Path Of Exile Patch 1.1.4: Flame Surge Analysis And Possible Flame Surge Builds

hey, guys, patch 1.1.4 has come out now. i must admit that the new skill: flame surge is quite strong. as a new aoe fire skill, do you want to have a better knowledge of the gem features and possible build about the gem? in the following, i will make a deep gem analysis and help you create possible flame surge build.

first of all, you may have a look at the main features of the new gem.

1. fire spell aoe
(no projectile so cannot lmp/gmp)
2. deal 50% more damage to burning enemies
3. does not burn

if you want to know more information about the gem, you can see the video and hear what zd says about the gem.

path of exile: flame surge skill gem first impressions analysis

as you can see in the video, although flame surge is an aoe skill in the game, the range is quite limited. obviously, the skill is fit for attacking single bosses instead of a flock of mobs. furthermore, you can gain 50% more bonus with burning with rf or searing bond. as the primary choice of killing- boss skill, you may combine concentrated effect and double flame surge to enhance its attacking force.

besides, dragons with flame surge work quite well. you can get most elemental/fire/aoe s from fire trap + flame surge. the links will make you quite tanky and high dps.

the skill does not belong to projectiles. therefore, you can not use lmp to link.

possible combo links and possible builds
you can try flame surge + flameblast + righteous fire build
4l: flame surge, concentrated effect, empower, fire penetration
5l: flameblast + faster casting + concentrated effect + fire penetration + increased burning
4l: empower, searing bond, arctic amour, righteous fire