The Volcanic Fissure 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 Magnified Area II, Rapid Attacks II, Brambleslam. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Tempered Defences, Prism Guard, Projectile Bulwark on the skill tree.

Volcanic Fissure
(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 Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
50%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
40%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
30%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
30%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
30%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
20%
# to [Strength|Strength]
20%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
20%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
20%
# to # Added [Attack] [Fire] Damage per # [Strength]
10%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
40%
# to maximum Life
30%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30%
# to [Armour|Armour]
20%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
20%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
20%
Chance to [Block] [HitDamage|Damage] is [Lucky]
20%
You take #% of damage from [Block|Blocked] [HitDamage|Hits]
20%
[Gain] #% of damage as [Fire] damage per #% [ChanceToBlock|Chance to Block]
20%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
50%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
40%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
30%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
30%
# Life Regeneration per second
20%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
20%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20%
[Thorns] can [RetaliateAgainstAll|Retaliate against all] [HitDamage|Hits]
20%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
30%
# to [Strength|Strength]
20%
# to maximum Life
20%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
20%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
10%
# to [Armour|Armour]
10%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
10%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
60%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
40%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
30%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
30%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
30%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30%
# to maximum Mana
20%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
110%
# to maximum Life
60%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
50%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
30%
# to [Armour|Armour]
30%
#% to Thorns [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
30%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
30%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30%
# to maximum Mana
20%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
60%
# to [Strength|Strength]
40%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
40%
#% increased maximum Life
40%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
30%
# to maximum Life
30%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30%
#% increased [Armour]
30%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
30%
#% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
20%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Strength|Strength]
50%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
# to maximum Mana
40%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
30%
#% chance to deal your [Thorns] Damage to Enemies you [HitDamage|Hit] with [Melee] [Attack|Attacks]
30%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
30%
Skills [StatGain|Gain] #% of Mana Cost as [StatGain|Extra] Life Cost
30%
# to maximum Life
20%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
20%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
70%
# to maximum Life
60%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
50%
# to [Strength|Strength]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40%
# to [Evasion] Rating
30%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
30%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30%
# to maximum Mana
20%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
90%
# to [Armour]
60%
# to maximum Life
60%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
50%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
40%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
30%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
30%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBasalt|Basalt]
30%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
40%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
30%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
30%
Enemies in your [Presence] have additional [Power] equal to their [GruellingMadness|Gruelling Madness]
20%
[HitDamage|Hits] with this Weapon inflict # [GruellingMadness|Gruelling Madness]
20%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
10%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
10%
#% increased Arrow Speed
10%
#% less [Attack] Damage
10%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
10%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
20%
#% increased [Block] chance
20%
# to [Strength|Strength]
10%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
10%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
10%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
10%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
10%
Enemies are [CullingStrike|Culled] on [Block]
10%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] count as having double [Power|Power]
10%
Gain # [RunefathersBoast|Runefather's Boast] per [Power] of targets affected by [RunefathersChallenge|Runefather's Challenge] you kill
10%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Tempered Defences
(7)70%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(7)70%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(5)50%✕ Remove
Beef
(5)50%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(5)50%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(5)50%✕ Remove
Relentless
(4)40%✕ Remove
Reaving
(4)40%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(4)40%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(4)40%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(4)40%✕ Remove
Revenge
(3)30%✕ Remove
Brutal
(3)30%✕ Remove
Burning Strikes
(3)30%✕ Remove
Retaliation
(3)30%✕ Remove
Unyielding
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Split the Earth
(3)30%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
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Vengeance
(3)30%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
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Splitting Ground
(3)30%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(3)30%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(3)30%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(3)30%✕ Remove
Unstoppable Barrier
(3)30%✕ Remove
Thornhide
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Smash
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Impair
(3)30%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
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Flamekeeper
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In Your Face
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Battle Fever
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Defender's Resolve
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Crystallised Immunities
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Unforgiving
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Smith's Masterwork
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Molten Symbol
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Necromantic Ward
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Molten Being
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Spiked Plates
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Authority
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For the Jugular
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Self Immolation
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Heatproofing
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Sand in the Eyes
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Ancestral Artifice
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Hulking Form
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Giant's Blood
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Gem Enthusiast
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Blood Rush
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Answered Call
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Earthbreaker
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Tides of Change
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Aftershocks
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Unimpeded
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Leather Bound Gauntlets
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Blood Magic
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Molten Carapace
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Singular Purpose
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Protraction
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Heavy Armour
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Colossal Capacity
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Kitavan Engraving
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Dedication to Kitava
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Internal Layer
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Heatproof
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Bond of the Ape
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Spiral into Depression
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Knight of Tarcus
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Pure Energy
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Last Stand
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Skullcrusher
