The Punch is a highly effective skill for the Druid in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 10 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rapid Attacks II, Elemental Armament II, Elemental Armament I. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Flow Like Water, Heartbreaking, Flow State on the skill tree.

Punch
(Druid) Builds
Sample size: 10 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 Explicit Mods
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Cold|Cold] Damage
30%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
20%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] Regenerate # Life per second
20%
# to maximum Mana
10%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
10%
#% increased [Presence|Presence] Area of Effect
10%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
10%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
10%
[Allies] in your [Presence] have #% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
10%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
20%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
20%
#% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Spell Damage Bonus]
20%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
20%
# to [Armour|Armour]
10%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
10%
# to [Strength|Strength]
10%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
10%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
30%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30%
# to maximum Mana
20%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
20%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20%
# Life Regeneration per second
10%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
10%
# to [Evasion] Rating
10%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
60%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
40%
# to maximum Life
40%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
20%
#% increased [ESRechargeRate|Energy Shield Recharge Rate]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
20%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
10%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
40%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
40%
# to maximum Mana
30%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30%
# Life Regeneration per second
20%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
20%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
#% less damage taken while on [LowLife|Low Life]
20%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
20%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
40%
#% increased Movement Speed
40%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
30%
# to maximum Mana
30%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
20%
# to maximum Life
20%
# Life Regeneration per second
10%
# to [AilmentThreshold|Ailment Threshold]
10%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
10%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
60%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
40%
# to maximum Life
40%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
30%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30%
#% increased maximum Mana
30%
# to [Strength|Strength]
20%
# to maximum Mana
20%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
20%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
70%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
50%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
40%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
30%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30%
# to [Strength|Strength]
20%
# to maximum Life
20%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
50%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
# to [Evasion] Rating
40%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40%
# to maximum Life
30%
# to maximum Mana
30%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20%
#% increased Cast Speed
20%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
20%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
70%
# to [Armour]
50%
# to maximum Life
50%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
50%
Has # [Charm] Slot
50%
Has # [Charm] Slots
50%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30%
# Life Regeneration per second
20%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
20%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
20%
# to Level of all [Fire|Fire] [Spell|Spell] Skills
10%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
10%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
10%
#% increased Cast Speed
10%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
10%
#% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Spell Damage Bonus]
10%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
10%
#% increased [Flammability] [BuffMagnitude|Magnitude]
10%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
10%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
20%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
10%
# to maximum Life
10%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
10%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
10%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
10%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
10%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
10%
#% increased [Lightning] Damage
10%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
10%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Flow Like Water
(6)60%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(5)50%✕ Remove
Flow State
(5)50%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(5)50%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(5)50%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(5)50%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(4)40%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(4)40%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(4)40%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(4)40%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(4)40%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(4)40%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(4)40%✕ Remove
Cooked
(4)40%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(3)30%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(3)30%✕ Remove
Melding
(3)30%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(3)30%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(3)30%✕ Remove
A Solid Plan
(3)30%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(3)30%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(3)30%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(3)30%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(3)30%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(3)30%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(3)30%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(3)30%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(3)30%✕ Remove
True Strike
(3)30%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(3)30%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(2)20%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(2)20%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(2)20%✕ Remove
Whoever Pays Best
(2)20%✕ Remove
Mysterious Lineage
(2)20%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(2)20%✕ Remove
Watch How I Do It
(2)20%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(2)20%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(2)20%✕ Remove
Stone Skin
(2)20%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(2)20%✕ Remove
Hulking Form
(2)20%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(2)20%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(2)20%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(2)20%✕ Remove
Practiced Signs
(2)20%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(2)20%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(2)20%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(2)20%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(2)20%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(2)20%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(2)20%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(2)20%✕ Remove
Elemental Equilibrium
(2)20%✕ Remove
Raw Power
(2)20%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(2)20%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(2)20%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(2)20%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(2)20%✕ Remove
Profane Commander
(2)20%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(2)20%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(2)20%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(2)20%✕ Remove
Colossal Capacity
(2)20%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(2)20%✕ Remove
Enveloping Presence
(2)20%✕ Remove
Gathering Winds
(1)10%✕ Remove
Efficient Killing
(1)10%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(1)10%✕ Remove
Spiral into Depression
(1)10%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(1)10%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(1)10%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(1)10%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(1)10%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(1)10%✕ Remove
Dependable Ward
(1)10%✕ Remove
Critical Overload
(1)10%✕ Remove
Mirage Deadeye
(1)10%✕ Remove
Power Shots
(1)10%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(1)10%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(1)10%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(1)10%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(1)10%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(1)10%✕ Remove
Javelin
(1)10%✕ Remove
Quicksand Hourglass
(1)10%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(1)10%✕ Remove
Volcanic Skin
(1)10%✕ Remove
Endless Munitions
(1)10%✕ Remove
Everlasting Glory
(1)10%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(1)10%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(1)10%✕ Remove
Arcane Blossom
(1)10%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(1)10%✕ Remove
Ether Flow
(1)10%✕ Remove
Mental Alacrity
(1)10%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(1)10%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(1)10%✕ Remove
Bonded Precision
(1)10%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(1)10%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(1)10%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(1)10%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(1)10%✕ Remove
Trick Shot
(1)10%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(1)10%✕ Remove
Beef
(1)10%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(1)10%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(1)10%✕ Remove
Phased Form
(1)10%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(1)10%✕ Remove
Grasp of the Void
(1)10%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(1)10%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(1)10%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(1)10%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(1)10%✕ Remove
One with the River
(1)10%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(1)10%✕ Remove
One For All
(1)10%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)10%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(1)10%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(1)10%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(1)10%✕ Remove
Bastion of Light
(1)10%✕ Remove
Embrace the Darkness
(1)10%✕ Remove
Inevitability
(1)10%✕ Remove
Essence Infusion
(1)10%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(1)10%✕ Remove
Split Shot
(1)10%✕ Remove
Projectile Proximity Specialisation
(1)10%✕ Remove
Blackflame Covenant
(1)10%✕ Remove
Rallying Icon
(1)10%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(1)10%✕ Remove
Suppressing Fire
(1)10%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(1)10%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(1)10%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(1)10%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(1)10%✕ Remove
Apex of the Moment
(1)10%✕ Remove
Waking Dream
(1)10%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(1)10%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)10%✕ Remove
Unsight
(1)10%✕ Remove
Lucidity
(1)10%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)10%✕ Remove
Lucid Dreaming
(1)10%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(1)10%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(1)10%✕ Remove
Symbol of Defiance
(1)10%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(1)10%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(1)10%✕ Remove
Right Where We Want Them
(1)10%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(1)10%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(1)10%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(1)10%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)10%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(1)10%✕ Remove
Feathered Fletching
(1)10%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(1)10%✕ Remove
Momentum
(1)10%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(1)10%✕ Remove
Bolstering Presence
(1)10%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(1)10%✕ Remove