The Ice Shot is a highly effective skill for the Ritualist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 42 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Garukhan's Resolve, Rapid Attacks II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Mystic Attunement, Unfurled Finger, Heartbreaking on the skill tree.

Ice Shot
(Ritualist) Builds
Sample size: 42 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-09-04 12:01:30 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
47.6%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional Arrow
38.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
31%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
28.6%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
26.2%
#% reduced Projectile Range
23.8%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
23.8%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
19%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
19%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
16.7%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
66.7%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
59.5%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Attack|Attacks]
19%
#% increased Damage with Bow Skills
16.7%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
11.9%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
9.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
9.5%
#% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus] for [Attack] Damage
7.1%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
7.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
54.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
52.4%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
35.7%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
26.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
21.4%
# to maximum Mana
19%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
14.3%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
54.8%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
45.2%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
35.7%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
33.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
23.8%
Hits against you have #% reduced [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus] per Socket filled
23.8%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
19%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
16.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
16.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
14.3%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
28.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
28.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
23.8%
#% increased [Projectile] Damage
23.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
21.4%
[LifeLoss|Lose] #% of maximum Life on Kill
21.4%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
19%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
16.7%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
16.7%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
61.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
31%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
28.6%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
19%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
16.7%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16.7%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
81%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
57.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
38.1%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
28.6%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
28.6%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
23.8%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
21.4%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
19%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
19%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
16.7%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
88.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
47.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
26.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.2%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.8%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.4%
Reflects opposite Ring
19%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
16.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
14.3%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Reflects opposite Ring
59.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
47.6%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
21.4%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
19%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
16.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
14.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
14.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
7.1%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
7.1%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
83.3%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
57.1%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
54.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
54.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
45.2%
# to maximum Life
35.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
33.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
31%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
31%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
31%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
26.2%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
23.8%
# to maximum Mana
23.8%
#% increased Cast Speed
23.8%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances] per [Charges|Power Charge]
23.8%
# to Maximum [Charges|Power Charges]
21.4%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
14.3%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional Arrow
11.9%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
11.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
11.9%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
26.2%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
26.2%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
11.9%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
11.9%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
11.9%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
11.9%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Attack|Attacks]
9.5%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Mystic Attunement
(42)100%✕ Remove
Unfurled Finger
(42)100%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(39)92.9%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(39)92.9%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(39)92.9%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(35)83.3%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(35)83.3%✕ Remove
True Strike
(35)83.3%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(31)73.8%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(30)71.4%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(29)69%✕ Remove
Intricate Sigils
(28)66.7%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(28)66.7%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(28)66.7%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(27)64.3%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(26)61.9%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(25)59.5%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(25)59.5%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(24)57.1%✕ Remove
Quick Fingers
(24)57.1%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(23)54.8%✕ Remove
Cooked
(23)54.8%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(21)50%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(21)50%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(20)47.6%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(20)47.6%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(19)45.2%✕ Remove
Mind Phylacteries
(18)42.9%✕ Remove
Feathered Fletching
(18)42.9%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(17)40.5%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(17)40.5%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(17)40.5%✕ Remove
Corrupted Lifeforce
(17)40.5%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(17)40.5%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(17)40.5%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(16)38.1%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(14)33.3%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(14)33.3%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(14)33.3%✕ Remove
Blur
(14)33.3%✕ Remove
Flow State
(13)31%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(12)28.6%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(12)28.6%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(12)28.6%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(12)28.6%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(12)28.6%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(11)26.2%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(11)26.2%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(10)23.8%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(9)21.4%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(9)21.4%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(9)21.4%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(8)19%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(8)19%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(8)19%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(8)19%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(8)19%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(7)16.7%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(7)16.7%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(7)16.7%✕ Remove
Instability
(7)16.7%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(7)16.7%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(6)14.3%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(6)14.3%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(6)14.3%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(6)14.3%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(6)14.3%✕ Remove
Sniper
(5)11.9%✕ Remove
Master Fletching
(5)11.9%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(5)11.9%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(5)11.9%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(5)11.9%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(5)11.9%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(5)11.9%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(5)11.9%✕ Remove
Wildwood Persistence
(5)11.9%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(4)9.5%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(4)9.5%✕ Remove
Melding
(4)9.5%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(4)9.5%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(4)9.5%✕ Remove
Deep Freeze
(4)9.5%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(4)9.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(4)9.5%✕ Remove
Defiance
(4)9.5%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(4)9.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(4)9.5%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(4)9.5%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(4)9.5%✕ Remove
Warding Potions
(4)9.5%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(4)9.5%✕ Remove
Unsight
(4)9.5%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(4)9.5%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(4)9.5%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(3)7.1%✕ Remove
Storm Swell
(3)7.1%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(3)7.1%✕ Remove
Abasement
(3)7.1%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(3)7.1%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(3)7.1%✕ Remove
As the Whispers Demand
(3)7.1%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(3)7.1%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(3)7.1%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(3)7.1%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(3)7.1%✕ Remove
Momentum
(3)7.1%✕ Remove
Marathon Runner
(3)7.1%✕ Remove
Unbound Forces
(3)7.1%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(2)4.8%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(2)4.8%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(2)4.8%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(2)4.8%✕ Remove
Agile Sprinter
(2)4.8%✕ Remove
Death from Afar
(2)4.8%✕ Remove
Snowpiercer
(2)4.8%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(2)4.8%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(2)4.8%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(2)4.8%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(2)4.8%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(2)4.8%✕ Remove
Pressure Points
(2)4.8%✕ Remove
Wrapped Quiver
(2)4.8%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(2)4.8%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(2)4.8%✕ Remove
Apocalypse
(2)4.8%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(2)4.8%✕ Remove
Multi Shot
(2)4.8%✕ Remove
Altered Brain Chemistry
(2)4.8%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(2)4.8%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(2)4.8%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(2)4.8%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(2)4.8%✕ Remove
Storm Surge
(2)4.8%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(2)4.8%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Efficient Killing
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Stars Aligned
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Icebreaker
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Crimson Assault
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Easy Going
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Warm the Heart
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Power Conduction
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Siphon
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Splitting Ground
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Dark Entropy
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Paragon
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Self Immolation
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Knight of Chitus
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Beef
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Resonance
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Pure Power
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Blood of Rage
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Biting Frost
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Finesse
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Searing Heat
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Sigil of Ice
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Hail
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Stormkeeper
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Molten Carapace
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Lucidity
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Conductive Embrace
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Shrapnel
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Forthcoming
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Ice Walls
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
All Natural
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Brush Off
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Shattering Daze
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Impenetrable Shell
(1)2.4%✕ Remove