The Flicker Strike is a highly effective skill for the Monk in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 200 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Concentrated Area, Close Combat II, Hit and Run. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Heartbreaking, Overflowing Power, Heartstopping on the skill tree.

Flicker Strike
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 200 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.
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Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
52.5%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
43.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
43.5%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
33.5%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
33%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
31%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
17.5%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
16%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
14.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
13.5%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
59%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
49.5%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
39.5%
# to maximum Mana
38%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
37%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
37%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.5%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
28.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
28%
# to maximum Life
26.5%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
74.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
52%
# to [Deflect|Deflection Rating] per # missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
47%
#% of Damage from [Deflect|Deflected] [HitDamage|Hits] is taken from Damageable [Companion]'s Life before you
47%
[Companion|Companions] have #% increased maximum Life
47%
# to [Evasion] Rating
29%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
24%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
16.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
16%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
15.5%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
118%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
118%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
83.5%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
82%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
82%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
51%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
46.5%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
39%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Physical] Damage
33.5%
#% chance to gain [Onslaught] for # seconds on Hit
31.5%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
53%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
43%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
32.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
24.5%
# to [Evasion] Rating
23.5%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
19.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
14%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
75.5%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
42%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
40%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
32.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
32%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
27.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
25.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
18%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
15.5%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
52.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
50%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
49.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
49%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
46%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
34%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27%
[ManaLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Mana
21%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
47%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
42%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
41.5%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
39.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
39.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
24%
Reflects opposite Ring
20%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
95.5%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
53%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
48%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
35%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
33%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
30.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
27.5%
# to maximum Life
27%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
26%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
25.5%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
8.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
7.5%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
6%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
6%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
6%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
5%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
5%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
5%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
5%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Heartbreaking
(200)100%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(200)100%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(199)99.5%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(199)99.5%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(199)99.5%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(198)99%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(198)99%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(196)98%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(194)97%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(192)96%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(191)95.5%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(191)95.5%✕ Remove
True Strike
(191)95.5%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(189)94.5%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(187)93.5%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(184)92%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(184)92%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(179)89.5%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(178)89%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(171)85.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(166)83%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(165)82.5%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(164)82%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(162)81%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(162)81%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(158)79%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(155)77.5%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(146)73%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(144)72%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(142)71%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(135)67.5%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(127)63.5%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(114)57%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(102)51%✕ Remove
One with the River
(101)50.5%✕ Remove
Abasement
(100)50%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(87)43.5%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(86)43%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(76)38%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(62)31%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(60)30%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(46)23%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(43)21.5%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(39)19.5%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(39)19.5%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(35)17.5%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(30)15%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(29)14.5%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(28)14%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(26)13%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(25)12.5%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(25)12.5%✕ Remove
Flow State
(21)10.5%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(20)10%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(19)9.5%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(19)9.5%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(17)8.5%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(15)7.5%✕ Remove
Cooked
(15)7.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(14)7%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(13)6.5%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(13)6.5%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(13)6.5%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(10)5%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(10)5%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(10)5%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(10)5%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(9)4.5%✕ Remove
Melding
(9)4.5%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(8)4%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(8)4%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(8)4%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(8)4%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(7)3.5%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(7)3.5%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(7)3.5%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(7)3.5%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(7)3.5%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(7)3.5%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(6)3%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(6)3%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(5)2.5%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(5)2.5%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(5)2.5%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(5)2.5%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(5)2.5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(5)2.5%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(5)2.5%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(5)2.5%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(4)2%✕ Remove
Brain Freeze
(4)2%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(4)2%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(4)2%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(4)2%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(4)2%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(4)2%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(4)2%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(4)2%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(4)2%✕ Remove