Shattering Palm
Dash to an enemy and Strike them with an Attack that manifests a wave of cold, coating nearby enemies in shards of ice. Dealing enough damage to these enemies will shatter the shards, causing an icy explosion that deals Attack damage.
Good option that performs well in the right setup or as a levelling skill.
Gem Effects
Converts 60% of Physical damage to Cold damage
Can't be Evaded
Attaches Shards to enemies within a 3.8 metre radius
Requirements
Best Support Gems for Shattering Palm
Ranked by synergy — the game won't tell you which combo deals the most damage
How to Use Shattering Palm Effectively
Practical tips you won't find on the tooltip
AoE Clearing
Invest in Area of Effect to cover more ground. Excellent for map clearing and handling packs efficiently.
Freeze Defense
Cold damage can Freeze enemies, providing excellent defensive utility. Higher hits = longer freeze duration.
Trigger Conditions
Activates automatically when conditions are met. Focus on reliably meeting the trigger requirement.
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 Shattering Palm
Similar skills — which one fits your build better?
Shapeshift into a Werewolf and lash out with a flurry of claw swipes. The first
Perform an icy stab that exploits enemies who are already off balance. Hitting a
Perform a fast icy Strike. Using this Attack three times in quick succession cau
Shapeshift into a Werewolf and swipe with your claws, projecting an arc of moonl
How to Get Shattering Palm
Use an Uncut Skill Gem to obtain Shattering Palm. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.