The Hammer of the Gods 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 Zerphi's Infamy, Heavy Swing, Fist of War III. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Giant's Blood, Crushing Verdict, Split the Earth on the skill tree.

Hammer of the Gods
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 20 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
#% increased [Physical] Damage
60%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
55%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
50%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
40%
Causes #% increased [Stun|Stun] Buildup
30%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
20%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
15%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
15%
[LifeLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Life
15%
# to [Strength|Strength]
10%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
60%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
45%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
45%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
45%
[Gain] #% of damage as [Fire] damage per #% [ChanceToBlock|Chance to Block]
40%
# to [Armour|Armour]
25%
# to maximum Life
25%
# to [Strength|Strength]
15%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
15%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
10%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
75%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
70%
# Life Regeneration per second
65%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
60%
# to [Strength|Strength]
20%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
20%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
15%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
15%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
10%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
10%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
55%
# to maximum Life
30%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
30%
# to [Armour|Armour]
25%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
15%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
15%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
75%
# to maximum Life
65%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
40%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
40%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40%
# to [Strength|Strength]
30%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20%
# to [Armour|Armour]
15%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
15%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
15%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
80%
# to maximum Life
60%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
55%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
55%
# to [Strength|Strength]
50%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
45%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
25%
# to [Armour|Armour]
20%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
20%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
85%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
45%
# [Physical] Damage taken from [Attack] Hits
35%
# to [Strength|Strength]
35%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
30%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20%
#% increased maximum Life
20%
# to maximum Life
15%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
15%
#% increased [Armour]
15%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
60%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
50%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
50%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
# to [Strength|Strength]
45%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
45%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Strength|Strength]
60%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
50%
# to maximum Life
45%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
45%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
35%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
30%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30%
# to maximum Mana
25%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
25%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
90%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
65%
# to [Armour]
60%
# to maximum Life
55%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
40%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
40%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
35%
#% increased [Flask] Life Recovery rate
30%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
20%
# to [Strength|Strength]
15%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
10%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
10%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
10%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
10%
#% reduced [Attack] Speed
5%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
5%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
5%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
5%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
20%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
10%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
10%
# [Strength] Requirement
5%
# to [Armour|Armour]
5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
5%
# to maximum Mana
5%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
5%
#% increased [Block] chance
5%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
5%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Giant's Blood
(17)85%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(16)80%✕ Remove
Split the Earth
(14)70%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(14)70%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(14)70%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(12)60%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(12)60%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(11)55%✕ Remove
Brutal
(11)55%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(11)55%✕ Remove
Hulking Form
(11)55%✕ Remove
Colossal Capacity
(11)55%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(10)50%✕ Remove
Beef
(10)50%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(10)50%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(10)50%✕ Remove
Guided Hand
(9)45%✕ Remove
Channelled Heritage
(9)45%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(9)45%✕ Remove
Earthbreaker
(9)45%✕ Remove
Ancestral Empowerment
(8)40%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(8)40%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(8)40%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(8)40%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(8)40%✕ Remove
Aftershocks
(8)40%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(8)40%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(7)35%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(7)35%✕ Remove
Smash
(7)35%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(7)35%✕ Remove
Relentless
(6)30%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(6)30%✕ Remove
Paragon
(6)30%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(6)30%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(6)30%✕ Remove
Shockwaves
(5)25%✕ Remove
Unbending
