The Ice Strike is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 87 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rage III, Elemental Armament II, Rapid Attacks 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.
★ Selected Main Skills
Other Active Skills & Auras
Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
35.6%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
24.1%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
23%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
21.8%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
20.7%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
19.5%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
16.1%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
11.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
9.2%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
8%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50.6%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
48.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
41.4%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
37.9%
# to maximum Mana
36.8%
# to maximum Life
34.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
32.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.9%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
19.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
19.5%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
62.1%
# to [Evasion] Rating
54%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
34.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
32.2%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
31%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.9%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
17.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
16.1%
# to [Deflect|Deflection Rating] per # missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
10.3%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
117.2%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
117.2%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
66.7%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
64.4%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
60.9%
#% chance to gain [Onslaught] for # seconds on Hit
54%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
48.3%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
40.2%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
37.9%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire|Fire] Damage
37.9%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
57.5%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
43.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
28.7%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
28.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.6%
# to [Evasion] Rating
25.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
25.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
24.1%
# to maximum Life
16.1%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
57.5%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
47.1%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
34.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
28.7%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
26.4%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
26.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
21.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
21.8%
# to maximum Mana
19.5%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50.6%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
43.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
42.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
41.4%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
37.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
34.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
18.4%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
42.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
37.9%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
37.9%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
37.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
34.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
34.5%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25.3%
[ManaLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Mana
21.8%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
96.6%
# to maximum Life
52.9%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
43.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
37.9%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
31%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
29.9%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
28.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
24.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
24.1%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
21.8%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
25.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
25.3%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
19.5%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
19.5%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
19.5%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
8%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
6.9%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
5.7%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
5.7%
[Minion|Minions] deal #% increased Damage
5.7%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Way of the Stonefist
(87)100%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(86)98.9%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(84)96.6%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(83)95.4%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(83)95.4%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(82)94.3%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(82)94.3%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(80)92%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(80)92%✕ Remove
True Strike
(79)90.8%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(77)88.5%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(75)86.2%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(72)82.8%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(68)78.2%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(67)77%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(64)73.6%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(63)72.4%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(62)71.3%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(61)70.1%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(59)67.8%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(57)65.5%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(57)65.5%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(57)65.5%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(56)64.4%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(55)63.2%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(50)57.5%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(49)56.3%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(45)51.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(44)50.6%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(43)49.4%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(41)47.1%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(38)43.7%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(38)43.7%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(36)41.4%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(36)41.4%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(35)40.2%✕ Remove
One with the River
(35)40.2%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(34)39.1%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(32)36.8%✕ Remove
Flow State
(29)33.3%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(28)32.2%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(28)32.2%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(27)31%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(27)31%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(26)29.9%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(25)28.7%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(24)27.6%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(24)27.6%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(24)27.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(23)26.4%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(22)25.3%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(21)24.1%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(20)23%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(19)21.8%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(19)21.8%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(16)18.4%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(12)13.8%✕ Remove
Resonance
(11)12.6%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(11)12.6%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(11)12.6%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(10)11.5%✕ Remove
Melding
(10)11.5%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(10)11.5%✕ Remove
Abasement
(10)11.5%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(10)11.5%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(10)11.5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(9)10.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(8)9.2%✕ Remove
Cooked
(8)9.2%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(8)9.2%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(8)9.2%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(7)8%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(7)8%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(6)6.9%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(6)6.9%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(6)6.9%✕ Remove
Preservation
(6)6.9%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(6)6.9%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(6)6.9%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(5)5.7%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(5)5.7%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(5)5.7%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(5)5.7%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(5)5.7%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(5)5.7%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(5)5.7%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(5)5.7%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(4)4.6%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(4)4.6%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(4)4.6%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(4)4.6%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(4)4.6%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(3)3.4%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(3)3.4%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(3)3.4%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(3)3.4%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(3)3.4%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(3)3.4%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(3)3.4%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(3)3.4%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Inferno
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Energising Deflection
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Manifold Method
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Biting Frost
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(2)2.3%✕ Remove