Witch Ascendancy
Infernalist
Fire and chaos specialist that summons infernal demons and channels devastating fire spells. High risk-reward with demon pact mechanics.
PvE Rating
★★★★★
5/5
Key Nodes
Flames of RuinDemon PactInfernal LegionHellfire Conduit
Strengths
- +Highest fire damage potential in the game
- +Demon summons provide both offense and distraction
- +Ignite damage over time scales independently of cast speed
- +Excellent AoE clear with fire explosions
Weaknesses
- -Demon Pact self-damage can be lethal without investment
- -High mana cost requires mana sustain solutions
- -Energy shield is the main defense but has weaknesses to chaos
- -Complex mechanic interactions require game knowledge
Pros
- + Massive fire and chaos damage
- + Powerful demon summons
- + Excellent area damage
- + Strong ignite scaling
Cons
- - Demon pact has drawbacks
- - Energy shield can be fragile
- - Mana-hungry playstyle
- - Complex mechanic management
Pro Tips
- 1Demon Pact trades life for massive damage -- invest in life recovery to offset the cost.
- 2Ignite scaling with Fireball or Flame Surge provides top-tier boss damage.
- 3Pair demon summons with your own fire spells for overlapping area coverage.
- 4Use Infernal Legion on spectres for a walking aura of fire damage around them.
Recommended For
Players who enjoy fire magic with a dark twist and managing powerful but risky demon companions.