Path of Exile 2 Arctic Armour [Lvl 21 Sockets 5]

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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