The Lightning Spear 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 Elemental Armament II, Rapid Attacks II, Fork. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like For the Jugular, Heartstopping, True Strike on the skill tree.

Lightning Spear
(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
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
50%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
35%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
35%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
30%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20%
#% of Skill Mana Costs [StatConversion|Converted] to Life Costs
20%
[ForksCrit|Bifurcates Critical Hits]
20%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
15%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
15%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
15%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
55%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
55%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
55%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
55%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
15%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
10%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
10%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
10%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
10%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
5%
Helmet
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
55%
# to maximum Life
45%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
35%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30%
# Life Regeneration per second
25%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
25%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
25%
# to [Evasion] Rating
15%
Body Armour
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Evasion] Rating
30%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
25%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
25%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20%
# Life Regeneration per second
15%
# to all [Attributes] per Socket filled
15%
# to maximum Life
15%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
30%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
30%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
[ManaLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Mana
25%
#% increased [Attack] Speed per # [Dexterity]
20%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
20%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
20%
Adds # to # Lightning Damage to [Attack|Attacks] per # [Intelligence]
20%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
15%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
10%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
45%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
25%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
25%
# to [Evasion] Rating
20%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
20%
# to maximum Life
20%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
55%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
45%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
35%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
30%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
30%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
30%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
30%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30%
# to maximum Life
25%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
25%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
55%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
45%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
45%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
45%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
35%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
25%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25%
#% to Maximum [Quality]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
40%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35%
Reflects opposite Ring
35%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
#% increased [Lightning] Damage
20%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
15%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
85%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
50%
# to maximum Life
45%
# to [Strength|Strength]
40%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
35%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
35%
#% increased bonuses gained from left Equipped Ring
35%
#% increased bonuses gained from right Equipped Ring
35%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
35%
#% increased [Charm] Charges gained
30%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
20%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
15%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
15%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
15%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
15%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
10%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
10%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
10%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
10%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
10%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
20%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
20%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
20%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
20%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
15%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] Regenerate # Life per second
15%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
10%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
10%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
5%
# to maximum Mana
5%
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Key Notables & Keystones
For the Jugular
(17)85%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(16)80%✕ Remove
True Strike
(16)80%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(15)75%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(14)70%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(14)70%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(14)70%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(12)60%✕ Remove
Javelin
(11)55%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(11)55%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(11)55%✕ Remove
Cooked
(11)55%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(11)55%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(10)50%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(10)50%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(10)50%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(9)45%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(9)45%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(9)45%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(9)45%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(9)45%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(9)45%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(8)40%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(7)35%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(7)35%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(7)35%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(7)35%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(7)35%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(7)35%✕ Remove
Resonance
(6)30%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(6)30%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(6)30%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(6)30%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(6)30%✕ Remove
Mystic Attunement
(5)25%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(5)25%✕ Remove
Unfurled Finger
(5)25%✕ Remove
Blur
(5)25%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(5)25%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(5)25%✕ Remove
Melding
(4)20%✕ Remove
Intricate Sigils
(4)20%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(4)20%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(4)20%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(4)20%✕ Remove
Flow State
(4)20%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(4)20%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(4)20%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(4)20%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(3)15%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(3)15%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(3)15%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(3)15%✕ Remove
Critical Strike
(3)15%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(3)15%✕ Remove
Mind Phylacteries
(3)15%✕ Remove
Fervour
(3)15%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(3)15%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(3)15%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(3)15%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(3)15%✕ Remove
