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Shred

Shapeshift into a Werewolf and lash out with a flurry of claw swipes. The first Attack can dash to faraway enemies and the final Attack Strikes twice. Attacking a Frozen enemy will create Ice Fragments, which are Projectiles that land and explode after a short delay.

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Tier
S

Top-tier — strong mechanics, versatile, and highly efficient in the current meta.

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

Gem Effects

Triggers Ice Fragments on Hit against

Frozen enemies, no more than once per use

Requirements

Weapons:Talisman

Best Support Gems for Shred

Ranked by synergy — the game won't tell you which combo deals the most damage

How to Use Shred 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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Projectile Scaling

Extra projectiles (GMP) and Pierce/Chain/Fork dramatically multiply your clear. Choose based on mob density.

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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.

Alternatives to Shred

Similar skills — which one fits your build better?

How to Get Shred

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

Use an Uncut Skill Gem to obtain Shred. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.