|help_text = Place into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
|help_text = Place into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
|is_vaal_skill_gem = true
|dexterity_percent = 60
|dexterity_percent = 60
|intelligence_percent = 40
|intelligence_percent = 40
|gem_tags = Spell, Duration, Cold, Vaal
|gem_tags = Spell, Duration, Cold, Vaal
|secondary_skill_id = ArcticArmour
|gem_description = Immediately encases you in ice, protecting you for a duration or until you take damage from a number of hits, and also grants a buff once the cast time has finished. You cannot move or perform non-instant actions while in the ice. When the ice breaks, the buff is also removed.
|gem_description = Immediately encases you in ice, protecting you for a duration or until you take damage from a number of hits, and also grants a buff once the cast time has finished. You cannot move or perform non-instant actions while in the ice. When the ice breaks, the buff is also removed.
|stat_text = Base duration is 5.00 seconds<br>Modifiers to Skill Effect Duration also apply to this Skill's Soul Gain Prevention<br>You take 90% less Damage from Hits and count as Frozen<br>Ice breaks after you take 3 Damaging Hits or Duration expires<br>Buff grants 5 Mana Regeneration per second<br>Buff grants 20 Energy Shield Regeneration per second
|stat_text = Base duration is 5.00 seconds<br>Modifiers to Skill Effect Duration also apply to this Skill's Soul Gain Prevention<br>Buff grants (5-30.6) Mana Regeneration per second<br>Buff grants (20-395) Energy Shield Regeneration per second<br>You take 90% less Damage from Hits and count as Frozen<br>Ice breaks after you take 3 Damaging Hits or Duration expires
|level1 = True
|level1 = True
|level1_level_requirement = 16
|level1_level_requirement = 16
|level1_dexterity_requirement = 26
|level1_intelligence_requirement = 18
|level1_experience = 0
|level1_stat_text = Buff grants 5 Mana Regeneration per second<br>Buff grants 20 Energy Shield Regeneration per second
|level1_stat_text = Buff grants 5 Mana Regeneration per second<br>Buff grants 20 Energy Shield Regeneration per second
|drop_text = Vaal Arctic Armour can drop from the Vaal Vessels found in [[Vaal side area]]s, or by [[corrupt]]ing {{il|Arctic Armour}}.
|drop_text = Vaal Arctic Armour can drop from the Vaal Vessels found in [[Vaal side area]]s, or by [[corrupt]]ing {{il|Arctic Armour}}.
|is_drop_restricted = true
|is_drop_restricted = true
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|release_version = 3.21.0
|release_version = 3.21.0
}}
}}
{{for|the non-Vaal counterpart|Absolution}}
'''Vaal Arctic Armour''' is a [[vaal skill|Vaal]] [[spell]] that encases you in ice, significantly reducing damage taken from hits for a duration or until you take a certain number of damaging hits, as well as regenerating [[mana]] and [[energy shield]].
'''Vaal Arctic Armour''' is a [[vaal skill|Vaal]] [[spell]] that encases you in ice, [[freeze|freezing]] you and preventing any active movement or action, but granting you a massive reduction to damage taken from hits for a duration or until you take a certain number of damaging hits, as well as regenerating [[mana]] and [[energy shield]] during the effect.
==Skill functions and interactions==
==Skill functions and interactions==
You count as {{stl|Frozen}} while encased in ice, even if the player is Immune to or Unaffected by Freeze. This can enable certain self-freeze mechanics, such as {{il|Winterheart}}.
You count as {{stl|Frozen}} while encased in ice, even if the player is Immune to or Unaffected by Freeze. This can enable certain self-freeze mechanics, such as {{il|Winterheart}}.
You cannot move or perform non-[[instant]] actions while encased in ice, including entering through a [[portal]]. This cannot be bypassed. Triggered skills and {{il|Frostblink}} may still be usable to move around.{{confirm}}
You cannot move or perform non-[[instant]] actions while encased in ice, including entering through a [[portal]]. This cannot be bypassed. Triggered skills and {{il|Frostblink}} are still usable to move around.
{{il|Ichimonji}}'s buff effect allows 99% damage reduction with one copy, and damage immunity while dual-wielding two copies. {{c|mod|Arctic Armour has #% increased Buff Effect}} from [[Eldritch implicit modifier]]s and {{il|The Snowblind Grace}} can also provide full damage immunity.
{{il|Ichimonji}}'s buff effect allows 99% damage reduction with one copy, and damage immunity while dual-wielding two copies. {{c|mod|Arctic Armour has #% increased Buff Effect}} from [[Eldritch implicit modifier]]s and {{il|The Snowblind Grace}} can also provide full damage immunity.
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|c1_abbr = Mana<br>Regen
|c1_abbr = Mana<br>Regen
|c1_header = Buff grants x Mana Regeneration per second
|c1_header = Buff grants x Mana Regeneration per second
|c1_pattern_extract = Buff grants (%d+) Mana Regeneration per second
|c1_pattern_extract = Buff grants (%d+%.*%d*) Mana Regeneration per second
|c1_pattern_value = %d
|c1_pattern_value = %s
|c2_abbr = ES<br>Regen
|c2_abbr = ES<br>Regen
|c2_header = Buff grants x Energy Shield Regeneration per second
|c2_header = Buff grants x Energy Shield Regeneration per second
|c2_pattern_extract = Buff grants (%d+) Energy Shield Regeneration per second
|c2_pattern_extract = Buff grants (%d+%.*%d*) Energy Shield Regeneration per second
|c2_pattern_value = %d
|c2_pattern_value = %s
}}
}}
==Gem quality==
{{Skill quality}}
{{Item acquisition}}
{{Item acquisition}}
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==Related unique items==
==Related unique items==
The following [[unique item]]s are related to Vaal Arctic Armour:
The following [[unique item]]s are related to Vaal Arctic Armour:
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|where = items.stat_text LIKE "%Arctic%Armour%"
|where = items.stat_text LIKE "%Arctic%Armour%"
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Revision as of 17:36, 22 May 2024
Vaal Arctic ArmourSpell, Duration, Cold, Vaal Level: (1-20) Souls Per Use: 50 Can Store 1 Use(s) Soul Gain Prevention: 24 sec Cast Time: 1.00 secRequires Level 16Immediately encases you in ice, protecting you for a duration or until you take damage from a number of hits, and also grants a buff once the cast time has finished. You cannot move or perform non-instant actions while in the ice. When the ice breaks, the buff is also removed.Base duration is 5.00 seconds Modifiers to Skill Effect Duration also apply to this Skill's Soul Gain Prevention Buff grants (5-30.6) Mana Regeneration per second Buff grants (20-395) Energy Shield Regeneration per second You take 90% less Damage from Hits and count as Frozen Ice breaks after you take 3 Damaging Hits or Duration expires
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (1-20)% increased Skill Effect DurationCorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
Acquisition Drop restricted Drop level: 16 Vaal Arctic Armour can drop from the Vaal Vessels found in Vaal side areas, or by corruptingArctic ArmourArctic ArmourSpell, Duration, Cold Level: (1-20) Reservation: 25% Mana Cooldown Time: 1.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Cast Time: InstantRequires Level 16Conjures an icy barrier that chills enemies when they hit you. You drop chilled ground while moving, and take less Fire and Physical damage while stationary.Base duration is (2.50-4.40) seconds Buff grants (11-21)% less Physical Damage taken from Hits while stationary Buff grants (11-20)% less Fire Damage taken from Hits while stationary Chill Enemy for 0.5 seconds when Hit, reducing their Action Speed by 30% Buff grants Immunity to Freeze
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (1-20)% increased Skill Effect DurationPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket..Vendor Offer 1x Scroll FragmentMetadata Item class: Skill Gem Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/Gems/SkillGemVaalArcticArmour
Vaal Arctic Armour is a Vaalspell that encases you in ice, freezing you and preventing any active movement or action, but granting you a massive reduction to damage taken from hits for a duration or until you take a certain number of damaging hits, as well as regenerating mana and energy shield during the effect.
You count as Frozen while encased in ice, even if the player is Immune to or Unaffected by Freeze. This can enable certain self-freeze mechanics, such as WinterheartWinterheart Gold AmuletRequires Level 42(12-20)% increased Rarity of Items found+(20-30) to Dexterity +(50-70) to maximum Life +75% to Cold Resistance Cannot be Chilled Regenerate 10% of Life per second while FrozenThose who dwell in the deep freeze enjoy a special kind of madness..
You cannot move or perform non-instant actions while encased in ice, including entering through a portal. This cannot be bypassed. Triggered skills and FrostblinkFrostblinkSpell, Movement, Duration, Cold, Travel, Blink, AoE Level: (1-20) Cost: (12-22) Mana Cooldown Time: (3.00 sec-2.60 sec) Can Store 1 Use(s) Cast Time: Instant Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Effectiveness of Added Damage: 250%Requires Level 4Teleport to a location, damaging enemies and leaving Chilled ground in an area at both ends of the teleport. Shares a cooldown with other Blink skills.Deals (9-1144) to (14-1716) Cold Damage Base duration is 3.00 seconds +(0-0.3) metres to radius (15-19)% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate for each Normal or Magic Enemy in Area (80-99)% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate for each Rare or Unique Enemy in Area (0-38)% increased maximum travel distance
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0.5-10)% increased maximum travel distancePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. are still usable to move around.
IchimonjiIchimonji Corsair SwordOne Handed Sword Physical Damage: (45-58.5) to (167.4-195) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: (1.86-1.94) Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 58, 81 Str, 117 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy Rating(80-95)% increased Physical Damage Adds (5-10) to (13-20) Physical Damage (20-25)% increased Attack Speed 10% increased Effect of Buffs on you 10% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of Skills Allies' Aura Buffs do not affect you Your Aura Buffs do not affect alliesMaster yourself before you seek to master others.'s buff effect allows 99% damage reduction with one copy, and damage immunity while dual-wielding two copies. Arctic Armour has #% increased Buff Effect from Eldritch implicit modifiers and The Snowblind GraceThe Snowblind Grace Zodiac LeatherEvasion: (1537-1964) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 65, 197 Dex(10-15)% increased Dexterity (80-100)% increased Evasion Rating +(40-60) to maximum Life 50% increased Arctic Armour Buff Effect Arctic Armour has no ReservationWe dance in the white, like water, colliding as many and emerging as one.
