The Galvanic Shards is a highly effective skill for the Druid in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 63 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Dominus' Grasp, Fork. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Spray and Pray, Catalysis, Reusable Ammunition on the skill tree.

Galvanic Shards
(Druid) Builds
Sample size: 63 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
41.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
34.9%
Loads an additional bolt
30.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
28.6%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
25.4%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
25.4%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
20.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
15.9%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
14.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
12.7%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
63.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
63.5%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
57.1%
[Presence] Radius is doubled
57.1%
# to maximum Life
27%
# Life Regeneration per second
20.6%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
20.6%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
20.6%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
11.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
9.5%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
42.9%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
41.3%
#% increased [AilmentThreshold|Elemental Ailment Threshold]
36.5%
#% increased [Freeze] Duration on Enemies
34.9%
[Evasion|Evasion Rating] is doubled if you have not been [HitDamage|Hit] [Recently]
34.9%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
34.9%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.3%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
28.6%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
20.6%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] [Conversion|Converted] to [Cold] Damage
46%
#% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] [Conversion|Converted] to [Fire] Damage
46%
#% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] [Conversion|Converted] to [Lightning] Damage
46%
[Gain] #% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] as Extra [Cold] Damage
46%
[Gain] #% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] as Extra [Fire] Damage
46%
[Gain] #% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] as Extra [Lightning] Damage
46%
# to maximum Life
27%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
23.8%
# to [Armour|Armour]
20.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
20.6%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
79.4%
# to maximum Life
58.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
50.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
44.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
41.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
28.6%
# to [Evasion] Rating
23.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
19%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
17.5%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
14.3%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
69.8%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
63.5%
# to maximum Life
52.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
30.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
27%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
22.2%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
20.6%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
20.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
19%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
46%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
41.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
39.7%
# to maximum Life
34.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
34.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
34.9%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31.7%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.7%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50.8%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
44.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
42.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
42.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
# to maximum Life
28.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
27%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
25.4%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.8%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
98.4%
# to maximum Life
60.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
42.9%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
34.9%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
33.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
28.6%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
22.2%
# to [Armour]
20.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
19%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
12.7%
Loads an additional bolt
9.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
7.9%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
6.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
6.3%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
6.3%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
6.3%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Spray and Pray
(57)90.5%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(57)90.5%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(52)82.5%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(51)81%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(51)81%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(51)81%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(50)79.4%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(47)74.6%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(45)71.4%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(44)69.8%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(43)68.3%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(43)68.3%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(42)66.7%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(42)66.7%✕ Remove
Momentum
(42)66.7%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(41)65.1%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(38)60.3%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(35)55.6%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(33)52.4%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(33)52.4%✕ Remove
A Solid Plan
(30)47.6%✕ Remove
Suppressing Fire
(30)47.6%✕ Remove
Right Where We Want Them
(30)47.6%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(29)46%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(29)46%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(28)44.4%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(27)42.9%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(25)39.7%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(25)39.7%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(24)38.1%✕ Remove
Ceremonial Ablution
(23)36.5%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(23)36.5%✕ Remove
Obsessive Rituals
(23)36.5%✕ Remove
Flash Storm
(22)34.9%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(22)34.9%✕ Remove
Pitiless Killer
(21)33.3%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(20)31.7%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(20)31.7%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(19)30.2%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(19)30.2%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(18)28.6%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(18)28.6%✕ Remove
Cooked
(18)28.6%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(17)27%✕ Remove
Cull the Hordes
(17)27%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(17)27%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(16)25.4%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(16)25.4%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(16)25.4%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(15)23.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(15)23.8%✕ Remove
Power Shots
(14)22.2%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(14)22.2%✕ Remove
Blur
(14)22.2%✕ Remove
Branching Bolts
(14)22.2%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(13)20.6%✕ Remove
Zealous Inquisition
(13)20.6%✕ Remove
True Strike
(13)20.6%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(12)19%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(12)19%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(11)17.5%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(11)17.5%✕ Remove
Grace of the Ancestors
(11)17.5%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(11)17.5%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(11)17.5%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(10)15.9%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(10)15.9%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(9)14.3%✕ Remove
Judge, Jury, and Executioner
(9)14.3%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(8)12.7%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(8)12.7%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(8)12.7%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(8)12.7%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(8)12.7%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(7)11.1%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(7)11.1%✕ Remove
Resonance
(7)11.1%✕ Remove
Lightning Quick
(6)9.5%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(5)7.9%✕ Remove
Sanguimancy
(5)7.9%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(5)7.9%✕ Remove
Blood Barbs
(5)7.9%✕ Remove
Whispers of the Flesh
(5)7.9%✕ Remove
Crimson Power
(5)7.9%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(5)7.9%✕ Remove
Wasting
(5)7.9%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(5)7.9%✕ Remove
Grasping Wounds
(5)7.9%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(4)6.3%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(4)6.3%✕ Remove
Natural Immunity
(3)4.8%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(3)4.8%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(3)4.8%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(3)4.8%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(3)4.8%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(3)4.8%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(3)4.8%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(3)4.8%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(3)4.8%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(3)4.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(3)4.8%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(3)4.8%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(3)4.8%✕ Remove
Drenched
(3)4.8%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(3)4.8%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(3)4.8%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(3)4.8%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(2)3.2%✕ Remove
Death from Afar
(2)3.2%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(2)3.2%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(2)3.2%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(2)3.2%✕ Remove
Ether Flow
(2)3.2%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(2)3.2%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(2)3.2%✕ Remove
Paragon
(2)3.2%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(2)3.2%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(2)3.2%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(2)3.2%✕ Remove
Pure Power
(2)3.2%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(2)3.2%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(2)3.2%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(2)3.2%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(2)3.2%✕ Remove
Blinding Flash
(2)3.2%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(2)3.2%✕ Remove
Symbol of Defiance
(2)3.2%✕ Remove
Reinforced Rallying
(2)3.2%✕ Remove
Locked On
(2)3.2%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(2)3.2%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(2)3.2%✕ Remove
Bannerman
(2)3.2%✕ Remove