The Elemental Surge is a highly effective skill for the Monk in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 13 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Elemental Focus, Concentrated Area. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Heartbreaking, For the Jugular, Heartstopping on the skill tree.

Elemental Surge
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 13 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
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
38.5%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
30.8%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
30.8%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
15.4%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
15.4%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
15.4%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
15.4%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
15.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
15.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
7.7%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
53.8%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
53.8%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
53.8%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
53.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
7.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
7.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
7.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
7.7%
[Gain] #% of damage as [Fire] damage per #% [ChanceToBlock|Chance to Block]
7.7%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
53.8%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
46.2%
# to [Evasion] Rating
38.5%
# to maximum Life
30.8%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
30.8%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.8%
# to maximum Mana
23.1%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.1%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Evasion] Rating
38.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
38.5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
38.5%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.8%
# to maximum Life
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
23.1%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
23.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
15.4%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
53.8%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
38.5%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.8%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
23.1%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.1%
# to [Evasion] Rating
15.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
15.4%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
15.4%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15.4%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
84.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
53.8%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
53.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
23.1%
# to maximum Life
23.1%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.1%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
23.1%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
69.2%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
61.5%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
46.2%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
46.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
38.5%
# to maximum Life
23.1%
# to maximum Mana
23.1%
#% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
23.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
15.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
15.4%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
61.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
61.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
53.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
38.5%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.8%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.8%
# to maximum Life
23.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.1%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
46.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
46.2%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
46.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
46.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
38.5%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
23.1%
# to maximum Life
23.1%
#% increased [Lightning] Damage
23.1%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.1%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
92.3%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
61.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
53.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
46.2%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
46.2%
# to maximum Life
38.5%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
30.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
30.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
30.8%
# to [Armour]
23.1%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
38.5%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
38.5%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
23.1%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
15.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
15.4%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
7.7%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
7.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
7.7%
# to maximum Mana
7.7%
#% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Spell Damage Bonus]
7.7%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
30.8%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
30.8%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
30.8%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
30.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
7.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
7.7%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
7.7%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
7.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
7.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
7.7%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Heartbreaking
(13)100%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(13)100%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(13)100%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(13)100%✕ Remove
True Strike
(13)100%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(12)92.3%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(12)92.3%✕ Remove
Javelin
(11)84.6%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(11)84.6%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(11)84.6%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(11)84.6%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(11)84.6%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(11)84.6%✕ Remove
Cooked
(11)84.6%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(11)84.6%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(10)76.9%✕ Remove
Predatory Instinct
(10)76.9%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Critical Strike
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(7)53.8%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(7)53.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(7)53.8%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(7)53.8%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(7)53.8%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(7)53.8%✕ Remove
Elemental Surge
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Penetrate
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Stalking Panther
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Mystic Harvest
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
In for the Kill
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Blur
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Combat Alchemy
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Pinpoint Shot
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Fervour
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Resonance
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Finesse
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Azmeri Brew
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
The Mhacha's Gift
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Intricate Sigils
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Escape Strategy
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Core of the Guardian
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Mystic Attunement
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Death from Afar
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Bloodthirsty
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Inspiring Ally
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Fulmination
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Steadfast Resolve
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Grace of the Ancestors
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Sacred Unity
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Flow State
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
The Frenzied Bear
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Unfurled Finger
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Blood of Rage
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Corrupted Lifeforce
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Shield Expertise
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Vivid Stampede
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Hail
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Primal Bounty
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Intense Dose
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Goring
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Wasting
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Wild Protector
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(1)7.7%✕ Remove