This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Tul can also provide full damage immunity.
Gem level progression
Level
Mana Regen
ES Regen
Exp.
Total Exp.
1
16
26
18
5
20
0
0
2
20
31
22
5.5
23.4
49725
49725
3
24
37
25
6
27.4
95714
145439
4
28
42
29
6.7
32
169595
315034
5
31
46
32
7.3
37.5
199345
514379
6
34
50
35
8.1
43.9
285815
800194
7
37
54
37
8.9
51.3
401344
1201538
8
40
58
40
9.8
60
554379
1755917
9
43
62
43
10.7
70.2
755049
2510966
10
46
66
46
11.8
82.2
1016533
3527499
11
49
70
48
13
96.1
1898602
5426101
12
52
74
51
14.3
112.5
1964019
7390120
13
55
78
54
15.7
131.6
2573731
9963851
14
58
82
57
17.3
154
4676439
14640290
15
60
84
59
19
180.2
3017327
17657617
16
62
87
60
20.9
210.8
7823001
25480618
17
64
90
62
23
246.6
15264208
40744826
18
66
92
64
25.3
288.5
26272845
67017671
19
68
95
66
27.8
337.6
62872274
129889945
20
70
98
68
30.6
395
212023122
341913067
21
72
100
70
33.6
462.1
N/A
N/A
22
74
N/A
N/A
37
540.7
N/A
N/A
23
76
N/A
N/A
40.7
632.6
N/A
N/A
24
78
N/A
N/A
44.8
740.1
N/A
N/A
25
80
N/A
N/A
49.2
866
N/A
N/A
26
82
N/A
N/A
54.2
1013.1
N/A
N/A
27
84
N/A
N/A
59.6
1185.4
N/A
N/A
28
86
N/A
N/A
65.5
1386.9
N/A
N/A
29
88
N/A
N/A
72.1
1622.7
N/A
N/A
30
90
N/A
N/A
79.3
1898.5
N/A
N/A
31
91
N/A
N/A
83.3
2059.9
N/A
N/A
32
92
N/A
N/A
87.5
2235
N/A
N/A
33
93
N/A
N/A
91.8
2425
N/A
N/A
34
94
N/A
N/A
96.4
2631.1
N/A
N/A
35
95
N/A
N/A
101.2
2854.8
N/A
N/A
36
96
N/A
N/A
106.3
3097.4
N/A
N/A
37
97
N/A
N/A
111.6
3360.7
N/A
N/A
38
98
N/A
N/A
117.2
3646.3
N/A
N/A
39
99
N/A
N/A
123
3956.3
N/A
N/A
40
100
N/A
N/A
129.2
4292.6
N/A
N/A
Item acquisition
Vaal Arctic Armour has restrictions on where or how it can drop.
Vaal Arctic Armour can drop from the Vaal Vessels found in Vaal side areas, or by corruptingArctic ArmourArctic ArmourSpell, Duration, Cold Level: (1-20) Reservation: 25% Mana Cooldown Time: 1.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Cast Time: InstantRequires Level 16Conjures an icy barrier that chills enemies when they hit you. You drop chilled ground while moving, and take less Fire and Physical damage while stationary.Base duration is (2.50-4.40) seconds Buff grants (11-21)% less Physical Damage taken from Hits while stationary Buff grants (11-20)% less Fire Damage taken from Hits while stationary Chill Enemy for 0.5 seconds when Hit, reducing their Action Speed by 30% Buff grants Immunity to Freeze
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (1-20)% increased Skill Effect DurationPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket..
Recipes
Vaal Arctic Armour can be created from the following recipes:
Amount
Part
Description
Meta
9
Volatile PowerVolatile Power9Vaal Gem Quality:+20% CorruptedUnlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who possess it.
Random corruptedVaal gem with 20% quality
A
1
The VoidThe Void1Reach into the Void and claim your prize.
Note that helmet enchantments are no longer obtainable since version 3.23.0 and can only be obtained in permanent leagues as already enchanted items from before this patch.
The following unique items are related to Vaal Arctic Armour:
Item
Base Item
Stats
The Snowblind GraceThe Snowblind Grace Zodiac LeatherEvasion: (1537-1964) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 65, 197 Dex(10-15)% increased Dexterity (80-100)% increased Evasion Rating +(40-60) to maximum Life 50% increased Arctic Armour Buff Effect Arctic Armour has no ReservationWe dance in the white, like water, colliding as many and emerging as one.
Invisible Buff EffectInvisible Buff EffectSkill Gem EffectRemoves the visual effects on the player from arctic armour, tempest shield, blood rage, molten shell, plague bearer, phase run, petrified blood, withering step, any aura, any blasphemied curse, or any herald gem.
Removes the visual effects on the player from arctic armour, tempest shield, blood rage, molten shell, plague bearer, phase run, petrified blood, withering step, any aura, any blasphemied curse, or any herald gem.