The Herald of Blood is a highly effective skill for the Monk in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 78 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Magnified Area II, Bleed III, Bursting Plague. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Wasting, Fast Acting Toxins, Lasting Trauma on the skill tree.

Herald of Blood
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 78 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
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
35.9%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
32.1%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
30.8%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
23.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
23.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
20.5%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
15.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
14.1%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
14.1%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
14.1%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
34.6%
# to [Armour|Armour]
19.2%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
19.2%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
15.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
12.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
11.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
11.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
10.3%
#% to [MaximumResistances|Maximum Fire Resistance]
9%
#% to [MaximumResistances|Maximum Lightning Resistance]
9%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
56.4%
# Life Regeneration per second
47.4%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
44.9%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
41%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
28.2%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
23.1%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
21.8%
[Presence] Radius is doubled
21.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
7.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
7.7%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25.6%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
23.1%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
20.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
19.2%
# to maximum Life
17.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
17.9%
# to [Armour|Armour]
16.7%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
16.7%
# to maximum Life per Socket filled
15.4%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
34.6%
# to maximum Life
34.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
30.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
29.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
24.4%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
21.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20.5%
Your [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus] is #%
20.5%
Your [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance cannot be [RerollCrit|Rerolled]
20.5%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
74.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
42.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
42.3%
# to maximum Life
35.9%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
23.1%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
20.5%
# to [Armour|Armour]
17.9%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
17.9%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
55.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
33.3%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
30.8%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
29.5%
# to maximum Life
25.6%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
21.8%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
21.8%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
20.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
17.9%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
52.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
48.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
43.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
43.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
38.5%
# to maximum Life
37.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
32.1%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
28.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25.6%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
44.9%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
38.5%
# to maximum Life
35.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
34.6%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
29.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
28.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
23.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.1%
# to maximum Mana
16.7%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
98.7%
# to maximum Life
47.4%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
37.2%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
29.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
23.1%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
19.2%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
19.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
17.9%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
17.9%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
16.7%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
25.6%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
19.2%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
15.4%
Adds # to # [Chaos] damage
14.1%
Take # [Chaos] damage per second per [Charges|Endurance Charge]
14.1%
[Attack|Attacks] consume an [Charges|Endurance Charge] to [Critical|Critically Hit]
14.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
10.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
7.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
7.7%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
6.4%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Wasting
(46)59%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(41)52.6%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(41)52.6%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(40)51.3%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(36)46.2%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(35)44.9%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(32)41%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(32)41%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(32)41%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(31)39.7%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(30)38.5%✕ Remove
Lasting Toxins
(29)37.2%✕ Remove
Crimson Assault
(27)34.6%✕ Remove
Relentless
(26)33.3%✕ Remove
Stacking Toxins
(26)33.3%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(25)32.1%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(24)30.8%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(23)29.5%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(23)29.5%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(23)29.5%✕ Remove
Intense Dose
(23)29.5%✕ Remove
Hulking Form
(21)26.9%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(21)26.9%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(21)26.9%✕ Remove
Colossal Capacity
(21)26.9%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(20)25.6%✕ Remove
Spiked Shield
(20)25.6%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(20)25.6%✕ Remove
Mysterious Lineage
(19)24.4%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(19)24.4%✕ Remove
Stone Skin
(19)24.4%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(19)24.4%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(19)24.4%✕ Remove
Momentum
(19)24.4%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(18)23.1%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(18)23.1%✕ Remove
Sanguimancy
(17)21.8%✕ Remove
Blood Barbs
(17)21.8%✕ Remove
Crimson Power
(17)21.8%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(17)21.8%✕ Remove
Grasping Wounds
(17)21.8%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(17)21.8%✕ Remove
Leeching Toxins
(17)21.8%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(16)20.5%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(16)20.5%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(16)20.5%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(16)20.5%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(16)20.5%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(15)19.2%✕ Remove
Low Tolerance
(15)19.2%✕ Remove
Whispers of the Flesh
(14)17.9%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(14)17.9%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(14)17.9%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(14)17.9%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(14)17.9%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(14)17.9%✕ Remove
