The Lightning Arrow is a highly effective skill for the Deadeye in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 44 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Rapid Attacks II, Charged Shots II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Honed Instincts, Projectile Proximity Specialisation, Coming Calamity on the skill tree.

Lightning Arrow
(Deadeye) Builds
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Other Active Skills & Auras
Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
68.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
63.6%
#% reduced Projectile Range
38.6%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional Arrow
29.5%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
25%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
25%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
22.7%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
22.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
20.5%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
20.5%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
75%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
59.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
47.7%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
40.9%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Attack|Attacks]
40.9%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
36.4%
#% increased Damage with Bow Skills
36.4%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
29.5%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.3%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
27.3%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40.9%
# to maximum Mana
38.6%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
38.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
36.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
34.1%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
25%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Evasion] Rating
65.9%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
61.4%
# to maximum Life
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
20.5%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
18.2%
# Life Regeneration per second
15.9%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
61.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
52.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
43.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.3%
# to maximum Life
25%
# to [Evasion] Rating
20.5%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20.5%
# to maximum Mana
15.9%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
88.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
54.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
52.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
45.5%
# to maximum Life
43.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.4%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
34.1%
# to maximum Mana
25%
# to [Evasion] Rating
18.2%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15.9%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
68.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
54.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
34.1%
# to maximum Mana
31.8%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
31.8%
# to maximum Life
29.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
29.5%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
25%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
22.7%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
68.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
43.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.8%
#% increased [Lightning] Damage
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
27.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
25%
# to maximum Life
25%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
63.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
59.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
54.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
43.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.4%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
36.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
31.8%
# to maximum Mana
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
27.3%
# to maximum Life
25%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
75%
# to maximum Life
56.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40.9%
# to [Armour]
38.6%
# to [Strength|Strength]
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36.4%
# to maximum Mana
31.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.5%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
27.3%
Has # [Charm] Slot
25%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Honed Instincts
(43)97.7%✕ Remove
Projectile Proximity Specialisation
(42)95.5%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(40)90.9%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(37)84.1%✕ Remove
Endless Munitions
(36)81.8%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(33)75%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(32)72.7%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(32)72.7%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(31)70.5%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(31)70.5%✕ Remove
Feathered Fletching
(31)70.5%✕ Remove
Gathering Winds
(30)68.2%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(27)61.4%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(26)59.1%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(24)54.5%✕ Remove
Mirage Deadeye
(23)52.3%✕ Remove
Master Fletching
(23)52.3%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(20)45.5%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(20)45.5%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(20)45.5%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(19)43.2%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(18)40.9%✕ Remove
Flash Storm
(18)40.9%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(17)38.6%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(17)38.6%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(17)38.6%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(16)36.4%✕ Remove
Pierce the Heart
(14)31.8%✕ Remove
Sniper
(13)29.5%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(13)29.5%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(12)27.3%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(12)27.3%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(12)27.3%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(12)27.3%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(10)22.7%✕ Remove
Inspiring Ally
(10)22.7%✕ Remove
Flow State
(10)22.7%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(9)20.5%✕ Remove
Wrapped Quiver
(9)20.5%✕ Remove
Quick Fingers
(9)20.5%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(9)20.5%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(8)18.2%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(8)18.2%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(8)18.2%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(8)18.2%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(8)18.2%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(8)18.2%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(8)18.2%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(7)15.9%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(7)15.9%✕ Remove
Electrocution
(7)15.9%✕ Remove
Exploit
(7)15.9%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(7)15.9%✕ Remove
True Strike
(7)15.9%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(6)13.6%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(6)13.6%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(6)13.6%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(6)13.6%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(6)13.6%✕ Remove
Cooked
(6)13.6%✕ Remove
Called Shots
(6)13.6%✕ Remove
Death from Afar
(5)11.4%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(5)11.4%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(5)11.4%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(4)9.1%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(4)9.1%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(4)9.1%✕ Remove
Surging Currents
(4)9.1%✕ Remove
Split Shot
(4)9.1%✕ Remove
Multi Shot
(4)9.1%✕ Remove
Snowpiercer
(3)6.8%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(3)6.8%✕ Remove
Blur
(3)6.8%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(3)6.8%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Storm
(3)6.8%✕ Remove
Electrotherapy
(3)6.8%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(3)6.8%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(3)6.8%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(3)6.8%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(3)6.8%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(3)6.8%✕ Remove
Escape Strategy
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Catapult
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Siphon
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Paragon
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Trick Shot
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Pressure Points
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Unsight
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Conductive Embrace
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
The Great Boar
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Thunderstruck
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Piercing Shot
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
The Ancient Serpent
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Endless Circuit
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Sturdy Ally
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Easy Going
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Inferno
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Spreading Shocks
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Deep Freeze
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Eagle Eye
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Endless Blizzard
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Ice Storm
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Brain Freeze
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
General Electric
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Pure Power
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Biting Frost
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Glaciation
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Inescapable Cold
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Coursing Energy
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Pocket Sand
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Dispatch Foes
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Storm Surge
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Wary Dodging
(1)2.3%✕ Remove