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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