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Frostbite Status Effect in Diablo 4

An overview of the Frostbite Status Effect in Diablo 4.

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Status Effect NameEffect Description
FrostbiteDeals Cold Damage over Time

Frostbite is an effect that applies cold damage over time (DoT) to players or enemies by using certain skills or items.

Sorceress and Rogue are the only classes using Cold abilities. However, Boss Powers (Season 8 mechanic) can apply the Frostbite status effect, too.

How to Apply Frostbite

Frostbite can be applied by both the player and enemies. Some skills, items, and passives can cause this effect. Some Legendary Aspects can also enhance this effect.

Here are some examples of Skills or Passives related to the Frostbite Status Effect:

ClassSkill
SorceressBlizzardBlizzard
RogueMethodical CaltropsMethodical Caltrops
Wandering Death's Chest BeamWandering Death’s Chest Beam (S8 Boss Power)While Channeling a Skill, spawn a beam that deals 300% Frostbite damage per second. Enemies hit take 50%[x] increased damage from you for 1 second.

How to Recognize Frostbite

There are no distinct signs for this status effect.

Additional Information About Frostbite

This page will be updated if there are any additional information is learned about Frostbite after the Season 8 update.

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