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Escape Shot

Leap backwards, firing an icy arrow which can Chill or Freeze enemies around the location from which you escaped. This arrow will create Ice Fragments on impact.

AttackAoEProjectileTriggerCold
Tier
S

Top-tier — strong mechanics, versatile, and highly efficient in the current meta.

Cost
11 mana
Cast Time
1s
Crit Chance
Max Level
20
Cooldown
None

Gem Effects

Converts 80% of Physical damage to Cold damage

(300-585)% more Magnitude of Chill inflicted

Projectile count cannot be modified

+0.7 seconds to Total Attack Time

(300-585)% more Freeze Buildup

Impact radius is 2.4 metres

Requirements

Primary:dexterity
Weapons:Bow
At Level 20:157 Dexterity

Best Support Gems for Escape Shot

Ranked by synergy — the game won't tell you which combo deals the most damage

How to Use Escape Shot Effectively

Practical tips you won't find on the tooltip

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AoE Clearing

Invest in Area of Effect to cover more ground. Excellent for map clearing and handling packs efficiently.

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Projectile Scaling

Extra projectiles (GMP) and Pierce/Chain/Fork dramatically multiply your clear. Choose based on mob density.

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Freeze Defense

Cold damage can Freeze enemies, providing excellent defensive utility. Higher hits = longer freeze duration.

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Trigger Conditions

Activates automatically when conditions are met. Focus on reliably meeting the trigger requirement.

Alternatives to Escape Shot

Similar skills — which one fits your build better?

How to Get Escape Shot

Source
Uncut Skill Gem
Vendor
Gem vendor after quest
Max Level
20
Resource
mana

Use an Uncut Skill Gem to obtain Escape Shot. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.