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.
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
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
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