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Caltrops Gem Effects and How to Get

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Caltrops is a Support 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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Caltrops Gem Overview

Caltrops Stats and Requirements

Caltrops ImageCaltrops
Type Support
Tier 3
Tags
Duration, Physical, Trigger, Projectile, AoE, Attack, Hazard
Cost 120%
Cost Multiplier 120%
Requirements
Level None Dex 5
Str None Int None
Description
Supports Ranged Spear Attacks. Supported Skills create Caltrops when Projectiles they create reach the end of their flight.

All Caltrops Gem Effects

Effects
Support:
・Projectiles from Supported Skills trigger Caltrops when they reach the end of their flight
Caltrops:
・Increases and reductions to Thorns Damage apply to Hit Damage with this skill
・Maim on Hit
・Caltrop radius is .5 metres
・Caltrops land within a 3 metre radius of Projectile impact
・ Caltrop duration is 8 seconds
・ Creates 1 Caltrop
・Deals 60% of your Dexterity as Physical Damage on Hit

Compatible Gems

Twister ImageTwister Explosive Spear ImageExplosive Spear Lightning Spear ImageLightning Spear
Storm Lance ImageStorm Lance Glacial Lance ImageGlacial Lance Whirlwind Lance ImageWhirlwind Lance
Spear of Solaris ImageSpear of Solaris

Compatible Weapon Skills

Spear Throw ImageSpear Throw

How to Get Caltrops

Unlock Caltrops Using an Uncut Support Gem

You can unlock the Caltrops Support Gem in the Gemcutting menu by engraving the skill using a Level 3 or higher Uncut Support Gem.

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