A character build strategy in the action role-playing game Path of Exile centers around automatically triggering the Detonate Dead skill whenever the character is stunned. This is accomplished through the interaction of the Cast When Stunned support gem and the Detonate Dead skill gem. When the character is subjected to a stun, the support gem forces the linked Detonate Dead gem to activate, consuming nearby corpses to deal fire damage in an area around them.
The effectiveness of this strategy stems from its ability to deliver significant damage output without requiring manual casting, providing a degree of automated offense and survivability. The concept has been used to clear maps and defeat challenging enemies. Its viability is highly dependent on the character’s ability to withstand incoming damage to consistently trigger the stun effect, which in turn activates the damage dealing component. Adjustments to gem levels, passive skill allocations, and supporting equipment are crucial to optimize this interaction for specific encounters.
