Freeze

Freeze

Tooltip

Freeze is an Ailment that causes targets to be unable to move or act, and lasts 4 seconds by default.

Cold damage from Hits Contributes to Freeze Buildup on enemies until they become Frozen.

Freeze or frozen is a non-damaging cold ailment that causes targets to be unable to act by fully slowing their action speed.

Mechanics

Freeze reduces action speed to 0, preventing movement and usage of skills. The duration of freeze is determined based on the ratio of the amount of cold damage dealt against the target's maximum life, determining the base ailment threshold.

If a hit that can freeze fails to do so due to not reaching the minimum ailment threshold, it will instead add to a counter called Freeze Buildup. When freeze buildup reaches or exceeds 100%, it will apply a fixed duration freeze to the target, then reset the counter to 0%.

Each time a boss monster is frozen either directly or by accumulating freeze buildup, its ailment threshold against freeze increases. This value decreases over time to its base value.

Blocking a hit does not prevent it from applying freeze buildup.

Related gems

Item		Stats
Biting FrostBiting FrostCold, Payoff Tier: 3 Level: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Supports any skill that Hits enemies, causing them to deal more damage to Frozen enemies but consume their Freeze. Cannot support skills that Consume Freeze.Supported Skills cannot cause Freeze buildup Supported Skills Consume Freeze on enemies to deal 50% more DamagePlace 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.	1	Supported Skills cannot cause Freeze buildup Supported Skills Consume Freeze on enemies to deal 50% more Damage
Chaotic FreezeChaotic FreezeSpell, Chaos Tier: 3 Level: 1Supports Spells that deal non-Ailment Chaos damage over time. Enemies taking damage over time from Debuffs caused by supported skills will suffer Freeze build up from Chaos damage Hits from any source.Chaos damage Contributes to Freeze buildup for Hits against targets taking damage over time from Supported SkillsPlace 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.	1	Chaos damage Contributes to Freeze buildup for Hits against targets taking damage over time from Supported Skills
Deep FreezeDeep FreezeCold Tier: 1 Level: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Supports 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 copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.	1	Supported Skills have 50% increased Freeze Duration on Enemies
Elemental DischargeElemental DischargeSpell, Lightning, Cold, Fire, Payoff Tier: 3 Level: 1 Cooldown Time: 1.00 sec Cast Time: 1.00 sec Critical Strike Chance: 10.00%Supports any Spell that Hits enemies, causing it to consume Elemental Ailments on hit to trigger an Elemental Discharge. Cannot support the skills of Minions.Supported Skills Cannot inflict Freeze, Shock or Ignite Supported Skills Consume Freeze, Shock and Ignite on hit to trigger Elemental Discharge Consuming Ignite deals 35% to 55% of your Intelligence as Fire Damage Consuming Freeze deals 30% to 50% of your Intelligence as Cold Damage Consuming Shock deals 1% to 80% of your Intelligence as Lightning DamagePlace 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.	1	Supported Skills Cannot inflict Freeze, Shock or Ignite Supported Skills Consume Freeze, Shock and Ignite on hit to trigger Elemental Discharge Consuming Ignite deals 35% to 55% of your Intelligence as Fire Damage Consuming Freeze deals 30% to 50% of your Intelligence as Cold Damage Consuming Shock deals 1% to 80% of your Intelligence as Lightning Damage
Escape ShotEscape ShotAttack, AoE, Projectile, Cold Tier: 1 Level: (1-20) Cost: (11-98) Mana Attack Damage: (50-204)% of baseLeap backwards and fire an arrow which can Chill or Freeze enemies around the location you escaped from.Converts 100% of Physical Damage to Cold Damage +0.7 seconds to Total Attack Time 300% more Freeze Buildup Impact radius is 2.4 metres Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0–80)% more Freeze BuildupSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	1	Converts 100% of Physical Damage to Cold Damage +0.7 seconds to Total Attack Time 300% more Freeze Buildup Impact radius is 2.4 metres