True Strike
(14)17.9%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(13)16.7%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(13)16.7%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(13)16.7%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(13)16.7%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(13)16.7%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(12)15.4%✕ Remove
Cacophony
(12)15.4%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(12)15.4%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(12)15.4%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(12)15.4%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(12)15.4%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(11)14.1%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(11)14.1%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(11)14.1%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(11)14.1%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(11)14.1%✕ Remove
Authority
(10)12.8%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(10)12.8%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(10)12.8%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(10)12.8%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(10)12.8%✕ Remove
Hidden Barb
(10)12.8%✕ Remove
Cooked
(10)12.8%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(10)12.8%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(10)12.8%✕ Remove
Building Toxins
(9)11.5%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(9)11.5%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(9)11.5%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(9)11.5%✕ Remove
Escalating Toxins
(9)11.5%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(9)11.5%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(9)11.5%✕ Remove
Constricting
(9)11.5%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(9)11.5%✕ Remove
Dazing Blocks
(8)10.3%✕ Remove
A Solid Plan
(8)10.3%✕ Remove
Lockdown
(8)10.3%✕ Remove
Deafening Cries
(8)10.3%✕ Remove
Exposed Wounds
(8)10.3%✕ Remove
Suppressing Fire
(8)10.3%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(8)10.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(8)10.3%✕ Remove
Eroding Chains
(8)10.3%✕ Remove
Right Where We Want Them
(8)10.3%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(8)10.3%✕ Remove
Pin their Motivation
(7)9%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(7)9%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(7)9%✕ Remove
Sitting Duck
(7)9%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(7)9%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(7)9%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(7)9%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(7)9%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(7)9%✕ Remove
Archon of Chayula
(7)9%✕ Remove
Crippling Toxins
(7)9%✕ Remove
Arcane Remnants
(7)9%✕ Remove
Devastation
(7)9%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(7)9%✕ Remove
Waking Dream
(7)9%✕ Remove
Lucid Dreaming
(7)9%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(7)9%✕ Remove
Chayula's Gift
(7)9%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Toxic Tolerance
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Sundering
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Brutal
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Catapult
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Smith's Masterwork
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Bloodthirsty
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Flowing Metal
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Bleeding Out
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Beef
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Dominion
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Flow State
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Empowering Remnants
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Coal Stoker
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Vigorous Remnants
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Dedication to Kitava
(6)7.7%✕ Remove
Rusted Pins
(5)6.4%✕ Remove
Punctured Lung
(5)6.4%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(5)6.4%✕ Remove
Paragon
(5)6.4%✕ Remove
Vigilance
(5)6.4%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(5)6.4%✕ Remove
Thousand Cuts
(5)6.4%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(5)6.4%✕ Remove
Smash
(5)6.4%✕ Remove
Goring
(5)6.4%✕ Remove
Hefty Unit
(5)6.4%✕ Remove
Pile On
(5)6.4%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(5)6.4%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(5)6.4%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(5)6.4%✕ Remove
Toxic Sludge
(4)5.1%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(4)5.1%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(4)5.1%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(4)5.1%✕ Remove
Molten Symbol
(4)5.1%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(4)5.1%✕ Remove
Path Seeker
(4)5.1%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(4)5.1%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(4)5.1%✕ Remove
Irreparable
(4)5.1%✕ Remove
Relentless Pursuit
(4)5.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(4)5.1%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(4)5.1%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(4)5.1%✕ Remove
Wither Away
(4)5.1%✕ Remove
Perfectly Placed Knife
(4)5.1%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(4)5.1%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(4)5.1%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(4)5.1%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(4)5.1%✕ Remove
Reverberating Impact
(4)5.1%✕ Remove
Kitavan Engraving
(4)5.1%✕ Remove
Running Assault
(4)5.1%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(4)5.1%✕ Remove
Dark Entries
(4)5.1%✕ Remove
Defender's Resolve
(4)5.1%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Melding
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Leather Bindings
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Escalation
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Split the Earth
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Thrill of the Fight
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Breakage
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Tribute to Utula
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Knight of Chitus
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Heatproofing
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Toxicity
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
First Approach
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Unstoppable Barrier
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Blur
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Blinding Flash
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Inherited Strength
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Support Straps
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Shattering Blow
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Hindered Capabilities
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Perfect Opportunity
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Principal Infusion
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Internal Layer
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Shockwaves
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Spiral into Insanity
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Skullcrusher
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Flip the Script
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Aggravation
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Abasement
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Rupturing Pins
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Heavy Drinker
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Siphon
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Preservation
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Shield Expertise
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Cannons, Ready!
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Blood Rush
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Earthbreaker
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Overheating Blow
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Guts
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Symbol of Defiance
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Bloodletting
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Feathered Fletching
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Tantalum Alloy
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Brush Off
(2)2.6%✕ Remove
Easy Target
(2)2.6%✕ Remove