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.
Gem Effects
Full modifier text from the in-game tooltip
Converts 60% of Physical damage to Cold damage
Can't be Evaded
Attaches Shards to enemies within a 3.8 metre radius
Requirements
Weapon Type
Key Mechanics
Game terms referenced by this gem
Strike
A targeted melee hit. Strikes can be Ancestrally Boosted for extra damage and range.
Recommended Builds
Build archetypes where Shattering Palm can shine
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.
Mace / Staff Warrior
Melee Slam playstyle using heavy weapons. Armour Break and Aftershock supports enhance area damage.
Suggested Support Gems
Supports that pair well with Shattering Palm based on shared mechanics
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