The Grenade is a highly effective skill for the Monk in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 20 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Magnified Area II, Rapid Attacks II, Multishot II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Cluster Bombs, Grenadier, Essence of Virtue on the skill tree.

Grenade
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 20 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.
★ Selected Main Skills
Other Active Skills & Auras
Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
Cannot load or fire [Ammunition]
70%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
50%
#% reduced [CooldownRecovery|Cooldown Recovery Rate]
25%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
25%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
25%
Gain # [ExplosiveRhythm|Explosive Rhythm] every # times you use a [Grenade] Skill
Remove all [ExplosiveRhythm|Explosive Rhythm] on reaching # to gain [ExplosiveFervour|Explosive Fervour] for # Seconds
25%
Hits with this Weapon have no [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
25%
# to Level of all [Fire|Fire] [Spell|Spell] Skills
20%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
20%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
20%
Helmet
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
50%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
30%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
30%
# Life Regeneration per second
25%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
# to [Armour|Armour]
20%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
50%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
25%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
20%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20%
# to [Armour|Armour]
15%
# to [Evasion] Rating
15%
# to maximum Life per Socket filled
15%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
45%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
25%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
# to [Armour|Armour]
20%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
20%
# to [Evasion] Rating
15%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
15%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
15%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
15%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
80%
# to maximum Life
45%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
30%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
25%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
25%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
25%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
20%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
20%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
65%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
35%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
30%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
30%
#% increased [Armour]
30%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
30%
# to maximum Life
25%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
25%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
20%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
20%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
75%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
55%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
55%
# to maximum Life
50%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
45%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
35%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
30%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
45%
# to maximum Life
40%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
35%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
30%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
30%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
# to [Evasion] Rating
20%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
20%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
95%
# to maximum Life
55%
# to [Armour]
40%
# to [Strength|Strength]
35%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
35%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
30%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
25%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
25%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Cannot load or fire [Ammunition]
30%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
25%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
20%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
20%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
15%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
15%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
15%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
10%
#% chance to [Pierce|Pierce] an Enemy
10%
#% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate for [Grenade] Skills
10%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
5%
# to maximum Mana
5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
5%
#% increased [ParriedDebuff|Parried Debuff] Duration
5%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
5%
Infinite [Parry] Range
5%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
5%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
5%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
5%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Cluster Bombs
(17)85%✕ Remove
Grenadier
(17)85%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(13)65%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(13)65%✕ Remove
Authority
(12)60%✕ Remove
Paragon
(12)60%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(12)60%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(12)60%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(12)60%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(11)55%✕ Remove
Repeating Explosives
(11)55%✕ Remove
Volatile Grenades
(10)50%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(10)50%✕ Remove
Demolitionist
(10)50%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(10)50%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(10)50%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(9)45%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(9)45%✕ Remove
Arsonist
(9)45%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(9)45%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(9)45%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(9)45%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(9)45%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(8)40%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(8)40%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(8)40%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(8)40%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(7)35%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(7)35%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(7)35%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(7)35%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(7)35%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(7)35%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(7)35%✕ Remove
Searing Heat
