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Cold Snap Cold Snap

Mage · Frost · Row 5 of 7 · Single rank
Changed from Classic Active ability

Cold Snap sits in row 5 of the Mage Frost tree. It has one rank and costs one talent point.

Changed from Classic. Check the rank effects below before reusing a Classic build.

Instant: no cast time · Ability cooldown: 10 minutes (wait this long before using it again)

What each rank of Cold Snap does

This talent has one rank. The effect below uses the beta-client wording.

  1. Rank 1: Finishes the remaining cooldown on all your other Frost spells.

How to reach it

Row 5 opens after you spend 20 points in the earlier Frost rows. Level 30 is the earliest you can pick up Cold Snap.

Is Cold Snap worth the points?

One point gives you the full effect. You also need to open row 5 (that is 20 points in the rows above), so take it when the talent or the picks it unlocks suits your build.

What it unlocks

Once Cold Snap is maxed, it opens this talent deeper in the tree: Ice Barrier.

Starter Mage builds that use this talent

These starter builds already put points into Cold Snap. Open one to see the full allocation:

Try Cold Snap in the Mage calculator

FAQ

How many points does Cold Snap cost?

One talent point.

Which row is Cold Snap in, and how do I open that row?

Row 5 of the Frost tree. Spend 20 points in the rows above to open it. Level 30 is the earliest you can take it.

What does Cold Snap unlock?

Maxing it opens Ice Barrier deeper in the Frost tree.

Did Cold Snap change from Classic?

Yes. Its effect or rank wording is different in Forever, so read the ranks above before spending points.

Check more Frost talents

More talents in the Frost tree: