Path of Exile 2: How does Cast on Freeze Mechanics Works
Path of Exile 2 provides a way to socket one or more Spirit gems. These gems open up some very power
Path of Exile 2 provides a way to socket one or more Spirit gems. These gems open up some very powerful mechanics. There are three very potent ones that seem to help a lot clearing end game.
- Cast on Freeze
- Cast on Shock
- Cast on Ignite
As the name suggests this mechanics triggers when the associated elemental effect (Freeze, Shock or Ignite) takes place. Each occurrence of the effect causes the effect to build up to certain percent. As soon as the build up reaches 100%, associated spells with this gem are triggered. Watch the following video to see how you can sockets the triggering spells with this spirit gem.
As you can see form the video that I have associated 2 spells with the trigger mechanics. You can socket more spells. For that you will need to use Jeweler's Orb to extend number of sockets for that spell. You can socket support gems to improve recovery time of the trigger or other type of support gems.
Build up works with direct casts only
The build up of the elemental effect only takes place as a result of direct cast of that type of elemental spell. The build up does not take place with DOTs.
Increasing Quick Build Up
Effect of this gem depends on how quickly you can build up freeze, shock or ignite. If you spend good amount of passive skill points that help with more build up, then Cast on Freeze, Cast of Ignite or Cast on Shock becomes very effective and powerful.
Following video shows this mechanics in action.