The Frostbolt is a highly effective skill for the Infernalist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 37 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Sione's Temper, Vilenta's Propulsion, Trickster's Shard. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Grinning Immolation, Pyromantic Pact, Controlling Magic on the skill tree.

Frostbolt
(Infernalist) Builds
Sample size: 37 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 Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
43.2%
# to Level of all [Cold|Cold] [Spell|Spell] Skills
40.5%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
35.1%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
27%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning] Damage
24.3%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Spell|Spells]
18.9%
#% increased effect of Socketed [Rune|Runes]
18.9%
Only [Rune|Runes] can be Socketed in this item
18.9%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
13.5%
#% increased Cast Speed
13.5%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
32.4%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
29.7%
Chance to [Block] [HitDamage|Damage] is [Lucky]
29.7%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
18.9%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
13.5%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
13.5%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
13.5%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
13.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
10.8%
You take #% of damage from [Block|Blocked] [HitDamage|Hits]
10.8%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
64.9%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
40.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
40.5%
[Presence] Radius is doubled
40.5%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.1%
# to maximum Life
32.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
32.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
24.3%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
24.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
21.6%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
43.2%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
43.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
43.2%
#% to all [MaximumResistances|Maximum Elemental Resistances]
43.2%
Take no Extra Damage from [Critical|Critical Hits]
43.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
40.5%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
40.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
37.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
37.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
37.8%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
35.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
35.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.7%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
21.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
21.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.6%
#% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
16.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
16.2%
#% increased [Projectile] Damage
16.2%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
62.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
62.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
56.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40.5%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
37.8%
# to maximum Life
29.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
24.3%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
24.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
18.9%
# to [Armour|Armour]
10.8%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
83.8%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
40.5%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
32.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
32.4%
#% of Damage taken [Recoup|Recouped] as Life
29.7%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
27%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
24.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
24.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
18.9%
#% increased Cast Speed
18.9%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Cast Speed
129.7%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
64.9%
Right ring slot: [Projectile|Projectiles] from [Spell|Spells] cannot [Fork]
48.6%
[Projectile|Projectiles] from [Spell|Spells] cannot [Pierce]
48.6%
Left ring slot: [Projectile|Projectiles] from [Spell|Spells] [Fork]
43.2%
Right ring slot: [Projectile|Projectiles] from [Spell|Spells] [Chain] # times
43.2%
Left ring slot: [Projectile|Projectiles] from [Spell|Spells] cannot [Chain]
37.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
29.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
24.3%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Cast Speed
75.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
37.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.1%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
32.4%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
32.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
24.3%
#% increased [Cold] Damage
21.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
21.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.9%
# to [Evasion] Rating
16.2%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
91.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
45.9%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
37.8%
# to maximum Life
37.8%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
32.4%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
29.7%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
27%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
27%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
24.3%
#% reduced [Flask|Flask] Charges used
24.3%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Cast Speed
29.7%
# to maximum Mana
24.3%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
16.2%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
13.5%
# to Level of all [Cold|Cold] [Spell|Spell] Skills
10.8%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
10.8%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Spell|Spells]
10.8%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances] per [Charges|Power Charge]
10.8%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning] Damage
10.8%
# to Maximum [Charges|Power Charges]
8.1%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
8.1%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
8.1%
Chance to [Block] [HitDamage|Damage] is [Lucky]
8.1%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
5.4%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Fire|Fire] Damage
5.4%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% increased Cast Speed
5.4%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Grinning Immolation
(36)97.3%✕ Remove
Pyromantic Pact
(35)94.6%✕ Remove
Controlling Magic
(32)86.5%✕ Remove
Critical Overload
