The Hammer of the Gods is a highly effective skill for the Druid in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 13 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Fist of War III, Zerphi's Infamy, Aftershock II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Crushing Verdict, Brutal, Brute Strength on the skill tree.

Hammer of the Gods
(Druid) Builds
Sample size: 13 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-29 19:45:52 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
76.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
53.8%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
38.5%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
30.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
30.8%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
23.1%
Causes #% increased [Stun|Stun] Buildup
23.1%
# to maximum Mana
15.4%
#% of Damage is taken from Mana before Life
15.4%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
15.4%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
61.5%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
53.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30.8%
[Gain] #% of damage as [Fire] damage per #% [ChanceToBlock|Chance to Block]
30.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
15.4%
# to maximum Life
15.4%
#% increased [Block] chance
15.4%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
7.7%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
7.7%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
76.9%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
46.2%
# Life Regeneration per second
38.5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
38.5%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
38.5%
# to [Armour|Armour]
30.8%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.1%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
53.8%
# to [Armour|Armour]
30.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
30.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30.8%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30.8%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
30.8%
Regenerate #% of maximum Life per second
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.1%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
61.5%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
46.2%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
46.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.5%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
23.1%
# to maximum Mana
23.1%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
23.1%
[LifeLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Life
23.1%
# to [Armour|Armour]
15.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
15.4%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
84.6%
#% increased Movement Speed
69.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
53.8%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
53.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
38.5%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.1%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
69.2%
# to maximum Life
69.2%
#% increased [Armour]
53.8%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
30.8%
# [Physical] Damage taken from [Attack] Hits
23.1%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
23.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
23.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
23.1%
#% increased maximum Life
23.1%
#% of Damage taken [Recoup|Recouped] as Life
23.1%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
76.9%
# to maximum Mana
53.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
53.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
53.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
46.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
38.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
23.1%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Strength|Strength]
61.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
46.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
38.5%
# to maximum Life
30.8%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
30.8%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.8%
# to maximum Mana
23.1%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
# to maximum Life
53.8%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
46.2%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
38.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
38.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
30.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
30.8%
# to maximum Mana
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.1%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
7.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
7.7%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
7.7%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
7.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
7.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
7.7%
Causes #% increased [Stun|Stun] Buildup
7.7%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
7.7%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
7.7%
[Warcry|Warcries] [Empowered|Empower] an additional [Attack]
7.7%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Crushing Verdict
(11)84.6%✕ Remove
Brutal
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Beef
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Hulking Form
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Smash
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Colossal Capacity
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(7)53.8%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(7)53.8%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Relentless
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Split the Earth
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Earthbreaker
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Skullcrusher
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Ancestral Empowerment
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Aftershocks
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Reaving
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Blood Rush
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Impair
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Shockwaves
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Unbending
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Guided Hand
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Unbreakable
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Everlasting Glory
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Authority
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Paragon
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Vigilance
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Stone Skin
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Near at Hand
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Inherited Strength
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Devastation
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Reverberating Impact
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Channelled Heritage
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Burning Strikes
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Craving Slaughter
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Mysterious Lineage
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Splitting Ground
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Sudden Infuriation
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Shockproof
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Preservation
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Unstoppable Barrier
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Tides of Change
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Resolute Technique
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
One With Flame
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Pile On
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Constricting
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Forthcoming
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Hunker Down
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Raw Mana
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Unnatural Resilience
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Flip the Script
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Chillproof
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Core of the Guardian
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Push the Advantage
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Rapid Strike
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Crimson Assault
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Escalation
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Mental Perseverance
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Smith's Masterwork
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Molten Symbol
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Mauling Stuns
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Punctured Lung
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Flowing Metal
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Bravado
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Bonded Precision
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Avatar of Fire
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Arcane Intensity
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Explosive Impact
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Irreparable
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Self Immolation
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Fulmination
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Heatproofing
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Howling Beast
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Slow Burn
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Mass Rejuvenation
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Deafening Cries
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Breaking Blows
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Nimble Strength
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Overheating Blow
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Melting Flames
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Intense Dose
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Goring
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Honourless
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Support Straps
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Wasting
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Unimpeded
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Molten Carapace
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Lucidity
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Immolation
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Burn Away
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Shattering Blow
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Firestarter
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Protraction
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Coal Stoker
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Kitavan Engraving
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Tantalum Alloy
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Lasting Toxins
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Stacking Toxins
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Defender's Resolve
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Intense Flames
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Titanic
(1)7.7%✕ Remove