Hypothermia Support
Icon: D
Mana Multiplier: 120%Requires Level 31Supports any skill that deals damage.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3DivergentSupported Skills have 1.5% increased Chill Duration on EnemiesSupported Skills have +1% chance to Freeze Enemies which are ChilledEnemies Frozen by Supported Skills have -0.2% to Cold ResistanceSupported Skills deal (20-39)% more Damage with Hits and Ailments against Chilled Enemies
Supported Skills have +10% chance to Freeze Enemies which are Chilled
Supported Skills have 20% increased Effect of Chill on Enemies
Supported Skills deal (20-39)% more Cold Damage Over TimeThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Active Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket.

Level: 31Purchase Costs
Normal | 1x Orb of Chance |
1x Scroll FragmentMiscellaneous
Item class: Support Skill Gems
Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/Gems/SupportGemDamageAgainstChilled
Hypothermia is a support gem that grants supported skill gems more damage with hits against chilled enemies, more cold damage over time, increased chill effect, and a chance to freeze enemies that are already chilled.
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Skill functions and interactions
Hypothermia only works with hits, ailments, and Cold damage over time. This excludes non-ailment damage over time effects (like Scorching RayScorching RaySpell, Fire, Duration, Channelling
Mana Cost: (4-11)
Cast Time: 0.50 secRequires Level 12Unleash a beam of fire that burns enemies it touches. Remaining in the beam intensifies the burning, adding a portion of the beam's damage in stages. Inflicts Fire Exposure at maximum stages. Enemies who leave the beam continue to burn for a duration. Increasing cast speed also increases the rate at which the beam can turn.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent0.5% increased beam length1% increased Skill Effect Duration2% increased Cast Speed
2% less Skill Effect DurationDeals (11.7-439.4) Base Fire Damage per second
Base duration is 1.5 seconds
Additional Debuff stages add 60% of Damage
Burning Debuff can have a maximum of 8 stages
Fire Exposure applies -25% to Fire Resistance
Modifiers to Spell Damage apply to this Skill's Damage Over Time effectPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. or
Righteous FireRighteous FireSpell, AoE, Fire
Radius: 18
Can Store 1 Use(s)
Cooldown Time: 0.30 secRequires Level 16Engulfs you in magical fire that rapidly burns you and nearby enemies. Your spell damage is substantially increased while under this effect. The effect ends when you have 1 life remaining.Per 1% Quality:1231% increased Burning Damage0.5% increased Area of EffectBuff Grants 1% increased Spell DamageGrants (20-39)% more Spell Damage
Deals 20% of your Maximum Life as Base Fire Damage per second
You Burn for 90% of your Maximum Life per second as Fire Damage
Deals 20% of your Maximum Energy Shield as Base Fire Damage per second
You Burn for 70% of your Maximum Energy Shield per second as Fire Damage
Deals (35.8-1541.8) Base Fire Damage per second
+(0-5) to radiusPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.), because a hit is required to check whether enemy is chilled or not.[1] If applicable, the gem will multiply hit damage of all types, not just the cold portion.
Since the gem requires the enemy to be in an already-chilled state this means that, in general, the attacker's initial hit will not receive the damage bonus. Only subsequent hits will receive the damage bonus, unless the attacker is able to apply chill prior to the first hit (such as with a ground effect spell like VortexVortexSpell, AoE, Cold, Duration, Nova
Mana Cost: (11-20)
Can Store 1 Use(s)
Soul Gain Prevention: 0.001 sec
Cooldown Time: 1.80 sec
Critical Strike Chance: 6.50%Requires Level 28An icy blast explodes around the caster, dealing cold damage to enemies, and leaving behind a whirling vortex which deals cold damage over time and chills enemies caught in it. If the caster targets near their Frostbolt projectiles, it will explode from a number of those projectiles instead, destroying them.Per 1% Quality:12340.5% increased Area of Effect1% increased Cold Damage1% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate
1% less Skill Effect Duration2% increased Damage when Cast on FrostboltDeals (38-524) to (57-787) Cold Damage
Base duration is 3 seconds
Deals (106.5-1456.9) Base Cold Damage per second
Can explode from up to 5 Frostbolt Projectiles
20% less Area of Effect when Cast on Frostbolt
Modifiers to Spell Damage apply to this Skill's Damage Over Time effect
(0-76)% increased Cooldown Recovery RatePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. or
Cold SnapCold SnapSpell, AoE, Cold, Duration
Radius: 16
Mana Cost: (11-28)
Can Store 1 Use(s)
Cooldown Time: 3.00 sec
Cast Time: 0.85 sec
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Effectiveness of Added Damage: 140%Requires Level 16Creates a sudden burst of cold in a targeted area, damaging enemies. This also creates an expanding area which is filled with chilled ground, and deals cold damage over time to enemies. Enemies that die while in the area have a chance to grant Frenzy Charges. The cooldown can be bypassed by expending a Frenzy Charge.Per 1% Quality:1230.5% increased Area of Effect1% increased Effect of Chill2% increased Damage with Hits and AilmentsDeals (32-666) to (47-999) Cold Damage
Base duration is 5 seconds
Deals (26.3-1193.2) Base Cold Damage per second
25% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge when an Enemy Dies while in this Skill's Area
Modifiers to Spell Damage apply to this Skill's Damage Over Time effect
(0-19)% increased Effect of ChillPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.).
