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'''Firebomb''' is a Physical Realm [[Witch Doctor skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|level]] 11. This skill (formerly called [[Skull of Flame]]) is a projectile that's thrown like a grenade. It bursts upon impact, dealing fire damage to the target and anything in the immediate vicinity.
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[[File:Skull_of_Flame2.jpg|thumb|300px|Firebomb in action.]]
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'''Firebomb''' is a Primary [[Witch Doctor skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|level]] 21. This skill (formerly called [[Skull of Flame]]) is a projectile that's thrown like a grenade. It bursts upon impact, dealing fire damage to the target and anything in the immediate vicinity.
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The rune effects generally add to the radius of effect, increasing the [[AoE]] damage, without greatly altering the basic skill effect.
  
 
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==Background==
 
==Background==
[[File:Skull_of_Flame2.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Firebomb in action]]
 
 
The Witch Doctor lobs a burning skull filled with combustibles at his enemies, which explodes violently when it breaks upon them.
 
The Witch Doctor lobs a burning skull filled with combustibles at his enemies, which explodes violently when it breaks upon them.
  
  
==Skill Effects==
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==Skill Rune Effects==
The following is a very quick list. See the [[Firebomb 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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See the [[Firebomb 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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</noinclude>{{Witch Doctor Skill Firebomb}}
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<skill subcat="Physical realm spell" class="WitchDoctor">Firebomb</skill>
| [[image:IconCrimson.jpg|40px|link=Crimson]]
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<skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Flash Fire">Firebomb</skill>
| [[Conflagration]]
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<skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Roll the Bones">Firebomb</skill>
| In addition to the base explosion, create a larger blast that deals an additional {{c_lime|51 - 63}} Fire damage to all enemies within {{c_lime|28}} yards.
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<skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Fire Pit">Firebomb</skill>
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<skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Pyrogeist">Firebomb</skill>
| width="40px" | [[image:IconIndigo.jpg|40px|link=Indigo]]
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<skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Ghost Bomb">Firebomb</skill>
| [[Roll the Bones]]
 
| Allows the skull to bounce up to {{c_lime|2}} times. The first hit deals {{c_lime|90 - 109}} Fire damage and each bounce reduces the damage by {{c_lime|15%}}.
 
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| width="40px" | [[image:IconObsidian.jpg|40px|link=Obsidian]]
 
| [[Fire Pit]]
 
| Leaves behind a pool of fire that deals {{c_lime|28}} Fire damage per second for {{c_lime|3}} seconds
 
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| width="40px" | [[image:IconGolden.jpg|40px|link=Golden]]
 
| [[Pyrogeist]]
 
| Create a column of flame that spews fire at the closest enemy for {{c_lime|40 - 51}} Fire damage. The column lasts {{c_lime|3}} seconds.
 
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| width="40px" | [[image:IconAlabaster.jpg|40px|link=Alabaster]]
 
| [[Flash Fire]]
 
| Rather than exploding for area damage, each Firebomb can bounce up to {{c_lime|8}} additional targets. Damage is reduced by {{c_lime|20%}} per bounce.
 
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{{center|Note: Information is based on a level 60 character and rank 7 runestones.}}
 
  
  
 
==Skill Design==
 
==Skill Design==
This [[skill]] is quite useful, since it has good damage, nice range, and a very small cooldown. This makes Firebomb a good crowd control spell, especially in narrow corridors where enemies can be trapped in a hail of fire.
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This [[skill]] is quite useful, since it has good damage, nice range, and a very small cooldown. This makes Firebomb a good crowd control spell, especially in narrow corridors where enemies can be trapped in a hail of fire. The casting (throwing) rate is slower than some other Witch Doctor skills, and thus the damage/second isn't comparable for single target killing.
  
 
Upon explosion, the flames briefly form the shape of a large, menacing humanoid creature.
 
Upon explosion, the flames briefly form the shape of a large, menacing humanoid creature.
  
  
 
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===Video===
==Firebomb Video==
 
 
A video of Firebomb in use can be seen below, courtesy of [http://www.youtube.com/Diablo3Inc the DiabloInc You Tube channel].
 
A video of Firebomb in use can be seen below, courtesy of [http://www.youtube.com/Diablo3Inc the DiabloInc You Tube channel].
  
 
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[[Image:Screenshot 16.jpg|thumb|right|I don't want Volcano insurance!]]
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[[Image:Screenshot 16.jpg|thumb|250px|I don't want Volcano insurance!]]
  
