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Mage · Frost · Row 3 of 7 · 3 ranks

Piercing Ice sits in row 3 of the Mage Frost tree. It has 3 ranks, costing one point each.

What each rank of Piercing Ice does

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

  1. Rank 1: Increases the damage done by your Frost spells by 2%.
  2. Rank 2: Increases the damage done by your Frost spells by 4%.
  3. Rank 3: Increases the damage done by your Frost spells by 6%.

How to reach it

Row 3 opens after you spend 10 points in the earlier Frost rows. Level 20 is the earliest you can pick up Piercing Ice.

Is Piercing Ice 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 Piercing Ice. Open one to see the full allocation:

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FAQ

How many points does Piercing Ice cost?

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

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

Row 3 of the Frost tree. Spend 10 points in the rows above to open it. Level 20 is the earliest you can take it.

Check more Frost talents

More talents in the Frost tree: