Ice Shot
Fire an icy arrow that sprays a cone of ice shards when it hits a target.
Gem Effects
Full modifier text from the in-game tooltip
Converts 80% of Physical damage to Cold damage
50% more Magnitude of Chill inflicted
25% 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.
Recommended Builds
Build archetypes where Ice Shot can shine
Fire / Ignite Build
Scale Fire damage and Ignite magnitude. Pair with Fire Penetration or Immolate supports.
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.
Bow Ranger
A Bow-based setup focusing on Projectile damage and speed. Multishot or Pierce supports add clear.
Suggested Support Gems
Supports that pair well with Ice Shot based on shared mechanics
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