Harmonic Generator
(3)15%✕ Remove
Penetrate
(3)15%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(3)15%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(3)15%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(3)15%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(3)15%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(3)15%✕ Remove
Predatory Instinct
(3)15%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(3)15%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(3)15%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(3)15%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(3)15%✕ Remove
Called Shots
(3)15%✕ Remove
Gathering Winds
(2)10%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(2)10%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(2)10%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(2)10%✕ Remove
Death from Afar
(2)10%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(2)10%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(2)10%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(2)10%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(2)10%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(2)10%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(2)10%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(2)10%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(2)10%✕ Remove
Thrilling Chase
(2)10%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(2)10%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(2)10%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(2)10%✕ Remove
Warding Fetish
(2)10%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(2)10%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(2)10%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(2)10%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(2)10%✕ Remove
Corrupted Lifeforce
(2)10%✕ Remove
Avidity
(2)10%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(2)10%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(2)10%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(2)10%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(2)10%✕ Remove
Stormbreaker
(2)10%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(2)10%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(2)10%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(2)10%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(2)10%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(2)10%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(2)10%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(2)10%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(2)10%✕ Remove
Stalking Panther
(2)10%✕ Remove
Savagery
(2)10%✕ Remove
Momentum
(2)10%✕ Remove
Incessant Cacophony
(1)5%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(1)5%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(1)5%✕ Remove
Spiral into Insanity
(1)5%✕ Remove
Dimensional Weakspot
(1)5%✕ Remove
Powerful Casting
(1)5%✕ Remove
Void
(1)5%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(1)5%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(1)5%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(1)5%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(1)5%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(1)5%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)5%✕ Remove
The Unseen Path
(1)5%✕ Remove
Decrepifying Curse
(1)5%✕ Remove
Mirage Deadeye
(1)5%✕ Remove
Core of the Guardian
(1)5%✕ Remove
Relentless Vindicator
(1)5%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(1)5%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)5%✕ Remove
Life from Death
(1)5%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(1)5%✕ Remove
Mending Deflection
(1)5%✕ Remove
Feel the Earth
(1)5%✕ Remove
Dreamcatcher
(1)5%✕ Remove
Endless Munitions
(1)5%✕ Remove
Cower Before the First Ones
(1)5%✕ Remove
Radial Force
(1)5%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(1)5%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(1)5%✕ Remove
A Solid Plan
(1)5%✕ Remove
Shedding Skin
(1)5%✕ Remove
Lingering Whispers
(1)5%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(1)5%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(1)5%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(1)5%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(1)5%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(1)5%✕ Remove
Savoured Blood
(1)5%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(1)5%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(1)5%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(1)5%✕ Remove
Left Hand of Darkness
(1)5%✕ Remove
Paragon
(1)5%✕ Remove
Calculated Hunter
(1)5%✕ Remove
Pack Encouragement
(1)5%✕ Remove
Rupture the Soul
(1)5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(1)5%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(1)5%✕ Remove
Dominion
(1)5%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(1)5%✕ Remove
Footprints in the Sand
(1)5%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(1)5%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(1)5%✕ Remove
Phased Form
(1)5%✕ Remove
Eternal Life
(1)5%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(1)5%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(1)5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(1)5%✕ Remove
As the Whispers Demand
(1)5%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(1)5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(1)5%✕ Remove
Entwined Realities
(1)5%✕ Remove
Preservation
(1)5%✕ Remove
Lord of Horrors
(1)5%✕ Remove
Soulless Form
(1)5%✕ Remove
Conduit
(1)5%✕ Remove
The Lesser Harm
(1)5%✕ Remove
Mass Rejuvenation
(1)5%✕ Remove
Bond of the Viper
(1)5%✕ Remove
Hallowed
(1)5%✕ Remove
The Frenzied Bear
(1)5%✕ Remove
Archon of Chayula
(1)5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(1)5%✕ Remove
In for the Kill
(1)5%✕ Remove
Investing Energies
(1)5%✕ Remove
Thickened Arteries
(1)5%✕ Remove
Practiced Signs
(1)5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(1)5%✕ Remove
Thirst for Power
(1)5%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(1)5%✕ Remove
Finesse
(1)5%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(1)5%✕ Remove
Master of Hexes
(1)5%✕ Remove
Empowering Remnants
(1)5%✕ Remove
Invigorating Archon
(1)5%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Guidance
(1)5%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Sight
(1)5%✕ Remove
Projectile Proximity Specialisation
(1)5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(1)5%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(1)5%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(1)5%✕ Remove
Energising Archon
(1)5%✕ Remove
Melting Flames
(1)5%✕ Remove
Resolute Technique
(1)5%✕ Remove
Coated Arms
(1)5%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(1)5%✕ Remove
Wither Away
(1)5%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(1)5%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(1)5%✕ Remove
Suppressing Fire
(1)5%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(1)5%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(1)5%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(1)5%✕ Remove
Ancestral Bond
(1)5%✕ Remove
Anger Management
(1)5%✕ Remove
Wide Barrier
(1)5%✕ Remove
Warding Potions
(1)5%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(1)5%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(1)5%✕ Remove
Bond of the Mamba
(1)5%✕ Remove
Bringer of Order
(1)5%✕ Remove
Altered Brain Chemistry
(1)5%✕ Remove
Apex of the Moment
(1)5%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(1)5%✕ Remove
Barrier of Venarius
(1)5%✕ Remove
Waking Dream
(1)5%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(1)5%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)5%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(1)5%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)5%✕ Remove
Finality
(1)5%✕ Remove
Overexposure
(1)5%✕ Remove
Lucid Dreaming
(1)5%✕ Remove
Eroding Chains
(1)5%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(1)5%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(1)5%✕ Remove
Profane Commander
(1)5%✕ Remove
Right Where We Want Them
(1)5%✕ Remove
Forced Outcome
(1)5%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(1)5%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(1)5%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(1)5%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(1)5%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(1)5%✕ Remove
Enduring Archon
(1)5%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(1)5%✕ Remove
Fated End
(1)5%✕ Remove
Thirst for Endurance
(1)5%✕ Remove
Chayula's Gift
(1)5%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(1)5%✕ Remove
Lasting Toxins
(1)5%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(1)5%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(1)5%✕ Remove
Dark Entries
(1)5%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(1)5%✕ Remove
Bolstering Presence
(1)5%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(1)5%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(1)5%✕ Remove
Enveloping Presence
(1)5%✕ Remove