The Shattering Spite is a highly effective skill for the Blood Mage in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 26 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rageforged II, Bleed III, Elemental Armament II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Sanguimancy, Blood Barbs, Grasping Wounds on the skill tree.

Shattering Spite
(Blood Mage) Builds
Sample size: 26 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.
★ Selected Main Skills
Other Active Skills & Auras
Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
76.9%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
73.1%
Spear Skills inflict a Bloodstone Lance on [HitDamage|Hit], up to a maximum of # on each target
73.1%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
69.2%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
69.2%
#% increased [Presence|Presence] Area of Effect
53.8%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
53.8%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
53.8%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
53.8%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
53.8%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
57.7%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
53.8%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
50%
[Presence] Radius is doubled
50%
# to maximum Life
42.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
34.6%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
34.6%
# Life Regeneration per second
30.8%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Corrupted] Skill Gems
50%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50%
Only [SoulCore|Soul Cores] can be Socketed in this item
50%
Skills from [Corrupted] Gems have #% of Mana Costs [StatConversion|Converted] to Life Costs
50%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
42.3%
Has no [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
26.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.1%
This item gains bonuses from Socketed [SoulCore|Soul Cores] as though it was also Boots
23.1%
# to [Evasion] Rating
15.4%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15.4%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
46.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
42.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
34.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
34.6%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
26.9%
[LifeLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Life
26.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.1%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.1%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
15.4%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
84.6%
# to maximum Life
57.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
46.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
42.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.9%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
23.1%
# to maximum Mana
19.2%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15.4%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15.4%
# to [Armour|Armour]
11.5%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
80.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
53.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
53.8%
#% increased maximum Life
53.8%
Recover #% of Missing Life before being [HitDamage|Hit] by an Enemy
53.8%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
38.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
30.8%
# to Level of all [Fire] Skills
26.9%
Take # [Fire] Damage when you [Ignite] an Enemy
26.9%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
7.7%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
53.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
46.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
42.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
26.9%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.9%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
23.1%
# to maximum Life
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
23.1%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
34.6%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
34.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.8%
# to maximum Life
26.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.1%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.1%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
38.5%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
34.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
34.6%
# to maximum Life
30.8%
#% increased effect of Socketed [Augment] Items
30.8%
This item gains bonuses from Socketed Items as though it was Gloves
30.8%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
30.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
23.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
19.2%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
46.2%
#% increased [Presence|Presence] Area of Effect
42.3%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
42.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
42.3%
Spear Skills inflict a Bloodstone Lance on [HitDamage|Hit], up to a maximum of # on each target
42.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
34.6%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
34.6%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
30.8%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
30.8%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
30.8%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
7.7%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
7.7%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Sanguimancy
(26)100%✕ Remove
Blood Barbs
(26)100%✕ Remove
Grasping Wounds
(26)100%✕ Remove
Crimson Power
(25)96.2%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(22)84.6%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(22)84.6%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(22)84.6%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(22)84.6%✕ Remove
Wasting
(21)80.8%✕ Remove
Bleeding Out
(20)76.9%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(20)76.9%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(20)76.9%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(19)73.1%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(17)65.4%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(16)61.5%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(16)61.5%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(16)61.5%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(15)57.7%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(15)57.7%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(14)53.8%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(14)53.8%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(14)53.8%✕ Remove
Whispers of the Flesh
(13)50%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(12)46.2%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(12)46.2%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(11)42.3%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(11)42.3%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(11)42.3%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(11)42.3%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(11)42.3%✕ Remove
Delayed Danger
(11)42.3%✕ Remove
Widespread Coverage
(11)42.3%✕ Remove
Sanguine Tides
(11)42.3%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(10)38.5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(10)38.5%✕ Remove
Escalating Mayhem
(10)38.5%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(9)34.6%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(9)34.6%✕ Remove
Flow State
(9)34.6%✕ Remove
Intense Dose
(9)34.6%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(9)34.6%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(9)34.6%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(8)30.8%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(8)30.8%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(8)30.8%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(7)26.9%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(7)26.9%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(7)26.9%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(6)23.1%✕ Remove
Efficient Contraptions
(6)23.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(6)23.1%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(6)23.1%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(5)19.2%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(5)19.2%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(5)19.2%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(5)19.2%✕ Remove
True Strike
(5)19.2%✕ Remove
Bond of the Ape
(4)15.4%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(4)15.4%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(4)15.4%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(4)15.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(4)15.4%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(4)15.4%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(4)15.4%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(4)15.4%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(4)15.4%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(4)15.4%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Thousand Cuts
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Authority
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Inevitable Rupture
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Blur
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Firestarter
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Blood Tearing
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Hindering Obstacles
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Aggravation
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Relentless Vindicator
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Life from Death
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Rapid Strike
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Burning Nature
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Crimson Assault
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Radial Force
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Resilient Soul
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Hale Heart
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Building Toxins
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Inspiring Ally
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Impending Doom
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Electrifying Nature
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Pure Power
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Lockdown
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Swift Claw
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Deep Wounds
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Haemorrhaging Cuts
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Personal Touch
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
One For All
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Heart Tissue
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Escalating Toxins
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Nimble Strength
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Guidance
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Low Tolerance
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Crippling Toxins
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Instability
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Sigil of Lightning
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Efficient Alchemy
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Goring
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Stormkeeper
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Forcewave
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Infused Flesh
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Staggering Wounds
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Lasting Toxins
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Sigil of Fire
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Stacking Toxins
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Shattering Daze
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Titanic
(1)3.8%✕ Remove