PoE Creeping Frost Build 3.25 – Path of Exile: Settlers of Kalguur
Creeping Frost is a powerful cold-based spell in Path of Exile 3.25 that combines projectile damage with an area of effect (AoE) chilling effect. This skill is particularly effective for players looking to deal consistent cold damage over time while controlling the battlefield with chilling areas that slow and damage enemies. This build focuses on maximizing cold damage, spell damage, and damage over time, making it a versatile and effective choice for both clearing maps and tackling tough bosses.
Key Mechanics
Creeping Frost
Type: Spell, Projectile, Duration, AoE, Cold
Level: 20 (Max)
Cost: 20 Mana
Cast Time: 0.60 sec
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Effectiveness of Added Damage: 130%
Requirements: Level 70, 68 Dex, 98 Int
Skill Mechanics:
Cold Damage: Deals significant cold damage on impact and over time.
Projectile Burst: Fires a projectile that bursts on impact, creating a chilling area.
Chilling Area: The chilling area deals cold damage over time and moves towards nearby enemies.
Damage Scaling: The skill’s damage is enhanced by modifiers to spell damage and cold damage over time.
Chilling Effect: Slows enemies within the chilling area, making it easier to manage groups of enemies.
Skill Stats:
Cold Damage: 568 to 847
Base Duration: 5.00 seconds
Base Cold Damage Over Time: 2225.7 per second
Radius: +0.2 metres to primary radius (1.5 metres base)
Secondary Radius: 1.8 metres
Maximum Chilling Areas: 10
Recommended Links
To optimize the Creeping Frost build, link Creeping Frost with support gems that enhance its damage and effectiveness:
Controlled Destruction: Increases spell damage but reduces critical strike chance.
Efficacy: Increases spell damage, damage over time, and skill effect duration.
Hypothermia: Increases damage against chilled enemies and adds chance to freeze.
Immortal Call (linked with Cast when Damage Taken)
Conclusion
The Creeping Frost build in Path of Exile 3.25 offers a unique playstyle that combines powerful cold damage over time with the utility of chilling areas that slow and damage enemies. By optimizing gear, passive skill tree nodes, and support gem selection, players can create a highly efficient build that excels in both single-target and area-of-effect damage. Experiment with different support gems and gear setups to find the perfect balance for your playstyle. Embrace the power of Creeping Frost and watch as your enemies are slowed and shattered by its chilling effect!