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Shard Scavenger Gem Effects and How to Get

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Shard Scavenger 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.

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Patch 0.2.0 Changes
・Shard Scavenger now instantly reloads your Crossbow upon Consuming Freeze, Shock, Ignite, or Fully Broken Armour, no more than once every 7.3-6.1 seconds at Gem levels 8-20 (previously 9.3-8.2).

Shard Scavenger Gem Overview

Shard Scavenger Stats and Requirements

Shard Scavenger ImageShard Scavenger
Type Spirit
Tier 8
Tags
Cold, Physical, Persistent, Fire, Lightning
Reservation 30 Spirit
Requirements
Level 26 Dex 34
Str 34 Int None
Description
While Active, consuming Freeze, Shock, Ignite, or Fully Broken Armour on an enemy reloads your Crossbow. This can only occur once every few seconds.

All Shard Scavenger Gem Effects

Effects
・Instatly reloads your Crossbow upon consuming Freeze, Shock, Ignite, or Fully Broken Armour, no more than every 7.3s

Compatible Gems

Clarity I ImageClarity I Vitality I ImageVitality I Precision I ImagePrecision I
Armour Break I ImageArmour Break I Cannibalism I ImageCannibalism I Herbalism I ImageHerbalism I
Cold Mastery ImageCold Mastery Fire Mastery ImageFire Mastery Lightning Mastery ImageLightning Mastery
Physical Mastery ImagePhysical Mastery 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 Shard Scavenger

Unlock Shard Scavenger Using an Uncut Spirit Gem

You can unlock the Shard Scavenger Spirit Gem in the Gemcutting menu by engraving the skill using a Level 8 or higher Uncut Spirit Gem.

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