The Spear Throw is a highly effective skill for the Blood Mage in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 22 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rapid Attacks II, Elemental Armament II, Perpetual Charge. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Sanguimancy, Blood Barbs, Grasping Wounds on the skill tree.

Spear Throw
(Blood Mage) Builds
Sample size: 22 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 # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
77.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
68.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
50%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
45.5%
Spear Skills inflict a Bloodstone Lance on [HitDamage|Hit], up to a maximum of # on each target
45.5%
#% increased [Presence|Presence] Area of Effect
36.4%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
36.4%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
22.7%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
22.7%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
22.7%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
63.6%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
63.6%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
63.6%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
63.6%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
72.7%
# Life Regeneration per second
45.5%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
45.5%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
27.3%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
22.7%
[Presence] Radius is doubled
22.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
18.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
13.6%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
45.5%
# to Level of all [Corrupted] Skill Gems
31.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
31.8%
Only [SoulCore|Soul Cores] can be Socketed in this item
31.8%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
27.3%
# to maximum Life per Socket filled
22.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.7%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
22.7%
Skills from [Corrupted] Gems have #% of Mana Costs [StatConversion|Converted] to Life Costs
22.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
18.2%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
59.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
54.5%
# to maximum Life
40.9%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
31.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.8%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
22.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
22.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18.2%
[LifeLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Life
18.2%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
77.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
63.6%
# to maximum Life
59.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.4%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
27.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
22.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
18.2%
# to [Evasion] Rating
9.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
9.1%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
54.5%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
45.5%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
31.8%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
31.8%
# to Level of all [Fire] Skills
27.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
27.3%
Take # [Fire] Damage when you [Ignite] an Enemy
27.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
22.7%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
22.7%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
22.7%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
54.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
50%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
50%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
45.5%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
27.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
22.7%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
50%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
40.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.4%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
22.7%
# to maximum Life
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
18.2%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
59.1%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
50%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
40.9%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
40.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
36.4%
# to maximum Life
36.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
31.8%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
31.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
31.8%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
45.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
40.9%
#% increased [Presence|Presence] Area of Effect
22.7%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
22.7%
Spear Skills inflict a Bloodstone Lance on [HitDamage|Hit], up to a maximum of # on each target
22.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
18.2%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
18.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
13.6%
# to [Strength|Strength]
13.6%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
13.6%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
18.2%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
18.2%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
18.2%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
18.2%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
13.6%
# to Level of all [Cold] Skills
9.1%
# to Level of all [Fire] Skills
9.1%
# to Level of all [Lightning] Skills
9.1%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
9.1%
# to maximum Mana
9.1%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Sanguimancy
(22)100%✕ Remove
Blood Barbs
(22)100%✕ Remove
Grasping Wounds
(22)100%✕ Remove
Crimson Power
(21)95.5%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(18)81.8%✕ Remove
Whispers of the Flesh
(17)77.3%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(17)77.3%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(17)77.3%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(16)72.7%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(15)68.2%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(14)63.6%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(14)63.6%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(14)63.6%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(13)59.1%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(12)54.5%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(11)50%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(11)50%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(11)50%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(11)50%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(11)50%✕ Remove
Wasting
(11)50%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(11)50%✕ Remove
True Strike
(11)50%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(10)45.5%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(10)45.5%✕ Remove
Bleeding Out
(10)45.5%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(10)45.5%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(10)45.5%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(10)45.5%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(9)40.9%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(9)40.9%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Javelin
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Cooked
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(6)27.3%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(6)27.3%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(6)27.3%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(6)27.3%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(6)27.3%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Flow State
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Resonance
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Coated Arms
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Sanguine Tides
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Fate Finding
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Push the Advantage
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Authority
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Escalating Mayhem
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Delayed Danger
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Unsight
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Bloodletting
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Infused Flesh
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Widespread Coverage
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Guided Hand
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Channelled Heritage
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Splinters
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Breaking Point
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Crimson Assault
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Shredding Contraptions
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Augmented Flesh
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Holy Protector
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Alternating Current
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Fulmination
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
General Electric
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
First Approach
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Unexpected Finesse
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
The Frenzied Bear
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Manifold Method
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Pliable Flesh
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Exploit
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Harmonic Generator
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Empowering Remnants
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Overheating Blow
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Goring
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Altered Brain Chemistry
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Perfectly Placed Knife
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Unbreaking
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Smoke Inhalation
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
All Natural
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Blood Tearing
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Vigorous Remnants
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(1)4.5%✕ Remove