Skill Gemactive

Ice Shot

Fire an icy arrow that sprays a cone of ice shards when it hits a target.

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

50% more Magnitude of Chill inflicted

25% more Freeze Buildup

Requirements

Weapon Type

Bow

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

Related Gems

Gems with similar mechanics or damage types