The Permafrost Bolts is a highly effective skill for the Gemling Legionnaire in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 13 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Ice Bite II, Projectile Acceleration III. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Essence of Virtue, Advanced Thaumaturgy, Ricochet on the skill tree.

Permafrost Bolts
(Gemling Legionnaire) Builds
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Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
61.5%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
30.8%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
30.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
30.8%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
23.1%
#% increased Bolt Speed
23.1%
#% reduced Reload Speed
23.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
23.1%
Bolts fired by [Crossbow|Crossbow] [Attack|Attacks] have #% chance to not
expend [Ammunition] if you've Reloaded [Recently]
23.1%
Loads an additional bolt
23.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
61.5%
# to maximum Life
38.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.8%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
23.1%
[Presence] Radius is doubled
23.1%
# Life Regeneration per second
15.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
15.4%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
15.4%
# to maximum Mana
15.4%
Body Armour
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Evasion] Rating
30.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30.8%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
23.1%
# Life Regeneration per second
15.4%
# to [Armour|Armour]
15.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
15.4%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
15.4%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
38.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.8%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.8%
#% increased Damage against [Immobilised] Enemies
23.1%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.1%
#% increased [SkillSpeed|Skill Speed]
23.1%
[Immobilised|Immobilise] enemies at #% buildup instead of #%
23.1%
[LifeLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Life
23.1%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
84.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
53.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
46.2%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
38.5%
# to maximum Life
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.8%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
30.8%
# to maximum Mana
23.1%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
23.1%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
23.1%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
53.8%
# to maximum Life
53.8%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
46.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
38.5%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
30.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30.8%
# Life Regeneration per second
23.1%
# to maximum Mana
23.1%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
23.1%
#% reduced Duration of [Ignite], [Shock] and [Chill] on Enemies
23.1%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
76.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
69.2%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
69.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
46.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
46.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.5%
#% increased [Cold] Damage
30.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
23.1%
# to maximum Mana
23.1%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
76.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
61.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
53.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
38.5%
# to maximum Life
38.5%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.5%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.5%
#% increased [Cold] Damage
30.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.8%
# to maximum Mana
23.1%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
76.9%
# to maximum Life
61.5%
# to [Armour]
38.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
30.8%
# to maximum Mana
30.8%
#% increased [Charm] Charges gained
30.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
23.1%
#% increased [Charm] Effect Duration
23.1%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
23.1%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
23.1%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
46.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
23.1%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
23.1%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
15.4%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
15.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
15.4%
#% reduced Reload Speed
15.4%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
15.4%
[Grenade] Skills Fire an additional [Projectile|Projectile]
15.4%
[LifeLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Life
15.4%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Essence of Virtue
(12)92.3%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(12)92.3%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(12)92.3%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(12)92.3%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(10)76.9%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(7)53.8%✕ Remove
Catapult
(7)53.8%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(7)53.8%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(7)53.8%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Snowpiercer
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Shrapnel
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Rapid Reload
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Volatile Grenades
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Advanced Munitions
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Grenadier
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Repeating Explosives
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Piercing Shot
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Escape Strategy
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Power Shots
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Relentless
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Combat Alchemy
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Deep Freeze
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Cluster Bombs
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Unexpected Finesse
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Defiance
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Flow State
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Blur
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Kept at Bay
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Presence Present
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Biting Frost
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Demolitionist
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Exploit
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Sigil of Ice
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Split Shot
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Hidden Barb
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Arcane Alchemy
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Short Shot
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Multi Shot
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Devastation
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Doomsayer
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Dispatch Foes
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(1)7.7%✕ Remove