The Pounce is a highly effective skill for the Druid in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 86 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rapid Attacks III, Brutus' Brain, Eternal Mark. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Acceleration, Escape Velocity, Heartbreaking on the skill tree.

Pounce
(Druid) Builds
Sample size: 86 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
43%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
33.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
32.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
27.9%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
26.7%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
22.1%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
16.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
15.1%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
14%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
11.6%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
34.9%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
33.7%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
5.8%
# to maximum Mana
5.8%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
41.9%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
40.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
31.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.9%
# to maximum Life
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25.6%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
23.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
23.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
23.3%
[Presence] Radius is doubled
23.3%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
34.9%
# to [Evasion] Rating
30.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
27.9%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
24.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
24.4%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
23.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance] per Socket filled
20.9%
# to maximum Life per Socket filled
19.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
17.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
14%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
24.4%
# to maximum Life
23.3%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
19.8%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.6%
#% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] [Conversion|Converted] to [Cold] Damage
16.3%
#% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] [Conversion|Converted] to [Fire] Damage
16.3%
#% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] [Conversion|Converted] to [Lightning] Damage
16.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
16.3%
[Gain] #% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] as Extra [Cold] Damage
16.3%
[Gain] #% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] as Extra [Fire] Damage
16.3%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
70.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
34.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
32.6%
# to maximum Life
30.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.2%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
25.6%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.6%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
16.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
15.1%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
47.7%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
47.7%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
37.2%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
37.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
34.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.7%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
16.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
15.1%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
15.1%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
59.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
50%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
43%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
34.9%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.7%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
32.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.1%
# to maximum Life
27.9%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
57%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
54.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
38.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.2%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.9%
# to maximum Life
26.7%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
19.8%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
95.3%
# to maximum Life
55.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
48.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
44.2%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
44.2%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
44.2%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
33.7%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
26.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
22.1%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
18.6%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
58.1%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
48.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
40.7%
#% increased Damage per [Minion]
30.2%
#% increased Movement Speed
30.2%
[Minion|Minions] deal #% increased Damage
30.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
27.9%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
20.9%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
20.9%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
20.9%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Acceleration
(55)64%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(47)54.7%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(45)52.3%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(44)51.2%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(42)48.8%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(40)46.5%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(40)46.5%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(39)45.3%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(38)44.2%✕ Remove
True Strike
(38)44.2%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(36)41.9%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(36)41.9%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(36)41.9%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(35)40.7%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(35)40.7%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(35)40.7%✕ Remove
Paragon
(34)39.5%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(33)38.4%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(33)38.4%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(32)37.2%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(32)37.2%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(30)34.9%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(30)34.9%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(30)34.9%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(29)33.7%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(29)33.7%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(29)33.7%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(28)32.6%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(28)32.6%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(26)30.2%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(26)30.2%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(25)29.1%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(24)27.9%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(24)27.9%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(24)27.9%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(24)27.9%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(24)27.9%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(23)26.7%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(23)26.7%✕ Remove
Authority
(23)26.7%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(23)26.7%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(23)26.7%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(23)26.7%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(23)26.7%✕ Remove
Momentum
(23)26.7%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(22)25.6%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(22)25.6%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(21)24.4%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(21)24.4%✕ Remove
Gathering Winds
(20)23.3%✕ Remove
Mirage Deadeye
(20)23.3%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(20)23.3%✕ Remove
Endless Munitions
(20)23.3%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(20)23.3%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(20)23.3%✕ Remove
Projectile Proximity Specialisation
(20)23.3%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(19)22.1%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(18)20.9%✕ Remove
Quick Fingers
(18)20.9%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(18)20.9%✕ Remove
Blur
(17)19.8%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(17)19.8%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(17)19.8%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(15)17.4%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(15)17.4%✕ Remove
Cooked
(15)17.4%✕ Remove
Marathon Runner
(14)16.3%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(13)15.1%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(13)15.1%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(13)15.1%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(12)14%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(12)14%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(12)14%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(12)14%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(11)12.8%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(11)12.8%✕ Remove
Flow State
(11)12.8%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(11)12.8%✕ Remove
Splitting Ground
(10)11.6%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(10)11.6%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(9)10.5%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(9)10.5%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(9)10.5%✕ Remove
Goring
(9)10.5%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(8)9.3%✕ Remove
Sniper
(8)9.3%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(8)9.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(8)9.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(8)9.3%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(8)9.3%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(8)9.3%✕ Remove
Feathered Fletching
(8)9.3%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(7)8.1%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(7)8.1%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(7)8.1%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(7)8.1%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(7)8.1%✕ Remove
Unbending
(6)7%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(6)7%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(6)7%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(6)7%✕ Remove
Path Seeker
(6)7%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(6)7%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(6)7%✕ Remove
Relentless Pursuit
(6)7%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(6)7%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(6)7%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(6)7%✕ Remove
Traveller's Wisdom
(6)7%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(6)7%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(6)7%✕ Remove
Running Assault
(6)7%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(5)5.8%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(5)5.8%✕ Remove
Beef
(5)5.8%✕ Remove
Resonance
(5)5.8%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(5)5.8%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(5)5.8%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(5)5.8%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(5)5.8%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(5)5.8%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(5)5.8%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(5)5.8%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(5)5.8%✕ Remove
Profane Commander
(5)5.8%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(5)5.8%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(5)5.8%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Endless Blizzard
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Hulking Form
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Defiance
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Explosive Empowerment
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Deafening Cries
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Sanguimantic Rituals
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Thirst for Endurance
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Colossal Capacity
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Bolstering Presence
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Melding
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Raw Mana
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Brutal
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Mysterious Lineage
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Cremating Cries
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Primal Rage
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Preservation
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Stormkeeper
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Honourless
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Extinguishing Exhalation
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Crushing Impacts
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Reverberating Impact
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Enveloping Presence
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Draiocht Cleansing
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Toxic Tolerance
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
The Unseen Path
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Burning Strikes
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Abasement
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Relentless
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Right Hand of Darkness
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Snowpiercer
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Knight of Izaro
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Whoever Pays Best
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Sudden Escalation
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Volcanic Skin
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Pyromantic Pact
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Everlasting Glory
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Split the Earth
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
A Solid Plan
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Siphon
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Watch How I Do It
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Volatile Grenades
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Bringer of Flame
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Altered Flesh
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Ruinic Helm
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Arcane Intensity
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Left Hand of Darkness
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Among the Hordes
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Calculated Hunter
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Cirel of Tarth's Light
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Impending Doom
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Pack Encouragement
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Trick Shot
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Stone Skin
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Desensitisation
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Entwined Realities
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Lord of Horrors
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Conduit
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
The Lesser Harm
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Grinning Immolation
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Presence Present
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Breaking Blows
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Wisdom of the Maji
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Split Shot
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Commanding Rage
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Blackflame Covenant
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Rallying Icon
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Smash
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Inherited Strength
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Elemental Equilibrium
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Expendable Army
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Barrier of Venarius
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Brain Storm
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Unsight
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Distant Dreamer
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Symbol of Defiance
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Protraction
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Forced Outcome
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Relentless Fallen
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Reactive Growth
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Grenadier
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Dominus' Providence
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Necrotised Flesh
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Lord of the Wilds
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Bannerman
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(2)2.3%✕ Remove
Repeating Explosives
(2)2.3%✕ Remove