Wave of Frost

Wave of FrostAttack, AoE, Melee, Cold
Tier: 7
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (14-100) Mana
Attack Speed: 55% of base
Attack Damage: (65-235)% of baseRequires: QuarterstaffFlip backwards and send forth a Freezing wave in front of you, immediately Freezing enemies which are Primed for Freeze.Converts 80% of Physical Damage to Cold Damage
(300-585)% more Freeze Buildup
Wave length is 6 metres

Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Penetrates (1-20)% Cold ResistanceSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.

Acquisition
Drop restricted
It can be obtained by engraving an Uncut Skill Gem.Metadata
Item class: Skill Gem
Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/Gems/SkillGemWaveOfFrost

Wave of Frost is a quarterstaff melee attack skill. The user leaps back while sending out a wave of frost forward, dealing cold damage in a cone and Freezing enemies Primed for Freeze.

Gem level progression

Level				Mana Cost	Attack Damage
1	0	0	0	14	65%
2	3	0	0	17	71%
3	6	9	9	19	79%
4	10	13	13	22	86%
5	14	17	17	25	93%
6	18	20	20	28	100%
7	22	24	24	31	108%
8	26	28	28	35	115%
9	31	32	32	38	121%
10	36	37	37	42	128%
11	41	41	41	47	136%
12	46	46	46	51	144%
13	52	51	51	56	153%
14	58	57	57	61	162%
15	64	62	62	67	172%
16	66	64	64	73	183%
17	72	70	70	79	195%
18	78	75	75	86	207%
19	84	80	80	93	221%
20	90	86	86	100	235%

Recommended support gems

The following support gems are recommendations by GGG as listed in-game, and do not necessarily reflect optimal combinations or the views of the wiki.

Gem tier	Support gems
I	Cold AttunementCold AttunementSupport, Attack, Cold Category: Cold Attunement Tier: 1Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports Attacks, causing them to Gain Cold Damage but deal less Fire and Lightning Damage.Supported Attacks Gain 25% of Damage as extra Cold Damage Supported Attacks deal 50% less Fire and Lightning DamagePlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.	Deep FreezeDeep FreezeSupport, Cold Category: Deep Freeze Tier: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports any skill that Hits enemies, causing Freeze it inflicts to last longer.Supported Skills have 50% increased Freeze Duration on EnemiesPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.	Ice BiteIce BiteSupport, Attack, Cold, Duration Category: Ice Bite Tier: 1Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports Attacks you use yourself. Freezing an enemy with supported skills infuses all of your Attacks with Cold damage for a short time.Attacks Gain 25% of Damage as Cold Damage for 5 seconds on Freezing an enemy with Supported SkillsPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.
II	CraterCraterSupportPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.	File:Freeze (support gem) inventory icon.pngFreezeFreezeSupport, Cold Category: Freeze Tier: 2 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports any skill that Hits enemies, making it more effective at Freezing enemies.Supported Skills cause 50% more Freeze BuildupPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.File:Freeze (support gem) inventory icon.png	Frost NexusFrost NexusSupport, AoE, Cold Category: Frost Nexus Tier: 2 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports any skill that Hits enemies, causing it to create patches of Chilled Ground around Frozen enemies.Supported Skills create Chilled Ground for 8 seconds when they Freeze an EnemyPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.
III	Close Combat IClose Combat ISupport, Attack Category: Close Combat Tier: 3 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports Attacks, causing them to deal more damage to enemies based on how close they are to you.Supported Skills deal 20% more Attack Damage to enemies within 1 metre of you, scaling down to no bonus at 3.5 metres or furtherPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.	ExecrateExecrateSupport Category: Grants Cooldown Tier: 3 Cooldown Time: 8.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s)Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports any damaging Skill that you use yourself, granting it significantly higher chance to inflict Ailments on hit, but causing it to gain a long cooldown. Cannot support Skills which already have a cooldown.Supported Skills have 100% more chance to inflict Ailments Supported Skills have a Cooldown of 8 secondsPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.
IV	Culling Strike ICulling Strike ISupport, Attack Category: Culling Strike Tier: 4Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports Attack Skills, causing them to Cull Rare and Unique Enemies on Hit.Supported Skills have Culling Strike against Rare or Unique EnemiesPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.	Efficiency IIEfficiency IISupport Category: Efficiency Tier: 4Support Requirements: +5 StrSupports any skill, making it cost less to use. Cannot support skills which reserve Spirit.Supported Skills have 40% less CostPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.	Hit and RunHit and RunSupport, Attack, Conditional Category: Hit and Run Tier: 4Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports Attack Skills you use yourself which do not already have some Condition for use. Supported Skills can only be used after you have moved a certain distance, but have massively increased Skill Speed. Cannot support Skills which have a Cooldown or that are Triggered, and does not modify skills used by Minions.Supported Skills become usable after you have moved 10 metres Supported Skills become unusable again after use Supported Skills have 40% more Skill SpeedPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.
V	Cold MasteryCold MasterySupport, Cold Category: Mastery Tier: 5Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports Cold skills, granting them an additional level. Does not support skills which do not have levels.+1 to Level of Supported Cold SkillsPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.	Holy DescentHoly DescentSupport, AoE, Duration Category: Holy Descent Tier: 5Support Requirements: +5 StrSupports Skills that leap into the air, causing them to create Consecrated Ground when you landSupported Skills create Consecrated Ground for 4 seconds on landing Supported Skills create Consecrated Ground in an area of 2.2 metresPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.	Rapid Attacks IIIRapid Attacks IIISupport, Attack Category: Rapid Attacks Tier: 5Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports Attacks, causing them to Attack faster at the cost of Damage.Supported Skills have 35% increased Attack Speed Supported Skills deal 50% less DamagePlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.

Item acquisition

Wave of Frost has restrictions on where or how it can drop.

It can be obtained by engraving an Uncut Skill Gem.

Alternate skill effects

Wave of Frost has the following alternate skill effects:

Item	Description

Version history

Version	Changes
0.3.0	Wave of Frost: Now Freezes Enemies that are Primed for Freeze.
0.2.0	Many Skills have had their base damage and/or damage growth per level rebalanced. Most of these changes are not specifically mentioned below as the changes are too widespread. The mana cost for all Attacks, Marks and Warcries has been reduced, most notably at higher Gem levels. Wave of Frost now has 390-585% more Freeze Build up at Gem levels 7-20 (previously 275% at all Gem levels).
0.1.0e	Wave of Frost now has 275% more Freeze Buildup at all Levels (from 150% scaling up over levels).
0.1.0	Introduced to the game.