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Glacial Cascade is a Skill gem in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2). Continue reading to learn about its effects, modifiers, how to obtain it, its requirements, and other gems you can pair with it.

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Glacial Cascade Gem Overview

Glacial Cascade Stats and Requirements

Glacial Cascade ImageGlacial Cascade
Type Skill
Tier 1
Tags
Melee, Cold, Payoff, AoE
Attack Speed 75% of Base
Attack Damage 40%
Requirements
Level 1 Dex None
Str None Int None
Description
Sweep your Quarterstaff upwards, releasing an icy fissure which deals damage in a series of bursts culminating in a large spike. Frozen enemies hit by the final spike are dealt heavy damage but the Freeze is Consumed. Ice Crystals hit by the final spike explode.

All Glacial Cascade Gem Effects

Effects
Wave:
・Converts 60% of Physical Damage to Cold Damage
・Burst Radius is 0.5 Metres
・Wave Length is 4.8 Metres
・Causes 8 Bursts
Final Burst:
・Attack Damage: 158%
・Converts 60% of Physical Damage to Cold Damage
・Consumes Freeze on enemies to deal 350% more Damage
・Cannot Knock Enemies Back
・Burst radius is .7 metres

Latest Patch Update

  • Glacial Cascade Quality now gains 0-10% of Physical damage as Cold damage (instead of 0-10% increased attack speed).

0.2.0 Patch Notes and Summary

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How to Get Glacial Cascade

Unlock Glacial Cascade Using an Uncut Support Gem

You can unlock the Glacial Cascade Skill Gem in the Gemcutting menu by engraving the skill using a Level 1 or higher Uncut Support Gem.

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