The Explosive Grenade is a highly effective skill for the Druid in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 38 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Multishot II, Deliberation. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Grenadier, Remorseless, Adrenaline Rush on the skill tree.

Explosive Grenade
(Druid) Builds
Sample size: 38 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-28 19:43:54 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
[Grenade] Skills Fire an additional [Projectile|Projectile]
57.9%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
47.4%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
42.1%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
36.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
36.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
26.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
21.1%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
21.1%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
15.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
13.2%
Helmet
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# to maximum Life
60.5%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
55.3%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
55.3%
# Life Regeneration per second
44.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
21.1%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
18.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
13.2%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
13.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
13.2%
# to [Armour|Armour]
10.5%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
42.1%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
39.5%
#% increased [AilmentThreshold|Elemental Ailment Threshold]
36.8%
#% increased [Freeze] Duration on Enemies
36.8%
[Evasion|Evasion Rating] is doubled if you have not been [HitDamage|Hit] [Recently]
36.8%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
36.8%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
26.3%
# to [Armour|Armour]
21.1%
# to maximum Life
21.1%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
21.1%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
34.2%
# to maximum Life
31.6%
# to [Armour|Armour]
28.9%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
28.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
28.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
23.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
21.1%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.1%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
81.6%
# to maximum Life
50%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
44.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
44.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.6%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
23.7%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
21.1%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
21.1%
# to [Armour|Armour]
18.4%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
76.3%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
68.4%
# to maximum Life
31.6%
#% increased [Armour]
28.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
23.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
23.7%
# Life Regeneration per second
21.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
21.1%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
18.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
18.4%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
52.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
42.1%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
39.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
39.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
39.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
36.8%
# to maximum Life
34.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
34.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31.6%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.6%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
52.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
47.4%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
47.4%
# to maximum Life
36.8%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
34.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
34.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
34.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
28.9%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.3%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
89.5%
# to [Armour]
60.5%
# to maximum Life
50%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
39.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
39.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
39.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
28.9%
# to maximum Mana
28.9%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
23.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.7%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
[Grenade] Skills Fire an additional [Projectile|Projectile]
15.8%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
13.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
10.5%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
7.9%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
7.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
7.9%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
7.9%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
5.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
5.3%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Grenadier
(34)89.5%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(33)86.8%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(31)81.6%✕ Remove
Repeating Explosives
(30)78.9%✕ Remove
Demolitionist
(29)76.3%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(27)71.1%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(27)71.1%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(27)71.1%✕ Remove
Authority
(26)68.4%✕ Remove
Cluster Bombs
(25)65.8%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(24)63.2%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(23)60.5%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(23)60.5%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(23)60.5%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(22)57.9%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(22)57.9%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(21)55.3%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(21)55.3%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(21)55.3%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(20)52.6%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(20)52.6%✕ Remove
Volatile Grenades
(19)50%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(19)50%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(18)47.4%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(18)47.4%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(18)47.4%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(17)44.7%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(17)44.7%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(16)42.1%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(15)39.5%✕ Remove
Ceremonial Ablution
(15)39.5%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(15)39.5%✕ Remove
Obsessive Rituals
(15)39.5%✕ Remove
Smoke Inhalation
(15)39.5%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(14)36.8%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(14)36.8%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(14)36.8%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(14)36.8%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(14)36.8%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(13)34.2%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(12)31.6%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(12)31.6%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(12)31.6%✕ Remove
Incendiary
(12)31.6%✕ Remove
Escape Strategy
(11)28.9%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(11)28.9%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(11)28.9%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(10)26.3%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(10)26.3%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(9)23.7%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(9)23.7%✕ Remove
Momentum
(9)23.7%✕ Remove
Flash Storm
(8)21.1%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(8)21.1%✕ Remove
Pitiless Killer
(8)21.1%✕ Remove
Witchbane
(7)18.4%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(7)18.4%✕ Remove
Paragon
(7)18.4%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(7)18.4%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(7)18.4%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(7)18.4%✕ Remove
No Mercy
(7)18.4%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(7)18.4%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(6)15.8%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(6)15.8%✕ Remove
Defiance
(6)15.8%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(6)15.8%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(6)15.8%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(6)15.8%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(5)13.2%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(5)13.2%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(5)13.2%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(5)13.2%✕ Remove
Blur
(5)13.2%✕ Remove
Zealous Inquisition
(5)13.2%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(5)13.2%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(5)13.2%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(5)13.2%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(5)13.2%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(4)10.5%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(4)10.5%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(4)10.5%✕ Remove
The Quick Fox
(4)10.5%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(4)10.5%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(4)10.5%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(4)10.5%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(4)10.5%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(4)10.5%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(4)10.5%✕ Remove
Devastation
(4)10.5%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(4)10.5%✕ Remove
Natural Immunity
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Temporal Mastery
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
A Solid Plan
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Judge, Jury, and Executioner
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
High Alert
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Cull the Hordes
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Kept at Bay
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Suppressing Fire
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Eroding Chains
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Right Where We Want Them
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Artillery Strike
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Gathering Winds
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Watchtowers
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Mirage Deadeye
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Mystic Attunement
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Endless Munitions
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Supportive Ancestors
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Beef
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
As the Whispers Demand
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Unfurled Finger
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Corrupted Lifeforce
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Branching Bolts
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Blinding Flash
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Projectile Proximity Specialisation
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Ancestral Reach
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Short Shot
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Path of the Renegade
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Carved Earth
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Fortified Location
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Alchemical Oil
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Rapid Reload
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Spiral into Depression
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Ancestral Alacrity
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Brutal
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Jade Heritage
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Power Shots
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Relentless
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Snowpiercer
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Catapult
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Knight of Izaro
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Combat Alchemy
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Bloodthirsty
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Spreading Shocks
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Mysterious Lineage
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Punctured Lung
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Unbreakable
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Lightning Quick
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Deep Freeze
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Avatar of Fire
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Trick Shot
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Self Immolation
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Hardened Wood
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Fulmination
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Knight of Chitus
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Stone Skin
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Ancestral Artifice
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Hulking Form
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Unexpected Finesse
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Crystalline Resistance
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Shockproof
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Electrocution
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Imploding Impacts
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Stormcharged
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Exploit
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Blood Rush
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Answered Call
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Split Shot
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Overheating Blow
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Stormbreaker
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Exposed Wounds
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Hidden Barb
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Multi Shot
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Overload
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Hunter
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Coursing Energy
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Molten Carapace
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Burn Away
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Trained Turrets
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Anvil's Weight
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Colossal Capacity
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Ancestral Unity
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Brush Off
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Thunderstruck
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Impenetrable Shell
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(1)2.6%✕ Remove