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VIEWING SKILL FORPath of Exile 2The new campaign
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Skill gem · Strength / Dexterity / Grants Active Skill

Galvanic Shards

[Ammunition|Load your Crossbow] with charged bolts that fragment in flight, releasing [Chain|Chaining] [Lightning] beams when they [HitDamage|Hit] enemies. These fragments can [Merging|Merge].

ACQUISITIONSkill gem
SKILL TYPEStrength / Dexterity / Grants Active Skill
REVIEWEDAug 13, 2026
IN PLAIN LANGUAGE

How this skill fits a character

This crossbow ammunition trades a simple straight shot for lightning coverage and chaining. Reload rhythm, target density, and ammunition choice decide when it outperforms a focused round.

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