  
 
==Synergies==
 
==Synergies==
* No [[synergies]] with any of the [[passive skill]]s are yet known.
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The following [[Witch Doctor passives]] provide a benefit to Firebomb, runed or not:
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<skill class="WitchDoctor">Pierce the Veil</skill>
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<skill class="WitchDoctor">Fetish Sycophants</skill>
  
  
 
==Development==
 
==Development==
'''Firebomb''' was originally called [[Skull of Flame]] and was introduced in the [[WWI 2008]] gameplay video. At the time, the skill was at Tier I in the [[Spirit Skill Tree]]. At [[BlizzCon 2009]], Firebomb was located in the [[Voodoo Skill Tree]] but seemed otherwise unchanged. [[Flux]] found it to be very useful:[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-witch-doctor-skills/]
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'''Firebomb''' (originally called [[Skull of Flame]]) was introduced in the [[WWI 2008]] gameplay video. At the time, the skill was at Tier I in the [[Spirit Skill Tree]]. At [[BlizzCon 2009]], Firebomb was located in the [[Voodoo Skill Tree]] but seemed otherwise unchanged. [[Flux]] found it to be very useful:[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-witch-doctor-skills/]
  
 
<blockquote>''Skulls can actually be thrown too far, in some exploitative ways. Several times I saw a pack of Fallen or other monsters on some ledge way of in the distance, in a location I was supposed to have to walk way down around some boulders and along narrow ledges and paths to reach. Yet I could freely hurl my firebombs to those locations, with perfect accuracy, and was able to kill enemies who had no way to fight back. Naturally, I did so whenever possible, if only to watch the Fallen scurry around.</blockquote>
 
<blockquote>''Skulls can actually be thrown too far, in some exploitative ways. Several times I saw a pack of Fallen or other monsters on some ledge way of in the distance, in a location I was supposed to have to walk way down around some boulders and along narrow ledges and paths to reach. Yet I could freely hurl my firebombs to those locations, with perfect accuracy, and was able to kill enemies who had no way to fight back. Naturally, I did so whenever possible, if only to watch the Fallen scurry around.</blockquote>
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By [[BlizzCon 2010]], (after skill trees were eliminated) Firebomb had been moved way down the skill system, to Tier 5. It was one of the Witch Doctor's preset skills in the [[Battle Arena]] demo.
 
By [[BlizzCon 2010]], (after skill trees were eliminated) Firebomb had been moved way down the skill system, to Tier 5. It was one of the Witch Doctor's preset skills in the [[Battle Arena]] demo.
  
Skill tiers were removed for the [[July 2011 Press Event]], and Firebomb became a level 11 skill.
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===Beta===
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Skill tiers were removed shortly before the [[beta]] started in September 2011, and Firebomb became a level 11 skill. [[Flux]] tried it out in the beta, and seemed to enjoy it:[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/witch-doctor-beta-skills-mega-report-part-two]
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<blockquote>''One of the simplest Witch Doctor skills, and also one of the most fun to use, this one is just what it looks like. It’s a firebomb grenade, and you chuck them wherever you want to. There is some skill to using it; you have to learn what the maximum range is (you can’t throw it all the way to the side edges or corners), and it can be hard to hit advancing enemies since there’s some hang time and you have to lead the targets a bit. But it’s very visceral and blasty and awesome, just like Jay Wilson says.</blockquote>
  
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The skill system was once again overhauled for the [[Beta Patch 13]] in February 2012, and Firebomb was classified as a Primary skill (but remained at level 11). For [[Beta Patch 14]], it was [[nerf]]ed just a bit, but its casting cost was lowered enough to make it a [[spammable]] skill. For [[Beta Patch 15]], it was bumped up to level 21, and also nerfed just a little bit more.
  
 
===Previous Versions===
 
===Previous Versions===
 
See the [[Witch Doctor skill archive]] for more details on previous versions of Firebomb (or [[Skull of Flame]]) and other Witch Doctor skills.
 
See the [[Witch Doctor skill archive]] for more details on previous versions of Firebomb (or [[Skull of Flame]]) and other Witch Doctor skills.
 
