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Frozen Locus Gem Effects and How to Get

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Frozen Locus 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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Frozen Locus Gem Overview

Frozen Locus Stats and Requirements

Frozen Locus ImageFrozen Locus
Type Skill
Tier 1
Tags
• Melee
• Cold
• Duration
• Nova
• AoE
Attack Speed 70% of Base
Requirements
Level 1 Dex None
Str None Int None
Description
Leap backward and crack the ground with your staff to call forth an Ice Crystal, which creates Chilled Ground around it and can be damaged by you and enemies. If the Crystal is destroyed it causes an icy explosion that deals Attack Damage but does not use your weapon's damage.

All Frozen Locus Gem Effects

Effects
・6 to 9 Base Cold Damage
・13% to Critical Hit chance
・50% more Freeze buildup
・Explosion radius is 2 Metres

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How to Get Frozen Locus

Unlock Frozen Locus Using an Uncut Support Gem

Path of Exile 2 - Uncut Support Gem
You can unlock the Frozen Locus Skill Gem in the Gemcutting menu by engraving the skill using a Level 1 or higher Uncut Support Gem.

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