Piercing Cold
Warden · Winter's Embrace · Passive — no morphs to choose between, so the exact values are the whole story.
data retrieved 2026-08-23 · datamined via UESPAt a glance
Class / categoryWarden
Skill lineWinter's Embrace
Skill typePassive
Base costNone
Unlocks atLevel 50
The skill
BASE Piercing Cold
Increases the amount of damage you block by 8% and increases your Frost Damage by 15%.
Champion Points that modify Piercing Cold (3)
Matched by us from the datamined text on both sides — the star's own condition and this skill's own damage — not a relationship the game ships. Universal stars (Precision, Piercing, Fighting Finesse, Backstabber) apply to every damaging ability and are left out on purpose.
| Star | When | The star says | Matches because this skill… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deadly Aim | only while slotted | damage done with single target attacks | hits a single target |
| War Mage | always active | Weapon and Spell Damage to Magical attacks | deals Frost Damage (Magical) |
| Wrathful Strikes | only while slotted | Weapon and Spell Damage to your damaging abilities | deals damage |
FAQ
How much does Piercing Cold cost?
None.
Where does Piercing Cold come from?
Warden · Winter's Embrace skill line.