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Melding
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Unbound Encore
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Spike Pit
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Ancestral Empowerment
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Guided Hand
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Dependable Ward
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Channelled Heritage
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The Unseen Path
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Behemoth
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Core of the Guardian
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Stand Ground
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Relentless Vindicator
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Mystic Attunement
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Ignore Pain
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Burning Nature
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Fast Metabolism
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Craving Slaughter
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Dampening Shield
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Price of Freedom
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Bestial Rage
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Essence of Virtue
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The Spring Hare
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Shadow Dancing
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Punctured Lung
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Unbreakable
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Resilient Soul
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Loose Flesh
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Flowing Metal
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Advanced Thaumaturgy
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Moment of Truth
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Bonded Precision
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Tactical Retreat
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Ancestral Mending
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Lasting Trauma
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Avatar of Fire
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Ruinic Helm
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Immaterial
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Favourable Odds
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Paragon
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The Wild Cat
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Tribute to Utula
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Vigilance
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Renly's Training
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Immortal Infamy
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Direct Approach
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Fulmination
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Paranoia
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Stone Skin
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Resonance
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Thrill of Battle
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Blazing Arms
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Tenfold Attacks
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Rustle of the Leaves
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Heavy Buffer
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Polished Iron
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Phased Form
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Desensitisation
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Total Incineration
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Roaring Cries
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Chakra of Thought
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Sudden Infuriation
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Guttural Roar
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Howling Beast
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Efficient Contraptions
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High Alert
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Gem Studded
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Iron Slippers
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Long Distance Relationship
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Voll's Protection
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Primal Growth
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Distracted Target
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Entwined Realities
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Ichlotl's Inferno
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Vaal Pact
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The Lesser Harm
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Spectral Ward
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Spaghettification
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Unfurled Finger
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Staunch Deflection
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Crushing Judgement
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Admonisher
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Heart Tissue
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Imploding Impacts
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Corrupted Lifeforce
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Deafening Cries
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Breaking Blows
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Staggering Palm
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Chronomancy
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Nimble Strength
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Lead by Example
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Wooden Wall
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Shatter Palm
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Essence Infusion
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The Hollowkeeper
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Enduring Deflection
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Overheating Blow
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Commanding Rage
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Cruel Methods
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Melting Flames
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Resolute Technique
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Enhanced Barrier
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One With Flame
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Anger Management
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Proliferating Weeds
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Wide Barrier
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Inherited Strength
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Warcaller's Bellow
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Stormkeeper
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Whispers of Doom
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Honourless
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The Howling Primate
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Taut Flesh
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Apex of the Moment
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First Principle of the Hollow
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Brute Strength
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Pile On
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Soul Bloom
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Enhanced Reflexes
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Turtle Charm
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Trained Deflection
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Unnamed Heartwood
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Mystical Rage
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Shimmering
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Bloodletting
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Throatseeker
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Thaumaturgic Generator
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Cooked
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Battle-hardened
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Hunker Down
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Coal Stoker
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Anvil's Weight
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Ultimate Command
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Frantic Fighter
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First Teachings of the Keeper
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Beastial Skin
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Stylebender
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Implanted Gems
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Tantalum Alloy
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True Strike
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Patient Barrier
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Ancestral Unity
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Wildwood Persistence
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Sigil of Fire
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Bolstering Presence
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Impact Force
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Hollow Palm Technique
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Titanic
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