The Crushing Fear is a highly effective skill for the Acolyte of Chayula in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 11 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Chaos Attunement, Rapid Attacks II, Culling Strike II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Flow Like Water, First Principle of the Hollow, Waking Dream on the skill tree.

Crushing Fear
(Acolyte of Chayula) Builds
Sample size: 11 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-29 19:45:52 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
Adds # to # [Chaos] damage
36.4%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
27.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
27.3%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
27.3%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
18.2%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
18.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
18.2%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
18.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
18.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
18.2%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
54.5%
# to maximum Life
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
45.5%
# to maximum Mana
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36.4%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
27.3%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
27.3%
#% increased [CullingStrike|Culling Strike] Threshold
27.3%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
18.2%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
54.5%
# to [Evasion] Rating
36.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
36.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
# Life Regeneration per second
18.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
18.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
18.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.2%
#% increased [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
18.2%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.2%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
100%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
100%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
100%
Adds # to # [Chaos] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
100%
Gain # [FearIncarnate|Fear Incarnate] when you [CullingStrike|Cull] a target
100%
[RavenTouched|Raven-Touched]
18.2%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
45.5%
# to [Evasion] Rating
36.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36.4%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
27.3%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
27.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.2%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
18.2%
# to maximum Mana
18.2%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
63.6%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
54.5%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
45.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
45.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
36.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
27.3%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
27.3%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
54.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
54.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
54.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
54.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
45.5%
#% increased [Chaos] Damage
36.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
36.4%
# to maximum Mana
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
18.2%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
72.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
63.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.3%
[ManaLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Mana
27.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.2%
# to maximum Life
18.2%
#% increased [Chaos] Damage
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
18.2%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
81.8%
# to maximum Life
54.5%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
45.5%
#% increased [Charm] Effect Duration
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.4%
# to maximum Mana
27.3%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
27.3%
# to [Armour]
18.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.2%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
9.1%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
9.1%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
9.1%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
9.1%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
9.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
9.1%
Causes #% increased [Stun|Stun] Buildup
9.1%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
9.1%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
9.1%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
9.1%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Flow Like Water
(10)90.9%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(9)81.8%✕ Remove
Waking Dream
(9)81.8%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(9)81.8%✕ Remove
Chayula's Gift
(9)81.8%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(9)81.8%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(8)72.7%✕ Remove
Archon of Chayula
(8)72.7%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(7)63.6%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(7)63.6%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(7)63.6%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
Lucid Dreaming
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
True Strike
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Sap of Nightmares
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Mending Deflection
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Dominion
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Flow State
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Cull the Hordes
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Wither Away
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Melding
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Inner Turmoil
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
One with the River
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Master of Hexes
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Distant Dreamer
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Spiral into Insanity
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Unravelling
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Icebreaker
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Abasement
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Bloodthirsty
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Inspiring Ally
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Lingering Whispers
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Thirsting Ally
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Dark Entropy
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Impending Doom
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Finish Them
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Grasp of the Void
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Hunting Companion
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Breathing
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Captivating Companionship
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Precise Volatility
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Energising Deflection
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Convalescence
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Nourishing Ally
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Searing Heat
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Empowering Remnants
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Embrace the Darkness
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Instability
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Arcane Remnants
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Bond of the Mamba
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Devastation
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Path of the Renegade
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Dark Entries
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Vigorous Remnants
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(1)9.1%✕ Remove