The Ravenous Swarm is a highly effective skill for the Lich in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 34 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Escalating Poison, Prolonged Duration II, Magnified Area II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Pure Energy, Melding, Void on the skill tree.

Ravenous Swarm
(Lich) Builds
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 [Chaos|Chaos] [Spell|Spell] Skills
61.8%
#% increased [Chaos] Damage
52.9%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
44.1%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
38.2%
# to maximum Mana
32.4%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
23.5%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
23.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
17.6%
#% increased Cast Speed
17.6%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
14.7%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
58.8%
#% increased [Chaos] Damage
41.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
38.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.3%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
26.5%
# to maximum Mana
20.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
17.6%
#% increased Cast Speed
17.6%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
17.6%
#% increased [ESRechargeRate|Energy Shield Recharge Rate]
11.8%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
76.5%
# to maximum Mana
73.5%
#% of Damage taken bypasses [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
67.6%
[StatGain|Gain] #% of maximum Life as Extra maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
67.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.6%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
17.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
17.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
14.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
11.8%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
5.9%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
61.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
58.8%
#% increased [ESRechargeRate|Energy Shield Recharge Rate]
47.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
41.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
26.5%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
26.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.5%
# to maximum Life
17.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
11.8%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
58.8%
# to maximum Life
47.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
44.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
44.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
32.4%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
20.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
17.6%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
17.6%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
14.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
14.7%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
70.6%
#% increased Movement Speed
64.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
35.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
32.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
32.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
32.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
32.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.5%
# to maximum Life
14.7%
# to maximum Mana
14.7%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
70.6%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
70.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.3%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
35.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
32.4%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
32.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
26.5%
#% increased Cast Speed
26.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
20.6%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Chaos] Damage
79.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
55.9%
#% increased Cast Speed
44.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
41.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
35.3%
# to maximum Mana
29.4%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
29.4%
# to maximum Life
23.5%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Chaos] Damage
67.6%
#% increased Cast Speed
52.9%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
52.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
44.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
32.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
32.4%
# to maximum Life
26.5%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
26.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.5%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
20.6%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
94.1%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
67.6%
#% increased bonuses gained from left Equipped Ring
41.2%
#% increased bonuses gained from right Equipped Ring
41.2%
#% increased [Charm] Charges gained
32.4%
#% reduced [Charm] Charges used
26.5%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
26.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSulphur|Sulphur]
23.5%
# to maximum Life
20.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
17.6%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
64.7%
#% increased Cast Speed
44.1%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
35.3%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
32.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
23.5%
#% increased [Chaos] Damage
23.5%
#% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Spell Damage Bonus]
23.5%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
20.6%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
17.6%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning] Damage
17.6%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Pure Energy
(33)97.1%✕ Remove
Melding
(32)94.1%✕ Remove
Void
(32)94.1%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(32)94.1%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(31)91.2%✕ Remove
Soulless Form
(31)91.2%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(31)91.2%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(31)91.2%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(31)91.2%✕ Remove
Dark Entries
(31)91.2%✕ Remove
Crystalline Phylactery
(30)88.2%✕ Remove
Potent Incantation
(30)88.2%✕ Remove
Raw Power
(30)88.2%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(30)88.2%✕ Remove
Principal Infusion
(30)88.2%✕ Remove
Eternal Life
(28)82.4%✕ Remove
Wither Away
(28)82.4%✕ Remove
Lingering Whispers
(27)79.4%✕ Remove
Practiced Signs
(26)76.5%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(26)76.5%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(24)70.6%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(23)67.6%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Forward
(22)64.7%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(22)64.7%✕ Remove
Fated End
(22)64.7%✕ Remove
Master of Hexes
(20)58.8%✕ Remove
Spiral into Insanity
(19)55.9%✕ Remove
Convalescence
(19)55.9%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(19)55.9%✕ Remove
Impending Doom
(17)50%✕ Remove
Rupture the Soul
(16)47.1%✕ Remove
Final Barrage
(13)38.2%✕ Remove
Distant Dreamer
(12)35.3%✕ Remove
Dependable Ward
(11)32.4%✕ Remove
Decrepifying Curse
(11)32.4%✕ Remove
Eldritch Empowerment
(11)32.4%✕ Remove
Overzealous
(10)29.4%✕ Remove
Necromantic Conduit
(10)29.4%✕ Remove
Soul Bloom
(9)26.5%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(9)26.5%✕ Remove
Mana Blessing
(9)26.5%✕ Remove
Refocus
(8)23.5%✕ Remove
Preservation
(8)23.5%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(8)23.5%✕ Remove
Roil
(8)23.5%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Back
(7)20.6%✕ Remove
Spirit Bond
(7)20.6%✕ Remove
Ancestral Conduits
(7)20.6%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(5)14.7%✕ Remove
Hallowed
(5)14.7%✕ Remove
Blackflame Covenant
(5)14.7%✕ Remove
Reverberation
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Profane Commander
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Open Mind
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Incessant Cacophony
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Blackened Heart
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Dreamcatcher
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Lone Warrior
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Mind Eraser
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Mending Deflection
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Spiral into Mania
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Arcane Nature
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Arcane Intensity
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Supportive Ancestors
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Explosive Impact
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Essence Infusion
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Hindered Capabilities
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Bolstering Presence
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Efficient Killing
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Spiral into Depression
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Storm Driven
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Raw Mana
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Elemental Force
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
The Ancient Serpent
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Ruin
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Arcane Blossom
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Ether Flow
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Mental Alacrity
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Dark Entropy
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Entropic Incarnation
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Warding Fetish
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Effervescent
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Lord of Horrors
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Conduit
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Emboldening Lead
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Restless Dead
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Lead by Example
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Gravedigger
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Efficient Inscriptions
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Ancestral Reach
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Self Mortification
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Expendable Army
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Splintering Force
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Invocated Efficiency
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Relentless Fallen
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Lasting Incantations
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Necrotised Flesh
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Crystalline Flesh
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Thunderstruck
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Enveloping Presence
(1)2.9%✕ Remove