The Grenade is a highly effective skill for the Druid in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 34 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rapid Attacks II, Heft, Magnified Area II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Grenadier, Authority, Repeating Explosives on the skill tree.

Grenade
(Druid) Builds
Sample size: 34 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-28 07:44:41 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
Cannot load or fire [Ammunition]
64.7%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
52.9%
#% reduced [CooldownRecovery|Cooldown Recovery Rate]
35.3%
Gain # [ExplosiveRhythm|Explosive Rhythm] every # times you use a [Grenade] Skill
Remove all [ExplosiveRhythm|Explosive Rhythm] on reaching # to gain [ExplosiveFervour|Explosive Fervour] for # Seconds
35.3%
Hits with this Weapon have no [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
35.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
17.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
17.6%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
17.6%
# to Level of all [Fire|Fire] [Spell|Spell] Skills
14.7%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
14.7%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
55.9%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
35.3%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
35.3%
# Life Regeneration per second
32.4%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
20.6%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
17.6%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
26.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
23.5%
# to maximum Life
20.6%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.6%
#% less Life [Flask] Recovery
20.6%
Cannot use Life [Flask|Flasks]
Non-Unique Life [Flask|Flasks] apply their Effects constantly
Recovery from Life [Flask|Flasks] cannot be Instant
Recovery from your Life [Flask|Flasks] cannot be applied to anything other than you
20.6%
# to [Armour|Armour]
14.7%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
44.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
29.4%
# to [Armour|Armour]
23.5%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
17.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
17.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
17.6%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
14.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
14.7%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
73.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
44.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
38.2%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
32.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
32.4%
# to maximum Life
29.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
29.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
17.6%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
14.7%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
14.7%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
58.8%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
38.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
29.4%
# to maximum Life
26.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
26.5%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
23.5%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
20.6%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
20.6%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20.6%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
20.6%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
61.8%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
55.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
47.1%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
44.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
38.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.3%
# to maximum Life
32.4%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
26.5%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
26.5%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
58.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
50%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
47.1%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
44.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
38.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.2%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35.3%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
32.4%
# to maximum Life
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.5%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
94.1%
# to maximum Life
41.2%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
38.2%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
32.4%
# to [Armour]
26.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
26.5%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
26.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
20.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
17.6%
# to maximum Mana
17.6%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
35.3%
Cannot load or fire [Ammunition]
35.3%
[Grenade] Skills Fire an additional [Projectile|Projectile]
17.6%
#% reduced [CooldownRecovery|Cooldown Recovery Rate]
14.7%
Gain # [ExplosiveRhythm|Explosive Rhythm] every # times you use a [Grenade] Skill
Remove all [ExplosiveRhythm|Explosive Rhythm] on reaching # to gain [ExplosiveFervour|Explosive Fervour] for # Seconds
14.7%
Hits with this Weapon have no [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
14.7%
#% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate for [Grenade] Skills
11.8%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
11.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
11.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
8.8%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Grenadier
(29)85.3%✕ Remove
Authority
(26)76.5%✕ Remove
Repeating Explosives
(23)67.6%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(22)64.7%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(22)64.7%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(22)64.7%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(21)61.8%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(21)61.8%✕ Remove
Volatile Grenades
(21)61.8%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(21)61.8%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(21)61.8%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(21)61.8%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(20)58.8%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(20)58.8%✕ Remove
Demolitionist
(18)52.9%✕ Remove
Cluster Bombs
(17)50%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(17)50%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(16)47.1%✕ Remove
Paragon
(16)47.1%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(14)41.2%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(14)41.2%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(14)41.2%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(14)41.2%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(13)38.2%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(13)38.2%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(13)38.2%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(12)35.3%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(12)35.3%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(12)35.3%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(12)35.3%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(11)32.4%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(11)32.4%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(10)29.4%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(10)29.4%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(10)29.4%✕ Remove
Utility Ordnance
(9)26.5%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(9)26.5%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(9)26.5%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(8)23.5%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(8)23.5%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(8)23.5%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(8)23.5%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(8)23.5%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(8)23.5%✕ Remove
Arsonist
(8)23.5%✕ Remove
Burnout
(8)23.5%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(8)23.5%✕ Remove
Searing Heat
(8)23.5%✕ Remove
Immolation
(8)23.5%✕ Remove
Smoke Inhalation
(8)23.5%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(7)20.6%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(7)20.6%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(7)20.6%✕ Remove
Archon of the Storm
(7)20.6%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(7)20.6%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(7)20.6%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(7)20.6%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(7)20.6%✕ Remove
Incendiary
(7)20.6%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
Elemental Equilibrium
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
Path of the Renegade
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
Alchemical Oil
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
Melding
(5)14.7%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(5)14.7%✕ Remove
Ceremonial Ablution
(5)14.7%✕ Remove
Catapult
(5)14.7%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(5)14.7%✕ Remove
Defiance
(5)14.7%✕ Remove
Obsessive Rituals
(5)14.7%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(5)14.7%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(5)14.7%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(5)14.7%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Escape Strategy
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Natural Immunity
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Witchbane
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Necromantic Ward
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Short Shot
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
No Mercy
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Fortified Location
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Artillery Strike
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Left Ventricle
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Relentless Vindicator
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
A Solid Plan
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Oasis
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
The Mórrigan's Guidance
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Slow Burn
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Heart Tissue
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Blur
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Zealous Inquisition
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Kept at Bay
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Vivid Stampede
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Melting Flames
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Suppressing Fire
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Primal Bounty
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Bond of the Owl
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Eroding Chains
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Burn Away
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Right Where We Want Them
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Lasting Toxins
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Pitiless Killer
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Ancestral Unity
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Wild Protector
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Gathering Winds
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Toxic Tolerance
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Blackened Heart
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Unbound Encore
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Kaom's Blessing
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Unbothering Cold
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Inspiring Leader
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Watchtowers
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Mirage Deadeye
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Burning Strikes
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Relentless
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Empowering Infusions
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Combat Alchemy
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Quicksand Hourglass
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Endless Munitions
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Temporal Mastery
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Radial Force
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Loose Flesh
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Heavy Drinker
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Building Toxins
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Sacred Flow
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Crystalline Phylactery
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Supportive Ancestors
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Fleshcrafting
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Explosive Impact
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Beef
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Necromantic Conduit
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Primed to Explode
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Phased Form
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Sacred Unity
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
High Alert
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Unexpected Finesse
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Long Distance Relationship
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Flow of Time
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Hunting Companion
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Soulless Form
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Flow State
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Hallowed
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Practiced Signs
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Cull the Hordes
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Spiked Shield
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Shield Expertise
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Presence Present
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Pliable Flesh
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Escalating Toxins
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Efficient Inscriptions
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Wisdom of the Maji
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Projectile Proximity Specialisation
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Blackflame Covenant
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Ancestral Reach
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Crippling Toxins
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Hastening Barrier
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Hidden Barb
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Arcane Alchemy
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Devastation
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Hunter
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Frostwalker
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Taut Flesh
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Pile On
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Wasting
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Overexposure
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Symbol of Defiance
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Firestarter
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Electric Amplification
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Reinforced Rallying
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Cooked
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Swift Blocking
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Doomsayer
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Reactive Growth
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Ultimate Command
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Dominus' Providence
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Flow of Life
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Open Mind
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
True Strike
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Avatar of Evolution
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Rattled
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Bannerman
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Titan's Determination
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Leeching Toxins
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Brush Off
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Momentum
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Stacking Toxins
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Defender's Resolve
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Unbound Forces
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Impenetrable Shell
(1)2.9%✕ Remove