Ice Shards Any skill gem · Attack, AoE, Ammunition, Projectile, Sustained, Cold, Hazard
- Max level
- 20Needs character level 90
- Cost at max level
- 85 ManaLevel 1: 12 Mana
- Gem colour
- AnySocketed with this attribute
- Related supports
- 12Supports sharing its tags
Ice Shards stats per level
Game dataEvery level from 1 to 20: the character level it needs, its cost and what changes.
Level table (20 levels)
- +16 Bolts loaded per clip
| Gem level | Char. level | Cost | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 12 Mana | — |
| 2 | 3 | 14 Mana | — |
| 3 | 6 | 16 Mana | — |
| 4 | 10 | 19 Mana | — |
| 5 | 14 | 21 Mana | — |
| 6 | 18 | 24 Mana | — |
| 7 | 22 | 26 Mana | — |
| 8 | 26 | 29 Mana | — |
| 9 | 31 | 33 Mana | — |
| 10 | 36 | 36 Mana | — |
| 11 | 41 | 40 Mana | — |
| 12 | 46 | 43 Mana | — |
| 13 | 52 | 48 Mana | — |
| 14 | 58 | 52 Mana | — |
| 15 | 64 | 57 Mana | — |
| 16 | 66 | 62 Mana | — |
| 17 | 72 | 67 Mana | — |
| 18 | 78 | 73 Mana | — |
| 19 | 84 | 79 Mana | — |
| 20 | 90 | 85 Mana | — |
Game data: Path of Exile 2 client · How we source this
Supports for Ice Shards
CalculatedSupport gems that share Ice Shards's tags, the most shared tags first.
| Support | Shared tags | Effect |
|---|---|---|
 Caltrops | AoE, Projectile, Hazard | Projectiles from Supported Skills trigger Caltrops when they reach the end of their flight |
 Frozen Spite | AoE, Projectile, Cold | Supported Skills trigger Ice Fragments on killing Frozen Enemies |
 Arjun's Medal | Ammunition, Projectile | 25% chance to load a bolt into all Crossbow skills on dealing a Killing Blow with Supported Skill |
 Breachlord's Amalgam | Projectile, Cold | Projectiles from Supported Skills Return to you |
 Hayoxi's Fulmination | AoE, Cold | Supported Skills create Cursed Ground Enemies on the Cursed Ground from a Supported Skill are Cursed while within it |
 Ratha's Assault | Ammunition, Projectile | Supported Crossbow Ammunition Skills cannot reload |
 Ammo Conservation I | Ammunition, Projectile | Bolts fired by Supported Crossbow Attacks have 20% chance to not expend Ammunition |
| Ammo Conservation II | Ammunition, Projectile | Bolts fired by Supported Crossbow Attacks have 25% chance to not expend Ammunition |
| Ammo Conservation III | Ammunition, Projectile | Bolts fired by Supported Crossbow Attacks have 30% chance to not expend Ammunition |
 Auto Reload | Ammunition, Projectile | Supported Skills reload automatically when Heavy Stunning an enemy with them |
 Brambleslam | AoE, Hazard | Supported Slams create 3 Brambles |
 Catalysing Elements | AoE, Cold | Supported Skills Trigger Catalysing Discharge when boosted by an Elemental Ground Surface |
Matched by gem tags. In game, a support can only be socketed into a skill it can support, so check the support's own page.
Skills like Ice Shards
Other gems of the same type with the most tags in common.
Ice Shards — Any skill gem, tagged Attack, AoE, Ammunition, Projectile, Sustained, Cold, Hazard — levels to 20, where it needs character level 90 and costs 85 Mana. Supports that share its tags include Caltrops, Frozen Spite, Arjun's Medal, Breachlord's Amalgam.
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Ice Shards FAQ — PoE 2 0.5.5f
What does Ice Shards do in Path of Exile 2?
Load ice shards that linger on the ground until enemies step on them. Type: Any skill gem, tagged Attack, AoE, Ammunition, Projectile, Sustained, Cold, Hazard.
What are the best supports for Ice Shards?
Supports that share Ice Shards's tags are a good start: Caltrops, Frozen Spite, Arjun's Medal, Breachlord's Amalgam. Pick the ones that boost the damage type and mechanic your build scales.
What level does Ice Shards need?
Gem level 1 needs character level 1. The max gem level, 20, needs character level 90.
How much does Ice Shards cost to use?
12 Mana at gem level 1, rising to 85 Mana at level 20.
What weapon does Ice Shards need?
Ice Shards requires: Crossbow. Without it equipped in the active weapon set, the skill cannot be used.