The Earthshatter is a highly effective skill for the Monk in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 82 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Aftershock II, Branching Fissures II, Rapid Attacks II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Split the Earth, Battle Trance, Sand in the Eyes on the skill tree.

Earthshatter
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 82 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 [Physical] Damage
65.9%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
63.4%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
41.5%
Enemies in your [Presence] have additional [Power] equal to their [GruellingMadness|Gruelling Madness]
39%
[HitDamage|Hits] with this Weapon inflict # [GruellingMadness|Gruelling Madness]
39%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
23.2%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
17.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
17.1%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
12.2%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
9.8%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
23.2%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
19.5%
# to maximum Mana
14.6%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
13.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
13.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
13.4%
[Gain] #% of damage as [Fire] damage per #% [ChanceToBlock|Chance to Block]
13.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
9.8%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
6.1%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
6.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
32.9%
# to [Strength|Strength] and [Intelligence|Intelligence]
31.7%
# to maximum Life
31.7%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] are [Blind|Blinded]
31.7%
The Bodach haunts your [Presence]
31.7%
[Physical] damage from [HitDamage|Hits] [Contributes|Contributes] to [Chill] [BuffMagnitude|Magnitude] and [Freeze|Freeze Buildup]
31.7%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
29.3%
# Life Regeneration per second
22%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
22%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
17.1%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
58.5%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
51.2%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
35.4%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
28%
# to maximum Mana per Socket filled
19.5%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
18.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance] per Socket filled
18.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
17.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
12.2%
# to [Armour|Armour]
12.2%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
51.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
40.2%
# to maximum Life
36.6%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
26.8%
[ManaLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Mana
24.4%
Gain a random [Charges|Charge] on reaching Maximum [Rage|Rage], no more than once every # seconds
19.5%
# to Maximum [Rage]
18.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.3%
[LifeLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Life
18.3%
Gain # [Rage] on [HitDamage|Hit]
17.1%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
57.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
43.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
43.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
41.5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
37.8%
# to maximum Life
35.4%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
28%
# to [Armour|Armour]
24.4%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
22%
# to maximum Mana
20.7%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
78%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
34.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
28%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
25.6%
#% increased maximum [Divinity]
23.2%
#% of Damage is taken from Mana before Life
23.2%
#% reduced maximum [Divinity] per [Corrupted] Item [Equipped]
23.2%
Cannot have [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.2%
Skills Cost [Divinity] instead of Mana or Life
23.2%
[StatConversion|Convert] #% of maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] to maximum [Divinity]
23.2%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
43.9%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
40.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
37.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
37.8%
# to maximum Life
32.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28%
# to maximum Mana
26.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25.6%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
24.4%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
42.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
39%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35.4%
# to maximum Life
32.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25.6%
# to maximum Mana
24.4%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
18.3%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
92.7%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
61%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
57.3%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
54.9%
# to maximum Life
29.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
25.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
24.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
22%
# to [Armour]
20.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSulphur|Sulphur]
20.7%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
20.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
15.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
15.9%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
13.4%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
12.2%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
8.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
8.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
7.3%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
6.1%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
6.1%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
7.3%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
7.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
6.1%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
6.1%
# to maximum Mana
6.1%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
6.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
6.1%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
6.1%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
6.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
6.1%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Split the Earth
(72)87.8%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(70)85.4%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(68)82.9%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(66)80.5%✕ Remove
Reaving
(63)76.8%✕ Remove
Splitting Ground
(63)76.8%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(63)76.8%✕ Remove
Aftershocks
(62)75.6%✕ Remove
Earthbreaker
(61)74.4%✕ Remove
Hulking Form
(60)73.2%✕ Remove
Colossal Capacity
(60)73.2%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(58)70.7%✕ Remove
Ancestral Empowerment
(56)68.3%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(56)68.3%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(54)65.9%✕ Remove
Brutal
(52)63.4%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(50)61%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(50)61%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(49)59.8%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(49)59.8%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(47)57.3%✕ Remove
Blood Rush
(47)57.3%✕ Remove
Authority
(44)53.7%✕ Remove
Paragon
(41)50%✕ Remove
Impair
(40)48.8%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(38)46.3%✕ Remove
Relentless
(37)45.1%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(37)45.1%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(35)42.7%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(33)40.2%✕ Remove
Channelled Heritage
(31)37.8%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(30)36.6%✕ Remove
Stormkeeper
(29)35.4%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(24)29.3%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(24)29.3%✕ Remove
Beef
(21)25.6%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(20)24.4%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(20)24.4%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(19)23.2%✕ Remove
Symbol of Defiance
(19)23.2%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(19)23.2%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(18)22%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(17)20.7%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(16)19.5%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(16)19.5%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(16)19.5%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(15)18.3%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(14)17.1%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(14)17.1%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(14)17.1%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(13)15.9%✕ Remove
Craving Slaughter
(13)15.9%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(13)15.9%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(13)15.9%✕ Remove
Goring
(13)15.9%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(12)14.6%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(12)14.6%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(11)13.4%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(11)13.4%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(11)13.4%✕ Remove
Bloodthirsty
(10)12.2%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(10)12.2%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(9)11%✕ Remove
Price of Freedom
(9)11%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(9)11%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(9)11%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(9)11%✕ Remove
Reverberating Impact
(9)11%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(8)9.8%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(8)9.8%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(8)9.8%✕ Remove
Shockproof
(8)9.8%✕ Remove
Commanding Rage
(8)9.8%✕ Remove
Proliferating Weeds
(8)9.8%✕ Remove
Devastation
(8)9.8%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(7)8.5%✕ Remove
Guided Hand
(7)8.5%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(7)8.5%✕ Remove
Smash
(7)8.5%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(7)8.5%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(7)8.5%✕ Remove
Momentum
(7)8.5%✕ Remove
Bond of the Ape
(6)7.3%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(6)7.3%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(6)7.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(6)7.3%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(6)7.3%✕ Remove
Deafening Cries
(6)7.3%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(6)7.3%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(6)7.3%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(6)7.3%✕ Remove
True Strike
(6)7.3%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(6)7.3%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(5)6.1%✕ Remove
Stone Skin
(5)6.1%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(5)6.1%✕ Remove
Flow State
(5)6.1%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(5)6.1%✕ Remove
Resolute Technique
(5)6.1%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(5)6.1%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(5)6.1%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(5)6.1%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(5)6.1%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(5)6.1%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(5)6.1%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(5)6.1%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(5)6.1%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Chillproof
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Push the Advantage
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Breaking Blows
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Voracious
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Honourless
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Pile On
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Skullcrusher
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Burning Strikes
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Storm's Rebuke
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Grace of the Ancestors
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Shield Expertise
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Tides of Change
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Reinforced Rallying
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Clear Space
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Impenetrable Shell
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Unbending
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Stand Ground
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Cacophony
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Lavianga's Brew
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Knight of Izaro
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Suffusion
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Heavy Drinker
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Ruinic Helm
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Cirel of Tarth's Light
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Resonance
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Finish Them
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Voll's Protection
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Cold Coat
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Rhythm of Fire
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Lead by Example
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Blinding Flash
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Coated Arms
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Scarred Faith
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Path of the Renegade
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Cooked
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Hunker Down
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Pocket Sand
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(2)2.4%✕ Remove