(31)83.8%✕ Remove
Altered Flesh
(31)83.8%✕ Remove
Endless Blizzard
(27)73%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(27)73%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(24)64.9%✕ Remove
Desensitisation
(24)64.9%✕ Remove
Practiced Signs
(24)64.9%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Forward
(23)62.2%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(23)62.2%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(23)62.2%✕ Remove
Invocated Efficiency
(22)59.5%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(22)59.5%✕ Remove
True Strike
(22)59.5%✕ Remove
Overzealous
(21)56.8%✕ Remove
Sudden Escalation
(21)56.8%✕ Remove
Raw Power
(20)54.1%✕ Remove
Bringer of Flame
(17)45.9%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(16)43.2%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(15)40.5%✕ Remove
Loose Flesh
(14)37.8%✕ Remove
Brain Freeze
(14)37.8%✕ Remove
Infusion of Power
(14)37.8%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(13)35.1%✕ Remove
Mental Alacrity
(13)35.1%✕ Remove
Energise
(13)35.1%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(13)35.1%✕ Remove
Beidat's Will
(13)35.1%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(13)35.1%✕ Remove
Melding
(12)32.4%✕ Remove
Core of the Guardian
(12)32.4%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(12)32.4%✕ Remove
Potent Incantation
(12)32.4%✕ Remove
Pliable Flesh
(12)32.4%✕ Remove
Wide Barrier
(12)32.4%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(12)32.4%✕ Remove
Storm Driven
(11)29.7%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(11)29.7%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(11)29.7%✕ Remove
Brain Storm
(11)29.7%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(11)29.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(11)29.7%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(10)27%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Back
(10)27%✕ Remove
Heart Tissue
(10)27%✕ Remove
Master of Hexes
(10)27%✕ Remove
Glaciation
(10)27%✕ Remove
Energising Archon
(10)27%✕ Remove
Left Ventricle
(9)24.3%✕ Remove
Dreamcatcher
(9)24.3%✕ Remove
Lingering Whispers
(9)24.3%✕ Remove
Glazed Flesh
(9)24.3%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(9)24.3%✕ Remove
Invigorating Archon
(9)24.3%✕ Remove
Roil
(9)24.3%✕ Remove
Final Barrage
(8)21.6%✕ Remove
Cooked
(8)21.6%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(7)18.9%✕ Remove
Demonic Possession
(7)18.9%✕ Remove
Preservation
(7)18.9%✕ Remove
Stripped Defences
(7)18.9%✕ Remove
Conduit
(7)18.9%✕ Remove
Rupturing Pins
(6)16.2%✕ Remove
Ruin
(6)16.2%✕ Remove
Bone Chains
(6)16.2%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(6)16.2%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(6)16.2%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(6)16.2%✕ Remove
Infused Flesh
(6)16.2%✕ Remove
Vigorous Remnants
(6)16.2%✕ Remove
Dynamism
(5)13.5%✕ Remove
Sanguine Tolerance
(5)13.5%✕ Remove
Empowering Infusions
(5)13.5%✕ Remove
Defensive Stance
(5)13.5%✕ Remove
Efficient Inscriptions
(5)13.5%✕ Remove
Elemental Equilibrium
(5)13.5%✕ Remove
Overexposure
(5)13.5%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(5)13.5%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(4)10.8%✕ Remove
Empowering Remains
(4)10.8%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(4)10.8%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(4)10.8%✕ Remove
Ice Storm
(4)10.8%✕ Remove
Warding Fetish
(4)10.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(4)10.8%✕ Remove
Ice Walls
(4)10.8%✕ Remove
All Natural
(4)10.8%✕ Remove
Abasement
(3)8.1%✕ Remove
Loyal Hellhound
(3)8.1%✕ Remove
Invocated Echoes
(3)8.1%✕ Remove
Dominion
(3)8.1%✕ Remove
Flow of Time
(3)8.1%✕ Remove
Stormbreaker
(3)8.1%✕ Remove
Inescapable Cold
(3)8.1%✕ Remove
Fated End
(3)8.1%✕ Remove
Flow of Life
(3)8.1%✕ Remove
Lightning Storm
(3)8.1%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(3)8.1%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Decrepifying Curse
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Impending Doom
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Controlled Chaos
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Beidat's Gaze
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Stormcharged
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Immolation
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Mastered Darkness
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Infernal Limit
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Flamewalker
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Ancestral Alacrity
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Raw Mana
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Shredding Force
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Breaking Point
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Sturdy Ally
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Temporal Mastery
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Piercing Claw
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Bonded Precision
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Arcane Intensity
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Authority
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Vigilance
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Beidat's Hand
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Everlasting Infusions
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Fulmination
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Grounded in the Earth
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Beef
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Deadly Invocations
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Shocking Limit
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Resurging Archon
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Effervescent
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Flurry
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Vile Mending
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Convalescence
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Psychic Fragmentation
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Ancestral Reach
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Melting Flames
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Casting Cascade
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Strike True
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Ancestral Bond
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Defensive Reflexes
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Taut Flesh
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Blessing of the Moon
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Precise Invocations
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Frozen Limit
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Forthcoming
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Swift Blocking
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Sanguimantic Rituals
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Widespread Coverage
(1)2.7%✕ Remove