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Critical Mass
Mage · Fire · Row 5 of 7 · 5 ranks
Changed from Classic
Critical Mass sits in row 5 of the Mage Fire tree. It has 5 ranks, costing one point each.
Changed from Classic. Check the rank effects below before reusing a Classic build.
What each rank of Critical Mass does
Each point buys one rank. Compare the effects below to decide how many points to spend.
- Rank 1: Increases the critical strike chance of your Fire spells by 2%.
- Rank 2: Increases the critical strike chance of your Fire spells by 4%.
- Rank 3: Increases the critical strike chance of your Fire spells by 6%.
- Rank 4: Increases the critical strike chance of your Fire spells by 8%.
- Rank 5: Increases the critical strike chance of your Fire spells by 10%.
How to reach it
Row 5 opens after you spend 20 points in the earlier Fire rows. Level 30 is the earliest you can pick up Critical Mass.
Is Critical Mass worth the points?
Compare the benefit of another rank with your other talent choices. Take the final rank when it supports your build, or when you need it maxed to open the talents below. You can leave it partially ranked if you do not need the final effect or its dependent talents.
What it unlocks
Once Critical Mass is maxed, it opens this talent deeper in the tree: Combustion.
Starter Mage builds that use this talent
These starter builds already put points into Critical Mass. Open one to see the full allocation:
Try Critical Mass in the Mage calculator
FAQ
How many points does Critical Mass cost?
Up to 5 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.
Which row is Critical Mass in, and how do I open that row?
Row 5 of the Fire tree. Spend 20 points in the rows above to open it. Level 30 is the earliest you can take it.
What does Critical Mass unlock?
Maxing it opens Combustion deeper in the Fire tree.
Did Critical Mass change from Classic?
Yes. Its effect or rank wording is different in Forever, so read the ranks above before spending points.
Check more Fire talents
More talents in the Fire tree:
