The Living Bomb is a highly effective skill for the Huntress in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 33 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Efficiency II, Spell Cascade, Boundless Energy II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Turn the Clock Forward, Mental Alacrity, Invigorating Archon on the skill tree.

Living Bomb
(Huntress) Builds
Sample size: 33 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 Cast Speed
30.3%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
27.3%
# to maximum Mana
27.3%
#% increased effect of Socketed [Rune|Runes]
27.3%
Only [Rune|Runes] can be Socketed in this item
27.3%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
24.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances] per [Charges|Power Charge]
24.2%
# to Maximum [Charges|Power Charges]
21.2%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Spell|Spells]
15.2%
#% increased [Flammability] [BuffMagnitude|Magnitude]
15.2%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
24.2%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
21.2%
# to maximum Life
18.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15.2%
Non-[Channelling] [Spell|Spells] deal #% increased Damage per # maximum Life
15.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
9.1%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
9.1%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
9.1%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
9.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
9.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
51.5%
# to maximum Mana
42.4%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
42.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
39.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
24.2%
# to maximum Life
24.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
21.2%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
21.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
21.2%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36.4%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
30.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.3%
# to maximum Life
15.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15.2%
#% of Damage is taken from Mana before Life
15.2%
# to Level of all [Corrupted] Skill Gems
12.1%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
12.1%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
12.1%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
45.5%
# to maximum Mana
42.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
30.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
24.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
24.2%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
24.2%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
24.2%
Your [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus] is #%
24.2%
Your [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance cannot be [RerollCrit|Rerolled]
24.2%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
21.2%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
69.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
39.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.4%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
# to maximum Mana
24.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
21.2%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
18.2%
# to maximum Life
18.2%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# Prefix Modifier allowed
66.7%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
60.6%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
57.6%
# to maximum Life
24.2%
# to maximum Mana
24.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
21.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
15.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
15.2%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
15.2%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
45.5%
#% increased maximum Mana
42.4%
#% increased Cast Speed
39.4%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
36.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
30.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
30.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
24.2%
# to maximum Life
21.2%
#% increased Mana Cost [Efficiency] of [Spell|Spells]
15.2%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Reflects opposite Ring
48.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30.3%
# to maximum Life
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.3%
# to maximum Mana
24.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
15.2%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
15.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
15.2%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
12.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
12.1%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
97%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
63.6%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
57.6%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
51.5%
# to maximum Life
45.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
45.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
30.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
30.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
30.3%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
27.3%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
63.6%
#% increased Cast Speed
57.6%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
51.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances] per [Charges|Power Charge]
48.5%
# to Maximum [Charges|Power Charges]
39.4%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
15.2%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
15.2%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
12.1%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
9.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
9.1%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
15.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
6.1%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
6.1%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
6.1%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
6.1%
Chance to [Block] [HitDamage|Damage] is [Lucky]
6.1%
You take #% of damage from [Block|Blocked] [HitDamage|Hits]
6.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Cold|Cold] Damage
6.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances|Resistances]
6.1%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Turn the Clock Forward
(24)72.7%✕ Remove
Mental Alacrity
(21)63.6%✕ Remove
Invigorating Archon
(21)63.6%✕ Remove
Brain Storm
(21)63.6%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(20)60.6%✕ Remove
Arcane Intensity
(19)57.6%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(18)54.5%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(18)54.5%✕ Remove
Invocated Efficiency
(18)54.5%✕ Remove
Arcane Remnants
(17)51.5%✕ Remove
Raw Mana
(16)48.5%✕ Remove
Brain Freeze
(16)48.5%✕ Remove
Energising Archon
(16)48.5%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(15)45.5%✕ Remove
Dreamcatcher
(15)45.5%✕ Remove
Dominion
(15)45.5%✕ Remove
Preservation
(15)45.5%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(15)45.5%✕ Remove
Infusion of Power
(15)45.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(15)45.5%✕ Remove
Controlling Magic
(14)42.4%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(14)42.4%✕ Remove
Raw Power
(14)42.4%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(14)42.4%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(13)39.4%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(13)39.4%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(12)36.4%✕ Remove
