Ice Nova skill icon
VIEWING SKILL FORPath of Exile 2The new campaign
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Skill gem · Intelligence / Grants Active Skill / Spell

Ice Nova

Conjure a wave of ice in all directions, [Knockback|Knocking Back] enemies based on how close they are to you. Casting Ice Nova targeting near a Frostbolt [Projectile] will cause it to originate from the Frostbolt instead of you. [Consume|Consumes] a [Cold] [ElementalInfusion|Infusion] if possible to leave a patch of [ChilledGround|Chilled Ground].

ACQUISITIONSkill gem
SKILL TYPEIntelligence / Grants Active Skill / Spell
REVIEWEDAug 12, 2026
IN PLAIN LANGUAGE

How this skill fits a character

Its area burst depends on where it is produced, so direct casting and interactions with other cold effects should be evaluated as different delivery plans.

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