The Frostbolt is a highly effective skill for the Druid in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 65 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Sione's Temper, Vilenta's Propulsion, Zenith II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Endless Blizzard, Patient Barrier, Controlling Magic on the skill tree.

Frostbolt
(Druid) Builds
Sample size: 65 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-28 19:43:54 UTC
Below data represents gem links within this cohort. Selected main skills are strictly isolated.
★ Selected Main Skills
Other Active Skills & Auras
Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
35.4%
# to Level of all [Cold|Cold] [Spell|Spell] Skills
33.8%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning] Damage
29.2%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
24.6%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Spell|Spells]
21.5%
#% increased bonuses gained from Equipped [Quiver]
20%
#% increased [Cold] Damage
16.9%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
16.9%
# to maximum Mana
13.8%
#% increased Cast Speed
13.8%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
36.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30.8%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29.2%
# to maximum Mana
24.6%
# to maximum Life
20%
#% chance to [Pierce|Pierce] an Enemy
20%
[Attack] [Projectile|Projectiles] [Return] if they [Pierce|Pierced] at least # times
20%
[Projectile|Projectiles] deal #% increased Damage with [HitDamage|Hits] for each time they have [Pierce|Pierced]
20%
[Projectile|Projectiles] have #% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] chance for each time they have [Pierce|Pierced]
20%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
15.4%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
60%
# to maximum Mana
49.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
41.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
41.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.2%
# to maximum Life
23.1%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
21.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
18.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
12.3%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
43.1%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
43.1%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
36.9%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
27.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
16.9%
#% of Damage taken [Recoup|Recouped] as Life
16.9%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
35.4%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
27.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.7%
# to maximum Life
26.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
24.6%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
24.6%
Your [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus] is #%
24.6%
Your [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance cannot be [RerollCrit|Rerolled]
24.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
56.9%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
52.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
41.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
38.5%
# to maximum Mana
20%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
18.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
15.4%
# to maximum Life
13.8%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
73.8%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
47.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
32.3%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.1%
#% increased Cast Speed
21.5%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
21.5%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
16.9%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
16.9%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
16.9%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Cast Speed
116.9%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
55.4%
[Projectile|Projectiles] from [Spell|Spells] cannot [Pierce]
52.3%
Left ring slot: [Projectile|Projectiles] from [Spell|Spells] [Fork]
50.8%
Left ring slot: [Projectile|Projectiles] from [Spell|Spells] cannot [Chain]
50.8%
Right ring slot: [Projectile|Projectiles] from [Spell|Spells] cannot [Fork]
50.8%
Right ring slot: [Projectile|Projectiles] from [Spell|Spells] [Chain] # times
44.6%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
26.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
16.9%
# to maximum Mana
15.4%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
49.2%
#% increased Cast Speed
43.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
43.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.8%
# to maximum Mana
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30.8%
#% increased [Cold] Damage
27.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
20%
# to maximum Life
16.9%
Reflects opposite Ring
16.9%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
96.9%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
44.6%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
38.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
36.9%
# to maximum Life
27.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
24.6%
# to [Armour]
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.1%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
23.1%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Cast Speed
40%
# to maximum Mana
26.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
23.1%
#% increased maximum Life
21.5%
# to Level of all [Corrupted] [Spell] Skill Gems
20%
Spells which cost Life [Gain] #% of Damage as [Gain|Extra] [Physical] Damage
16.9%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
13.8%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
12.3%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
9.2%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
7.7%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Endless Blizzard
(52)80%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(48)73.8%✕ Remove
Controlling Magic
(43)66.2%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Forward
(42)64.6%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(41)63.1%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(40)61.5%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(39)60%✕ Remove
Critical Overload
(38)58.5%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(37)56.9%✕ Remove
Invocated Efficiency
(35)53.8%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(34)52.3%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(32)49.2%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(31)47.7%✕ Remove
Melding
(31)47.7%✕ Remove
Sudden Escalation
(31)47.7%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(31)47.7%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(30)46.2%✕ Remove
Glaciation
(30)46.2%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(30)46.2%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(28)43.1%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(27)41.5%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(27)41.5%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(26)40%✕ Remove
True Strike
(26)40%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(20)30.8%✕ Remove
Preservation
(20)30.8%✕ Remove
Practiced Signs
(20)30.8%✕ Remove
Archon of the Storm
(19)29.2%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(19)29.2%✕ Remove
Quicksand Hourglass
(18)27.7%✕ Remove
Now and Again
(18)27.7%✕ Remove
Potent Incantation
(18)27.7%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(17)26.2%✕ Remove
Mental Alacrity
(17)26.2%✕ Remove
Desensitisation
(17)26.2%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(17)26.2%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(16)24.6%✕ Remove
Temporal Mastery
(16)24.6%✕ Remove
Lingering Whispers
(16)24.6%✕ Remove
Brain Freeze
(16)24.6%✕ Remove
Instruments of Power
(15)23.1%✕ Remove
Phased Form
(15)23.1%✕ Remove
Invigorating Archon
(15)23.1%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(15)23.1%✕ Remove
The Fourth Teaching
(15)23.1%✕ Remove
Elemental Equilibrium
(15)23.1%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(14)21.5%✕ Remove
Ether Flow
(14)21.5%✕ Remove
Baryanic Leylines
(14)21.5%✕ Remove
Master of Hexes
(14)21.5%✕ Remove
Raw Power
(14)21.5%✕ Remove
Cooked
