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Fire Whirl

Engulf yourself in flames and rush forward, damaging enemies you pass through.

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Fire Whirl in-game icon

TL;DR

Fire Whirl was by far the strongest offensive at launch, but several nerfs have made it a balanced choice for damage and mobility.

High damageAoE
Quick cast1 sec
Standard cooldown18 sec
Short range8 yds
No CC
Great mobilitySpeed boost

Strengths

  • Insanely high AoE damage that ticks rapidly for 3 seconds

  • Easy to use and sustain full damage on targets throughout its duration

  • 70% movement speed boost helps you stick to targets or get out of trouble

  • Standard 18 sec cooldown syncs well with other key abilities

Weaknesses

  • Short 8-yard radius forces you into melee range, which can be risky without proper setup or peels

  • Can be wasted by a well-timed defensive such as Repel in-game iconRepel or Lightning Bulwark in-game iconLightning Bulwark

Guides

  • How to use Fire Whirl in Plunderstorm

    How to use Fire Whirl in Plunderstorm

    Despite being nerfed several times, Fire Whirl remains strong. In this article, we'll tell you everything you need to know to master it.

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