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Improved Scorch Improved Scorch

Mage · Fire · Row 4 of 7 · 3 ranks
Changed from Classic

Improved Scorch sits in row 4 of the Mage Fire tree. It has 3 ranks, costing one point each.

Changed from Classic. Check the rank effects below before reusing a Classic build.

What each rank of Improved Scorch does

Each point buys one rank. Compare the effects below to decide how many points to spend.

  1. Rank 1: Your Scorch spell has a 33% chance to cause your target to be vulnerable to Fire damage. This vulnerability increases all Fire damage you deal to your target by 3% and lasts 30 sec, stacking up to 5 times.
  2. Rank 2: Your Scorch spell has a 67% chance to cause your target to be vulnerable to Fire damage. This vulnerability increases all Fire damage you deal to your target by 3% and lasts 30 sec, stacking up to 5 times.
  3. Rank 3: Your Scorch spell has a 100% chance to cause your target to be vulnerable to Fire damage. This vulnerability increases all Fire damage you deal to your target by 3% and lasts 30 sec, stacking up to 5 times.

How to reach it

Row 4 opens after you spend 15 points in the earlier Fire rows. Level 25 is the earliest you can pick up Improved Scorch.

Is Improved Scorch worth the points?

Compare the benefit of another rank with your other talent choices. Take the final rank when it supports your build. You can leave it partially ranked if you do not need the final effect or its dependent talents.

Starter Mage builds that use this talent

These starter builds already put points into Improved Scorch. Open one to see the full allocation:

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FAQ

How many points does Improved Scorch cost?

Up to 3 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

Which row is Improved Scorch in, and how do I open that row?

Row 4 of the Fire tree. Spend 15 points in the rows above to open it. Level 25 is the earliest you can take it.

Did Improved Scorch 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: