The Galvanic Shards is a highly effective skill for the Huntress in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 15 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Fork, Elemental Armament II, Ratha's Assault. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Catalysis, Heartstopping, Struck Through on the skill tree.

Galvanic Shards
(Huntress) Builds
Sample size: 15 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
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
53.3%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
33.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
33.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
26.7%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
26.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
20%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
20%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
20%
[LifeLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Life
20%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
13.3%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
66.7%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
60%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
53.3%
[Presence] Radius is doubled
53.3%
# to maximum Life
40%
# Life Regeneration per second
13.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
13.3%
# to maximum Mana
13.3%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
13.3%
# to Maximum [Rage]
6.7%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
40%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
20%
# to maximum Life
20%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20%
# Life Regeneration per second
13.3%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
60%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
60%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
53.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
53.3%
Your [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus] is #%
53.3%
Your [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance cannot be [RerollCrit|Rerolled]
53.3%
# to maximum Life
13.3%
#% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] [Conversion|Converted] to [Cold] Damage
13.3%
#% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] [Conversion|Converted] to [Fire] Damage
13.3%
#% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] [Conversion|Converted] to [Lightning] Damage
13.3%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
66.7%
#% increased Movement Speed
60%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
20%
# Life Regeneration per second
13.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
13.3%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
86.7%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
66.7%
# Life Regeneration per second
33.3%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
# to maximum Mana
33.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
26.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.7%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.7%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
20%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
60%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
46.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
46.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
#% increased [Lightning] Damage
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
26.7%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Lightning] Damage
46.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
46.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
46.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
46.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
26.7%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.7%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
93.3%
#% increased effect of Socketed [Augment] Items
40%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
40%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
33.3%
This item gains bonuses from Socketed Items as though it was Gloves
33.3%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
26.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
26.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
26.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
13.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
13.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
13.3%
Loads an additional bolt
13.3%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
6.7%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
6.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
6.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
6.7%
# to maximum Mana
6.7%
#% chance to cause [Bleeding|Bleeding] on [HitDamage|Hit]
6.7%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Catalysis
(11)73.3%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(11)73.3%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(11)73.3%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(10)66.7%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(9)60%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(9)60%✕ Remove
Wasting
(9)60%✕ Remove
Sanguimancy
(8)53.3%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(8)53.3%✕ Remove
Blood Barbs
(8)53.3%✕ Remove
Whispers of the Flesh
(8)53.3%✕ Remove
Crimson Power
(8)53.3%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(8)53.3%✕ Remove
Grasping Wounds
(8)53.3%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
True Strike
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(6)40%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(6)40%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(6)40%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Perfectly Placed Knife
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Momentum
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(3)20%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(3)20%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(3)20%✕ Remove
A Solid Plan
(3)20%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(3)20%✕ Remove
Bleeding Out
(3)20%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(3)20%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(3)20%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(3)20%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(3)20%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(3)20%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(3)20%✕ Remove
Suppressing Fire
(3)20%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(3)20%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(3)20%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(3)20%✕ Remove
Right Where We Want Them
(3)20%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(3)20%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Melding
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Power Shots
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Grace of the Ancestors
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Flow State
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Cooked
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Sustainable Practices
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Toxic Tolerance
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Mystic Harvest
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Decrepifying Curse
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Ceremonial Ablution
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Elemental Surge
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Flash Storm
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Lightning Quick
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Building Toxins
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Path Seeker
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Judge, Jury, and Executioner
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Ancestral Mending
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Relentless Pursuit
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Toxicity
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Defiance
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
In for the Kill
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Blur
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Cull the Hordes
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Branching Bolts
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Obsessive Rituals
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Escalating Toxins
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Master of Hexes
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Glaciation
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Low Tolerance
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Crippling Toxins
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Intense Dose
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Predatory Instinct
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Lasting Toxins
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Pitiless Killer
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Leeching Toxins
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Stacking Toxins
(1)6.7%✕ Remove