Sanguine Tolerance
(12)36.4%✕ Remove
Rupturing Pins
(12)36.4%✕ Remove
Bone Chains
(12)36.4%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(12)36.4%✕ Remove
Refracted Infusion
(12)36.4%✕ Remove
Storm's Recollection
(12)36.4%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(12)36.4%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(11)33.3%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(11)33.3%✕ Remove
Critical Overload
(10)30.3%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(10)30.3%✕ Remove
Vigorous Remnants
(10)30.3%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(9)27.3%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(9)27.3%✕ Remove
Energise
(9)27.3%✕ Remove
Final Barrage
(8)24.2%✕ Remove
Tempest Caller
(8)24.2%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Back
(8)24.2%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(7)21.2%✕ Remove
Endless Blizzard
(7)21.2%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(7)21.2%✕ Remove
True Strike
(7)21.2%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(6)18.2%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(6)18.2%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(6)18.2%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(6)18.2%✕ Remove
Immolation
(6)18.2%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(6)18.2%✕ Remove
Strike Twice
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Leather Bindings
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Constant Gale
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Smith's Masterwork
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Flowing Metal
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Sacrificial Blood
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Avatar of Fire
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Paragon
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Heat of the Forge
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Self Immolation
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Fulmination
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Desensitisation
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Melting Flames
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Resolute Technique
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Inescapable Cold
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Molten Carapace
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Lucidity
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Protraction
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Kitavan Engraving
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Dedication to Kitava
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Endurance
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Reverberation
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Empowering Infusions
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Mental Perseverance
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Molten Symbol
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Sudden Escalation
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Ether Flow
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Kitavan Imprint
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Irreparable
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Grinning Immolation
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Primal Hunger
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Empowering Remnants
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Hide of the Bear
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Flare
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
One With Flame
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Guts
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Blood of the Wolf
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Invigorating Grandeur
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Pile On
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Secrets of the Orb
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Cooked
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Fated End
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Momentum
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Melding
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Dynamism
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Core of the Guardian
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Relentless
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Overzealous
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Lingering Whispers
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Bringer of Flame
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Altered Flesh
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Alternating Current
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Touch the Arcane
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Practiced Signs
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Multiplying Squalls
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Force of Will
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Master of Hexes
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Efficient Inscriptions
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Mind Eraser
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Wide Barrier
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Frozen Limit
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
All Natural
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Efficient Killing
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Elemental Force
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Relentless Vindicator
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Empowering Remains
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Repulsion
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Quicksand Hourglass
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Now and Again
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Temporal Mastery
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Pyromantic Pact
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Lightning Quick
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Footprints in the Sand
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Archon of the Storm
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Phased Form
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Shocking Limit
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Slow Burn
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Molten Claw
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Beidat's Gaze
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Stormcharged
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Drenched
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Tides of Change
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Stormbreaker
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Elemental Equilibrium
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Firestarter
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Roil
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Infernal Limit
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Unbending
(1)3%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(1)3%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(1)3%✕ Remove
Void
(1)3%✕ Remove
Unnatural Resilience
(1)3%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(1)3%✕ Remove
Decrepifying Curse
(1)3%✕ Remove
Burning Strikes
(1)3%✕ Remove
Abasement
(1)3%✕ Remove
Breaking Point
(1)3%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(1)3%✕ Remove
Lead me through Grace...
