The Ice Strike is a highly effective skill for the Monk in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 19 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rage III, Rapid Attacks II, Culmination II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Heartstopping, Struck Through, Flow Like Water on the skill tree.

Ice Strike
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 19 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
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
36.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
36.8%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
21.1%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
21.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
21.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
15.8%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
15.8%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
15.8%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
15.8%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
15.8%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
63.2%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
42.1%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
42.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.8%
# to maximum Life
31.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.3%
# Life Regeneration per second
15.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
15.8%
# to maximum Mana
15.8%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
73.7%
# to [Evasion] Rating
68.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
63.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
21.1%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
21.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
15.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
15.8%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
89.5%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
89.5%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
57.9%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
52.6%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
52.6%
#% chance to gain [Onslaught] for # seconds on Hit
47.4%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
47.4%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire|Fire] Damage
42.1%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
36.8%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
26.3%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
47.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
47.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
36.8%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
31.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.6%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
26.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
15.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
15.8%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
57.9%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
42.1%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
36.8%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
31.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
26.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
21.1%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
21.1%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
21.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
15.8%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
63.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
57.9%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
52.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
47.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
47.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
47.4%
[ManaLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Mana
36.8%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.6%
# to maximum Mana
21.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
21.1%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
42.1%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
42.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
36.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
21.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
21.1%
Reflects opposite Ring
21.1%
[ManaLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Mana
21.1%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
52.6%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
42.1%
# to maximum Life
31.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
31.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSulphur|Sulphur]
31.6%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
26.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
26.3%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
26.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
26.3%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
21.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
15.8%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
15.8%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
15.8%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
15.8%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
5.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
5.3%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
5.3%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
5.3%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
5.3%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Heartstopping
(19)100%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(19)100%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(18)94.7%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(17)89.5%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(17)89.5%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(16)84.2%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(16)84.2%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(16)84.2%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(16)84.2%✕ Remove
True Strike
(16)84.2%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(15)78.9%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(14)73.7%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(14)73.7%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(14)73.7%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(14)73.7%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(13)68.4%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(13)68.4%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(12)63.2%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(12)63.2%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(11)57.9%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(11)57.9%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(11)57.9%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(11)57.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(10)52.6%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(10)52.6%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(10)52.6%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(10)52.6%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(10)52.6%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(10)52.6%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(10)52.6%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(9)47.4%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(8)42.1%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(8)42.1%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(8)42.1%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(8)42.1%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(8)42.1%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(7)36.8%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(7)36.8%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(7)36.8%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(6)31.6%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(6)31.6%✕ Remove
One with the River
(6)31.6%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(5)26.3%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(5)26.3%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(4)21.1%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(4)21.1%✕ Remove
Melding
(4)21.1%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(4)21.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(4)21.1%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(4)21.1%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(4)21.1%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(3)15.8%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(3)15.8%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(3)15.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(3)15.8%✕ Remove
Flow State
(3)15.8%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(3)15.8%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(3)15.8%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(3)15.8%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(3)15.8%✕ Remove
Waking Dream
(3)15.8%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(3)15.8%✕ Remove
Lucid Dreaming
(3)15.8%✕ Remove
Cooked
(3)15.8%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(3)15.8%✕ Remove
Chayula's Gift
(3)15.8%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(3)15.8%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Abasement
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Brain Freeze
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Phased Form
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Preservation
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Archon of Chayula
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Lasting Toxins
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Toxic Sludge
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Unbound Encore
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Lavianga's Brew
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Sturdy Ally
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Quicksand Hourglass
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Asceticism
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Building Toxins
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Deep Freeze
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Inspiring Ally
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Impending Doom
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Grounded in the Earth
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Sap of Nightmares
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Footprints in the Sand
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
The Mórrigan's Guidance
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Pressure Points
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Breathing
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Captivating Companionship
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Manifold Method
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Escalating Toxins
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Master of Hexes
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Vivid Stampede
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Inevitability
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Energising Archon
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Crippling Toxins
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Wither Away
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Self Mortification
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Honourless
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Apex of the Moment
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Deadly Flourish
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Idolatry
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
All Natural
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Ultimate Command
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Fated End
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Wild Protector
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Leeching Toxins
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Stacking Toxins
(1)5.3%✕ Remove