The Chaos Bolt is a highly effective skill for the Monk in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 45 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Chaos Mastery, Rapid Casting II, Extraction. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Whispers of Doom, Wither Away, Pure Chaos on the skill tree.

Chaos Bolt
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 45 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 Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Chaos|Chaos] [Spell|Spell] Skills
44.4%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
35.6%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
31.1%
#% increased Cast Speed
28.9%
#% increased [Chaos] Damage
28.9%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
24.4%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning] Damage
22.2%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
15.6%
# to maximum Mana
11.1%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
8.9%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
62.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
44.4%
#% increased [Chaos] Damage
40%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
37.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
28.9%
# to maximum Mana
22.2%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
15.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
15.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
13.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
11.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
44.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
35.6%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
31.1%
#% of Damage taken bypasses [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.7%
[StatGain|Gain] #% of maximum Life as Extra maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.7%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
24.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
24.4%
Has no [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
24.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
17.8%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
68.9%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
66.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
42.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
37.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
#% increased [ESRechargeRate|Energy Shield Recharge Rate]
28.9%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
22.2%
# to maximum Life
15.6%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
13.3%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
11.1%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
55.6%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
51.1%
# to maximum Life
48.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
24.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
22.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
17.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
15.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
15.6%
# to maximum Mana
13.3%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
80%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
53.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
24.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
17.8%
#% increased [ESRechargeRate|Energy Shield Recharge Rate]
17.8%
# to maximum Life
15.6%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
66.7%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
64.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
37.8%
#% increased Cast Speed
37.8%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
33.3%
# to maximum Life
28.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
26.7%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
24.4%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
20%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
17.8%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Cast Speed
68.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
51.1%
#% increased [Chaos] Damage
48.9%
# to maximum Mana
33.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
31.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28.9%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.7%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
24.4%
#% increased Mana Cost [Efficiency] of [Spell|Spells]
22.2%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Cast Speed
46.7%
#% increased [Chaos] Damage
37.8%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
37.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
35.6%
Reflects opposite Ring
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28.9%
# to maximum Mana
22.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
22.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
22.2%
# to maximum Life
20%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
97.8%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
75.6%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
62.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
60%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
46.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
35.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
33.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSulphur|Sulphur]
31.1%
# to maximum Life
20%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
15.6%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
48.9%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
40%
#% increased Cast Speed
28.9%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
17.8%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
17.8%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
15.6%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning] Damage
13.3%
# to Level of all [Chaos|Chaos] [Spell|Spell] Skills
11.1%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
11.1%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
6.7%
#% reduced [LightRadius|Light Radius]
6.7%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineChaos|Dreaming Gloom Shrine]
6.7%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Chaos] Damage
6.7%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Chaos] Damage
6.7%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Whispers of Doom
(37)82.2%✕ Remove
Wither Away
(36)80%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(36)80%✕ Remove
Dark Entries
(36)80%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(34)75.6%✕ Remove
Raw Power
(34)75.6%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(34)75.6%✕ Remove
Practiced Signs
(33)73.3%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(33)73.3%✕ Remove
Melding
(32)71.1%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(32)71.1%✕ Remove
Void
(31)68.9%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(31)68.9%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Forward
(30)66.7%✕ Remove
Potent Incantation
(30)66.7%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(29)64.4%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(28)62.2%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(28)62.2%✕ Remove
Principal Infusion
(28)62.2%✕ Remove
Crystalline Phylactery
(26)57.8%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(25)55.6%✕ Remove
Soulless Form
(25)55.6%✕ Remove
Eternal Life
(24)53.3%✕ Remove
Master of Hexes
(22)48.9%✕ Remove
Spiral into Insanity
(18)40%✕ Remove
Lingering Whispers
(18)40%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(18)40%✕ Remove
Impending Doom
(16)35.6%✕ Remove
Rupture the Soul
(14)31.1%✕ Remove
Final Barrage
(13)28.9%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(13)28.9%✕ Remove
Overzealous
(12)26.7%✕ Remove
Necromantic Conduit
(12)26.7%✕ Remove
Warding Fetish
(11)24.4%✕ Remove
Convalescence
(11)24.4%✕ Remove
Roil
(11)24.4%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(10)22.2%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(10)22.2%✕ Remove
Invocated Efficiency
(10)22.2%✕ Remove
Sudden Escalation
(9)20%✕ Remove
Preservation
(9)20%✕ Remove
Soul Bloom
(9)20%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(9)20%✕ Remove
True Strike
(9)20%✕ Remove
Dependable Ward
(8)17.8%✕ Remove
Critical Overload
(8)17.8%✕ Remove
Controlling Magic
(8)17.8%✕ Remove
Mental Alacrity
(8)17.8%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(8)17.8%✕ Remove
Fated End
(8)17.8%✕ Remove
Mana Blessing
(8)17.8%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(7)15.6%✕ Remove
Sanguimancy