Fragmentation RoundsFragmentation RoundsAttack, Ammunition, Projectile, Payoff Tier: 1 Level: (1-40) Cost: (8-688) Mana Attack Damage: (22-182)% of baseLoads your Crossbow with Piercing bolts that fragment in flight. Bolts that hit a Frozen enemy consume the Freeze and cause an explosion of shrapnel. Bolts that hit an Ice Crystal cause it to explode.Fragmentation Rounds Projectile Knocks Back Enemies Multiple fragments can Hit the same target Multiple Fragments hitting a target simultaniously will combine their damage into a single Hit Bolts Pierce 2 Targets Fires 10 fragments per shot Vs Frozen Attack Damage: (425-1326)% Base Explosion radius is (1.4-1.6) metres Ammunition 1 Bolts loaded per clip Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Deals (1-20)% more Physical DamageSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.File:Fragmentation Rounds skill icon.png	1	Fragmentation Rounds Projectile Knocks Back Enemies Multiple fragments can Hit the same target Multiple Fragments hitting a target simultaniously will combine their damage into a single Hit Bolts Pierce 2 Targets Fires 10 fragments per shot Vs Frozen Attack Damage: (425-1326)% Base Explosion radius is (1.4-1.6) metres Ammunition 1 Bolts loaded per clip
Freezing MarkFreezing MarkAttack, AoE, Mark, Cold, Duration, Nova Tier: 7 Level: (1-7) Cost: (0-53) ManaMarks a target, making them more susceptible to being Frozen. When the Marked target dies, a Cold nova erupts from their corpse. This nova does not use your Weapon Damage, and instead uses its own base Attack Damage.Limit 1 Marked target Mark duration is 8 seconds Hits against Marked enemy cause 28% more Freeze buildupPlace into a Skill Gem socket to gain this skill. Sockets are found in the Skills menu tab.	1	Limit 1 Marked target Mark duration is 8 seconds Hits against Marked enemy cause 28% more Freeze buildup
Freezing ShardsFreezing ShardsSpell, Projectile, Cold Level: 1 Cast Time: 1.20 sec Critical Strike Chance: 11.00%Launches icy Projectiles in a sweeping arc. Multiple Projectile can hit the same enemy.Deals (2-63) to (3-94) Cold Damage 50% more freeze buildup Fires 7 ProjectilesSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.File:Freezing Shards skill icon.png	1	Deals (2-63) to (3-94) Cold Damage 50% more freeze buildup Fires 7 Projectiles
Frost NexusFrost NexusAoE, Cold Tier: 1 Level: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Supports any skill that Hits enemies, causing it to create patches of Chilled Ground around Frozen enemies.Supported Skills create Chilled Ground for 4 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 copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.	1	Supported Skills create Chilled Ground for 4 seconds when they Freeze an Enemy
FrostfireFrostfireCold, Fire, Payoff Tier: 3 Level: 1Supports any skill that Hits enemies, causing it to Consume Freeze on Igniting a Frozen enemy to boost the effect of the Ignite.100% more Magnitude of Ignite inflicted on Frozen targets with Supported Skills Supported Skills cannot cause Freeze buildup Supported Skills Consume Freeze from Enemies they IgnitePlace 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.	1	100% more Magnitude of Ignite inflicted on Frozen targets with Supported Skills Supported Skills cannot cause Freeze buildup Supported Skills Consume Freeze from Enemies they Ignite
GlaciationGlaciationCold Tier: 1 Level: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Supports 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 copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.	1	Supported Skills cause 50% more Freeze Buildup
