How to Get Frostbreath in Path of Exile 2

As Path of Exile 2 (POE 2) continues to evolve into one of the most anticipated ARPG titles, players are always on the lookout for powerful unique items that can transform a build from average to exceptional. One such weapon early on is Frostbreath, a unique Slim Mace that offers both solid damage and synergistic freeze mechanics. It's a deadly tool in the right hands, especially for cold-themed or freeze-based builds.

In this guide, we'll break down how to get Frostbreath, its stats, why it's a great early-game weapon, and how POE 2 Currency comes into play when acquiring or trading for it.

What Is Frostbreath in POE 2

Frostbreath is a unique Slim Mace with a blend of physical and cold damage bonuses. It's an ideal weapon for low to mid-level characters who are leaning into freeze, crit, or cold-damage mechanics. Here's a quick look at the weapon's raw stats:

    Type: Slim Mace

    Required Level: 10

    Strength Requirement: 25

    Weapon Range: 1.1 metres

    Attacks Per Second: 1.55

    Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%

    Physical Damage: 11–17

    DPS: 21.7 (Physical and Total)

Additional Modifiers:

    Adds (8–12) to (16–20) Physical Damage

    Adds (8–12) to (16–20) Cold Damage

    +5% to Critical Hit Chance

    All damage from hits contributes to Freeze Buildup

    Culling Strike against Frozen Enemies

The flavor text reads:

    "A merciful murderer swept through the streets of Sarn, robbing breath from the weak and worthless."

Clearly, Frostbreath is more than just a weapon, it's a thematic piece that fits beautifully into the frosty lore of Wraeclast.

Why Frostbreath Is So Valuable

Frostbreath shines for several reasons, especially during the early levels:

    Cold Synergy: All damage you deal with the weapon contributes to Freeze Buildup. This means even physical damage is helping you chill and freeze enemies faster, increasing crowd control potential.

    Culling Strike: Automatically executes enemies under 10% health if they're frozen. It's extremely useful for boss fights or enemy packs where freezing is consistent.

    Critical Strike Boost: The +5% critical hit chance is very significant at level 10, especially for builds relying on freeze via crits.

    High DPS for Level 10: With over 21 DPS, Frostbreath hits harder than most rare weapons available at that level.

Considering the above, it's easy to see why Frostbreath can cost a decent amount of POE 2 Currency,  especially in the early league economy.

How to Obtain Frostbreath in Path of Exile 2

As with many unique items in POE 2, there are several ways to get your hands on Frostbreath:

1. World Drops

Frostbreath can drop from enemies in Act 1 or Act 2 as a random world drop. It's more likely to appear in areas around level 10–20, though RNG will always play a factor. Be sure to explore rare and magic monster packs, and run areas with higher monster density for better drop chances.

2. Vendor Recipes (Unconfirmed)

While no specific vendor recipe for Frostbreath is confirmed at this time, some unique weapons in Path of Exile have special recipes. Keep an eye on the community and patch notes.

3. Trading with POE 2 Currency

This is the most reliable and accessible way to acquire Frostbreath early in a league. Head to your preferred trade platform (like the in-game trade system or community websites) and search for Frostbreath listings.

Expect the price to vary depending on the league stage:

    Early league: 5–10 Chaos Orbs or their equivalent

    Mid league: 1–3 Chaos Orbs

    Late league: Often goes for 1 Chaos or even less

If you have extra POE 2 Currency, this is a great investment for low-level characters or for twinking new builds.

Farming POE 2 Currency While You Hunt for Frostbreath

If you're not quite ready to buy Frostbreath and want to earn the currency to trade for it, consider the following methods:

    Run currency-rich zones like The Ledge or The Flooded Depths for high monster density and currency shard drops.

    Sell rares with good mods for early league crafting.

    Farm crafting bases and trade them for Chaos Orbs or Alchemy Orbs.

    Use Divination Cards if Frostbreath is included in a card set in future updates.

Even if Frostbreath drops for you naturally, it may still be worth selling it for POE 2 Currency if you're not running a freeze-based build.

Best Builds for Frostbreath

Here are a few build archetypes that can benefit greatly from Frostbreath:

    Cold Strike Marauder: Using melee skills like Glacial Hammer with high freeze uptime.

    Elemental Crit Ranger: Paired with a fast off-hand or secondary skill for crit synergy.

    Templar Freeze Totem: Early totem builds benefit from added cold damage and crit chance.

Because of its versatility, Frostbreath fits many archetypes and helps smooth out the leveling experience dramatically.

Final Thoughts

Absolutely, if your build supports cold damage or freezing, Frostbreath is a powerful and efficient weapon early in the game. It's worth every bit of POE 2 Currency spent, especially in hardcore or league-start scenarios where controlling enemies is the key to survival.

Whether you find it in the wild, trade for it, or flip it for extra orbs, Frostbreath is a weapon you'll want to be familiar with in Path of Exile 2.

MMOexp POE 2 Team