The Ice Strike is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 80 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Culmination II, Ailith's Chimes, Rage III. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like For the Jugular, Way of the Stonefist, Flow Like Water 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
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
37.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
36.2%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
30%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
28.7%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
25%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
20%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
20%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
15%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
13.8%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
11.2%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
53.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
47.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
37.5%
# to maximum Life
33.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.8%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
31.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
26.2%
# to maximum Mana
26.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
22.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
20%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
68.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
48.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
48.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
37.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
30%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
27.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
20%
# to [Deflect|Deflection Rating] per # missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
13.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
13.8%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
116.3%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
116.3%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
68.8%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
68.8%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
58.8%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
55%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
50%
#% chance to gain [Onslaught] for # seconds on Hit
46.2%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire|Fire] Damage
41.2%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
58.8%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
45%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
32.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
32.5%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
32.5%
# to [Evasion] Rating
28.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
21.2%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
17.5%
# to maximum Life
13.8%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
47.5%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
42.5%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
38.8%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
38.8%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
22.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
21.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.8%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
18.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.8%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
46.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.8%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
30%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.2%
#% to Maximum [Quality]
22.5%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
37.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
36.2%
Reflects opposite Ring
33.8%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
32.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
25%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
22.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
22.5%
[ManaLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Mana
17.5%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
93.8%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
61.3%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
48.8%
# to maximum Life
37.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
32.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
32.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
30%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
28.7%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
28.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
28.7%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
30%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
30%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
28.7%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
28.7%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
28.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
12.5%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
7.5%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
7.5%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
5%
# to maximum Mana
5%
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Key Notables & Keystones
For the Jugular
(80)100%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(79)98.8%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(79)98.8%✕ Remove
True Strike
(77)96.2%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(76)95%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(75)93.8%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(75)93.8%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(74)92.5%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(74)92.5%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(73)91.2%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(72)90%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(69)86.2%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(67)83.8%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(63)78.8%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(62)77.5%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(61)76.2%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(59)73.8%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(59)73.8%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(58)72.5%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(53)66.2%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(53)66.2%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(52)65%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(51)63.7%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(50)62.5%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(49)61.3%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(47)58.8%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(44)55%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(42)52.5%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(41)51.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(40)50%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(39)48.8%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(39)48.8%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(38)47.5%✕ Remove
One with the River
(38)47.5%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(36)45%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(33)41.2%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(33)41.2%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(31)38.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(26)32.5%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(26)32.5%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(24)30%✕ Remove
Flow State
(23)28.7%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(23)28.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(22)27.5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(19)23.8%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(18)22.5%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(18)22.5%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(18)22.5%✕ Remove
Cooked
(18)22.5%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(17)21.2%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(17)21.2%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(15)18.8%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(15)18.8%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(14)17.5%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(14)17.5%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(14)17.5%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(13)16.2%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(11)13.8%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(11)13.8%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(11)13.8%✕ Remove
Melding
(10)12.5%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(10)12.5%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(9)11.2%✕ Remove
Preservation
(9)11.2%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(9)11.2%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(9)11.2%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(9)11.2%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(8)10%✕ Remove
Abasement
(8)10%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(8)10%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(8)10%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(8)10%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(8)10%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(8)10%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(7)8.8%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(7)8.8%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(7)8.8%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(7)8.8%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(7)8.8%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(6)7.5%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(6)7.5%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(6)7.5%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(5)6.2%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(5)6.2%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(4)5%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(4)5%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Mending Deflection
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Resonance
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Instability
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Shattering Daze
(2)2.5%✕ Remove