The Hand of Chayula is a highly effective skill for the Druid in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 20 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Charged Mark, Mark of Siphoning II, Prolonged Duration II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Spectral Ward, Flow Like Water, Mindful Awareness on the skill tree.

Hand of Chayula
(Druid) Builds
Sample size: 20 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
55%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
35%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
35%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
30%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
30%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
20%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
20%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
20%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
15%
[ManaLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Mana
15%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
10%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional Arrow
5%
#% increased Damage with Bow Skills
5%
#% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus] for [Attack] Damage
5%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
5%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
5%
Helmet
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40%
# to maximum Life
35%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
35%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35%
# to [Evasion] Rating
30%
# to maximum Mana
30%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30%
# Life Regeneration per second
25%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50%
# to [Deflect|Deflection Rating] per # missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
40%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
40%
#% of Damage from [Deflect|Deflected] [HitDamage|Hits] is taken from Damageable [Companion]'s Life before you
40%
[Companion|Companions] have #% increased maximum Life
40%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
20%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
20%
#% to all [MaximumResistances|Maximum Elemental Resistances]
20%
Take no Extra Damage from [Critical|Critical Hits]
20%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
15%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
75%
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
75%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
75%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
50%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
35%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
30%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Physical] Damage
30%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
25%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
50%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
25%
# to maximum Life
20%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
20%
# to [Evasion] Rating
15%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
15%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
75%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
45%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
40%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35%
# to maximum Life
30%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
30%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
25%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20%
# to [Strength|Strength]
20%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
80%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
60%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
60%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
55%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
45%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
30%
# to maximum Life
20%
# to maximum Mana
20%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
55%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
45%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
45%
# to maximum Mana
40%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
35%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
95%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
35%
# to maximum Life
35%
#% increased [Flask|Flask] Charges gained
35%
#% reduced [Flask] Life Recovery rate
35%
Life Recovery from [Flask|Flasks] also applies to [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
35%
# to [Armour]
30%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
25%
# to [Strength|Strength]
20%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
15%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
10%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
10%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
10%
Gain # [Guard] for # seconds per [Combo] expended when using Skills
10%
Gain [Finality] for # seconds per [Combo] expended when using Skills
10%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
5%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
5%
[LifeLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Life
5%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Spectral Ward
(16)80%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(16)80%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(16)80%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(15)75%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(14)70%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(14)70%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(14)70%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(14)70%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(13)65%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(13)65%✕ Remove
True Strike
(13)65%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(12)60%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(12)60%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(12)60%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(12)60%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(12)60%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(12)60%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(12)60%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(12)60%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(11)55%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(11)55%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(11)55%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(11)55%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(11)55%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(11)55%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(10)50%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(10)50%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(9)45%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(9)45%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(9)45%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(9)45%✕ Remove
One with the River
(8)40%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(8)40%✕ Remove
Abasement
(7)35%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(7)35%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(7)35%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(6)30%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(5)25%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(5)25%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(5)25%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(5)25%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(5)25%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(4)20%✕ Remove
Brutal
(4)20%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(4)20%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(4)20%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(4)20%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(4)20%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(4)20%✕ Remove
Stone Skin
(4)20%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(4)20%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(4)20%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(4)20%✕ Remove
Hulking Form
(4)20%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(4)20%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(4)20%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(4)20%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(4)20%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(4)20%✕ Remove
Smash
(4)20%✕ Remove
Goring
(4)20%✕ Remove
Deadly Flourish
(4)20%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(4)20%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(4)20%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(4)20%✕ Remove
Crushing Impacts
(4)20%✕ Remove
Perfect Opportunity
(4)20%✕ Remove
Colossal Capacity
(4)20%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(4)20%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(4)20%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(3)15%✕ Remove
Melding
(3)15%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(3)15%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(3)15%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(3)15%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(3)15%✕ Remove
Flow State
(3)15%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(3)15%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(3)15%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(3)15%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(3)15%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(3)15%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(3)15%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(3)15%✕ Remove
Reverberating Impact
(3)15%✕ Remove
Momentum
(3)15%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(2)10%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(2)10%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(2)10%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(2)10%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(2)10%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(2)10%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(2)10%✕ Remove
Relentless
(2)10%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(2)10%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(2)10%✕ Remove
Dominion
(2)10%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(2)10%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(2)10%✕ Remove
Archon of Chayula
(2)10%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(2)10%✕ Remove
Stormbreaker
(2)10%✕ Remove
Waking Dream
(2)10%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(2)10%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(2)10%✕ Remove
Lucid Dreaming
(2)10%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(2)10%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(2)10%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(2)10%✕ Remove
Chayula's Gift
(2)10%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(2)10%✕ Remove
Gathering Winds
(1)5%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(1)5%✕ Remove
Toxic Tolerance
(1)5%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(1)5%✕ Remove
Mirage Deadeye
(1)5%✕ Remove
I am the Thunder...
(1)5%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(1)5%✕ Remove
Lead me through Grace...
(1)5%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(1)5%✕ Remove
Endless Munitions
(1)5%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(1)5%✕ Remove
Controlling Magic
(1)5%✕ Remove
Building Toxins
(1)5%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(1)5%✕ Remove
Reaching Strike
(1)5%✕ Remove
Authority
(1)5%✕ Remove
Impending Doom
(1)5%✕ Remove
Trick Shot
(1)5%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(1)5%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(1)5%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(1)5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(1)5%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(1)5%✕ Remove
Wrapped Quiver
(1)5%✕ Remove
Personal Touch
(1)5%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(1)5%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(1)5%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(1)5%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(1)5%✕ Remove
Manifold Method
(1)5%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(1)5%✕ Remove
Escalating Toxins
(1)5%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(1)5%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(1)5%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(1)5%✕ Remove
Nimble Strength
(1)5%✕ Remove
Master of Hexes
(1)5%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(1)5%✕ Remove
Projectile Proximity Specialisation
(1)5%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(1)5%✕ Remove
Low Tolerance
(1)5%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(1)5%✕ Remove
Crippling Toxins
(1)5%✕ Remove
Wither Away
(1)5%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(1)5%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(1)5%✕ Remove
Unsight
(1)5%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(1)5%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(1)5%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(1)5%✕ Remove
Cooked
(1)5%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)5%✕ Remove
Pocket Sand
(1)5%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)5%✕ Remove
Lasting Toxins
(1)5%✕ Remove
Leeching Toxins
(1)5%✕ Remove
Sunder my Enemies...
(1)5%✕ Remove
Stacking Toxins
(1)5%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(1)5%✕ Remove
...and I Shall Rage
(1)5%✕ Remove
Shattering Daze
(1)5%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(1)5%✕ Remove