The Falling Thunder is a highly effective skill for the Invoker in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 16 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Pinpoint Critical, Nova Projectiles I. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Martial Artistry, For the Jugular, Flow Like Water on the skill tree.

Falling Thunder
(Invoker) Builds
Sample size: 16 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 [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
37.5%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
31.2%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
31.2%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
31.2%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
31.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
31.2%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
25%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
25%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
18.8%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
18.8%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
68.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
56.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
56.2%
# to maximum Life
43.8%
# to maximum Mana
43.8%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
43.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
37.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
25%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
25%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
62.5%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
62.5%
# to [Evasion] Rating
56.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
50%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
43.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
# Life Regeneration per second
12.5%
#% increased [ESRechargeRate|Energy Shield Recharge Rate]
12.5%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
68.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
56.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
56.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
50%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
37.5%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.2%
# to maximum Mana
25%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
18.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
18.8%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
62.5%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
43.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
37.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.2%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
31.2%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
25%
# to [Evasion] Rating
18.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.8%
# to Maximum [Charges|Power Charges]
12.5%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
93.8%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
62.5%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
56.2%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
43.8%
#% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
37.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
31.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
31.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
25%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
25%
# to maximum Mana
18.8%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
68.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
62.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
62.5%
Grants # additional Skill Slot
62.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
50%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
43.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
37.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
18.8%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
62.5%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
Grants # additional Skill Slot
50%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
43.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
43.8%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
43.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
37.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
25%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
25%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
50%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
43.8%
#% increased [Flask|Flask] Charges gained
43.8%
#% reduced [Flask] Life Recovery rate
43.8%
Life Recovery from [Flask|Flasks] also applies to [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
43.8%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
43.8%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
31.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
25%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
25%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
12.5%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Cold|Cold] Damage
12.5%
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
6.2%
# to maximum Mana
6.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
6.2%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
6.2%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
6.2%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
6.2%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] Regenerate # Life per second
6.2%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% increased [Attack|Attack] Speed
6.2%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Strength|Strength]
18.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
18.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
12.5%
#% increased [Block] chance
12.5%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] count as having double [Power|Power]
12.5%
# to maximum Life
6.2%
[Intimidate] Enemies on [Block] for # seconds
6.2%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Martial Artistry
(16)100%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(16)100%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(16)100%✕ Remove
Lead me through Grace...
(15)93.8%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(15)93.8%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(15)93.8%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(15)93.8%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(15)93.8%✕ Remove
True Strike
(15)93.8%✕ Remove
Sunder my Enemies...
(15)93.8%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(14)87.5%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(14)87.5%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(14)87.5%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(14)87.5%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(14)87.5%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(12)75%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(12)75%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(12)75%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(11)68.8%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(11)68.8%✕ Remove
Abasement
(10)62.5%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(10)62.5%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(10)62.5%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(10)62.5%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(9)56.2%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(9)56.2%✕ Remove
I am the Thunder...
(8)50%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(8)50%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(8)50%✕ Remove
The Soul Springs Eternal
(8)50%✕ Remove
I am the Blizzard...
(7)43.8%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(7)43.8%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(7)43.8%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(7)43.8%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(6)37.5%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(6)37.5%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Melding
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Flow State
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
High Alert
(4)25%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(4)25%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(4)25%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
One with the River
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Stormcharged
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
...and Scatter Them to the Winds
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
...and I Shall Rage
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
...and Protect me from Harm
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Faith is a Choice
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Siphon
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Sight
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Constricting
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Cooked
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Mana Blessing
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Momentum
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(1)6.2%✕ Remove