The Herald of Blood is a highly effective skill for the Acolyte of Chayula in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 55 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Bursting Plague, Bleed III, Admixture. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Archon of Chayula, Waking Dream, Chayula's Gift on the skill tree.

Herald of Blood
(Acolyte of Chayula) Builds
Sample size: 55 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.
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Other Active Skills & Auras
Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
70.9%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
63.6%
Always [Poison] on [HitDamage|Hit] with this weapon
63.6%
Any number of [Poison|Poisons] from this Weapon can affect a target at the same time
63.6%
Deal no Elemental Damage
63.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
14.5%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
14.5%
#% of [Lightning] Damage [Conversion|Converted] to [Chaos] Damage
10.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
10.9%
[Chaos] Damage from [HitDamage|Hits] also [Contributes|Contributes] to [Shock] Chance
10.9%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
27.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
25.5%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
25.5%
[Gain] #% of Damage as [Chaos] Damage per Undead [Minion]
25.5%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
18.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
18.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
18.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.2%
#% increased Damage with Bow Skills
16.4%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
14.5%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
67.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
54.5%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
52.7%
[Presence] Radius is doubled
52.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.6%
# to maximum Life
16.4%
# to maximum Mana
16.4%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
10.9%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
9.1%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Evasion] Rating
38.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
32.7%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
29.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
25.5%
# to maximum Life
21.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.2%
# Life Regeneration per second
14.5%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
14.5%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.8%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.4%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
34.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
30.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.6%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
21.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
14.5%
# to maximum Life
12.7%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
70.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
47.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
32.7%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
29.1%
# to maximum Life
27.3%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.6%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
23.6%
# to maximum Mana
21.8%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
74.5%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
41.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
34.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
34.5%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
29.1%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
27.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
21.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
52.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
50.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
47.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
43.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
34.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
34.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
25.5%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.8%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
94.5%
#% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] [Conversion|Converted] to [Chaos] Damage
41.8%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
41.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
34.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18.2%
#% increased [Chaos] Damage
16.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
12.7%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
90.9%
# to maximum Life
38.2%
#% increased effect of Socketed [Augment] Items
32.7%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
32.7%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
29.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
27.3%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
21.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
20%
This item gains bonuses from Socketed Items as though it was Gloves
20%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
25.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
16.4%
# to maximum Mana
14.5%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
14.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
12.7%
#% increased Cast Speed
10.9%
#% increased Damage per [Minion]
10.9%
#% increased Movement Speed
10.9%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
10.9%
[Minion|Minions] deal #% increased Damage
10.9%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
12.7%
# to maximum Mana
10.9%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
7.3%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
5.5%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
5.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
5.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
5.5%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Archon of Chayula
(55)100%✕ Remove
Waking Dream
(55)100%✕ Remove
Chayula's Gift
(55)100%✕ Remove
Lasting Toxins
(54)98.2%✕ Remove
Escalating Toxins
(53)96.4%✕ Remove
Leeching Toxins
(53)96.4%✕ Remove
Lucid Dreaming
(52)94.5%✕ Remove
Crippling Toxins
(47)85.5%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(47)85.5%✕ Remove
Dominion
(43)78.2%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(39)70.9%✕ Remove
Low Tolerance
(37)67.3%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(37)67.3%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(37)67.3%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(35)63.6%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(35)63.6%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(33)60%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(33)60%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(32)58.2%✕ Remove
Intense Dose
(30)54.5%✕ Remove
Toxic Sludge
(28)50.9%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(28)50.9%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(28)50.9%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(27)49.1%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(27)49.1%✕ Remove
High Alert
(24)43.6%✕ Remove
Wasting
(24)43.6%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(23)41.8%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(23)41.8%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(20)36.4%✕ Remove
Toxic Tolerance
(18)32.7%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(17)30.9%✕ Remove
Empowering Remnants
(17)30.9%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(16)29.1%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(16)29.1%✕ Remove
Stacking Toxins
(16)29.1%✕ Remove
Building Toxins
(15)27.3%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(15)27.3%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(15)27.3%✕ Remove
Flow State
(12)21.8%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(9)16.4%✕ Remove
Preservation
(9)16.4%✕ Remove
Blur
(9)16.4%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(8)14.5%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(8)14.5%✕ Remove
Shield Expertise
(8)14.5%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(8)14.5%✕ Remove
Swift Blocking
(8)14.5%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(7)12.7%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(7)12.7%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(7)12.7%✕ Remove
Master Fletching
(7)12.7%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(7)12.7%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(7)12.7%✕ Remove
Vigorous Remnants
(7)12.7%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(6)10.9%✕ Remove
Lingering Whispers
(6)10.9%✕ Remove
Wither Away
(6)10.9%✕ Remove
Arcane Remnants
(6)10.9%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(6)10.9%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(6)10.9%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(6)10.9%✕ Remove
Flashy Parrying
(6)10.9%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(5)9.1%✕ Remove
Impending Doom
(5)9.1%✕ Remove
Knight of Chitus
(5)9.1%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(5)9.1%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(5)9.1%✕ Remove
Invigorating Archon
(5)9.1%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(5)9.1%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(5)9.1%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(5)9.1%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(5)9.1%✕ Remove
Momentum
(5)9.1%✕ Remove
Principal Infusion
(5)9.1%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(4)7.3%✕ Remove
Melding
(4)7.3%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(4)7.3%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(4)7.3%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(4)7.3%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(4)7.3%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(4)7.3%✕ Remove
Quick Fingers
(4)7.3%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(4)7.3%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(4)7.3%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(4)7.3%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(4)7.3%✕ Remove
Hindered Capabilities
(4)7.3%✕ Remove
True Strike
(4)7.3%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(4)7.3%✕ Remove
Dark Entries
(4)7.3%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(3)5.5%✕ Remove
Bhatair's Storm
(3)5.5%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(3)5.5%✕ Remove
Energising Deflection
(3)5.5%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(3)5.5%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(3)5.5%✕ Remove
Distant Dreamer
(3)5.5%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(3)5.5%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Craving Slaughter
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Dark Entropy
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Grasp of the Void
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Master of Hexes
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Escalating Mayhem
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(2)3.6%✕ Remove
Fated End
(2)3.6%✕ Remove