The Shield Charge 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 Rapid Attacks II, Poison III, Rapid Attacks III. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Tempered Defences, Greatest Defence, Lasting Trauma on the skill tree.

Shield Charge
(Druid) Builds
Sample size: 13 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
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
61.5%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
30.8%
#% increased [Stun|Stun] Duration
23.1%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
23.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
23.1%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
23.1%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
23.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
23.1%
[ManaLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Mana
23.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
15.4%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
92.3%
# to [Armour|Armour]
53.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
53.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
46.2%
#% additional [Physical] Damage Reduction
38.5%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
23.1%
# [Strength] Requirement
7.7%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
84.6%
# Life Regeneration per second
61.5%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
61.5%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
61.5%
# to [Armour|Armour]
23.1%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
7.7%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
7.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
7.7%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
30.8%
Regenerate #% of maximum Life per second
30.8%
# to [Armour|Armour]
23.1%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
23.1%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
23.1%
#% to all [MaximumResistances|Maximum Elemental Resistances]
23.1%
Take no Extra Damage from [Critical|Critical Hits]
23.1%
# to maximum Life
15.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
15.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
15.4%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
84.6%
# to maximum Life
84.6%
# to maximum Mana
30.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30.8%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
23.1%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
23.1%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.1%
# to [Armour|Armour]
15.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
15.4%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
69.2%
# to maximum Life
53.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
53.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
46.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
46.2%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
46.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
30.8%
# to [Armour|Armour]
23.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
15.4%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
61.5%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
53.8%
# to maximum Life
53.8%
#% increased [Armour]
46.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
46.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
30.8%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
30.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
23.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
23.1%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
61.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
53.8%
# to maximum Life
46.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
38.5%
# to maximum Mana
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.8%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
76.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
53.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
46.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
46.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
38.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
38.5%
# to maximum Mana
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
30.8%
# Life Regeneration per second
15.4%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
15.4%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
92.3%
# to maximum Life
69.2%
# to [Armour]
46.2%
#% increased [Flask] Life Recovery rate
46.2%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
38.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
30.8%
#% reduced [Charm] Charges used
23.1%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
30.8%
Adds # to # [Chaos] damage
30.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
30.8%
Take # [Chaos] damage per second per [Charges|Endurance Charge]
30.8%
[Attack|Attacks] consume an [Charges|Endurance Charge] to [Critical|Critically Hit]
30.8%
# to Level of all [Chaos|Chaos] [Spell|Spell] Skills
7.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
7.7%
# to maximum Mana
7.7%
#% increased Cast Speed
7.7%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
7.7%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
7.7%
# to [Armour|Armour]
7.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
7.7%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
7.7%
# to maximum Life
7.7%
# to maximum Mana
7.7%
#% increased Cast Speed
7.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
7.7%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
7.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
7.7%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Tempered Defences
(11)84.6%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(11)84.6%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Relentless
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(7)53.8%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(7)53.8%✕ Remove
Wasting
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Momentum
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Smith's Masterwork
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Molten Symbol
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Mysterious Lineage
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Heatproofing
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Hulking Form
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Intense Dose
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Colossal Capacity
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Kitavan Engraving
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Sundering
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Crimson Assault
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Vigilance
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Stone Skin
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Spiked Shield
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Coal Stoker
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Lasting Toxins
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Stacking Toxins
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Brutal
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Leather Bindings
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Flowing Metal
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Avatar of Fire
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Fulmination
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Beef
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Low Tolerance
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Smash
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Devastation
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Reverberating Impact
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Dedication to Kitava
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Internal Layer
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Endurance
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Cacophony
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Burning Strikes
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
A Solid Plan
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Authority
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Fortified Aegis
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Unstoppable Barrier
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Shield Expertise
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Escalating Toxins
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Blood Rush
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Exposed Wounds
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Goring
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Forged in Flame
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Hunker Down
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Internal Bleeding
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Escalation
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Knight of Izaro
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Whoever Pays Best
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Dazing Blocks
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Bloodthirsty
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Arsonist
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Bravado
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Building Toxins
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Tribute to Utula
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Knight of Chitus
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Infusing Power
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Dominion
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Sudden Infuriation
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Stay Light, Use Cover
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Archon of Chayula
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Blur
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Bastion of Light
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Nimble Strength
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Empowering Remnants
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Overheating Blow
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Blackflame Covenant
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Crippling Toxins
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Suppressing Fire
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Defensive Reflexes
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Frightening Shield
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Inherited Strength
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Warding Potions
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Hefty Unit
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Waking Dream
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Finality
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Lucid Dreaming
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Unbreaking
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Profane Commander
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Cooked
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Swift Blocking
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Chayula's Gift
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Against the Elements
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Perfect Opportunity
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Tantalum Alloy
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Leeching Toxins
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Cranial Impact
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Defender's Resolve
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Flashy Parrying
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Intense Flames
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Enveloping Presence
(1)7.7%✕ Remove