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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.

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Tier
B

Good option that performs well in the right setup or as a levelling skill.

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

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

Weapons:Quarterstaff
At Level 20:86 Dexterity86 Intelligence

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

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AoE Clearing

Invest in Area of Effect to cover more ground. Excellent for map clearing and handling packs efficiently.

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Freeze Defense

Cold damage can Freeze enemies, providing excellent defensive utility. Higher hits = longer freeze duration.

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Trigger Conditions

Activates automatically when conditions are met. Focus on reliably meeting the trigger requirement.

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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?

How to Get Shattering Palm

Source
Uncut Skill Gem
Vendor
Gem vendor after quest
Max Level
20
Resource
mana

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.