(7)15.6%✕ Remove
Reverberation
(7)15.6%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(7)15.6%✕ Remove
Arcane Intensity
(7)15.6%✕ Remove
Vitality Siphon
(7)15.6%✕ Remove
Sunder the Flesh
(7)15.6%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Back
(7)15.6%✕ Remove
Mind Eraser
(7)15.6%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(6)13.3%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(6)13.3%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(6)13.3%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(6)13.3%✕ Remove
Distant Dreamer
(6)13.3%✕ Remove
Grasping Wounds
(6)13.3%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(6)13.3%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(6)13.3%✕ Remove
Lasting Incantations
(6)13.3%✕ Remove
Open Mind
(6)13.3%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(5)11.1%✕ Remove
Spiral into Mania
(5)11.1%✕ Remove
Ether Flow
(5)11.1%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(5)11.1%✕ Remove
Efficient Killing
(4)8.9%✕ Remove
Raw Mana
(4)8.9%✕ Remove
Decrepifying Curse
(4)8.9%✕ Remove
Abasement
(4)8.9%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(4)8.9%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(4)8.9%✕ Remove
Arcane Nature
(4)8.9%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(4)8.9%✕ Remove
Phased Form
(4)8.9%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(4)8.9%✕ Remove
Crimson Power
(4)8.9%✕ Remove
Hallowed
(4)8.9%✕ Remove
Blackflame Covenant
(4)8.9%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(4)8.9%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(4)8.9%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(4)8.9%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(4)8.9%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(4)8.9%✕ Remove
Unbound Encore
(3)6.7%✕ Remove
Dynamism
(3)6.7%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(3)6.7%✕ Remove
Dreamcatcher
(3)6.7%✕ Remove
Temporal Mastery
(3)6.7%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(3)6.7%✕ Remove
Paragon
(3)6.7%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(3)6.7%✕ Remove
Refocus
(3)6.7%✕ Remove
Touch the Arcane
(3)6.7%✕ Remove
Effervescent
(3)6.7%✕ Remove
Flow State
(3)6.7%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(3)6.7%✕ Remove
Inevitability
(3)6.7%✕ Remove
Essence Infusion
(3)6.7%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(3)6.7%✕ Remove
Brain Storm
(3)6.7%✕ Remove
Spirit Bond
(3)6.7%✕ Remove
Ancestral Conduits
(3)6.7%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(3)6.7%✕ Remove
Gore Spike
(3)6.7%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(3)6.7%✕ Remove
Hindered Capabilities
(3)6.7%✕ Remove
Cooked
(3)6.7%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(3)6.7%✕ Remove
Ultimate Command
(3)6.7%✕ Remove
Incessant Cacophony
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Spiral into Depression
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Echoing Pulse
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Ruin
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Repulsion
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Quicksand Hourglass
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Asceticism
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Lone Warrior
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Supportive Ancestors
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Brain Freeze
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Aspiring Genius
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Invigorating Archon
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Efficient Inscriptions
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Tides of Change
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Energising Archon
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Hastening Barrier
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Wasting Casts
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Bolstering Presence
(2)4.4%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Unravelling
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Sanguine Tolerance
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Intricate Sigils
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Shredding Force
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Mystic Attunement
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Rupturing Pins
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Mental Perseverance
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Building Toxins
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Path Seeker
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Mind Phylacteries
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Inner Turmoil
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Ruinic Helm
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Endless Blizzard
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Unleash Fire
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Explosive Impact
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Self Immolation
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Relentless Pursuit
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Primed to Explode
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Bone Chains
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Whispers of the Flesh
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Desensitisation
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
First Approach
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Controlled Chaos
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Slow Burn
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Breathing
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Eternal Youth
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Quick Fingers
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Unfurled Finger
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Burnout
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Furious Wellspring
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Full Recovery
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Psychic Fragmentation
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Escalating Toxins
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Energise
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Empowering Remnants
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Wisdom of the Maji
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Crippling Toxins
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Melting Flames
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Instability
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Casting Cascade
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Self Mortification
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
The Raging Ox
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Arcane Remnants
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Traveller's Wisdom
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Waking Dream
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Unsight
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Molten Carapace
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Lucidity
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Immolation
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Burn Away
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Profane Commander
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Firestarter
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Forthcoming
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Druidic Champion
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Blood Tearing
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Sanguimantic Rituals
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Reactive Growth
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Eldritch Empowerment
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Chayula's Gift
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Lasting Toxins
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Running Assault
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Leeching Toxins
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Momentum
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Vigorous Remnants
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Stacking Toxins
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(1)2.2%✕ Remove
Intense Flames
(1)2.2%✕ Remove