Herald of IceHerald of IceBuff, Attack, Persistent, AoE, Cold, Herald, Payoff Tier: 4 Level: (1-20) Cost: 30 SpiritWhile active, Shattering an enemy with an Attack Hit will cause an icy explosion that deals Attack damage to surrounding enemies.Buff Enemies you Shatter explode Explosion Attack Damage: (70–286)% Cannot Freeze Explosion radius is 1.8 metres 100% of Explosion Physical Damage Converted to Cold Damage Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Explosion radius is (0–0.4) metresPlace into a Skill Gem socket to gain this skill. Sockets are found in the Skills menu tab.	1	Buff Enemies you Shatter explode Explosion Attack Damage: (70–286)% Cannot Freeze Explosion radius is 1.8 metres 100% of Explosion Physical Damage Converted to Cold Damage
Ice BiteIce BiteAttack, Cold, Duration Tier: 1 Level: 1Supports Attacks you use yourself. Freezing an enemy with supported skills infuses all of your Attacks with Cold damage for a short time.Attacks Gain 35% of Damage as Cold Damage for 3 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 copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.	1	Attacks Gain 35% of Damage as Cold Damage for 3 seconds on Freezing an enemy with Supported Skills
Ice NovaIce NovaSpell, AoE, Cold, Nova Tier: 1 Level: (1-40) Cost: (8-1009) Mana Critical Strike Chance: 12.00%A nova of ice expands from you, 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, and cause more Freeze buildup.Base Deals (4-113) to (6-170) Cold Damage 100% more Magnitude of Chill inflicted Knock Enemies Back on Hit Nova radius is 3.2 metres Cast on Frostbolt 50% more Freeze Buildup Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0-20)% more Damage with Hits against Enemies that are ChilledPlace into a Skill Gem socket to gain this skill. Skills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	1	Base Deals (4-113) to (6-170) Cold Damage 100% more Magnitude of Chill inflicted Knock Enemies Back on Hit Nova radius is 3.2 metres Cast on Frostbolt 50% more Freeze Buildup
Ice ShardsIce ShardsAmmunition, Attack, AoE, Projectile, Cold Tier: 5 Level: 1 Cost: 18 Mana Attack Speed: 550% of base Attack Damage: 7% of baseLoads your Crossbow with a clip of icy bolts that rapidly fire at the ground, leaving a shard of ice at the impact location unless the bolt hits an enemy. The ice shards shatter when enemies step on them, dealing damage to nearby enemies. Using this skill again reloads the clip.Converts 60% of Physical Damage to Cold Damage Knocks Back Enemies Can fire 12 Bolts before reloading 50% less Freeze BuildupPlace into a Skill Gem socket to gain this skill. These are found in the Skill Gems panel.	1	Converts 60% of Physical Damage to Cold Damage Knocks Back Enemies Can fire 12 Bolts before reloading 50% less Freeze Buildup
Permafrost BoltsPermafrost BoltsAttack, AoE, Ammunition, Projectile, Cold Tier: 1 Level: (1-40) Cost: (6-573) Mana Attack Damage: (15-124)% of baseLoads your Crossbow with icy bolts that fragment in flight, damaging enemies on hit and in a small cone behind their final target. The icy coating on the bolts makes them extremely potent at Freezing enemies.Permafrost Bolts Converts 80% of Physical Damage to Cold Damage Knocks Back Enemies 80% more Freeze Buildup Bolts shatter on impact, dealing Damage in a 2.7 metre cone Multiple fragments can Hit the same target Multiple Fragments hitting a target simultaniously will combine their damage into a single Hit Fires 10 fragments per shot Ammunition 1 Bolts loaded per clip Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Fires (0.1-2) fragments per shotSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.File:Permafrost Bolts skill icon.png	1	Permafrost Bolts Converts 80% of Physical Damage to Cold Damage Knocks Back Enemies 80% more Freeze Buildup Bolts shatter on impact, dealing Damage in a 2.7 metre cone Multiple fragments can Hit the same target Multiple Fragments hitting a target simultaniously will combine their damage into a single Hit Fires 10 fragments per shot Ammunition 1 Bolts loaded per clip

