The Forge Hammer is a highly effective skill for the Monk in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 21 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Branching Fissures II, Fist of War III. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Tempered Defences, Crushing Verdict, Battle Trance on the skill tree.

Forge Hammer
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 21 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
#% increased [Physical] Damage
66.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
42.9%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
28.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
28.6%
Enemies in your [Presence] have additional [Power] equal to their [GruellingMadness|Gruelling Madness]
23.8%
[HitDamage|Hits] with this Weapon inflict # [GruellingMadness|Gruelling Madness]
23.8%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
14.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
14.3%
Causes #% increased [Stun|Stun] Buildup
14.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
9.5%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
57.1%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
57.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
52.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
47.6%
[Gain] #% of damage as [Fire] damage per #% [ChanceToBlock|Chance to Block]
47.6%
# to [Strength|Strength]
14.3%
# to maximum Life
14.3%
# to [Armour|Armour]
9.5%
#% additional [Physical] Damage Reduction
9.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
9.5%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
81%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
76.2%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
71.4%
# Life Regeneration per second
66.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
14.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
14.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
9.5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
9.5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
9.5%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
38.1%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
33.3%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
28.6%
# to all [Attributes] per Socket filled
23.8%
# to maximum Life
19%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
19%
# to [Armour|Armour]
14.3%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
14.3%
# to maximum Life per Socket filled
14.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
14.3%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
52.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
47.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
42.9%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
33.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
23.8%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.8%
# to [Armour|Armour]
19%
[LifeLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Life
19%
# metres to [Melee] [Strike] Range while Unarmed
14.3%
# to [Armour] per [Strength]
14.3%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
81%
# to [Strength|Strength]
57.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
57.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
52.4%
# to [Armour|Armour]
33.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28.6%
# to maximum Life
23.8%
# to maximum Mana
19%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
14.3%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
76.2%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
42.9%
# [Physical] Damage taken from [Attack] Hits
28.6%
# to [Strength|Strength]
28.6%
#% increased maximum Life
28.6%
# to maximum Life
23.8%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
19%
# to maximum Mana
19%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
19%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
19%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
71.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
47.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
47.6%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
47.6%
# to maximum Life
38.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
33.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.8%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Strength|Strength]
52.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
52.4%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
47.6%
# to maximum Life
38.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
28.6%
# to maximum Mana
23.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
23.8%
#% increased [Cold] Damage
19%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
19%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
19%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
95.2%
# to [Armour]
47.6%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
42.9%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
42.9%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
38.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
33.3%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
33.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSulphur|Sulphur]
28.6%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
23.8%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
19%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
14.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
9.5%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
9.5%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
9.5%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
9.5%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Tempered Defences
(16)76.2%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(16)76.2%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(16)76.2%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(15)71.4%✕ Remove
Split the Earth
(14)66.7%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(14)66.7%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(14)66.7%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(14)66.7%✕ Remove
Hulking Form
(13)61.9%✕ Remove
Colossal Capacity
(13)61.9%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(11)52.4%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(10)47.6%✕ Remove
Beef
(10)47.6%✕ Remove
Earthbreaker
(10)47.6%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(10)47.6%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(9)42.9%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(9)42.9%✕ Remove
Aftershocks
(9)42.9%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(9)42.9%✕ Remove
Ancestral Empowerment
(8)38.1%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(8)38.1%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(8)38.1%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(8)38.1%✕ Remove
Brutal
(7)33.3%✕ Remove
Relentless
(7)33.3%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(7)33.3%✕ Remove
Authority
(7)33.3%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(7)33.3%✕ Remove
Goring
(7)33.3%✕ Remove
Devastation
(7)33.3%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(7)33.3%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(7)33.3%✕ Remove
Momentum
(7)33.3%✕ Remove
Reaving
(6)28.6%✕ Remove
Bloodthirsty
(6)28.6%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(6)28.6%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(6)28.6%✕ Remove
Splitting Ground
(6)28.6%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(6)28.6%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(6)28.6%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(6)28.6%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(6)28.6%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(6)28.6%✕ Remove
Guided Hand
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Channelled Heritage
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Paragon
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Impair
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(4)19%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(4)19%✕ Remove
Mysterious Lineage
(4)19%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(4)19%✕ Remove
Vigilance
(4)19%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(4)19%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(4)19%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(4)19%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(4)19%✕ Remove
Blood Rush
(4)19%✕ Remove
Smash
(4)19%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(4)19%✕ Remove
Unbending
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Everlasting Glory
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Knight of Chitus
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Stone Skin
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Deafening Cries
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Resolute Technique
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Bannerman
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Skullcrusher
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Unnatural Resilience
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Cacophony
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Unforgiving
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Escalation
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Craving Slaughter
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Sudden Infuriation
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Rhythm of Fire
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Nimble Strength
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Inherited Strength
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Reverberating Impact
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Defender's Resolve
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Titanic
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Natural Immunity
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Shockwaves
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Raw Mana
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Inspiring Leader
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Sanguine Tolerance
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Flip the Script
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Core of the Guardian
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Stand Ground
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Burning Strikes
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Heartstopping Presence
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Price of Freedom
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Smith's Masterwork
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Molten Symbol
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Defensive Stance
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Punctured Lung
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Flowing Metal
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Path Seeker
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Arcane Intensity
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Cremating Cries
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Among the Hordes
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Breakage
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Relentless Pursuit
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Howling Beast
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Defiance
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Preservation
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Flow State
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Mass Rejuvenation
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Near at Hand
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Thickened Arteries
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Explosive Empowerment
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Spiked Shield
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Shield Expertise
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Thirst for Power
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Breaking Blows
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Empowering Remnants
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Heavy Weaponry
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Overheating Blow
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Tides of Change
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Rallying Icon
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Voracious
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Arcane Remnants
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Intense Dose
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Traveller's Wisdom
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Support Straps
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Invigorating Grandeur
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Pile On
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Path of the Renegade
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Lucidity
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Shattering Blow
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Unbreaking
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Protraction
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Forthcoming
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Coal Stoker
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Crushing Impacts
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Kitavan Engraving
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Tantalum Alloy
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
True Strike
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Running Assault
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Incendiary
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Dedication to Kitava
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(1)4.8%✕ Remove