The Ice Strike is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 124 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rapid Attacks II, Elemental Armament II, Close Combat II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Way of the Stonefist, Flow Like Water, For the Jugular on the skill tree.

Ice Strike
(Martial Artist) Builds
Below data represents gem links within this cohort. Selected main skills are strictly isolated.
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Other Active Skills & Auras
Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
11.3%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
8.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
8.1%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
6.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
6.5%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
5.6%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
51.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50.8%
# to maximum Life
49.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
48.4%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
46.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
37.1%
# to maximum Mana
35.5%
# to [Evasion] Rating
30.6%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
23.4%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
64.5%
# to [Evasion] Rating
51.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
34.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29%
# to maximum Life
26.6%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
21%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
21%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
18.5%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
115.3%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
115.3%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
77.4%
#% chance to gain [Onslaught] for # seconds on Hit
71.8%
#% to [MaximumResistances|Maximum Cold Resistance]
67.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
67.7%
#% to Unarmed [Melee] [Attack] [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
63.7%
Adds # to # [Cold] Damage to Unarmed [Melee] Hits
62.9%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
13.7%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
11.3%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
68.5%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
42.7%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
40.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
38.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
37.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.3%
# to maximum Life
25.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
18.5%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
18.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
17.7%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
47.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
46%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
38.7%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
30.6%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
25.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
24.2%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
24.2%
# to maximum Life
22.6%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
22.6%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
21.8%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
63.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
49.2%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
47.6%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
42.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
41.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
41.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.1%
#% increased [Cold] Damage
26.6%
[ManaLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Mana
26.6%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
52.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
49.2%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
47.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
46.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
39.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
35.5%
[ManaLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Mana
29%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
27.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
26.6%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
83.9%
# to maximum Life
57.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
46%
# to [Armour]
39.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
39.5%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
34.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.9%
# to maximum Mana
26.6%
# to [Strength|Strength]
21%
#% increased [Charm] Effect Duration
19.4%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
21%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.5%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
17.7%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
17.7%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
17.7%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
10.5%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Way of the Stonefist
(123)99.2%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(121)97.6%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(115)92.7%✕ Remove
True Strike
(111)89.5%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(108)87.1%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(105)84.7%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(104)83.9%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(103)83.1%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(101)81.5%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(101)81.5%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(97)78.2%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(96)77.4%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(95)76.6%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(95)76.6%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(95)76.6%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(95)76.6%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(93)75%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(93)75%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(92)74.2%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(80)64.5%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(78)62.9%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(76)61.3%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(75)60.5%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(74)59.7%✕ Remove
Flow State
(73)58.9%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(70)56.5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(70)56.5%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(64)51.6%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(63)50.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(63)50.8%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(61)49.2%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(61)49.2%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(61)49.2%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(60)48.4%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(56)45.2%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(54)43.5%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(40)32.3%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(39)31.5%✕ Remove
Resonance
(36)29%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(35)28.2%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(30)24.2%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(28)22.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(24)19.4%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(24)19.4%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(22)17.7%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(19)15.3%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(18)14.5%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(18)14.5%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(17)13.7%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(15)12.1%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(14)11.3%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(14)11.3%✕ Remove
Melding
(13)10.5%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(13)10.5%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(13)10.5%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(13)10.5%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(13)10.5%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(13)10.5%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(13)10.5%✕ Remove
One with the River
(12)9.7%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(12)9.7%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(11)8.9%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(11)8.9%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(11)8.9%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(11)8.9%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(10)8.1%✕ Remove
Preservation
(10)8.1%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(9)7.3%✕ Remove
Deep Freeze
(9)7.3%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(9)7.3%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(9)7.3%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(9)7.3%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(8)6.5%✕ Remove
Storm Swell
(8)6.5%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(8)6.5%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(8)6.5%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(8)6.5%✕ Remove
Abasement
(7)5.6%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(7)5.6%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(7)5.6%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(7)5.6%✕ Remove
Cooked
(7)5.6%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(7)5.6%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(6)4.8%✕ Remove
Siphon
(6)4.8%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(6)4.8%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(6)4.8%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(6)4.8%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(5)4%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(5)4%✕ Remove
Rapid Strike
(5)4%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(5)4%✕ Remove
Reaching Strike
(5)4%✕ Remove
Energising Deflection
(5)4%✕ Remove
Shattering
(5)4%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(5)4%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(4)3.2%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(4)3.2%✕ Remove
Brain Freeze
(4)3.2%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(4)3.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(4)3.2%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(4)3.2%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(4)3.2%✕ Remove
Biting Frost
(4)3.2%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(4)3.2%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(4)3.2%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(4)3.2%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(4)3.2%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(4)3.2%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Alternating Current
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Glaciation
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Forcewave
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Altered Brain Chemistry
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Shattering Daze
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Unbound Forces
(3)2.4%✕ Remove