The Lightning Spear is a highly effective skill for the Deadeye 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 Elemental Armament II, Fork, Rapid Attacks II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Heartstopping, Struck Through, Focused Thrust on the skill tree.

Lightning Spear
(Deadeye) Builds
Sample size: 11 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 Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
72.7%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
72.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
54.5%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
36.4%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
36.4%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
36.4%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
27.3%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
18.2%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
18.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
18.2%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
100%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
100%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
100%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
100%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
63.6%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
54.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
54.5%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
45.5%
# to maximum Life
36.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
36.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
27.3%
# to maximum Mana
27.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
27.3%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
54.5%
# to [Evasion] Rating
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
45.5%
# to maximum Life
36.4%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
18.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
18.2%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.4%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.3%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
18.2%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
18.2%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.2%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18.2%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
63.6%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
45.5%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
36.4%
# to maximum Life
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.4%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
36.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
27.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
18.2%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
72.7%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
45.5%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
36.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
36.4%
# to maximum Mana
36.4%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
27.3%
# Life Regeneration per second
18.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
18.2%
# to maximum Life
18.2%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
18.2%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
63.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
54.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
45.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
45.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
36.4%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.4%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.4%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
27.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.3%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
54.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
45.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
36.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.4%
[LifeLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Life
36.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
27.3%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.3%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.2%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
81.8%
# to maximum Life
45.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
45.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
36.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
36.4%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
36.4%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
36.4%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
36.4%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18.2%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% chance to load a bolt into all [Crossbow|Crossbow] skills on Kill
9.1%
#% increased [Abyssalify|Desecrated Modifier] magnitudes
9.1%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
9.1%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
9.1%
#% reduced Reload Speed
9.1%
[LifeLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Life
9.1%
[Sacrifice] # Life to not consume the last bolt when firing
9.1%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Heartstopping
(11)100%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(11)100%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(10)90.9%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(10)90.9%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(10)90.9%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(10)90.9%✕ Remove
Called Shots
(10)90.9%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(10)90.9%✕ Remove
True Strike
(10)90.9%✕ Remove
Avidity
(9)81.8%✕ Remove
Mirage Deadeye
(8)72.7%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(8)72.7%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(8)72.7%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(8)72.7%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(8)72.7%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(8)72.7%✕ Remove
Javelin
(7)63.6%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(7)63.6%✕ Remove
Gathering Winds
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
Thrilling Chase
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
Cooked
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Fervour
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Blur
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
The Frenzied Bear
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Projectile Proximity Specialisation
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Lucidity
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Splinters
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Inspiring Ally
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Bullseye
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Flurry
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Instability
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Perfectly Placed Knife
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Savagery
(1)9.1%✕ Remove