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

Ice Shards is a Tier 5 Cold Attack Skill in Path of Exile 2 that loads your crossbow with icy bolts, creating hazardous shards on impact that explode when stepped on. Ideal for area denial and sustained Cold damage builds.

"Rapidly fire icy bolts at the ground, leaving a shard of ice at the impact location unless the bolt hits an enemy. The ice shards shatter when enemies step on them, dealing damage to nearby enemies."

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

Path of Exile 2 Ice Shards Features

• Item Type: Attack, Cold, AoE, Projectile, Hazard

• Tier: 5 | Level Range: 1–20

• Attributes Required: 3–112 Strength, 3–112 Dexterity

• Mana Cost: 13–91

• Attack Damage: 8–33% of base

• Attack Speed: 550% of base

• Projectile Speed: 292.5 Units/sec

• Bolts per Clip: +16

• Quality Bonus: Shards that have existed for at least 0.5 seconds deal 0–200% more Damage

Ice Shards Mechanics & Behavior

• Firing Behavior:

  • Fires icy bolts rapidly at the ground

  • Bolts that miss enemies leave behind shards

• Shard Behavior:

  • Shards explode when stepped on, dealing AoE Cold damage

  • Explosion radius: 1.4 metres

  • Shards convert 100% Physical to Cold Damage

  • Shards chill enemies as though dealing 200–390% more Damage

• Reload & Sustain:

  • Skill must be used again to reload clip

  • Maximum 16 active shards

• Damage Scaling:

  • Converts 60% of Physical Damage to Cold

  • Shards deal 700% more Damage if they've existed for at least 0.5 seconds

How to Get Ice Shards in Path of Exile 2

Ice Shards can be acquired via:

• Engraving starting with Uncut Skill Gem Tier 5

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

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

• Tradeable via player marketplaces

Ice Shards Build Synergy & Use

• Cold Trap Builds: Excellent for controlling enemy movement and punishing melee aggression

• Hazard Zoning: Ideal for creating layered AoE zones that punish positioning

• Grenade Synergy: Can be paired with Cold Grenades for burst combos

Recommended Support Gems

• Tier 1: Cold Attunement, Ice Bite, Elemental Armament I

• Tier 2: Cold Penetration, Fresh Clip I, Embitter

• Tier 3: Mobility, Verglas, Rearm I

• Tier 4: Cold Exposure, Fresh Clip II, Delayed Reaction

• Tier 5: Cold Mastery, Rearm II

Path of Exile 2 Ice Shards Mechanic FAQs

Do shards explode if the bolt hits an enemy?

No. Shards only form if the bolt misses and hits the ground.

Can shards be triggered by ranged enemies?

Yes. Any enemy that steps on a shard will trigger its explosion.

How does the 0.5 second delay affect damage?

Shards that persist for at least 0.5 seconds deal significantly more damage—up to 700% more.

Does projectile speed affect shard placement?

Yes. Faster projectiles reach the ground quicker, affecting spacing and timing.

Can Ice Shards be used while moving?

Yes. The skill supports mobility casting and does not require stationary positioning.

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