Sorc masteries and fire damage.

[Striker]

Running through the archives, I came across an intresting tidbit that said that the sorceress fire mastery would increase fire damage regardless of the source. (eg. fire damage on a weapon) I'd just like to have some confirmation here.

I'd also like to ask a question about the Explosive arrow properties found on bows like the Kuko Shakaku. How much damage does it add anyways?

Thanks for the time.

Don't know about the conformation, but I would assume it does. I think Shadow has played (is playing?) a melee sorc that used an elemental bow. She (or someone else, obviously) would know for sure.

As for the damage, I believe it's similar to the Amazon's Exploding Arrow skill, but it's at slvl 1. So checking the Arreat Summit, it looks like it adds 2-4 fire damage. Not great, but the Kuko already adds 40-180, so that's just icing. ;)