Path of Exile 2 Galvanic Shards [Lvl 21 Sockets 5]

Galvanic Shards is a Lightning-based crossbow skill in Path of Exile 2 that fires charged bolts which fragment mid-flight and release chaining lightning beams on impact. It excels at burst damage and crowd control, especially in fast-paced ranged builds.

"Load your Crossbow with a clip of charged bolts that fragment in flight, releasing Chaining Lightning beams when they Hit enemies. Using this skill again reloads the clip."

Note: Purchasing this item, you will receive a level 21 Galvanic Shards gem with 5 Support Sockets.

Path of Exile 2 Galvanic Shards Features

• Item Type: Attack, Ammunition, Projectile, Lightning, Chaining

• Tier 5 | Level Range: 1–20

• Attributes Required: 3–112 Strength, 3–112 Dexterity

• Mana Cost: 8–61

• Effect:

  • Loads 5 Bolts per clip (50% less reload speed)

  • Fires charged bolts that fragment into 6 lightning shards

  • Each fragment can hit the same target and combine damage

  • Converts 60% Physical Damage to Lightning Damage

  • Knockback on hit

  • Lightning beams:

    • Deal 50–156% Attack Damage

    • Convert 100% Physical Damage to Lightning

    • Chain to 1 additional enemy

  • Projectile stats:

    • Attack Speed: 200% of base

    • Projectile Speed: 500 Units/sec

    • Attack Damage: 10–31% of base

  • Quality bonus: +0–2 bolts per clip

Galvanic Shards Mechanics & Behavior

• Clip Management: Skill must be reloaded after bursts

• Fragmentation: Bolts split mid-air, enabling multi-hit potential

• Beam Trigger: Lightning beams activate on enemy hit

• Chain Logic: Beams chain once, ideal for clustered enemies

• Mobility Friendly: Usable while moving

How to Get Galvanic Shards in Path of Exile 2

Galvanic Shards can be acquired via:

• Engraving starting with Uncut Skill Gem Tier 5

• Level 21 Galvanic Shards 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 Galvanic Shards gem

• Tradeable via player marketplaces

Galvanic Shards Build Synergy & Use

• Lightning Burst Builds: Ideal for chaining and AoE burst setups

• Crowd Control: Knockback and chaining beams help control packs

• Projectile Scaling: Works well with projectile speed and multishot modifiers

• Crossbow Compatibility: Requires Crossbow weapon type

Recommended Support Gems

• Tier 1: Rapid Attacks I, Shock, Double Barrel I

• Tier 2: Elemental Armament II, Double Barrel II, Rising Tempest

• Tier 3: Pierce II, Close Combat I, Streamlined Rounds

• Tier 4: Nova Projectiles, Nimble Reload, Living Lightning II

• Tier 5: Chain III, Close Combat II, Ammo Conservation III

Path of Exile 2 Galvanic Shards Mechanic FAQs

1. Can Galvanic Shards chain more than once?

No. Each lightning beam chains to only one additional enemy.

2. Do fragments benefit from projectile modifiers?

Yes. Projectile speed, damage, and multishot modifiers affect fragments.

3. Can multiple fragments hit the same target?

Yes. Their damage is combined into a single hit.

4. Does the beam use weapon damage?

No. It uses its own base Attack Damage.

5. Can this skill be used while moving?

Yes. It supports mobile combat.

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