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Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2)

Ghost Dance Gem Effects and How to Get

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Ghost Dance is a Spirit Gem in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2). Continue reading to learn about how Ghost Dance works, its effects, modifiers, how to obtain it, its requirements, and other gems you can pair with it.

How Does Ghost Dance Work?

Periodically Generates Ghost Shrouds

When the Ghost Dance Spirit Gem is active, you will periodically gain Ghost Shrouds. If you are hit while you have a Ghost Shroud, it will be consumed to recover Energy Shield based on your Evasion.

Ghost Dance synergizes well with Wind Dancer since it boosts your Evasion and knocks enemies back, allowing you to generate more Energy Shield when hit and maintain it for a longer period. Grim Feast is another great pairing for Ghost Dance since it will generate even more Energy Shield that can Overflow your maximum.
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Ghost Dance Gem Overview

Ghost Dance Stats and Requirements

Ghost Dance ImageGhost Dance
Type Spirit
Tier 4
Tags
Cold, Persistent, Sustained, Spell
Reservation 30 Spirit
Requirements
Level 10 Dex 15
Str None Int 15
Description
Periodically Gain Ghost Shrouds. If you are Hit while you have a Ghost Shroud, it is immediately consumed to recover Energy Shield based on your Evasion.

All Ghost Dance Gem Effects

Effects
・3.85 second duration between gaining Ghost Shrouds
・When Hit, Consume a Ghost Shroud to recover Energy Shield equal to 5% of your Evasion

Compatible Gems

Clarity I ImageClarity I Prolonged Duration I ImageProlonged Duration I Vitality I ImageVitality I
Compressed Duration I ImageCompressed Duration I Precision I ImagePrecision I Cannibalism I ImageCannibalism I
Herbalism I ImageHerbalism I Direstrike I ImageDirestrike I Thornskin I ImageThornskin I
Coolheaded ImageCoolheaded Warm Blooded ImageWarm Blooded Mysticism I ImageMysticism I
Upwelling I ImageUpwelling I Strong Hearted ImageStrong Hearted

How to Get Ghost Dance

Unlock Ghost Dance Using an Uncut Spirit Gem

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

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1 JediKnightPeter  JediKnightPeter  12 months

Does ghost dance mitigate all damage taken as well as transferring to energy shield. I'm playing a lightning monk and think I should pick herald of thunder but dark shroud in Diablo 4 was a lifesaver.

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