(5)25%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(5)25%✕ Remove
Everlasting Glory
(5)25%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(5)25%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(5)25%✕ Remove
Blood Rush
(5)25%✕ Remove
Devastation
(5)25%✕ Remove
Reverberating Impact
(5)25%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(5)25%✕ Remove
Skullcrusher
(4)20%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(4)20%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(4)20%✕ Remove
Vigilance
(4)20%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(4)20%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(4)20%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(4)20%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(4)20%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(4)20%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(4)20%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(4)20%✕ Remove
Momentum
(4)20%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(3)15%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(3)15%✕ Remove
Burning Strikes
(3)15%✕ Remove
Craving Slaughter
(3)15%✕ Remove
Defensive Stance
(3)15%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(3)15%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(3)15%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(3)15%✕ Remove
Stone Skin
(3)15%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(3)15%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(3)15%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(3)15%✕ Remove
Nimble Strength
(3)15%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(3)15%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(3)15%✕ Remove
Goring
(3)15%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(3)15%✕ Remove
Forthcoming
(3)15%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(3)15%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(3)15%✕ Remove
True Strike
(3)15%✕ Remove
Titanic
(3)15%✕ Remove
Flip the Script
(2)10%✕ Remove
Core of the Guardian
(2)10%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(2)10%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(2)10%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(2)10%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(2)10%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(2)10%✕ Remove
Mysterious Lineage
(2)10%✕ Remove
Breakage
(2)10%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(2)10%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(2)10%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(2)10%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(2)10%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(2)10%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(2)10%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(2)10%✕ Remove
Flow State
(2)10%✕ Remove
Near at Hand
(2)10%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(2)10%✕ Remove
Deafening Cries
(2)10%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(2)10%✕ Remove
Resolute Technique
(2)10%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(2)10%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(2)10%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(2)10%✕ Remove
Shattering Blow
(2)10%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(2)10%✕ Remove
Constricting
(2)10%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(2)10%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(2)10%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(2)10%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(2)10%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(2)10%✕ Remove
Perfect Opportunity
(2)10%✕ Remove
Defender's Resolve
(2)10%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(1)5%✕ Remove
Raw Mana
(1)5%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(1)5%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(1)5%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(1)5%✕ Remove
Unforgiving
(1)5%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(1)5%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(1)5%✕ Remove
Price of Freedom
(1)5%✕ Remove
Necromantic Ward
(1)5%✕ Remove
Bloodthirsty
(1)5%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(1)5%✕ Remove
Punctured Lung
(1)5%✕ Remove
Unbreakable
(1)5%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(1)5%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(1)5%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(1)5%✕ Remove
Thrill of the Fight
(1)5%✕ Remove
Deep Freeze
(1)5%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(1)5%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(1)5%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(1)5%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(1)5%✕ Remove
Arcane Intensity
(1)5%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(1)5%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(1)5%✕ Remove
Cremation
(1)5%✕ Remove
Authority
(1)5%✕ Remove
Cremating Cries
(1)5%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(1)5%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(1)5%✕ Remove
Steadfast Resolve
(1)5%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(1)5%✕ Remove
Archon of the Storm
(1)5%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(1)5%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(1)5%✕ Remove
Sudden Infuriation
(1)5%✕ Remove
Preservation
(1)5%✕ Remove
Unstoppable Barrier
(1)5%✕ Remove
In for the Kill
(1)5%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(1)5%✕ Remove
Explosive Empowerment
(1)5%✕ Remove
Rhythm of Fire
(1)5%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(1)5%✕ Remove
Heavy Weaponry
(1)5%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(1)5%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)5%✕ Remove
Overheating Blow
(1)5%✕ Remove
Instability
(1)5%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(1)5%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(1)5%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(1)5%✕ Remove
Inherited Strength
(1)5%✕ Remove
Elemental Equilibrium
(1)5%✕ Remove
Azmeri Brew
(1)5%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(1)5%✕ Remove
Invigorating Grandeur
(1)5%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(1)5%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)5%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(1)5%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)5%✕ Remove
Pile On
(1)5%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(1)5%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(1)5%✕ Remove
Path of the Renegade
(1)5%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(1)5%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(1)5%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(1)5%✕ Remove
Symbol of Defiance
(1)5%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(1)5%✕ Remove
Predatory Instinct
(1)5%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(1)5%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(1)5%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(1)5%✕ Remove
Cooked
(1)5%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(1)5%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(1)5%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(1)5%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(1)5%✕ Remove
Stalking Panther
(1)5%✕ Remove