Skill Gemactive

Fangs of Frost

Perform an icy stab that exploits enemies who are already off balance. Hitting a Parried target Consumes the Debuff to cause an explosion of frost and leave Chilled Ground.

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

Gem Effects

Full modifier text from the in-game tooltip

Converts 80% of Physical damage to Cold damage

(100-157)% more Magnitude of Chill inflicted

+4 to Melee Strike Range

(100-157)% more Freeze Buildup

Requirements

Weapon Type

Spear

Key Mechanics

Game terms referenced by this gem

Freeze

A Cold ailment that completely immobilises the enemy for a duration based on buildup.

Chill

A Cold ailment that slows enemy action speed. Stacks with other slowing effects.

Strike

A targeted melee hit. Strikes can be Ancestrally Boosted for extra damage and range.

Recommended Builds

Build archetypes where Fangs of Frost can shine

Cold / Freeze Build

Focus on Cold damage and Freeze buildup. Ice Bite and Cold Penetration enhance freezing power.

Physical / Bleed Build

Raw Physical hits with Bleed potential. Heavy Swing and Brutality supports maximise damage.

Suggested Support Gems

Supports that pair well with Fangs of Frost based on shared mechanics

Related Gems

Gems with similar mechanics or damage types