Skill Gemactive

Load Hailstorm Rounds

Passively generate bolts of ice at a frequency equal to reload time, up to a cap. Activate to Load the accumulated bolts into your Crossbow. All loaded bolts are fired at once, causing them to rain down over the target area.

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

Gem Effects

Full modifier text from the in-game tooltip

150% more reload speed

Can store up to (32-50) Bolts

Requirements

Weapon Type

Crossbow

Recommended Builds

Build archetypes where Load Hailstorm Rounds can shine

Fire / Ignite Build

Scale Fire damage and Ignite magnitude. Pair with Fire Penetration or Immolate supports.

Bow Ranger

A Bow-based setup focusing on Projectile damage and speed. Multishot or Pierce supports add clear.

Crossbow Engineer

Ammunition-based gameplay with reloading mechanics. Ammo Conservation and Fresh Clip supports are useful.

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