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Deep Impact is a talent in the Marksman branch of the Windrose Talent System. Flat damage increase on Pierce-subtype hits. Most firearms deal Pierce natively, as do Rapiers and some daggers.

Summary

Effect by Rank

Community Meta

Strong for every Marksman build. Slightly lower priority than Firearm Training because Firearm Training covers all ranged damage types and Deep Impact only applies to Pierce.

Pairs Well With

• Firearm Training

• Marksman Set

See Also

• Marksman branch overview

• Talent System the four-branch progression framework

• Stats and Talents stat allocation and respec

Build Role

Deep Impact is Pierce damage scaling. Firearms and Rapiers are the primary beneficiaries. Deep Impact pairs naturally with Firearm Training because both stack additively on the same damage output.

Math Example

A Musket doing 580 Pierce per shot becomes 632 Pierce at rank 3 Deep Impact. Stacking Firearm Training rank 3 (+10%) on top brings the shot to 695 Pierce. Add Bull's Eye rank 3 (+20% on headshots) and a headshot deals 834 Pierce.

Notes

• Does not apply to Slash (Saber, most Greatswords) or Crude (Club, some halberds). Check damage type before committing points.

• Applies to melee Pierce weapons as well, so Rapier of a Thousand Cuts benefits even though it is a melee build.