  
  
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-witch-doctor-skills/ BlizzCon 2009 Full Witch Doctor Skill Trees and Stats]
 
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-witch-doctor-skills/ BlizzCon 2009 Full Witch Doctor Skill Trees and Stats]
 
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvp-arena-report/ BlizzCon 2010 PvP Hands-on Report]
 
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvp-arena-report/ BlizzCon 2010 PvP 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
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7960229#post7960229 Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report] — IncGamers 1st Aug 2011
* [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/witch-doctor/active/ Witch Doctor Active Skills] -- Diablo III 13th Sep 2011
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/witch-doctor-beta-skills-mega-report-part-two Witch Doctor Beta Skills Mega-report: Part Two] — IncGamers 1st Oct 2011
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* [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/witch-doctor/active/ Witch Doctor Active Skills] — Blizzard's Official Diablo III Site
  
  
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Latest revision as of 01:04, 6 June 2012

IconFirebomb.png
Firebomb in action.

Firebomb is a Primary Witch Doctor skill unlocked at level 21. This skill (formerly called Skull of Flame) is a projectile that's thrown like a grenade. It bursts upon impact, dealing fire damage to the target and anything in the immediate vicinity.

The rune effects generally add to the radius of effect, increasing the AoE damage, without greatly altering the basic skill effect.



Background[edit | edit source]

The Witch Doctor lobs a burning skull filled with combustibles at his enemies, which explodes violently when it breaks upon them.


Skill Rune Effects[edit | edit source]

See the Firebomb 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

<skill subcat="Physical realm spell" class="WitchDoctor">Firebomb</skill> <skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Flash Fire">Firebomb</skill> <skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Roll the Bones">Firebomb</skill> <skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Fire Pit">Firebomb</skill> <skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Pyrogeist">Firebomb</skill> <skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Ghost Bomb">Firebomb</skill>


Skill Design[edit | edit source]

This skill is quite useful, since it has good damage, nice range, and a very small cooldown. This makes Firebomb a good crowd control spell, especially in narrow corridors where enemies can be trapped in a hail of fire. The casting (throwing) rate is slower than some other Witch Doctor skills, and thus the damage/second isn't comparable for single target killing.

Upon explosion, the flames briefly form the shape of a large, menacing humanoid creature.


Video[edit | edit source]

A video of Firebomb in use can be seen below, courtesy of the DiabloInc You Tube channel.

I don't want Volcano insurance!


Synergies[edit | edit source]

The following Witch Doctor passives provide a benefit to Firebomb, runed or not:

Name Level Description

<skill class="WitchDoctor">Pierce the Veil</skill> <skill class="WitchDoctor">Fetish Sycophants</skill>


Development[edit | edit source]

Firebomb (originally called Skull of Flame) was introduced in the WWI 2008 gameplay video. At the time, the skill was at Tier I in the Spirit Skill Tree. At BlizzCon 2009, Firebomb was located in the Voodoo Skill Tree but seemed otherwise unchanged. Flux found it to be very useful:[1]

Skulls can actually be thrown too far, in some exploitative ways. Several times I saw a pack of Fallen or other monsters on some ledge way of in the distance, in a location I was supposed to have to walk way down around some boulders and along narrow ledges and paths to reach. Yet I could freely hurl my firebombs to those locations, with perfect accuracy, and was able to kill enemies who had no way to fight back. Naturally, I did so whenever possible, if only to watch the Fallen scurry around.

By BlizzCon 2010, (after skill trees were eliminated) Firebomb had been moved way down the skill system, to Tier 5. It was one of the Witch Doctor's preset skills in the Battle Arena demo.

Beta[edit | edit source]

Skill tiers were removed shortly before the beta started in September 2011, and Firebomb became a level 11 skill. Flux tried it out in the beta, and seemed to enjoy it:[2]

One of the simplest Witch Doctor skills, and also one of the most fun to use, this one is just what it looks like. It’s a firebomb grenade, and you chuck them wherever you want to. There is some skill to using it; you have to learn what the maximum range is (you can’t throw it all the way to the side edges or corners), and it can be hard to hit advancing enemies since there’s some hang time and you have to lead the targets a bit. But it’s very visceral and blasty and awesome, just like Jay Wilson says.

The skill system was once again overhauled for the Beta Patch 13 in February 2012, and Firebomb was classified as a Primary skill (but remained at level 11). For Beta Patch 14, it was nerfed just a bit, but its casting cost was lowered enough to make it a spammable skill. For Beta Patch 15, it was bumped up to level 21, and also nerfed just a little bit more.

Previous Versions[edit | edit source]

See the Witch Doctor skill archive for more details on previous versions of Firebomb (or Skull of Flame) and other Witch Doctor skills.


Media[edit | edit source]

Firebomb can be seen in action on video here:

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



References[edit | edit source]