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Fragmentation Rounds Gem Effects and How to Get

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Fragmentation Rounds 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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Fragmentation Rounds Gem Overview

Fragmentation Rounds Stats and Requirements

Fragmentation Rounds ImageFragmentation Rounds
Type Skill
Tier 1
Tags
Payoff, Projectile, Ammunition
Requirements
Level 3 Dex None
Str None Int None
Description
Loads your Crossbow with Piercing bolts that fragment in flight. Bolts that hit a frozen enemy consume the Freeze and cause an explosion of Shrapnel. Bolts that hit an Ice Crystal cause it to explode.

All Fragmentation Rounds Gem Effects

Effects
Fragmentation Rounds Projectile:
・Knocks Back Enemies
・Consume Freeze on hit
・Fires 10 fragments per shot
・Multiple Fragments can Hit the same target
・Multiple fragments hitting a target simultaneously will combine their damage into a single Hit
・Bolts Pierce 2 targets
Fragmentation Rounds VS Frozen:
・Base explosion is 1.8 metres
Ammunition:
・+1 Bolt loaded per clip

Latest Patch Update

  • Fragmentation Rounds base Explosion radius is now 1.8 metres at all Gem levels (previously 1.4-1.6 at Gem levels 1-20).

0.2.0 Patch Notes and Summary

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How to Get Fragmentation Rounds

Unlock Fragmentation Rounds Using an Uncut Skill Gem

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

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