Related base items

Item	Base item	Item class		Stats
Thawing CharmThawing CharmLasts 3.00 Seconds Consumes 80 of 80 Charges on use Grants Immunity to FreezeRequires Level 12Used when you become FrozenUsed automatically when condition is met. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refill at Wells or by killing monsters.	—	Utility Flask	12	Used when you become Frozen

Unique Items

Item	Base item	Item class		Stats
Mist WhisperMist Whisper Makeshift CrossbowCrossbow Physical Damage: 6-10 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.60Adds (8-10) to (13-15) Cold Damage Gain 5 Mana per Enemy Killed (30-50)% increased Freeze Buildup 30% increased Chill Duration on Enemies Attacks Chain an additional timeSibilant promises surrounded them in the night. All the travelers had to give him was their devotion...	Makeshift Crossbow	Crossbow	1	Adds (8-10) to (13-15) Cold Damage Gain 5 Mana per Enemy Killed (30-50)% increased Freeze Buildup 30% increased Chill Duration on Enemies Attacks Chain an additional time
Taryn's ShiverTaryn's Shiver Gelid StaffStaffGrants Skill: Level (1-20) Freezing Shards(80-120)% increased Cold Damage (10-20)% increased Cast Speed 100% increased Freeze Buildup Enemies Frozen by you take 50% increased DamageShed by the winged beast of night, A scaly frost-encrusted thorn. All who feel its wintry light Shiver in pain at the frozen dawn.	Gelid Staff	Staff	1	Grants Skill: Level (1-20) Freezing Shards(80-120)% increased Cold Damage (10-20)% increased Cast Speed 100% increased Freeze Buildup Enemies Frozen by you take 50% increased Damage
Winter's BiteWinter's Bite Glass ShankDagger Physical Damage: 3-10 Critical Strike Chance: 15.00% Attacks per Second: 1.55No Physical Damage Adds (8-10) to (15-18) Cold Damage Freezes Enemies that are on Full LifeNothing stabs colder than pure hatred.	Glass Shank	Dagger	1	No Physical Damage Adds (8-10) to (15-18) Cold Damage Freezes Enemies that are on Full Life
FrostbreathFrostbreath Slim MaceOne Hand Mace Physical Damage: 11-17 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.55Requires Level 10, 25 StrAdds (8–12) to (16–20) Physical Damage Adds (8–12) to (16–20) Cold Damage +5% to Critical Hit Chance All Damage from Hits with this Weapon Contributes to Freeze Buildup Culling Strike against Frozen EnemiesA merciful murderer swept through the streets of Sarn Robbing breath from the weak and worthless.	Slim Mace	One Hand Mace	10	Adds (8–12) to (16–20) Physical Damage Adds (8–12) to (16–20) Cold Damage +5% to Critical Hit Chance All Damage from Hits with this Weapon Contributes to Freeze Buildup Culling Strike against Frozen Enemies
Grip of WinterGrip of Winter Firm BracersEvasion: 26Requires Level 11, 19 Dex(30-50)% increased Evasion Rating Adds (3-5) to (6-8) Cold Damage to Attacks +(20-30)% to Cold Resistance (40-50)% increased Freeze Buildup (20-30)% increased Magnitude of Chill you inflictAfter the eruption, the skies turned grey, ash began ot fall, and a chill set in...	Firm Bracers	Gloves	11	(30-50)% increased Evasion Rating Adds (3-5) to (6-8) Cold Damage to Attacks +(20-30)% to Cold Resistance (40-50)% increased Freeze Buildup (20-30)% increased Magnitude of Chill you inflict
Dream FragmentsDream Fragments Sapphire RingRequires Level 12+(20-30)% to Cold Resistance20% increased maximum Mana (30-50)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate You cannot be Chilled or FrozenDoryani stumbled into a realm of madness And awoke its Master.	Sapphire Ring	Ring	12	+(20-30)% to Cold Resistance20% increased maximum Mana (30-50)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate You cannot be Chilled or Frozen
PolcirkelnPolcirkeln Sapphire RingRequires Level 12+(20-30)% to Cold Resistance(20-30)% increased Cold Damage +(40-60) to maximum Mana +(10-15) to Strength Enemies Chilled by your Hits can be Shattered as though FrozenI rule the north A legacy earned Time and time again Sing Meginord's song!	Sapphire Ring	Ring	12	+(20-30)% to Cold Resistance(20-30)% increased Cold Damage +(40-60) to maximum Mana +(10-15) to Strength Enemies Chilled by your Hits can be Shattered as though Frozen
