The Herald of Ice is a highly effective skill for the Monk in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 32 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Magnified Area II, Elemental Armament II, Longshot II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Heartbreaking, Coming Calamity, Heartstopping on the skill tree.

Herald of Ice
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 32 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-29 19:45:52 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
59.4%
#% reduced Projectile Range
37.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
34.4%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
31.2%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
28.1%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
25%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
25%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
21.9%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional Arrow
18.8%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
18.8%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
65.6%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
56.2%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Attack|Attacks]
9.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
9.4%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
6.2%
#% increased Damage with Bow Skills
6.2%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
43.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
34.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
31.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
28.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28.1%
# to maximum Life
25%
# to maximum Mana
25%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
18.8%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Evasion] Rating
50%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
50%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
28.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
25%
# to maximum Life
18.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
15.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
15.6%
# Life Regeneration per second
12.5%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
12.5%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.9%
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
21.9%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
21.9%
#% increased [Projectile] Damage
18.8%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.8%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
15.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
15.6%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
15.6%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
12.5%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
65.6%
# to maximum Life
40.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40.6%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
34.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
34.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.2%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
28.1%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
25%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
21.9%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
53.1%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
40.6%
# to maximum Life
31.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
28.1%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
21.9%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.8%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
18.8%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
15.6%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
15.6%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
71.9%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
56.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
56.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
50%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
37.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31.2%
# to maximum Mana
21.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
21.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.9%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.8%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
53.1%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
40.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25%
# to [Strength|Strength]
21.9%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.9%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
93.8%
# to maximum Life
53.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
50%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
40.6%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
40.6%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
40.6%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
40.6%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
28.1%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
28.1%
# to [Armour]
18.8%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
15.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
15.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
15.6%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
12.5%
# to maximum Mana
12.5%
#% increased Cast Speed
12.5%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
12.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances] per [Charges|Power Charge]
12.5%
# to Maximum [Charges|Power Charges]
9.4%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
9.4%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
12.5%
#% chance to Poison on Hit with [Attack|Attacks]
9.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
9.4%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
9.4%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
9.4%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
9.4%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
9.4%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
6.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
6.2%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
6.2%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Heartbreaking
(27)84.4%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(25)78.1%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(25)78.1%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(25)78.1%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(24)75%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(23)71.9%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(23)71.9%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(22)68.8%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(21)65.6%✕ Remove
True Strike
(21)65.6%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(20)62.5%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(20)62.5%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(19)59.4%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(19)59.4%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(19)59.4%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(19)59.4%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(19)59.4%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(19)59.4%✕ Remove
Mirage Deadeye
(18)56.2%✕ Remove
Endless Munitions
(18)56.2%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(18)56.2%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(18)56.2%✕ Remove
Projectile Proximity Specialisation
(18)56.2%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(18)56.2%✕ Remove
Gathering Winds
(17)53.1%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(17)53.1%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(17)53.1%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(16)50%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(16)50%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(16)50%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(15)46.9%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(15)46.9%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(14)43.8%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(14)43.8%✕ Remove
Sniper
(13)40.6%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(13)40.6%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(13)40.6%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(13)40.6%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(11)34.4%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(10)31.2%✕ Remove
Flow State
(9)28.1%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(9)28.1%✕ Remove
Cooked
(9)28.1%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(8)25%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(8)25%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(8)25%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(7)21.9%✕ Remove
Quick Fingers
(7)21.9%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(7)21.9%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(7)21.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(6)18.8%✕ Remove
Blur
(6)18.8%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(6)18.8%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(6)18.8%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(6)18.8%✕ Remove
Javelin
(5)15.6%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(5)15.6%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(5)15.6%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(5)15.6%✕ Remove
Unsight
(5)15.6%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(4)12.5%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(4)12.5%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(4)12.5%✕ Remove
Snowpiercer
(4)12.5%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(4)12.5%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(4)12.5%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(4)12.5%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(4)12.5%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(4)12.5%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(4)12.5%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(4)12.5%✕ Remove
Feathered Fletching
(4)12.5%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(4)12.5%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(4)12.5%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(3)9.4%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(3)9.4%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(3)9.4%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(3)9.4%✕ Remove
Paragon
(3)9.4%✕ Remove
Resonance
(3)9.4%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(3)9.4%✕ Remove
Master Fletching
(3)9.4%✕ Remove
Preservation
(3)9.4%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(3)9.4%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(3)9.4%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(3)9.4%✕ Remove
Stormbreaker
(3)9.4%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(3)9.4%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(3)9.4%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(3)9.4%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Splinters
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Catapult
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Deep Freeze
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Path Seeker
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Relentless Pursuit
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Pressure Points
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Instability
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Traveller's Wisdom
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Running Assault
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Shockwaves
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Toxic Tolerance
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Melding
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Ancestral Empowerment
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Guided Hand
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
The Mhacha's Gift
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Near Sighted
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Channelled Heritage
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Brutal
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Mystic Attunement
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Abasement
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Siphon
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Impact Area
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Adrenaline Rush
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Altered Flesh
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Authority
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Fervour
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Beef
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Sudden Infuriation
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Hulking Form
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Wrapped Quiver
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
High Alert
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
One with the River
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Grinning Immolation
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Unfurled Finger
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Beidat's Gaze
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Deafening Cries
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Biting Frost
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Thirst for Power
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Vivid Stampede
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Earthbreaker
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
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Disciplined Training
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Hail
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Primal Bounty
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Beidat's Will
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The Howling Primate
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Altered Brain Chemistry
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Aftershocks
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
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Primal Sundering
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Freedom of Movement
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
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Sharp Sight
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The Winter Owl
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Run and Gun
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
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Exposed to the Cosmos
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
All Natural
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Pocket Sand
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Called Shots
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Colossal Capacity
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Echoing Flames
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Momentum
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Marathon Runner
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(1)3.1%✕ Remove