The Explosive Grenade is a highly effective skill for the Monk in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 37 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Defy II, Rakiata's Flow. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Remorseless, Grenadier, Repeating Explosives on the skill tree.

Explosive Grenade
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 37 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-28 07:44:41 UTC
Below data represents gem links within this cohort. Selected main skills are strictly isolated.
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Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
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[Grenade] Skills Fire an additional [Projectile|Projectile]
78.4%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
54.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
45.9%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
43.2%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
29.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
29.7%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
24.3%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
21.6%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
18.9%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
8.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
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# Life Regeneration per second
70.3%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
64.9%
# to maximum Life
62.2%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
54.1%
# to [Armour|Armour]
18.9%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
16.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
13.5%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
13.5%
# to maximum Mana
10.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
8.1%
Body Armour
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#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
62.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
54.1%
#% increased [AilmentThreshold|Elemental Ailment Threshold]
51.4%
#% increased [Freeze] Duration on Enemies
51.4%
[Evasion|Evasion Rating] is doubled if you have not been [HitDamage|Hit] [Recently]
51.4%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
51.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
21.6%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
18.9%
# to [Armour|Armour]
16.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
16.2%
Gloves
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Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
32.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
29.7%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
27%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
24.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
24.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
24.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
21.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
18.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.9%
# to [Armour|Armour]
16.2%
Boots
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#% increased Movement Speed
73%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
51.4%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
45.9%
# to maximum Life
35.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.7%
Cannot be [LightStun|Light Stunned] by [Deflect|Deflected] [HitDamage|Hits]
24.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
21.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
21.6%
#% to amount of [HitDamage|Damage] Prevented by [Deflect|Deflection]
21.6%
Amulet
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# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
78.4%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
48.6%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
48.6%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
24.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
24.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
21.6%
# to maximum Life
21.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
21.6%
# to maximum Mana
18.9%
#% increased [Armour]
18.9%
Ring 1
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#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
51.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
45.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
43.2%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
43.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
40.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
37.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
35.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
24.3%
# to maximum Life
21.6%
Ring 2
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#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
43.2%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
43.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40.5%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
37.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
32.4%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27%
Reflects opposite Ring
21.6%
Belt
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Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
54.1%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
51.4%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
40.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
35.1%
# to [Armour]
29.7%
# to maximum Life
29.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
29.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
27%
# to [Strength|Strength]
24.3%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Strength|Strength]
8.1%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
8.1%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
5.4%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
5.4%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
5.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
5.4%
[Grenade] Skills Fire an additional [Projectile|Projectile]
5.4%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Remorseless
(32)86.5%✕ Remove
Grenadier
(32)86.5%✕ Remove
Repeating Explosives
(32)86.5%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(30)81.1%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(30)81.1%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(29)78.4%✕ Remove
Authority
(29)78.4%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(29)78.4%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(28)75.7%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(28)75.7%✕ Remove
Demolitionist
(28)75.7%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(27)73%✕ Remove
Cluster Bombs
(26)70.3%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(25)67.6%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(25)67.6%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(24)64.9%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(24)64.9%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(24)64.9%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(24)64.9%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(23)62.2%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(22)59.5%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(22)59.5%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(22)59.5%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(21)56.8%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(21)56.8%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(21)56.8%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(21)56.8%✕ Remove
Ceremonial Ablution
(20)54.1%✕ Remove
Obsessive Rituals
(20)54.1%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(19)51.4%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(17)45.9%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(17)45.9%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(16)43.2%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(15)40.5%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(14)37.8%✕ Remove
Smoke Inhalation
(14)37.8%✕ Remove
Witchbane
(13)35.1%✕ Remove
Escape Strategy
(13)35.1%✕ Remove
Volatile Grenades
(13)35.1%✕ Remove
No Mercy
(13)35.1%✕ Remove
Incendiary
(13)35.1%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(12)32.4%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(12)32.4%✕ Remove
Flash Storm
(11)29.7%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(11)29.7%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(11)29.7%✕ Remove
Natural Immunity
(10)27%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(9)24.3%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(8)21.6%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(8)21.6%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(8)21.6%✕ Remove
Paragon
(8)21.6%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(8)21.6%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(8)21.6%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(8)21.6%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(8)21.6%✕ Remove
Momentum
(8)21.6%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(7)18.9%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(7)18.9%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(7)18.9%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(7)18.9%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(7)18.9%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(7)18.9%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(7)18.9%✕ Remove
Pitiless Killer
(7)18.9%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(6)16.2%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(6)16.2%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(6)16.2%✕ Remove
Zealous Inquisition
(6)16.2%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(5)13.5%✕ Remove
A Solid Plan
(5)13.5%✕ Remove
The Quick Fox
(5)13.5%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(5)13.5%✕ Remove
Blinding Flash
(5)13.5%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(5)13.5%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(5)13.5%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(5)13.5%✕ Remove
Suppressing Fire
(5)13.5%✕ Remove
Right Where We Want Them
(5)13.5%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(4)10.8%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(4)10.8%✕ Remove
Defiance
(4)10.8%✕ Remove
Blur
(4)10.8%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(4)10.8%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(4)10.8%✕ Remove
Eroding Chains
(4)10.8%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(3)8.1%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(3)8.1%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(3)8.1%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(3)8.1%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(3)8.1%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(3)8.1%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(3)8.1%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(3)8.1%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Temporal Mastery
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Pure Power
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Kept at Bay
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Exploit
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Devastation
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Fortified Location
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Artillery Strike
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Gathering Winds
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Sustainable Practices
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Mystic Harvest
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Melding
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Fate Finding
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Inspiring Leader
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Sanguine Tolerance
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Mirage Deadeye
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Power Shots
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Mystic Attunement
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Lavianga's Brew
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Rusted Pins
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Critical Strike
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Catapult
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Knight of Izaro
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Volcanic Skin
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Endless Munitions
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Deep Freeze
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Path Seeker
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Judge, Jury, and Executioner
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Ancestral Mending
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Hardened Wood
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Relentless Pursuit
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Primed to Explode
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
As the Whispers Demand
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Flurry
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Unfurled Finger
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Cull the Hordes
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Corrupted Lifeforce
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Branching Bolts
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Penetrate
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Projectile Proximity Specialisation
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Traveller's Wisdom
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Carved Earth
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Symbol of Defiance
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Predatory Instinct
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Cooked
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
True Strike
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Bannerman
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Ancestral Unity
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Woodland Aspect
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(1)2.7%✕ Remove