Fragmentation Rounds is a tactical Crossbow skill in Path of Exile 2 that loads piercing bolts which fragment mid-flight. When striking Frozen enemies or Ice Crystals, the bolts trigger explosive shrapnel bursts. It's ideal for Cold-based builds and crowd-clearing setups.
"Load your Crossbow with Piercing bolts that fragment in flight. Bolts that hit a Frozen enemy consume the Freeze and cause an explosion of shrapnel. Bolts that hit an Ice Crystal cause it to explode."
Note: Purchasing this item, you will receive a level 21 Fragmentation Rounds gem with 5 Support Sockets.
Path of Exile 2 Fragmentation Rounds Features
Item Type: Attack, Ammunition, Projectile, Payoff
Tier 1 | Level Range: 1–20
Attributes Required: 3–112 Strength, 3–112 Dexterity
Weapon Requirement: Crossbows
Mana Cost: 8–57
Effect:
Loads +1 bolt per clip
Fires piercing bolts that fragment in flight
Bolts deal (20–72)% of base Attack Damage
Projectile Speed: 400 units/sec
Bolts pierce 2 targets
Knocks back enemies
Cannot Freeze
Consumes Freeze on hit to trigger shrapnel explosion
Overwhelms Physical Damage Reduction
Fires 10 fragments per shot
Multiple fragments can hit the same target and combine damage into a single hit
Quality bonus: up to +20% more Physical Damage
Vs Frozen Targets
Attack Damage: (350–1429)%
Explosion Radius: 1.8 metres
Cannot Freeze
Overwhelm Physical Damage Reduction
How to Get Fragmentation Rounds in Path of Exile 2
Fragmentation Rounds can be acquired via:
Engraving starting with Uncut Skill Gem Tier 1
Level 21 Fragmentation Rounds Gem can only be obtained by corrupting a level 20 gem
Use a perfect jeweller's orb to get to 5 sockets before corrupting it for a level 21 Fragmentation Rounds gem
Tradeable via player marketplaces
Fragmentation Rounds Mechanics & Use
Freeze Consumption: Converts Freeze into explosive damage bursts
Ice Crystal Synergy: Bolts detonate Ice Crystals for added AoE
Fragment Logic: Multiple fragments can hit the same target and combine damage
Build Synergy: Works well in Cold ailment builds and shrapnel-based AoE setups
Mobility: Fully usable while moving for fluid combat pacing
Recommended Support Gems
Tier 1: Rapid Attacks I, Cold Attunement, Double Barrel I
Tier 2: Ammo Conservation I, Ricochet I, Frozen Spite
Tier 3: Close Combat I, Deliberation, Streamlined Rounds
Tier 4: Nova Projectiles, Nimble Reload, Impale
Tier 5: Close Combat II, Double Barrel III, Ammo Conservation III
Path of Exile 2 Fragmentation Rounds Mechanic FAQs
1. Can Fragmentation Rounds freeze enemies?
No. It cannot apply Freeze but consumes existing Freeze effects.
2. Do fragments benefit from projectile modifiers?
Yes. Fragment behavior can be enhanced with projectile-related support gems.
3. Can multiple fragments hit the same target?
Yes. Their damage is combined into a single hit for scaling efficiency.
4. Does this skill work with Ice Crystals?
Yes. Bolts that hit Ice Crystals cause them to explode.
5. Can Fragmentation Rounds be used while moving?
Yes. It's fully usable while moving, allowing dynamic combat flow.
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