(1)3%✕ Remove
Sanguimancy
(1)3%✕ Remove
Burning Nature
(1)3%✕ Remove
Embodiment of Frost
(1)3%✕ Remove
Defensive Stance
(1)3%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(1)3%✕ Remove
Lone Warrior
(1)3%✕ Remove
Radial Force
(1)3%✕ Remove
Arcane Blossom
(1)3%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(1)3%✕ Remove
Sacred Flow
(1)3%✕ Remove
Path Seeker
(1)3%✕ Remove
Arcane Nature
(1)3%✕ Remove
Piercing Claw
(1)3%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(1)3%✕ Remove
Loyal Hellhound
(1)3%✕ Remove
Crystalline Phylactery
(1)3%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(1)3%✕ Remove
Unstable Bond
(1)3%✕ Remove
Inner Turmoil
(1)3%✕ Remove
Potent Incantation
(1)3%✕ Remove
Authority
(1)3%✕ Remove
Grit
(1)3%✕ Remove
Explosive Impact
(1)3%✕ Remove
Tribute to Utula
(1)3%✕ Remove
Vitality Siphon
(1)3%✕ Remove
I am the Blizzard...
(1)3%✕ Remove
Everlasting Infusions
(1)3%✕ Remove
Relentless Pursuit
(1)3%✕ Remove
Heatproofing
(1)3%✕ Remove
Beef
(1)3%✕ Remove
Meat Recycling
(1)3%✕ Remove
Necromantic Conduit
(1)3%✕ Remove
Sunder the Flesh
(1)3%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(1)3%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(1)3%✕ Remove
Eternal Life
(1)3%✕ Remove
Total Incineration
(1)3%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(1)3%✕ Remove
Pure Power
(1)3%✕ Remove
Succour
(1)3%✕ Remove
Crimson Power
(1)3%✕ Remove
Defiance
(1)3%✕ Remove
Effervescent
(1)3%✕ Remove
Soulless Form
(1)3%✕ Remove
Precise Volatility
(1)3%✕ Remove
Bond of the Viper
(1)3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(1)3%✕ Remove
Mystic Avalanche
(1)3%✕ Remove
Furious Wellspring
(1)3%✕ Remove
Blur
(1)3%✕ Remove
Branching Bolts
(1)3%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(1)3%✕ Remove
Thirst for Power
(1)3%✕ Remove
Psychic Fragmentation
(1)3%✕ Remove
Infused Limits
(1)3%✕ Remove
Restless Dead
(1)3%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(1)3%✕ Remove
Searing Heat
(1)3%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(1)3%✕ Remove
Glaciation
(1)3%✕ Remove
Wisdom of the Maji
(1)3%✕ Remove
Blackflame Covenant
(1)3%✕ Remove
Instability
(1)3%✕ Remove
Casting Cascade
(1)3%✕ Remove
Wither Away
(1)3%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(1)3%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(1)3%✕ Remove
Traveller's Wisdom
(1)3%✕ Remove
Beidat's Will
(1)3%✕ Remove
Goring
(1)3%✕ Remove
Warding Potions
(1)3%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(1)3%✕ Remove
Blood Transfusion
(1)3%✕ Remove
Frostwalker
(1)3%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)3%✕ Remove
Blessing of the Moon
(1)3%✕ Remove
Altered Brain Chemistry
(1)3%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(1)3%✕ Remove
Wildsurge Incantation
(1)3%✕ Remove
Waking Dream
(1)3%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)3%✕ Remove
Soul Bloom
(1)3%✕ Remove
Overexposure
(1)3%✕ Remove
Lucid Dreaming
(1)3%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(1)3%✕ Remove
Burn Away
(1)3%✕ Remove
Smoke Inhalation
(1)3%✕ Remove
Profane Commander
(1)3%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(1)3%✕ Remove
Ice Walls
(1)3%✕ Remove
Grasping Wounds
(1)3%✕ Remove
Druidic Champion
(1)3%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(1)3%✕ Remove
Sturdy Mind
(1)3%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)3%✕ Remove
Lucky Rabbit Foot
(1)3%✕ Remove
Flow of Life
(1)3%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(1)3%✕ Remove
Chayula's Gift
(1)3%✕ Remove
Lightning Storm
(1)3%✕ Remove
Nurturing Guardian
(1)3%✕ Remove
Mana Blessing
(1)3%✕ Remove
Wasting Casts
(1)3%✕ Remove
Running Assault
(1)3%✕ Remove
Incendiary
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Sigil of Fire
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