Hailstorm Rounds is a Cold-based Crossbow ammunition skill in Path of Exile 2 that stores icy bolts over time and unleashes them in a devastating area-wide barrage.
"Passively generate bolts of ice, then fire them all at once in a chilling downpour. Ideal for Cold-based AoE burst builds."
Note: Purchasing this item, you will receive a level 21 Hailstorm Rounds gem with 5 Support Sockets.
Path of Exile 2 Hailstorm Rounds Features
Item Type: Attack, AoE, Ammunition, Projectile, Sustained, Cold
Tier: 11
Level Range: 1–20
Attributes Required: 3–112 Strength, 3–112 Dexterity
Weapon Requirement: Crossbows
Effect:
Impact Activation:
Fires all stored bolts into the sky
Bolts rain down over target area
Converts 80% of Physical Damage to Cold Damage
Attack Damage: 50–204% of base
Impact radius: 1.2 metres
Rain radius: 2.5 metres
Quality bonus: Can store up to +5 additional bolts
Hailstorm Rounds Mechanics & Behavior
Passive Accumulation: Bolts are generated automatically over time
Burst Fire: All stored bolts are released simultaneously
Cold Conversion: Converts most Physical damage to Cold
Synergy: Pairs well with Ice Bite, Cold Exposure, and Ammo Conservation support gems
How to Get Hailstorm Rounds in Path of Exile 2
Hailstorm Rounds can be acquired via:
Engraving starting with Uncut Skill Gem Tier 11
Use a perfect jeweller's orb to get to 5 sockets before corrupting it for a level 21 Hailstorm Rounds gem
Level 21 Hailstorm Rounds Gem can only be obtained by corrupting a level 20 gem
Tradeable via player marketplaces
Hailstorm Rounds Build Synergy & Use
Cold Barrage Builds: Ideal for builds that rely on stored ammo and AoE Cold burst
Crossbow AoE Builds: Pairs well with other projectile-based Cold skills
Elemental Conversion Builds: Scales with Cold penetration and elemental damage bonuses
Recommended Support Gems
Tier 1: Cold Attunement, Ice Bite, Elemental Armament I
Tier 2: Elemental Armament II, Embitter, Overreach
Tier 3: Verglas, Deliberation
Tier 4: Cold Exposure, Ammo Conservation II, Fresh Clip II
Tier 5: Culling Strike II, Ammo Conservation III
Path of Exile 2 Hailstorm Rounds Mechanic FAQs
Does Hailstorm Rounds fire bolts individually or all at once?
All stored bolts are fired simultaneously in a single activation.
Can bolt generation be accelerated with reload modifiers?
Yes. Reload speed modifiers directly affect bolt generation rate.
Do bolts benefit from projectile or AoE modifiers?
Yes. Projectile modifiers affect bolt travel and impact, while AoE modifiers scale the rain radius.
Can Hailstorm Rounds be supported by Cold penetration gems?
Absolutely. Cold penetration increases the effectiveness of both impact and rain damage.
Is Hailstorm Rounds compatible with other ammo-based Crossbow skills?
Yes, but only one ammo skill can be active at a time due to reservation mechanics.
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