The Ice Shot is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 56 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Rakiata's Flow, Rapid Attacks II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Way of the Stonefist, Flow Like Water, Runic Meridians on the skill tree.

Ice Shot
(Martial Artist) Builds
Sample size: 56 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-28 07:44:41 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
#% increased [Physical] Damage
60.7%
#% reduced Projectile Range
35.7%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional Arrow
33.9%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
30.4%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
25%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
23.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
23.2%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
21.4%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
17.9%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
17.9%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
78.6%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
75%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Attack|Attacks]
7.1%
Helmet
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
60.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
44.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
44.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
41.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
33.9%
# to maximum Life
30.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
25%
# to maximum Mana
19.6%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
17.9%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Evasion] Rating
53.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.9%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
32.1%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.8%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
25%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.2%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
21.4%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
21.4%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
21.4%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
107.1%
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
107.1%
#% chance to gain [Onslaught] for # seconds on Hit
75%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional [Projectile]
75%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
60.7%
[Critical|Critical Hit] chance for [Attack|Attacks] is #%
51.8%
#% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
51.8%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
41.1%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
32.1%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
28.6%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
67.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
32.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.4%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
28.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.8%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
23.2%
# to maximum Life
23.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
17.9%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
17.9%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
51.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
37.5%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
37.5%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
28.6%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
28.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
21.4%
# to maximum Life
21.4%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
19.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
17.9%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
16.1%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
67.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
39.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
32.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
32.1%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.4%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
19.6%
#% to Maximum [Quality]
14.3%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Reflects opposite Ring
42.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
37.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
35.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
28.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
19.6%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
16.1%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
16.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
16.1%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
96.4%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
51.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
42.9%
# to maximum Life
42.9%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
41.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
39.3%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
37.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
37.5%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
37.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
28.6%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
21.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
17.9%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional Arrow
12.5%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
12.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
10.7%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
10.7%
#% reduced Projectile Range
10.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
8.9%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
8.9%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
8.9%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
16.1%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
16.1%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Attack|Attacks]
5.4%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Way of the Stonefist
(56)100%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(55)98.2%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(54)96.4%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(53)94.6%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(52)92.9%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(52)92.9%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(52)92.9%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(49)87.5%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(47)83.9%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(47)83.9%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(47)83.9%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(42)75%✕ Remove
Cooked
(42)75%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(42)75%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(40)71.4%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(40)71.4%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(39)69.6%✕ Remove
Quick Fingers
(39)69.6%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(39)69.6%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(38)67.9%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(37)66.1%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(36)64.3%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(32)57.1%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(32)57.1%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(31)55.4%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(29)51.8%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(28)50%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(28)50%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(28)50%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(28)50%✕ Remove
True Strike
(28)50%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(27)48.2%✕ Remove
Flow State
(27)48.2%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(26)46.4%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(25)44.6%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(24)42.9%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(23)41.1%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(23)41.1%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(16)28.6%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(15)26.8%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(15)26.8%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(14)25%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(13)23.2%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(13)23.2%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(12)21.4%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(11)19.6%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(11)19.6%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(11)19.6%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(10)17.9%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(10)17.9%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(9)16.1%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(9)16.1%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(9)16.1%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(9)16.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(8)14.3%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(8)14.3%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(8)14.3%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(7)12.5%✕ Remove
Feathered Fletching
(7)12.5%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(6)10.7%✕ Remove
Unsight
(6)10.7%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(6)10.7%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(6)10.7%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(6)10.7%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(6)10.7%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(5)8.9%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(5)8.9%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(5)8.9%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(5)8.9%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(5)8.9%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(4)7.1%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(4)7.1%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(4)7.1%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(4)7.1%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(4)7.1%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(4)7.1%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(4)7.1%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(4)7.1%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(4)7.1%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(4)7.1%✕ Remove
Inspiring Ally
(4)7.1%✕ Remove
Siphon
(4)7.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(4)7.1%✕ Remove
Sniper
(4)7.1%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(3)5.4%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(3)5.4%✕ Remove
Marathon Runner
(3)5.4%✕ Remove
Stormbreaker
(3)5.4%✕ Remove
Preservation
(3)5.4%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(3)5.4%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(3)5.4%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(3)5.4%✕ Remove
Melding
(3)5.4%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(3)5.4%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(3)5.4%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(3)5.4%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Agile Sprinter
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Snowpiercer
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
All For One
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Alternating Current
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Hail
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Shrapnel
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Altered Brain Chemistry
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Warlord Berserker
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Desensitisation
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Pierce the Heart
(2)3.6%✕ Remove