The Hollow Focus 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 Cooldown Recovery II, Magnified Area II, Blind II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Waking Dream, Lucid Dreaming, Chayula's Gift on the skill tree.

Hollow Focus
(Acolyte of Chayula) Builds
Sample size: 11 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-28 19:43:54 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
#% increased [Physical] Damage
54.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
45.5%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
45.5%
# to # Added [Attack] [Fire] Damage per # [Strength]
36.4%
Hits with this Weapon have #% chance to Trigger Molten Shower per # Strength
36.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
27.3%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
18.2%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
18.2%
Always [Poison] on [HitDamage|Hit] with this weapon
18.2%
Any number of [Poison|Poisons] from this Weapon can affect a target at the same time
18.2%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
45.5%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
45.5%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
36.4%
Enemies in your [Presence] have additional [Power] equal to their [GruellingMadness|Gruelling Madness]
36.4%
[HitDamage|Hits] with this Weapon inflict # [GruellingMadness|Gruelling Madness]
36.4%
# to maximum Mana
18.2%
# to # Added [Attack] [Fire] Damage per # [Strength]
9.1%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
9.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
9.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
9.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Strength|Strength] and [Intelligence|Intelligence]
45.5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
45.5%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] are [Blind|Blinded]
45.5%
The Bodach haunts your [Presence]
45.5%
[Physical] damage from [HitDamage|Hits] [Contributes|Contributes] to [Chill] [BuffMagnitude|Magnitude] and [Freeze|Freeze Buildup]
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.4%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
27.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
27.3%
[Presence] Radius is doubled
27.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
18.2%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
27.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
#% increased [Strength]
27.3%
#% reduced [Dexterity]
27.3%
#% reduced [Intelligence]
27.3%
You have no Life Regeneration
27.3%
# Life Regeneration per second per Socket filled
18.2%
# to [Evasion] Rating
18.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
18.2%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
18.2%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Strength|Strength]
45.5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.4%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.4%
# to maximum Life
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.3%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
63.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
63.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
54.5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
45.5%
# to maximum Life
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36.4%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
27.3%
# to [Armour|Armour]
18.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
18.2%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
109.1%
# [Physical] Damage taken from [Attack] Hits
45.5%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
27.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
18.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
18.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.2%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
18.2%
#% increased maximum Life
18.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
18.2%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
63.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
54.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
45.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
27.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
27.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.3%
# to maximum Life
18.2%
# to maximum Mana
18.2%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36.4%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
36.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.4%
#% increased [Chaos] Damage
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
18.2%
# to maximum Mana
18.2%
#% increased Cast Speed
18.2%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
# to [Strength|Strength]
54.5%
# to maximum Life
45.5%
# to [Armour]
36.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
36.4%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
36.4%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
36.4%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.3%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
36.4%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
36.4%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
27.3%
Enemies in your [Presence] have additional [Power] equal to their [GruellingMadness|Gruelling Madness]
27.3%
[HitDamage|Hits] with this Weapon inflict # [GruellingMadness|Gruelling Madness]
27.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.2%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
9.1%
# to maximum Mana
9.1%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
9.1%
#% increased [Presence|Presence] Area of Effect
9.1%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Waking Dream
(10)90.9%✕ Remove
Lucid Dreaming
(10)90.9%✕ Remove
Chayula's Gift
(10)90.9%✕ Remove
Dominion
(8)72.7%✕ Remove
Archon of Chayula
(8)72.7%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Craving Slaughter
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Thrill of the Fight
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Beef
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Sudden Infuriation
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Profane Commander
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Bhatair's Storm
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Adaptive Skin
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Glorious Anticipation
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Inner Turmoil
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Nimble Strength
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Empowering Remnants
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Low Tolerance
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Crippling Toxins
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Intense Dose
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Enveloping Presence
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Toxic Sludge
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Dark Entropy
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Sap of Nightmares
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
High Alert
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Escalating Toxins
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Roil
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
True Strike
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Lasting Toxins
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Leeching Toxins
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Titanic
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Toxic Tolerance
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Brutal
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Relentless
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Reverberation
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Unforgiving
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Heavy Drinker
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Lingering Whispers
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Bonded Precision
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Resonance
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Master Fletching
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Warding Fetish
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Conduit
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
One with the River
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Blood of Rage
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Blur
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Convalescence
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Utmost Offering
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Embrace the Darkness
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Invigorating Archon
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Arcane Remnants
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Wasting
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Warlord Berserker
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Artillery Strike
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Feathered Fletching
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Dark Entries
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Vigorous Remnants
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(1)9.1%✕ Remove