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Unsteady Tempo Gem Effects and How to Get

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Unsteady Tempo 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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Unsteady Tempo Gem Overview

Unsteady Tempo Stats and Requirements

Unsteady Tempo ImageUnsteady Tempo
Type Support
Tier 3
Tags
Melee, Attack, Critical
Cost 110%
Cost Multiplier 110%
Requirements
Level None Dex None
Str 5 Int None
Description
Supports Melee Attack Skills you use yourself. Attacking with Supported Skills will cycle through various effect, with the first Attack in sequencee inflicting Hobble on you. The second and third Attacks in sequence will powerfully scale chance to Critically Hit and overall damage, respectively, at which point the cycle will reset.

All Unsteady Tempo Gem Effects

Effects
・First attack in sequence with supported skill inflicts hobble on you equal to 40% of your life
・Second attack in sequence with Supported Skill has 30% more chance to critically hit
・Third attack in sequence with Supported Skill deals 20% more damage.

Latest Patch Update

  • Fixed a bug where Unsteady Tempo was able to support Channelling Skills, though it had no effect when it did.

0.2.0e Patch Notes and Summary

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How to Get Unsteady Tempo

Unlock Unsteady Tempo Using an Uncut Support Gem

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

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