Glacial Bolt is a Cold-based Crossbow skill in Path of Exile 2 that combines projectile impact with terrain control by generating Ice Crystal walls.
"Fire an icy bolt that creates two walls of Ice Crystals at the end of its flight. These walls persist for 8 seconds and can be damaged by enemies and allies alike."
Note: Purchasing this item, you will receive a level 21 Glacial Bolt gem with 5 Support Sockets.
Path of Exile 2 Glacial Bolt Features
Item Type: Attack, AoE, Ammunition, Projectile, Cold, Duration
Tier 7 | Level Range: 1–20
Attributes Required: 3–112 Strength, 3–112 Dexterity
Weapon Requirement: Crossbows
Effect:
Fires icy bolts with 400 units/sec projectile speed
Each bolt creates two Ice Crystal walls upon impact
Converts 60% of Physical Damage to Cold Damage
Knocks back enemies on hit
Ice Crystal walls:
Last 8 seconds
Have 36–12714 maximum Life
Deal 60–245% Attack Damage
Explosion radius: 1.8 metres
Quality bonus: up to +2 bolts loaded per clip
Glacial Bolt Mechanics & Behavior
Terrain Control: Creates physical barriers that block movement and absorb damage
Cold Conversion: Ideal for elemental builds focused on freeze or chill
Projectile Behavior: Fast-firing bolts with knockback and terrain-triggered effects
Synergy: Works well with Cold Penetration, Fortress, and Crystalline Shards support gems
How to Get Glacial Bolt in Path of Exile 2
Glacial Bolt can be acquired via:
Engraving starting with Uncut Skill Gem Tier 7
Level 21 Glacial Bolt 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 Glacial Bolt gem
Tradeable via player marketplaces
Glacial Bolt Build Synergy & Use
Cold Control Builds: Great for builds that use terrain manipulation and chill effects
Crossbow Ammo Builds: Pairs well with other ammo-based projectile skills
Defensive Zoning: Ice walls can block enemies and create safe zones
Recommended Support Gems
Tier 1: Magnified Area I, Fortress I, Crystalline Shards
Tier 2: Cold Penetration, Icicle, Embitter
Tier 3: Magnified Area II, Fortress II, Verglas
Tier 4: Ammo Conservation II, Nimble Reload, Hit and Run
Tier 5: Rapid Attacks III, Cold Mastery, Ammo Conservation III
Path of Exile 2 Glacial Bolt Mechanic FAQs
1. Can Ice Crystal walls be destroyed by enemies?
Yes. They have their own Life pool and can be damaged.
2. Do the walls block projectiles or only movement?
They block movement and can absorb projectile damage depending on positioning.
3. Can multiple bolts create overlapping walls?
Yes, but only two walls per bolt are created.
4. Does Cold Damage scale with elemental modifiers?
Yes. Cold penetration and elemental damage bonuses apply.
5. Can Glacial Bolt be used while moving?
Yes. It is compatible with mobile casting.
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