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Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2)

Magma Barrier Gem Effects and How to Get

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Magma Barrier is a Spirit 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.

Magma Barrier Gem Overview

Magma Barrier Stats and Requirements

Magma Barrier ImageMagma Barrier
Type Spirit
Tier 4
Tags
Melee, Duration, Persistent, Trigger, AoE, Fire, Attack
Reservation 30 Spirit
Requirements
Level 10 Dex None
Str 25 Int None
Description
When you raise your Shield it is infused with magma for a short time. Blocking during this time will spray magma at the attacker and grant you an Endurance Charge.

All Magma Barrier Gem Effects

Effects
Buff:
・Raising your shield infuses it with magma for 0.5 seconds
・Cannot perform a magma infused block for 0.75 seconds after magma dissipates
Magma Spray:
・6 to 8 Added Fire Damage per 15 Armour on Shield
・140 to 210 Base Offhand Fire Damage

Latest Patch Update

  • Magma Barrier: Now passively increases your chance to Block while active. Over time, it charges up with lava. While fully charged, your next Block with your Shield raised will spray lava in front of you and grant you an Endurance Charge. Now grants 25% increased Block Chance. Magma Spray now has 6 to 8 Added Fire Damage per 15 Evasion on Shield, and has a radius of 2.8 metres. Magma Spray deals 12-103 to 20-155 Base Off Hand Fire Damage at Gem levels 3-20 (previously 23-177 to 34-265), and 227%-684% Attack Damage (previously 172-471%).

0.3.0 Patch Notes

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How to Get Magma Barrier

Unlock Magma Barrier Using an Uncut Spirit Gem

You can unlock the Magma Barrier Spirit Gem in the Gemcutting menu by engraving the skill using a Level 4 or higher Uncut Spirit Gem.

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