Herald of Ice is a Cold-based Herald buff skill in Path of Exile 2 that causes enemies you Shatter with non-Herald attacks to explode, dealing Cold Attack damage to surrounding enemies.
"While active, Shattering an enemy with a non-Herald Attack Hit will cause an icy explosion that deals Attack damage to surrounding enemies."
Note: Purchasing this item, you will receive a level 21 Herald of Ice gem with 5 Support Sockets.
Path of Exile 2 Herald of Ice Features
Item Type: Buff, Attack, Persistent, AoE, Cold, Herald, Payoff
Tier: 4 | Level Range: 1–20
Attributes Required: 3–112 Dexterity, 3–112 Intelligence
Weapon Requirement: Any Martial Weapon
Effect:
While active, causes enemies you Shatter with non-Herald attacks to explode
Explosion deals Cold Attack damage to surrounding enemies
Explosion Details:
Quality bonus: Up to 0.4 metres additional explosion radius
Herald of Ice Mechanics & Behavior
Shatter Trigger: Only non-Herald attacks that Shatter enemies will trigger the explosion
Cold Conversion: Explosion damage is fully converted to Cold, scaling with elemental and Cold modifiers
AoE Scaling: Area modifiers increase explosion radius, improving clear speed
Synergy: Works well with crit-based Cold builds and AoE-enhancing support gems
How to Get Herald of Ice in Path of Exile 2
Herald of Ice can be acquired via:
Engraving starting with Uncut Spirit Gem Tier 4
Use a perfect jeweller's orb to get to 5 sockets before corrupting it for a level 21 Herald of Ice gem
Level 21 Herald of Ice Gem can only be obtained by corrupting a level 20 gem
Tradeable via player marketplaces
Herald of Ice Build Synergy & Use
Cold Crit Builds: Ideal for builds that reliably Shatter enemies with critical strikes
AoE Clear Builds: Pairs well with Cold Mastery and explosion-enhancing support gems
Elemental Attack Builds: Leverages Cold conversion and scaling for high burst damage
Recommended Support Gems
Tier 1: Cold Attunement, Precision I
Tier 2: Blind I, Overreach
Tier 3: Deadly Herald, Cannibalism I
Tier 4: Bounty II, Cannibalism II
Tier 5: Blind II, Cold Mastery
Path of Exile 2 Herald of Ice Mechanic FAQs
What qualifies as a Shatter for Herald of Ice?
Shatter occurs when a Cold-based critical hit kills a frozen enemy. Only non-Herald attacks that meet this condition will trigger the explosion.
Can Herald of Ice explosions overlap or chain?
Yes. Multiple enemies that Shatter simultaneously can each trigger their own explosion, creating overlapping AoE bursts.
Does the explosion scale with Cold or AoE modifiers?
Absolutely. Cold Damage, Elemental Damage, and Area of Effect modifiers all enhance the explosion's damage and radius.
Can Herald of Ice be triggered by Herald skills or spells?
No. Only non-Herald attacks can trigger the Shatter explosion. Spells and Herald-based damage do not qualify.
Does the explosion benefit from critical strike or freeze duration modifiers?
Indirectly. Longer freeze duration increases the chance of Shatter, and critical strike modifiers help ensure enemies are frozen before death.
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