Gem level progression
Level | ![]() | ![]() | more Damage vs. chilled | more Cold DoT | Exp. | Total Exp. |
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1 | 31 | 52 | 20% | 20% | 0 | 0 |
2 | 34 | 57 | 21% | 21% | 285,815 | 285,815 |
3 | 36 | 60 | 22% | 22% | 252,595 | 538,410 |
4 | 38 | 63 | 23% | 23% | 314,394 | 852,804 |
5 | 40 | 66 | 24% | 24% | 388,734 | 1,241,538 |
6 | 42 | 69 | 25% | 25% | 477,437 | 1,718,975 |
7 | 44 | 72 | 26% | 26% | 583,786 | 2,302,761 |
8 | 46 | 75 | 27% | 27% | 710,359 | 3,013,120 |
9 | 48 | 78 | 28% | 28% | 1,355,511 | 4,368,631 |
10 | 50 | 81 | 29% | 29% | 1,138,877 | 5,507,508 |
11 | 52 | 84 | 30% | 30% | 1,368,233 | 6,875,741 |
12 | 54 | 87 | 31% | 31% | 1,638,338 | 8,514,079 |
13 | 56 | 90 | 32% | 32% | 1,956,648 | 10,470,727 |
14 | 58 | 93 | 33% | 33% | 3,655,184 | 14,125,911 |
15 | 60 | 96 | 34% | 34% | 3,017,327 | 17,143,238 |
16 | 62 | 99 | 35% | 35% | 7,720,126 | 24,863,364 |
17 | 64 | 102 | 36% | 36% | 15,058,455 | 39,921,819 |
18 | 66 | 105 | 37% | 37% | 25,964,218 | 65,886,037 |
19 | 68 | 108 | 38% | 38% | 62,460,771 | 128,346,808 |
20 | 70 | 111 | 39% | 39% | 211,508,743 | 339,855,551 |
21 | 72 | 114 | 40% | 40% | N/A | N/A |
22 | 74 | N/A | 41% | 41% | N/A | N/A |
23 | 76 | N/A | 42% | 42% | N/A | N/A |
24 | 78 | N/A | 43% | 43% | N/A | N/A |
25 | 80 | N/A | 44% | 44% | N/A | N/A |
26 | 82 | N/A | 45% | 45% | N/A | N/A |
27 | 84 | N/A | 46% | 46% | N/A | N/A |
28 | 86 | N/A | 47% | 47% | N/A | N/A |
29 | 88 | N/A | 48% | 48% | N/A | N/A |
30 | 90 | N/A | 49% | 49% | N/A | N/A |
31 | 91 | N/A | 49% | 49% | N/A | N/A |
32 | 92 | N/A | 50% | 50% | N/A | N/A |
33 | 93 | N/A | 50% | 50% | N/A | N/A |
34 | 94 | N/A | 51% | 51% | N/A | N/A |
35 | 95 | N/A | 51% | 51% | N/A | N/A |
36 | 96 | N/A | 52% | 52% | N/A | N/A |
37 | 97 | N/A | 52% | 52% | N/A | N/A |
38 | 98 | N/A | 53% | 53% | N/A | N/A |
39 | 99 | N/A | 53% | 53% | N/A | N/A |
40 | 100 | N/A | 54% | 54% | N/A | N/A |
Item acquisition
Upgrade paths
This item can be acquired through the following upgrade paths or vendor recipes:
Amount | Ingredient | Ingredient Notes | General Notes | Type |
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1 | ![]() Shadow SceptreSceptre Quality: +20% Physical Damage: 34.8–52.8 Critical Strike Chance: 6.20% Attacks per Second: 1.25 Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 32, 52 Str, 62 Int22% increased Elemental DamageSocketed Gems are Supported by Level 1 Bonechill Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 1 Hypothermia Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 1 Ice Bite Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 1 Cold Penetration Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 10 Added Cold Damage Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 1 InspirationFight not the cold Forsake hope Be still. ![]() | level 1 | N/A | Manual |
9 | ![]() ![]() ![]() as a symbol of our progress, shines greater than all the gems. ![]() | N/A | random level 20 Support gem | Automatic |
7 | ![]() ![]() ![]() Quality: +23% CorruptedA symbol of beauty and innocence The gems corrupted her mind Malachai corrupted her gems All but a glimmer of greatness lost in madness ![]() | N/A | random corrupted superior Support gem (Q23) | Automatic |
6 | ![]() ![]() ![]() - Ezomyte Proverb ![]() | N/A | random level 20 gem | Automatic |
3 | ![]() ![]() ![]() Quality: +20%"I swore to use my position to help the people. What good is power when it just accumulates on the already-powerful?" - Erasmus, Imperial Gemcutter ![]() | N/A | random superior gem (Q20) | Automatic |
