The Permafrost Bolts is a highly effective skill for the Monk in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 27 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Ice Bite II, Rakiata's Flow. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Ricochet, Remorseless, Spray and Pray on the skill tree.

Permafrost Bolts
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 27 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.
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Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
70.4%
Loads an additional bolt
63%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
48.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
48.1%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
44.4%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
25.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
22.2%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
22.2%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
18.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
14.8%
Helmet
Top Explicit Mods
# Life Regeneration per second
92.6%
# to maximum Life
92.6%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
92.6%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
85.2%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
7.4%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
70.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
66.7%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
37%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
25.9%
#% increased [AilmentThreshold|Elemental Ailment Threshold]
25.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25.9%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
22.2%
# Life Regeneration per second
18.5%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
18.5%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
51.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
44.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
40.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
37%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.6%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
25.9%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25.9%
# to [Evasion] Rating
22.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
18.5%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
77.8%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
51.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
51.9%
# to maximum Life
40.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
29.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.6%
# to [Evasion] Rating
25.9%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
25.9%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
25.9%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
92.6%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
55.6%
# to maximum Life
40.7%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
33.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
29.6%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
29.6%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
25.9%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
25.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
25.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25.9%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
59.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
51.9%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
51.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
48.1%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
37%
# to [Evasion] Rating
29.6%
# to maximum Life
29.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
29.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.6%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
63%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
51.9%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
48.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
44.4%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
40.7%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
37%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.6%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
88.9%
# to maximum Life
63%
# to [Strength|Strength]
37%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
37%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
37%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
29.6%
# to [Armour]
25.9%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
25.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25.9%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
25.9%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
11.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
7.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
7.4%
[ManaLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Mana
7.4%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Ricochet
(27)100%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(27)100%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(26)96.3%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(25)92.6%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(25)92.6%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(25)92.6%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(24)88.9%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(24)88.9%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(24)88.9%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(23)85.2%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(23)85.2%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(22)81.5%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(22)81.5%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(22)81.5%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(21)77.8%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(21)77.8%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(21)77.8%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(20)74.1%✕ Remove
Zealous Inquisition
(20)74.1%✕ Remove
Obsessive Rituals
(20)74.1%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(20)74.1%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(20)74.1%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(20)74.1%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(19)70.4%✕ Remove
Ceremonial Ablution
(19)70.4%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(18)66.7%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(18)66.7%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(18)66.7%✕ Remove
Pitiless Killer
(18)66.7%✕ Remove
Catapult
(17)63%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(17)63%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(17)63%✕ Remove
Escape Strategy
(16)59.3%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(16)59.3%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(16)59.3%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(13)48.1%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(11)40.7%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(9)33.3%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(9)33.3%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(7)25.9%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(6)22.2%✕ Remove
A Solid Plan
(6)22.2%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(6)22.2%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(6)22.2%✕ Remove
Suppressing Fire
(6)22.2%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(6)22.2%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(6)22.2%✕ Remove
Right Where We Want Them
(6)22.2%✕ Remove
Rapid Reload
(6)22.2%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(5)18.5%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(5)18.5%✕ Remove
Personal Touch
(5)18.5%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(5)18.5%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(5)18.5%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(5)18.5%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(5)18.5%✕ Remove
Witchbane
(4)14.8%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(4)14.8%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(4)14.8%✕ Remove
Deep Freeze
(4)14.8%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(4)14.8%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(4)14.8%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(4)14.8%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(3)11.1%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(3)11.1%✕ Remove
No Mercy
(3)11.1%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(2)7.4%✕ Remove
Snowpiercer
(2)7.4%✕ Remove
Storm Swell
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Forward
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Power Shots
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Knight of Izaro
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Knight of Chitus
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
First Approach
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Defiance
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Presence Present
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Exploit
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Sigil of Ice
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Glaciation
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Hidden Barb
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Short Shot
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Symbol of Defiance
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Rallying Form
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Cooked
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Lightning Storm
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
True Strike
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(1)3.7%✕ Remove