The Skeletal Frost Mage is a highly effective skill for the Lich in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 41 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Minion Mastery, Last Gasp, Prolonged Duration II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Lord of Horrors, Elemental Force, Raw Power on the skill tree.

Skeletal Frost Mage
(Lich) Builds
Sample size: 41 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-29 19:45:52 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
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
82.9%
# to maximum Mana
63.4%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
56.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] Regenerate # Life per second
29.3%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
22%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% increased Cast Speed
22%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances|Resistances]
22%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Physical|Physical] Damage
17.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% increased [Attack|Attack] Speed
17.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
14.6%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
46.3%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
46.3%
# to maximum Mana
46.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
46.3%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
46.3%
#% increased [Spirit] [Reservation] [Efficiency] of [Buff] Skills per # Maximum Life
46.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
46.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
31.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
17.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
82.9%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
73.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
61%
# to maximum Life
51.2%
# to maximum Mana
46.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
22%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
19.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
14.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
12.2%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
51.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
51.2%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
46.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
22%
#% increased [ESRechargeRate|Energy Shield Recharge Rate]
22%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
14.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
14.6%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
12.2%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
80.5%
# to maximum Life
68.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
58.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
48.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
43.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
41.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
22%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
17.1%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
17.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
14.6%
Boots
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
131.7%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
100%
# to maximum Life
92.7%
# to maximum Mana
92.7%
#% increased [Reservation] [Efficiency] of Skills which create Undead [Minion|Minions]
92.7%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
78%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
58.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
43.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
39%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.8%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
24.4%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
19.5%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
17.1%
# to maximum Life
17.1%
# to maximum Mana
17.1%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
61%
# to maximum Mana
43.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
41.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
34.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31.7%
# to maximum Life
29.3%
#% increased Cast Speed
24.4%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
24.4%
[Minion|Minions] deal #% increased Damage
24.4%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
22%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
70.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
48.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
48.8%
# to maximum Life
36.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.7%
# to maximum Mana
29.3%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
24.4%
[Minion|Minions] deal #% increased Damage
22%
Reflects opposite Ring
17.1%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
14.6%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
90.2%
# to [Armour]
43.9%
# to maximum Life
36.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36.6%
#% increased [Charm] Effect Duration
29.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.3%
# to maximum Mana
26.8%
[Minion|Minions] have #% increased maximum Life
26.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
22%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
19.5%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
39%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
29.3%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
19.5%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
17.1%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
14.6%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Spell|Spells]
12.2%
#% increased Cast Speed
9.8%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
9.8%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
9.8%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
9.8%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
7.3%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
7.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
7.3%
#% increased [Spirit] [Reservation] [Efficiency] of [Buff] Skills per # Maximum Life
7.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
7.3%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Lord of Horrors
(41)100%✕ Remove
Elemental Force
(40)97.6%✕ Remove
Raw Power
(40)97.6%✕ Remove
Crystalline Phylactery
(39)95.1%✕ Remove
Necromantic Conduit
(39)95.1%✕ Remove
Profane Commander
(39)95.1%✕ Remove
Melding
(37)90.2%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(36)87.8%✕ Remove
Relentless Fallen
(36)87.8%✕ Remove
Crystalline Flesh
(36)87.8%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(34)82.9%✕ Remove
Restless Dead
(34)82.9%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(33)80.5%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(33)80.5%✕ Remove
Right Hand of Darkness
(32)78%✕ Remove
Entropic Incarnation
(32)78%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(31)75.6%✕ Remove
Soulless Form
(31)75.6%✕ Remove
Necrotised Flesh
(31)75.6%✕ Remove
Bringer of Order
(29)70.7%✕ Remove
Silent Guardian
(28)68.3%✕ Remove
Eternal Life
(27)65.9%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(25)61%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(24)58.5%✕ Remove
Vile Mending
(24)58.5%✕ Remove
Growing Swarm
(22)53.7%✕ Remove
Dependable Ward
(20)48.8%✕ Remove
Essence Infusion
(20)48.8%✕ Remove
Hallowed
(18)43.9%✕ Remove
Grip of Evil
(15)36.6%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(15)36.6%✕ Remove
Holy Protector
(14)34.1%✕ Remove
Rupture the Soul
(13)31.7%✕ Remove
Necrotic Touch
(10)24.4%✕ Remove
Blackened Heart
(9)22%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(9)22%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(9)22%✕ Remove
Gigantic Following
(9)22%✕ Remove
Splintering Force
(9)22%✕ Remove
Soul Bloom
(9)22%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(9)22%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(8)19.5%✕ Remove
Living Death
(8)19.5%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(7)17.1%✕ Remove
Master of Hexes
(6)14.6%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(6)14.6%✕ Remove
Reverberation
(5)12.2%✕ Remove
Left Hand of Darkness
(5)12.2%✕ Remove
Expendable Army
(5)12.2%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(5)12.2%✕ Remove
Roil
(5)12.2%✕ Remove
Lingering Whispers
(4)9.8%✕ Remove
Dead can Dance
(4)9.8%✕ Remove
Emboldening Lead
(4)9.8%✕ Remove
Preservation
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Gravedigger
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Incessant Cacophony
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Loose Flesh
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Glazed Flesh
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Fortified Aegis
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Convalescence
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Taut Flesh
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Open Mind
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Bond of the Ape
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Spiral into Depression
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Raw Mana
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Adverse Growth
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Deadly Swarm
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Leaping Ambush
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Easy Going
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Inspiring Ally
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Ether Flow
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Augmented Flesh
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Bonded Precision
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Ruinic Helm
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Cirel of Tarth's Light
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Breakage
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Lifelong Friend
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Long Distance Relationship
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
At your Command
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
One For All
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Heart Tissue
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Practiced Signs
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Resolution
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Lead by Example
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Trusted Kinship
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
All For One
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Mind Eraser
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Wide Barrier
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Bond of the Mamba
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Licking Wounds
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Lasting Incantations
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Sanguimantic Rituals
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Eldritch Empowerment
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Hindering Obstacles
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Mana Blessing
(1)2.4%✕ Remove