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Herald of Ice

While active, Shattering an enemy with a non-Herald Attack Hit will cause an icy explosion that deals Attack damage to surrounding enemies.

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Tier
B

Good option that performs well in the right setup or as a levelling skill.

Cost
mana
Cast Time
0s
Crit Chance
Max Level
20
Cooldown
None

Gem Effects

Enemies you Shatter explode

Requirements

Weapons:One Hand SwordTwo Hand SwordOne Hand AxeTwo Hand AxeOne Hand MaceTwo Hand MaceQuarterstaffClawDaggerSpearBowFlailCrossbowTalisman
At Level 20:86 Dexterity86 Intelligence

Best Support Gems for Herald of Ice

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

How to Use Herald of Ice 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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Freeze Defense

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

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Attribute Planning

Requires 86 Int at max level. Plan your passive tree and gear to meet this — don't get stuck unable to level your main skill.

Alternatives to Herald of Ice

Similar skills — which one fits your build better?

How to Get Herald of Ice

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

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