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Mage · Frost · Row 2 of 7 · 5 ranks

Ice Shards sits in row 2 of the Mage Frost tree. It has 5 ranks, costing one point each.

What each rank of Ice Shards does

Each point buys one rank. Compare the effects below to decide how many points to spend.

  1. Rank 1: Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Frost spells by 20%.
  2. Rank 2: Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Frost spells by 40%.
  3. Rank 3: Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Frost spells by 60%.
  4. Rank 4: Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Frost spells by 80%.
  5. Rank 5: Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Frost spells by 100%.

How to reach it

Row 2 opens after you spend 5 points in the earlier Frost rows. Level 15 is the earliest you can pick up Ice Shards.

Is Ice Shards worth the points?

Compare the benefit of another rank with your other talent choices. Take the final rank when it supports your build. You can leave it partially ranked if you do not need the final effect or its dependent talents.

Starter Mage builds that use this talent

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

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FAQ

How many points does Ice Shards cost?

Up to 5 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

Which row is Ice Shards in, and how do I open that row?

Row 2 of the Frost tree. Spend 5 points in the rows above to open it. Level 15 is the earliest you can take it.

Check more Frost talents

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