The Ice Strike is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 45 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rapid Attacks II, Elemental Armament II, Rage III. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Flow Like Water, Way of the Stonefist, Mindful Awareness on the skill tree.

Ice Strike
(Martial Artist) Builds
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
#% increased [Physical] Damage
37.8%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
33.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
24.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
22.2%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
20%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
17.8%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
17.8%
Gain # [Guard] for # seconds per [Combo] expended when using Skills
17.8%
Gain [Finality] for # seconds per [Combo] expended when using Skills
17.8%
[ManaLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Mana
13.3%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
60%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
46.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
42.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
40%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
37.8%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
37.8%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
37.8%
# to maximum Mana
35.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
26.7%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
24.4%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
62.2%
# to [Evasion] Rating
51.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
48.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
42.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31.1%
# to maximum Life
28.9%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
24.4%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
22.2%
# Life Regeneration per second
17.8%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
111.1%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
111.1%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
55.6%
#% chance to gain [Onslaught] for # seconds on Hit
44.4%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Physical] Damage
40%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
37.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
37.8%
#% to [MaximumResistances|Maximum Cold Resistance]
35.6%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
33.3%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
33.3%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
62.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
42.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.6%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
31.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
28.9%
# to [Evasion] Rating
24.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
24.4%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
24.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
46.7%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
40%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
40%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
35.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
33.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
28.9%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
28.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
28.9%
# to maximum Mana
22.2%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
22.2%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
53.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
46.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
44.4%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
44.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
44.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
44.4%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
33.3%
# to maximum Mana
31.1%
[ManaLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Mana
28.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
24.4%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
53.3%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
53.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
46.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
35.6%
# to maximum Mana
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
28.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
22.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
22.2%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
82.2%
# to maximum Life
57.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
46.7%
# to [Armour]
37.8%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
37.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
37.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.6%
# to maximum Mana
33.3%
#% increased [Flask|Flask] Charges gained
22.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
20%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
22.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
20%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
20%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
20%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
8.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
6.7%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
6.7%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
6.7%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
6.7%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Flow Like Water
(45)100%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(42)93.3%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(42)93.3%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(41)91.1%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(37)82.2%✕ Remove
True Strike
(36)80%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(35)77.8%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(35)77.8%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(34)75.6%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(32)71.1%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(32)71.1%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(32)71.1%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(31)68.9%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(30)66.7%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(28)62.2%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(27)60%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(25)55.6%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(25)55.6%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(24)53.3%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(23)51.1%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(23)51.1%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(22)48.9%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(22)48.9%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(22)48.9%✕ Remove
Flow State
(22)48.9%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(21)46.7%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(21)46.7%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(20)44.4%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(20)44.4%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(19)42.2%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(18)40%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(18)40%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(17)37.8%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(17)37.8%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(17)37.8%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(16)35.6%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(16)35.6%✕ Remove
One with the River
(15)33.3%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(15)33.3%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(15)33.3%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(15)33.3%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(14)31.1%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(14)31.1%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(14)31.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(12)26.7%✕ Remove
Melding
(11)24.4%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(11)24.4%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(11)24.4%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(10)22.2%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(9)20%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(9)20%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(8)17.8%✕ Remove
Deep Freeze
(8)17.8%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(8)17.8%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(6)13.3%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(6)13.3%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(5)11.1%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(5)11.1%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(5)11.1%✕ Remove
Resonance
(5)11.1%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(5)11.1%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(5)11.1%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(5)11.1%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(5)11.1%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(4)8.9%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(4)8.9%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(4)8.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(4)8.9%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(4)8.9%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(4)8.9%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(4)8.9%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(4)8.9%✕ Remove
Cooked
(4)8.9%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(4)8.9%✕ Remove
Brain Freeze
(3)6.7%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(3)6.7%✕ Remove
Efficient Killing
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Abasement
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Mending Deflection
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Siphon
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Endless Blizzard
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
General Electric
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Preservation
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Shattering
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Storm Swell
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Dimensional Weakspot
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Endurance
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Rapid Strike
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Snowpiercer
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Puppet Master chance
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Slippery Ice
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Chilled to the Bone
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Alternating Current
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Mental Toughness
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Cold Nature
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
First Approach
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Convalescence
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Manifold Method
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Biting Frost
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Stormcharged
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Drenched
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Glaciation
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Wither Away
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Inescapable Cold
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Devastation
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Secrets of the Orb
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Distant Dreamer
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
The Great Boar
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
All Natural
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Lasting Toxins
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Dark Entries
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Shattering Daze
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Unbound Forces
(1)2.2%✕ Remove