Path of Exile 2 Ice Nova [Lvl 21 Sockets 5]

Ice Nova is a Tier 1 Cold Spell in Path of Exile 2 that conjures a chilling nova around you or a Frostbolt, dealing AoE damage and knocking back enemies. Ideal for cold-based casters and chill/freeze control builds.

"Conjure a wave of ice in all directions, Knocking Back enemies based on how close they are to you. Casting Ice Nova targeting near a Frostbolt Projectile will cause it to originate from the Frostbolt instead of you."

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

Path of Exile 2 Ice Nova Features

• Item Type: Spell, Cold, AoE, Nova

• Tier: 1 | Level Range: 1–20

• Attributes Required: 2–205 Intelligence

• Mana Cost: 8–84

• Cold Damage: 5–127 to 7–191

• Nova Radius: 3.2 metres

• Freeze Buildup: 100–157% more

• Chill Magnitude: 100% more

• Quality Bonus: 0–20% more Damage with Hits against Chilled Enemies

Ice Nova Mechanics & Behavior

• Nova Origin:

  • By default, nova originates from the caster

  • If cast near a Frostbolt, nova originates from the projectile instead

• Crowd Control:

  • Knocks back enemies based on proximity

  • High chill and freeze buildup ideal for slowing or disabling enemies

• Damage Scaling:

  • Scales with Cold Damage, Spell Damage, and AoE multipliers

  • Can be multicast or cascaded for layered nova effects

• Mobility & Targeting:

  • Can be cast while moving

  • Targets ground or Frostbolt projectiles

How to Get Ice Nova in Path of Exile 2

Ice Nova can be acquired via:

• Engraving starting with Uncut Skill Gem Tier 1

• Use a perfect jeweller's orb to get to 5 sockets before corrupting it for a level 21 Ice Nova gem

• Level 21 Ice Nova Gem can only be obtained by corrupting a level 20 gem

• Tradeable via player marketplaces

Ice Nova Build Synergy & Use

• Cold Casters: Excellent for chill/freeze stacking and AoE burst

• Frostbolt Synergy: Enables ranged nova placement and multi-point damage layering

• Trigger Builds: Can be linked with Cast on Trigger setups for reactive nova bursts

Recommended Support Gems

• Tier 1: Magnified Area I, Deep Freeze, Hourglass

• Tier 2: Considered Casting, Rising Tempest, Encroaching Ground

• Tier 3: Inevitable Critical, Astral Projection, Execrate

• Tier 4: Rapid Casting II, Cold Exposure

• Tier 5: Cold Mastery, Persistent Ground III

Path of Exile 2 Ice Nova Mechanic FAQs

Can Ice Nova be cast from Frostbolt projectiles?

Yes. If cast near a Frostbolt, the nova will originate from the projectile instead of the caster.

Does Ice Nova knock back all enemies equally?

No. Knockback strength scales with proximity—closer enemies are knocked back more.

Can Ice Nova be multicast or cascaded?

Yes. It supports Multicast and Cascade, allowing multiple novas to be cast in succession.

Does Ice Nova scale with Spell Damage?

Yes. Spell Damage modifiers apply to its Cold Damage output.

Is Ice Nova good for chill/freeze builds?

Absolutely. It has enhanced chill magnitude and freeze buildup, making it ideal for crowd control.

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