Wave of Frost
Flip backwards and send forth a Freezing wave in front of you, immediately Freezing enemies which are Primed for Freeze.
Very solid choice with strong damage or utility for most builds.
Gem Effects
Converts 80% of Physical damage to Cold damage
(300-585)% more Magnitude of Chill inflicted
(300-585)% more Freeze Buildup
Wave length is 6 metres
Requirements
Best Support Gems for Wave of Frost
Ranked by synergy — the game won't tell you which combo deals the most damage
How to Use Wave of Frost 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.
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 Wave of Frost
Similar skills — which one fits your build better?
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Leap backward and crack the ground with your staff to call forth an Ice Crystal
Sweep your Quarterstaff upwards, releasing an icy fissure which deals damage in
How to Get Wave of Frost
Use an Uncut Skill Gem to obtain Wave of Frost. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.