(7)35%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(7)35%✕ Remove
Smoke Inhalation
(7)35%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(7)35%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(6)30%✕ Remove
Utility Ordnance
(6)30%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(6)30%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(6)30%✕ Remove
Defiance
(6)30%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(6)30%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(5)25%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(5)25%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(5)25%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(5)25%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(5)25%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(5)25%✕ Remove
Wasting
(5)25%✕ Remove
Path of the Renegade
(5)25%✕ Remove
Alchemical Oil
(5)25%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(5)25%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(4)20%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(4)20%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(4)20%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(4)20%✕ Remove
Unexpected Finesse
(4)20%✕ Remove
Slow Burn
(4)20%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(4)20%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(4)20%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(4)20%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(4)20%✕ Remove
Immolation
(4)20%✕ Remove
Artillery Strike
(4)20%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(4)20%✕ Remove
Incendiary
(4)20%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(3)15%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(3)15%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(3)15%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(3)15%✕ Remove
Fulmination
(3)15%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(3)15%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(3)15%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(3)15%✕ Remove
Burnout
(3)15%✕ Remove
Kept at Bay
(3)15%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(3)15%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(3)15%✕ Remove
Firestarter
(3)15%✕ Remove
Trained Turrets
(3)15%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(3)15%✕ Remove
Ceremonial Ablution
(2)10%✕ Remove
Catapult
(2)10%✕ Remove
Temporal Mastery
(2)10%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(2)10%✕ Remove
A Solid Plan
(2)10%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(2)10%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(2)10%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(2)10%✕ Remove
Cremation
(2)10%✕ Remove
Unleash Fire
(2)10%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(2)10%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(2)10%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(2)10%✕ Remove
Sacred Unity
(2)10%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(2)10%✕ Remove
Blur
(2)10%✕ Remove
Obsessive Rituals
(2)10%✕ Remove
Vivid Stampede
(2)10%✕ Remove
Melting Flames
(2)10%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(2)10%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(2)10%✕ Remove
Suppressing Fire
(2)10%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(2)10%✕ Remove
Primal Bounty
(2)10%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(2)10%✕ Remove
Devastation
(2)10%✕ Remove
Fortified Location
(2)10%✕ Remove
Right Where We Want Them
(2)10%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(2)10%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(2)10%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(2)10%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(2)10%✕ Remove
Wild Protector
(2)10%✕ Remove
Momentum
(2)10%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(1)5%✕ Remove
Heatproof
(1)5%✕ Remove
Natural Immunity
(1)5%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(1)5%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(1)5%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(1)5%✕ Remove
Ancestral Alacrity
(1)5%✕ Remove
Melding
(1)5%✕ Remove
Witchbane
(1)5%✕ Remove
The Mhacha's Gift
(1)5%✕ Remove
Hulking Smash
(1)5%✕ Remove
Sanguine Tolerance
(1)5%✕ Remove
Escape Strategy
(1)5%✕ Remove
Watchtowers
(1)5%✕ Remove
Burning Strikes
(1)5%✕ Remove
Relentless Vindicator
(1)5%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(1)5%✕ Remove
Relentless
(1)5%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(1)5%✕ Remove
Craving Slaughter
(1)5%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)5%✕ Remove
Knight of Izaro
(1)5%✕ Remove
Necromantic Ward
(1)5%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(1)5%✕ Remove
Volcanic Skin
(1)5%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(1)5%✕ Remove
Resilient Soul
(1)5%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)5%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(1)5%✕ Remove
Ancestral Mending
(1)5%✕ Remove
Potent Incantation
(1)5%✕ Remove
Supportive Ancestors
(1)5%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(1)5%✕ Remove
The Quick Fox
(1)5%✕ Remove
Self Immolation
(1)5%✕ Remove
Hardened Wood
(1)5%✕ Remove
Knight of Chitus
(1)5%✕ Remove
Beef
(1)5%✕ Remove
Primed to Explode
(1)5%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(1)5%✕ Remove
Grace of the Ancestors
(1)5%✕ Remove
The Mórrigan's Guidance
(1)5%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(1)5%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(1)5%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(1)5%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(1)5%✕ Remove
Shockproof
(1)5%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(1)5%✕ Remove
Preservation
(1)5%✕ Remove
Furious Wellspring
(1)5%✕ Remove
Cull the Hordes
(1)5%✕ Remove
Zealous Inquisition
(1)5%✕ Remove
Presence Present
(1)5%✕ Remove
Blood Rush
(1)5%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(1)5%✕ Remove
Wisdom of the Maji
(1)5%✕ Remove
Blinding Flash
(1)5%✕ Remove
Ancestral Reach
(1)5%✕ Remove
Wither Away
(1)5%✕ Remove
Short Shot
(1)5%✕ Remove
No Mercy
(1)5%✕ Remove
Goring
(1)5%✕ Remove
Steady Footing
(1)5%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)5%✕ Remove
Raw Power
(1)5%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(1)5%✕ Remove
Molten Carapace
(1)5%✕ Remove
Overexposure
(1)5%✕ Remove
Carved Earth
(1)5%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(1)5%✕ Remove
Eroding Chains
(1)5%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(1)5%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)5%✕ Remove
Burn Away
(1)5%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(1)5%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(1)5%✕ Remove
Druidic Champion
(1)5%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(1)5%✕ Remove
Sanguimantic Rituals
(1)5%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)5%✕ Remove
Reactive Growth
(1)5%✕ Remove
Dispatch Foes
(1)5%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(1)5%✕ Remove
Pitiless Killer
(1)5%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(1)5%✕ Remove
Ancestral Unity
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Brush Off
(1)5%✕ Remove
Morgana, the Storm Seer
(1)5%✕ Remove