The Lightning Spear is a highly effective skill for the Amazon in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 23 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Fork, Rapid Attacks II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Heartbreaking, Heartstopping, Struck Through on the skill tree.

Lightning Spear
(Amazon) Builds
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
78.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
65.2%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
47.8%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
34.8%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
34.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
30.4%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
30.4%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
30.4%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
13%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
13%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
60.9%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
56.5%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
56.5%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
56.5%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
26.1%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
26.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
21.7%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineLightning|Guided Tempest Shrine]
17.4%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
17.4%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning] Damage
17.4%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
60.9%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
56.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
56.5%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
47.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
34.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
34.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
30.4%
# to maximum Mana
26.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
21.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
21.7%
Body Armour
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Evasion] Rating
43.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
43.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
34.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.4%
# to maximum Life
26.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.1%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
21.7%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
21.7%
#% increased Movement Speed
17.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
17.4%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
47.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
39.1%
# to maximum Life
30.4%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
26.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.1%
#% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
21.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
21.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
17.4%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
17.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
13%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
78.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
56.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
52.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
43.5%
# to maximum Life
39.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30.4%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
30.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
26.1%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
26.1%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
26.1%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
65.2%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
60.9%
# to maximum Life
47.8%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
39.1%
# to maximum Mana
26.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.1%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
21.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
21.7%
[Critical|Critical Hits] ignore Enemy Monster [Resistances|Elemental Resistances]
21.7%
#% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
17.4%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
78.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
69.6%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
43.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
43.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
43.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
39.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
34.8%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
21.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
17.4%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
60.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
47.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
47.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
43.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
43.5%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
30.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
30.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
26.1%
#% increased [Lightning] Damage
26.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
26.1%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
91.3%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
60.9%
# to maximum Life
43.5%
# to [Armour]
39.1%
# to maximum Mana
34.8%
#% increased [Charm] Charges gained
26.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
21.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
21.7%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
21.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
17.4%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
17.4%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
17.4%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
17.4%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
17.4%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
8.7%
#% increased [Stun|Stun] Duration
8.7%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
8.7%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Heartbreaking
(23)100%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(23)100%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(23)100%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(22)95.7%✕ Remove
Predatory Instinct
(22)95.7%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(22)95.7%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(21)91.3%✕ Remove
Critical Strike
(21)91.3%✕ Remove
Javelin
(20)87%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(19)82.6%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(18)78.3%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(18)78.3%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(18)78.3%✕ Remove
True Strike
(18)78.3%✕ Remove
Penetrate
(17)73.9%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(17)73.9%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(16)69.6%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(16)69.6%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(16)69.6%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(15)65.2%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(14)60.9%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(13)56.5%✕ Remove
Cooked
(13)56.5%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(12)52.2%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(11)47.8%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(10)43.5%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(10)43.5%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(9)39.1%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(9)39.1%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(9)39.1%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(9)39.1%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(9)39.1%✕ Remove
Elemental Surge
(8)34.8%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(8)34.8%✕ Remove
In for the Kill
(8)34.8%✕ Remove
Blur
(8)34.8%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(7)30.4%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(7)30.4%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(7)30.4%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(6)26.1%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(6)26.1%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(6)26.1%✕ Remove
Stalking Panther
(6)26.1%✕ Remove
Mystic Harvest
(5)21.7%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(5)21.7%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(5)21.7%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(5)21.7%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(5)21.7%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(4)17.4%✕ Remove
Pinpoint Shot
(4)17.4%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(4)17.4%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(4)17.4%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(4)17.4%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(4)17.4%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(4)17.4%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(3)13%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(3)13%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(3)13%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(3)13%✕ Remove
Resonance
(3)13%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(3)13%✕ Remove
Flow State
(3)13%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(3)13%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(3)13%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(3)13%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(3)13%✕ Remove
Combat Alchemy
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Inspiring Ally
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
The Great Boar
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
All Natural
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Melding
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Rapid Strike
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Endless Circuit
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Death from Afar
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Flash Storm
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Shedding Skin
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Reaching Strike
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Reprisal
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Fervour
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Electrifying Nature
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
General Electric
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Unexpected Finesse
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Electrocution
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Staunching
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Harmonic Generator
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Escalating Mayhem
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Off-Balancing Retort
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Surging Currents
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Electrotherapy
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Strike True
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Altered Brain Chemistry
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Conductive Embrace
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(1)4.3%✕ Remove