(14)21.5%✕ Remove
Sacred Rituals
(14)21.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(14)21.5%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(13)20%✕ Remove
Storm Driven
(13)20%✕ Remove
Dreamcatcher
(13)20%✕ Remove
Loose Flesh
(13)20%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Back
(13)20%✕ Remove
Energising Archon
(13)20%✕ Remove
Roil
(13)20%✕ Remove
Dynamism
(12)18.5%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(12)18.5%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(11)16.9%✕ Remove
Pliable Flesh
(11)16.9%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(11)16.9%✕ Remove
Abasement
(10)15.4%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(10)15.4%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(10)15.4%✕ Remove
Dominion
(10)15.4%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(10)15.4%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(10)15.4%✕ Remove
Brain Storm
(10)15.4%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(10)15.4%✕ Remove
All Natural
(10)15.4%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(10)15.4%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(9)13.8%✕ Remove
Arcane Intensity
(9)13.8%✕ Remove
Ice Storm
(9)13.8%✕ Remove
Glazed Flesh
(9)13.8%✕ Remove
Footprints in the Sand
(9)13.8%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(9)13.8%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(9)13.8%✕ Remove
Inescapable Cold
(9)13.8%✕ Remove
Overexposure
(9)13.8%✕ Remove
Mana Blessing
(9)13.8%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(8)12.3%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(8)12.3%✕ Remove
Paragon
(8)12.3%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(8)12.3%✕ Remove
Energise
(8)12.3%✕ Remove
Stormbreaker
(8)12.3%✕ Remove
Taut Flesh
(8)12.3%✕ Remove
Forthcoming
(8)12.3%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(7)10.8%✕ Remove
Raw Mana
(7)10.8%✕ Remove
Elemental Force
(7)10.8%✕ Remove
Left Ventricle
(7)10.8%✕ Remove
Adverse Growth
(7)10.8%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(7)10.8%✕ Remove
Empowering Infusions
(7)10.8%✕ Remove
Aspiring Genius
(7)10.8%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(7)10.8%✕ Remove
Exploit the Elements
(7)10.8%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(7)10.8%✕ Remove
Fated End
(7)10.8%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Relentless Vindicator
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Overzealous
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Regenerative Flesh
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Controlled Chaos
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Stripped Defences
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Conduit
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Heart Tissue
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Convalescence
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Split Shot
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Mind Eraser
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Apex of the Moment
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Lucidity
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Efficient Killing
(5)7.7%✕ Remove
Shredding Force
(5)7.7%✕ Remove
Mystic Attunement
(5)7.7%✕ Remove
Mental Perseverance
(5)7.7%✕ Remove
Pyromantic Pact
(5)7.7%✕ Remove
Authority
(5)7.7%✕ Remove
Impending Doom
(5)7.7%✕ Remove
Touch the Arcane
(5)7.7%✕ Remove
Warding Fetish
(5)7.7%✕ Remove
Grinning Immolation
(5)7.7%✕ Remove
Unfurled Finger
(5)7.7%✕ Remove
Corrupted Lifeforce
(5)7.7%✕ Remove
Ancestral Bond
(5)7.7%✕ Remove
Ice Walls
(5)7.7%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(5)7.7%✕ Remove
Wildwood Persistence
(5)7.7%✕ Remove
Arcane Blossom
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
Hale Heart
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
Supportive Ancestors
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
Demonic Possession
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
The Lesser Harm
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
Efficient Inscriptions
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
Ancestral Reach
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
Arcane Remnants
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
Ancestral Conduits
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
Forced Outcome
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
Infernal Limit
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
Bolstering Presence
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
Unbending
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Ancestral Alacrity
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Sanguine Tolerance
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Dependable Ward
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
The Unseen Path
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Rupturing Pins
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Power of the Storm
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Cower Before the First Ones
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Rhythm of Ice
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Sacrificial Blood
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Refocus
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Bone Chains
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Entwined Realities
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Stormcharged
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Psychic Fragmentation
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Empowering Remnants
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Utmost Offering
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Inevitability
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Blackflame Covenant
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Comradery
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Wildsurge Incantation
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Shattered Crystal
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Warlord Berserker
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Electric Amplification
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Infusion of Power
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Flow of Life
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Open Mind
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Lightning Storm
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Mastered Darkness
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Invocated Limit
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Unbound Encore
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Decrepifying Curse
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Chillproof
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Radial Force
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Endured Suffering
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Path Seeker
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Cruel Fate
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Explosive Impact
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Everlasting Infusions
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Relentless Pursuit
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Shocking Limit
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Flow of Time
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Defiance
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Flurry
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Refracted Infusion
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Traveller's Wisdom
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Blessing of the Moon
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Frozen Limit
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Spirit Bond
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Secrets of the Orb
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Carved Earth
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Infused Flesh
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Lasting Incantations
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Blood Tearing
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Wasting Casts
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Running Assault
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Momentum
(2)3.1%✕ Remove