Ice is the premiere runeword for Amazons seeking to specialize in
Freezing Arrow, being practically tailor-made for this use. It is also a strong choice for
Cold Arrow Rogue Scout followers.
It is often placed in a
Matriarchal Bow with +3 to Bow and
Crossbow Skills to maximize attack speed, though the
Grand Matron Bow is also a respectable option.
Ice owes its preeminence to a number of factors:
- The weapon's +25-30% Increased Cold Skill Damage and -20% to Enemy Cold Resistance represent an enormous increase to Freezing Arrow's damage output.
- Ignore Target's Defense increases the likelihood that Pierce, which relies on the attack hitting, will take effect.
- The 155-320 cold damage added to the arrow by the slvl 18 Holy Freeze will also be added the Freezing Arrow's area of effect damage, while the aura's 15.3 yard radius of 53% slowing will prevent foes from reaching the user.
- +20% Increased Attack Speed can help both Amazons and Rogue Scouts reach critical breakpoints.
- Life Leech will contribute significantly to a Rogue Scout's durability.
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