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Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2)

Arctic Armour Gem Effects and How to Get

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Arctic Armour 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.

Arctic Armour Gem Overview

Arctic Armour Stats and Requirements

Arctic Armour ImageArctic Armour
Type Spirit
Tier 4
Tags
Cold, Persistent, Spell
Critical Chance 11%
Reservation 30 Spirit
Requirements
Level 10 Dex None
Str None Int 25
Description
Conjures an icy barrier that gains stages overtime. While the barrier has stages, Melee Attacks that hit you will remove a stage to cause a burst of ice that deals Cold Spell damage to the attacker.

All Arctic Armour Gem Effects

Effects
・Deals 17 to 25 Cold Damage per Stage
・Gains a Stage Every 1.2 seconds, up to a maximum of 3 Stages

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Pin I ImagePin I Swift Affliction I ImageSwift Affliction I Withering Touch ImageWithering Touch
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How to Get Arctic Armour

Unlock Arctic Armour Using an Uncut Spirit Gem

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

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