IcetombIcetomb Mail VestmentsArmour: 67 Energy Shield: 28Requires Level 16, 20 Str, 20 Int+(20–30) to Strength +(20–30) to Intelligence +(30–40)% to Cold Resistance Freeze as though dealing Cold damage equal to 10% of your maximum Mana when HitWhen Solaris closes his burning eye At the end of time, the world will perish in ice.	Mail Vestments	Body Armour	16	+(20–30) to Strength +(20–30) to Intelligence +(30–40)% to Cold Resistance Freeze as though dealing Cold damage equal to 10% of your maximum Mana when Hit
Shackles of the WretchedShackles of the Wretched Aged CuffsArmour: 22 Energy Shield: 9Requires Level 16, 15 Str, 15 Int(30-50)% increased Armour and Energy Shield You cannot be Chilled for 6 seconds after being Chilled You cannot be Frozen for 6 seconds after being Frozen You cannot be Ignited for 6 seconds after being Ignited You cannot be Shocked for 6 seconds after being Shocked Curses you inflict are reflected back to youCaptivity breeds creativity.	Aged Cuffs	Gloves	16	(30-50)% increased Armour and Energy Shield You cannot be Chilled for 6 seconds after being Chilled You cannot be Frozen for 6 seconds after being Frozen You cannot be Ignited for 6 seconds after being Ignited You cannot be Shocked for 6 seconds after being Shocked Curses you inflict are reflected back to you
Call of the BrotherhoodCall of the Brotherhood Topaz RingRequires Level 32+(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance+(10-20) to Intelligence (25-35%) increased Mana Regeneration Rate (20-30%) increased Freeze Buildup 100% of Lightning Damage Converted to Cold DamageForged by three brothers so that they may recognize each other across any distance of time or travel.	Topaz Ring	Ring	32	+(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance+(10-20) to Intelligence (25-35%) increased Mana Regeneration Rate (20-30%) increased Freeze Buildup 100% of Lightning Damage Converted to Cold Damage
Obern's BastionObern's Bastion Stacked SabatonsArmour: 56 Evasion: 50Requires Level 33, 32 Str, 32 Dex(150–200)% increased Armour and Evasion (20–25) Life Regeneration per second 200% increased Stun Recovery (30–50)% reduced Chill Duration on you (30–50)% reduced Freeze Duration on you (30–50)% reduced Shock duration on youThe storm cannot sway those of sure footing.	Stacked Sabatons	Boots	33	(150–200)% increased Armour and Evasion (20–25) Life Regeneration per second 200% increased Stun Recovery (30–50)% reduced Chill Duration on you (30–50)% reduced Freeze Duration on you (30–50)% reduced Shock duration on you
The Three DragonsThe Three Dragons Solid MaskEvasion: 87 Energy Shield: 35Requires Level 45, 46 Dex, 46 Int(40-60)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield +(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances Fire Damage from Hits Contributes to Shock Chance instead of Ignite Chance and Magnitude Cold Damage from Hits Contributes to Ignite Chance and Magnitude instead of Chill Magnitude Lightning Damage from Hits Contributes to Freeze Buildup instead of Shock Chance"The ice seared his naked feet As the lightning stilled his heart, But it was the flames upon his lover's face That roused him to vengeance." - From 'The Three Dragons' by Victario of Sarn	Solid Mask	Helmet	45	(40-60)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield +(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances Fire Damage from Hits Contributes to Shock Chance instead of Ignite Chance and Magnitude Cold Damage from Hits Contributes to Ignite Chance and Magnitude instead of Chill Magnitude Lightning Damage from Hits Contributes to Freeze Buildup instead of Shock Chance
Beyond ReachBeyond Reach Visceral QuiverRequires Level 65(20-30)% increased Critical Hit Chance for Attacks(10-15)% reduced Attack Speed Chaos Damage from Hits also Contributes to Freeze Buildup Chaos Damage from Hits also Contributes to Electrocute Buildup Attacks Gain (10-20)% of Physical Damage as extra Chaos DamageThe limit of our knowledge is a barrier that protects us from ourselves.	Visceral Quiver	Quiver	65	(20-30)% increased Critical Hit Chance for Attacks(10-15)% reduced Attack Speed Chaos Damage from Hits also Contributes to Freeze Buildup Chaos Damage from Hits also Contributes to Electrocute Buildup Attacks Gain (10-20)% of Physical Damage as extra Chaos Damage

Version history

Version	Changes
0.1.0e	It is now more difficult to chain-freeze enemies, by reducing the amount of Freeze Buildup applied after a Freeze has been applied.
0.1.0	Introduced to the game.