Explosion is one of the more strongest traits in the game. When active, it triggers aoe damage on hit, which changes how you approach PvP encounters.
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2Trait Ores
What the Explosion Trait Does
Triggers AoE damage on hit (10-15% chance). Activates only when Explosion-carrying ores hit 20% of your total forge composition.
Best Use Cases
Groups of enemies, mob-heavy content. Beyond this, the trait shines whenever consistent activation matters more than raw multiplier.
Ores That Carry Explosion
The following ores carry the Explosion trait natively:
- Cosmic Ore — 5.8x mult, mythic rarity, World 4
- Nova Ore — 6.0x mult, mythic rarity, World 4
Best Explosion Recipes
Pure Explosion Stack
Recipe: Cosmic Ore + Nova Ore + support ore
→ Guaranteed Explosion activation with maximum trait consistency
Balanced Explosion Build
Recipe: Cosmic Ore + Obsidian + Mithril
→ Hits Explosion activation while pairing with secondary trait carriers
Common Mistakes
Don't overload the trait ore. Once you cross the activation threshold, additional ores of the same trait provide zero benefit. Use the excess slots for secondary traits or multiplier ores.
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