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Ripwire Ballista Gem Effects and How to Get

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Ripwire Ballista 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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Ripwire Ballista Gem Overview

Ripwire Ballista Stats and Requirements

Ripwire Ballista ImageRipwire Ballista
Type Skill
Tier 7
Tags
Duration, Totem, Projectile
Requirements
Level 22 Dex 30
Str 30 Int None
Description
Deploys a Balista Totem that fires Pinning bolts which Maim enemies.

All Ripwire Ballista Gem Effects

Effects
Ballista:
・Totem duration is 16 seconds
・Limit 1 Totem
・Totem base Attack Time is 1.6 seconds
・Totem uses its own weapon dealing 24 to 36 Base Physical Damage
Bolts:
・Hits are Pinning
・Pins enemies as though dealing 600% more damage,Fires 5 Projectiles,Maim on hit

Latest Patch Update

  • Ripwire Ballista: Has been renamed to Artillery Ballista. It now fires a hail of bolts into the air, landing in an area and hitting all enemies within that area a number of times equal to its projectile count. Bolts now Fire 4 Projectiles (previously 5), and deals 24-40% Attack Damage at Gem level 7-20 (previously 98-153%). Bolts Attack Speed is now 25% of base (previously 100%), and the Ballista now has a duration of 12 seconds (previously 16). Quality now grants an additional 0–200% more Pin damage (previously 0–50%).

0.3.0 Patch Notes

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How to Get Ripwire Ballista

Unlock Ripwire Ballista Using an Uncut Skill Gem

You can unlock the Ripwire Ballista Skill Gem in the Gemcutting menu by engraving the skill using a Level 7 or higher Uncut Skill Gem.

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