The Explosive Spear is a highly effective skill for the Druid in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 12 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Perpetual Charge, Elemental Armament II, Long Fuse II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Heartbreaking, Heartstopping, Struck Through on the skill tree.

Explosive Spear
(Druid) Builds
Sample size: 12 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
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
50%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
41.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
41.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
33.3%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
25%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
25%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
16.7%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
16.7%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
16.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
8.3%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
66.7%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
66.7%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
66.7%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
66.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
8.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
8.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
8.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
8.3%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
8.3%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
8.3%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
58.3%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
58.3%
# to maximum Life
50%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25%
# Life Regeneration per second
16.7%
# to [Evasion] Rating
16.7%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
16.7%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
25%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
25%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
16.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
16.7%
# to maximum Life
16.7%
# to maximum Mana
16.7%
#% increased Cast Speed
16.7%
#% increased [ESRechargeRate|Energy Shield Recharge Rate]
16.7%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
25%
# to maximum Life
25%
# to maximum Mana
25%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
16.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
16.7%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional [Projectile]
16.7%
#% increased [Projectile] Damage
16.7%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
58.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
33.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
16.7%
# to maximum Life
16.7%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
16.7%
#% reduced [Slow|Slowing] Potency of [Debuff|Debuffs] on You
16.7%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# Prefix Modifier allowed
58.3%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
58.3%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
58.3%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
41.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
33.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
16.7%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
16.7%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16.7%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
8.3%
# to maximum Life
8.3%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
58.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
50%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
50%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
25%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
41.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.7%
Reflects opposite Ring
41.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
25%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
16.7%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
91.7%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
58.3%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
50%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
50%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
41.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
41.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
33.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
25%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25%
# to maximum Life
25%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
25%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
25%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
16.7%
#% increased Arrow Speed
16.7%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
16.7%
#% increased [Stun|Stun] Duration
16.7%
#% less [Attack] Damage
16.7%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
16.7%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
16.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
16.7%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
33.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
16.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
16.7%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
16.7%
Gain # Life per Enemy Hit with [Attack|Attacks]
16.7%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
16.7%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
16.7%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
16.7%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
8.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
8.3%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Heartbreaking
(10)83.3%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(10)83.3%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(10)83.3%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(9)75%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(9)75%✕ Remove
True Strike
(9)75%✕ Remove
Javelin
(8)66.7%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(8)66.7%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(7)58.3%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(7)58.3%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(7)58.3%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(7)58.3%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(7)58.3%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(6)50%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(6)50%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(6)50%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(6)50%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(6)50%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(6)50%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(6)50%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(6)50%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(6)50%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Paragon
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Cooked
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Fervour
(3)25%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(3)25%✕ Remove
Resonance
(3)25%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(3)25%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(3)25%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(3)25%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(3)25%✕ Remove
Melding
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Critical Strike
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Self Immolation
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Flow State
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Blur
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Penetrate
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Predatory Instinct
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Mystic Harvest
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Brutal
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Mirage Deadeye
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Burning Strikes
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Elemental Surge
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Lavianga's Brew
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Reaving
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Endless Munitions
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Inspiring Ally
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Pinpoint Shot
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Augmented Flesh
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Vengeance
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Bringer of Flame
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Altered Flesh
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Avatar of Fire
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Endless Blizzard
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Vigilance
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Renly's Training
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Chilled to the Bone
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Beidat's Hand
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Fulmination
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Breath of Fire
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Beef
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Sudden Infuriation
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Stripped Defences
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Unstoppable Barrier
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Grinning Immolation
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
The Frenzied Bear
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Imploding Impacts
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Rhythm of Fire
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Harmonic Generator
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Glaciation
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Projectile Proximity Specialisation
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
One With Flame
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Impair
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Inescapable Cold
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Altered Brain Chemistry
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Brain Storm
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Pile On
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Molten Carapace
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Turtle Charm
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Overexposure
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Immolation
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Burn Away
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
The Great Boar
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Bloodletting
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Ice Walls
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Hunker Down
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
All Natural
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Anvil's Weight
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Called Shots
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Flamewalker
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Momentum
(1)8.3%✕ Remove