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Improved Cone of Cold Improved Cone of Cold

Mage · Frost · Row 5 of 7 · 3 ranks
Changed from Classic

Improved Cone of Cold sits in row 5 of the Mage Frost tree. It has 3 ranks, costing one point each.

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

What each rank of Improved Cone of Cold does

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

  1. Rank 1: Increases the damage dealt by your Cone of Cold spell by 12%.
  2. Rank 2: Increases the damage dealt by your Cone of Cold spell by 23%.
  3. Rank 3: Increases the damage dealt by your Cone of Cold spell by 35%.

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 Improved Cone of Cold.

Is Improved Cone of Cold 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 Improved Cone of Cold. Open one to see the full allocation:

Try Improved Cone of Cold in the Mage calculator

FAQ

How many points does Improved Cone of Cold cost?

Up to 3 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

Which row is Improved Cone of Cold 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.

Did Improved Cone of Cold 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: