Arctic Armour is a Tier 4 Persistent Cold Buff skill in Path of Exile 2 that provides reactive defense against melee attackers. While active, it conjures an icy barrier that builds up in stages over time. Each stage stores a burst of cold damage that is unleashed when you're struck by a melee hit, punishing attackers with chilling retaliation.
"Stand still, grow colder—Arctic Armour turns patience into punishment."
Note: Purchasing this item, you will receive a level 21 Arctic Armour gem with 4 support sockets.
Path of Exile 2 Arctic Armour Features
Item Type: Buff, Spell, Persistent, Cold
Tier: 4 | Level Range: 1–20 | Drop Level: Varies
Attributes Required: 2–205 Intelligence
Spirit Reservation: 30
Effect:
While active, gains stages over time
Melee hits consume a stage to trigger a Cold Spell burst
Cold Damage per stage: (7–190) to (10–285)
Gains a stage every (0.73–1.25) seconds
Maximum stages: 2–5
Additional Quality Effect: Gains up to 1 additional stage
How to Get Arctic Armour in Path of Exile 2
Arctic Armour is created by engraving an Uncut Spirit Gem Tier 4. It can be obtained via:
Engraving starting with Uncut Spirit Gem Tier 4
Level 21 Arctic Armour Gem can only be obtained by corrupting a level 20 gem
Use a perfect jeweller's orb to get to 4 sockets before corrupting it for a level 21 Arctic Armour gem
Drops from campaign bosses and elite enemies
Tradeable via player marketplaces
Path of Exile 2 Arctic Armour Mechanic & Use
Arctic Armour is ideal for builds that emphasize:
Melee retaliation and Cold damage scaling
Passive defense against sustained melee pressure
Buff layering and stage-based spell triggers
Core Mechanic:
Builds stages over time while active
Melee hits consume stages to trigger Cold Spell bursts
Compatible with Buff, Cold, and Reservation support gems
Recommended Support Gems:
Tier 1: Controlled Destruction, Clarity I
Tier 2: Freeze, Mysticism I
Tier 3: Knockback, Warm Blooded
Tier 4: Bounty II, Mysticism II
Tier 5: Cold Mastery
Path of Exile 2 Arctic Armour FAQs
Does Arctic Armour work against ranged attacks?
No. Only melee hits consume stages and trigger Cold bursts.
Can Arctic Armour be used while moving?
Yes. The buff is persistent and does not require channeling.
Is Arctic Armour effective in boss fights?
Yes. It provides consistent Cold retaliation against melee bosses.
Can stages be manually triggered?
No. Stages are only consumed by melee hits.
Does Arctic Armour scale with Cold damage modifiers?
Yes. The Cold bursts benefit from Cold Spell damage scaling.
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