The Frost Wall is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 18 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Boundless Energy II, Ahn's Citadel, Kaom's Madness. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Heartbreaking, Way of the Stonefist, For the Jugular on the skill tree.

Frost Wall
(Martial Artist) Builds
Sample size: 18 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
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
44.4%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
33.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
33.3%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
22.2%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
16.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
16.7%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
16.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
16.7%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
11.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
11.1%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
5.6%
#% chance to [Pierce|Pierce] an Enemy
5.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
5.6%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
5.6%
[Attack] [Projectile|Projectiles] [Return] if they [Pierce|Pierced] at least # times
5.6%
[Projectile|Projectiles] deal #% increased Damage with [HitDamage|Hits] for each time they have [Pierce|Pierced]
5.6%
[Projectile|Projectiles] have #% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] chance for each time they have [Pierce|Pierced]
5.6%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
44.4%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
38.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
# to maximum Life
27.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
27.8%
# to maximum Mana
22.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
16.7%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16.7%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
55.6%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
50%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.3%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
33.3%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
27.8%
Hits against you have #% reduced [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus] per Socket filled
22.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
16.7%
# to [Evasion] Rating
16.7%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
16.7%
# to [Deflect|Deflection Rating] per # missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
11.1%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
122.2%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
122.2%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
83.3%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
83.3%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
55.6%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
55.6%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire|Fire] Damage
55.6%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Physical] Damage
55.6%
Has # to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward] per player level
38.9%
#% chance to gain [Onslaught] for # seconds on Hit
33.3%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
61.1%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
44.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
27.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
22.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
22.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
16.7%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
16.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
16.7%
# to maximum Life
11.1%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# Prefix Modifier allowed
50%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
50%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
44.4%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
44.4%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
44.4%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
38.9%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
33.3%
[IceCrystals|Ice Crystals] have #% increased maximum Life per #% [Resistances|Cold Resistance] you have
27.8%
# to Level of all [Cold] Skills
22.2%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
16.7%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
66.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
55.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
50%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
38.9%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
22.2%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
22.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
22.2%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.9%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
33.3%
Reflects opposite Ring
33.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
27.8%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
22.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
22.2%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
16.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
16.7%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
94.4%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
66.7%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
61.1%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
50%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
38.9%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
27.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
27.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfStibnite|Stibnite]
27.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
22.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
22.2%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
16.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
16.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
11.1%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
11.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
11.1%
# to Level of all [Corrupted] [Spell] Skill Gems
5.6%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
5.6%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
5.6%
#% chance to cause [Bleeding|Bleeding] on [HitDamage|Hit]
5.6%
#% increased Cast Speed
5.6%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
5.6%
# to maximum Life
5.6%
#% chance to [Pierce|Pierce] an Enemy
5.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
5.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
5.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
5.6%
[Attack] [Projectile|Projectiles] [Return] if they [Pierce|Pierced] at least # times
5.6%
[Projectile|Projectiles] deal #% increased Damage with [HitDamage|Hits] for each time they have [Pierce|Pierced]
5.6%
[Projectile|Projectiles] have #% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] chance for each time they have [Pierce|Pierced]
5.6%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Heartbreaking
(18)100%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(18)100%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(17)94.4%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(17)94.4%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(17)94.4%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(16)88.9%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(15)83.3%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(15)83.3%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(15)83.3%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(14)77.8%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(14)77.8%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(14)77.8%✕ Remove
True Strike
(14)77.8%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(13)72.2%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(13)72.2%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(13)72.2%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(12)66.7%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(11)61.1%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(11)61.1%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(10)55.6%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(10)55.6%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(10)55.6%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(9)50%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(9)50%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(9)50%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(9)50%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(9)50%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(9)50%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(8)44.4%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(8)44.4%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(8)44.4%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(7)38.9%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(7)38.9%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(7)38.9%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(7)38.9%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
One with the River
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Melding
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Flow State
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Cooked
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Forward
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Abasement
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Temporal Mastery
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Augmented Flesh
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Endless Blizzard
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Preservation
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Sight
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Forthcoming
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Shredding Force
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Critical Overload
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Aggravation
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Life from Death
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Agile Sprinter
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Paragon
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Glazed Flesh
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Resonance
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Aspiring Genius
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Resurging Archon
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Archon of the Blizzard
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Efficient Inscriptions
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
All For One
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Hail
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Inescapable Cold
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Unsight
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Warlord Berserker
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Bloodletting
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
All Natural
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Enduring Archon
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Marathon Runner
(1)5.6%✕ Remove