The Fragmentation Rounds is a highly effective skill for the Druid in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 16 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Concentrated Area, Close Combat II, Rageforged II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Reusable Ammunition, Full Salvo, Ricochet on the skill tree.

Fragmentation Rounds
(Druid) Builds
Sample size: 16 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
#% increased [Physical] Damage
75%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
68.8%
Loads an additional bolt
68.8%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
31.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
31.2%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
18.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
12.5%
#% chance to [Pierce|Pierce] an Enemy
12.5%
#% increased Bolt Speed
12.5%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
12.5%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
81.2%
# Life Regeneration per second
75%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
75%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
75%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
12.5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
12.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
12.5%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
12.5%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
6.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
6.2%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
68.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
62.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
37.5%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
31.2%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
25%
# to maximum Life
25%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
25%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
18.8%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
62.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
56.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
43.8%
# to maximum Life
43.8%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
43.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
43.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
18.8%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
75%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
62.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
56.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
50%
# to [Evasion] Rating
43.8%
# to maximum Life
43.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
25%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
87.5%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
56.2%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
50%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
37.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
25%
# to maximum Life
25%
# Life Regeneration per second
18.8%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
18.8%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
18.8%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
18.8%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
81.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
75%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
62.5%
# to maximum Life
37.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
37.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
31.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
31.2%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
25%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25%
# to maximum Mana
25%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
68.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
56.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
50%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
43.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
37.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
31.2%
# to maximum Life
31.2%
#% increased [Cold] Damage
31.2%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
87.5%
# to maximum Life
81.2%
# to [Armour]
43.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
37.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
37.5%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
25%
# to maximum Mana
25%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
25%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
6.2%
#% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate for [Grenade] Skills
6.2%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
6.2%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
6.2%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
6.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
6.2%
Cannot load or fire [Ammunition]
6.2%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
6.2%
[ManaLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Mana
6.2%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Reusable Ammunition
(16)100%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(16)100%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(16)100%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(16)100%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(15)93.8%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(15)93.8%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(15)93.8%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(14)87.5%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(14)87.5%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(14)87.5%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(13)81.2%✕ Remove
Ceremonial Ablution
(13)81.2%✕ Remove
Catapult
(13)81.2%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(13)81.2%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(13)81.2%✕ Remove
Obsessive Rituals
(13)81.2%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(13)81.2%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(13)81.2%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(13)81.2%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(13)81.2%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(12)75%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(12)75%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(11)68.8%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(11)68.8%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(11)68.8%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(11)68.8%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(11)68.8%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(11)68.8%✕ Remove
Pitiless Killer
(11)68.8%✕ Remove
Zealous Inquisition
(10)62.5%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(10)62.5%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(10)62.5%✕ Remove
Escape Strategy
(8)50%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(8)50%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(8)50%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(8)50%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(8)50%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(7)43.8%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(6)37.5%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Witchbane
(4)25%✕ Remove
No Mercy
(4)25%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(4)25%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Deep Freeze
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Rapid Reload
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
A Solid Plan
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Suppressing Fire
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Right Where We Want Them
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Judge, Jury, and Executioner
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
First Approach
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Unexpected Finesse
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Cull the Hordes
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Exploit
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Advanced Munitions
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Short Shot
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Shrapnel
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Dispatch Foes
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(1)6.2%✕ Remove