Quest reward
This item is given as a quest reward for the following quests:
Class → | Witch | Shadow | Ranger | Duelist | Marauder | Templar | Scion |
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Quest ↓ | |||||||
A Fixture of Fate Act 3 | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Vendor reward
This item can be bought at the listed NPC vendors, after completing the following quests:
Class → | Witch | Shadow | Ranger | Duelist | Marauder | Templar | Scion |
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Quest ↓ | |||||||
A Fixture of Fate Act 3 Clarissa | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
A Fixture of Fate Act 3 Siosa | ✓ | ||||||
Fallen from Grace Act 6 Lilly Roth | ✓ |
Unique items
Item | Base Item | ![]() | Stats | ||
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Bitterdream![]() Shadow SceptreSceptre Quality: +20% Physical Damage: 34.8–52.8 Critical Strike Chance: 6.20% Attacks per Second: 1.25 Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 32, 52 Str, 62 Int22% increased Elemental DamageSocketed Gems are Supported by Level 1 Bonechill Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 1 Hypothermia Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 1 Ice Bite Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 1 Cold Penetration Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 10 Added Cold Damage Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 1 InspirationFight not the cold Forsake hope Be still. ![]() | Shadow Sceptre | 32 | 22% increased Elemental DamageSocketed Gems are Supported by Level 1 Bonechill Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 1 Hypothermia Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 1 Ice Bite Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 1 Cold Penetration Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 10 Added Cold Damage Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 1 Inspiration | ||
The Hungry Loop![]() Unset RingRequires Level 70Has 1 SocketConsumes Socketed Uncorrupted Support Gems when they reach Maximum Level Can Consume 4 Uncorrupted Support Gems Has not Consumed any Gems <Consumed support gem modifier>Be careful where you put your finger. ![]() | Unset Ring | 70 | Has 1 SocketConsumes Socketed Uncorrupted Support Gems when they reach Maximum Level Can Consume 4 Uncorrupted Support Gems Has not Consumed any Gems
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Mods
Name | ![]() | Stats | Spawn Weighting |
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of Shaping | 68 | (8-12)% increased Effect of Cold Ailments Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 16 Hypothermia | helmet_shaper 800 default 0 |
of Shaping | 75 | (13-16)% increased Effect of Cold Ailments Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 18 Hypothermia | helmet_shaper 800 default 0 |
of Shaping | 80 | (17-20)% increased Effect of Cold Ailments Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 20 Hypothermia | helmet_shaper 800 default 0 |
Version history
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3.0.0 |
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2.0.0 |
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References
- ↑ Mark_GGG (December 9, 2015). "Poison Arrow's DoT + AA + Hypothermia works?". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved December 13, 2016.