
 
| [[Faith in the Light]]  
| {{c_lime|X}} seconds after using Blinding Flash, all of your attacks are infused to deal {{c_lime|X}} additional Holy damage.
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| For {{c_lime|24}} seconds after using Blinding Flash, all of your attacks are infused to deal {{c_lime|17-34}} additional Holy damage.
 
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| [[Blinding Echo (rune effect)|Blinding Echo]]  
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| [[Blinding Echo]]  
| {{c_lime|X}} seconds after using Blinding Flash, a second flash of light will blind enemies within {{c_lime|X}} yards for {{c_lime|X}} seconds.
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| {{c_lime|3}} seconds after using Blinding Flash, a second flash of light will blind enemies within {{c_lime|20}} yards for {{c_lime|2}} seconds.
 
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| [[Blind and Confused (rune effect)|Blind and Confused]]  
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| [[Blind and Confused]]  
| Blinded enemies have a {{c_lime|X%}} chance to attack each other.
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| Blinded enemies have a {{c_lime|100%}} chance to attack each other.
 
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| [[Self Reflection (rune effect)|Self Reflection]]  
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| [[Self Reflection]]  
| Increases the duration enemies are blinded to by {{c_lime|X}} seconds.
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| Increases the duration enemies are blinded to {{c_lime|12}} seconds.
 
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| [[Searing Light (rune effect)|Searing Light]]  
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| [[Searing Light]]  
| Blinded enemies also have their chance to hit reduced by {{c_lime|X%}} for {{c_lime|X}} seconds.
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| Increases the chance affected enemies will miss attacks to {{c_lime|65%}}.
 
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-monk/ BlizzCon 2010 Monk Hands-on Report]
 
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-monk/ BlizzCon 2010 Monk Hands-on Report]
 
* [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=7960229#post7960229 Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report] -- IncGamers 1st Aug 2011
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8008273#post8008273 Silva's Monk Runestone Effects] -- IncGamers 6th Sep 2011
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* [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/monk/active/ Monk Active Skills] -- Diablo III 12th Sep 2011
  
  

Revision as of 15:15, 13 September 2011

IconBlindingFlash.png

Blinding Flash is a Spirit Spender Monk skill unlocked at Level 1. The Monk blinds his enemies with a flash of light.




Background

Blinding Flash in action

The Monk expends spirit energy to create a flash of light which blinds his enemies, preventing them from attacking unless attacked first.


Skill Effects

The following is a very quick list. See the Blinding Flash rune effects page for a more thorough summary of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more.


Icon Skill Description
IconBlindingFlash.png Blinding Flash
Spirit Spender
(Level 2)

[e]

Costs: 30 Spirit

Create a flash of light that blinds all enemies within 20 yards for 3 seconds. Blinded enemies have a 30% chance to miss with attacks and will not attack unless they are attacked first.

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IconCrimson.jpg

| Faith in the Light | For 24 seconds after using Blinding Flash, all of your attacks are infused to deal 17-34 additional Holy damage. |-

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IconIndigo.jpg

| Blinding Echo | 3 seconds after using Blinding Flash, a second flash of light will blind enemies within 20 yards for 2 seconds. |-

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IconObsidian.jpg

| Blind and Confused | Blinded enemies have a 100% chance to attack each other. |-

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IconGolden.jpg

| Self Reflection | Increases the duration enemies are blinded to 12 seconds. |-

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IconAlabaster.jpg

| Searing Light | Increases the chance affected enemies will miss attacks to 65%. |-

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Note: Information is based on a level 60 character and rank 7 runestones.


Skill Design

This skill first appeared at BlizzCon 2010; in the demo, it was one of the skills the Monk already had points in. The Monk sends out a fast sphere of light which blinds nearby enemies, marking them with a special sign which appears above them.


Synergies


Development

Blinding Flash was first revealed at BlizzCon 2010; it is the renamed and updated version of the skill Radiant Visage. Flux reported on using this skill in the demo:[1]

Quite likely you’ll want some of the defensive skills for very special occasions. This one sounds like it would help against a really nasty boss pack, or against a bunch of ranged attackers. And the defensive skills will probably be very useful later in the game; just not so much early on, as powerful as the Monk is in his killing techniques.

Skill tiers were removed for the July 2011 Press Event, and Blinding Flash became a level 1 skill.


Media

Blinding Flash can be seen in action on video here:

You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:


References