The Hollow Form is a highly effective skill for the Monk in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 559 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Blindside, Vorana's Siege, Heavy Swing. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Way of the Stonefist, Flow Like Water, Heartstopping on the skill tree.

Hollow Form
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 559 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-29 19:45:52 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
52.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
32.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
32%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
26.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
25%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
22.7%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
21.5%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
21.1%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
20%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
18.8%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
47.2%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
44.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
34.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
32.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.1%
# to maximum Life
26.8%
# to maximum Mana
24.9%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
24%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
19.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.8%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
57.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50.1%
# to [Evasion] Rating
47.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
22.5%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
20.2%
# to [Deflect|Deflection Rating] per # missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.2%
#% of Damage from [Deflect|Deflected] [HitDamage|Hits] is taken from Damageable [Companion]'s Life before you
18.2%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
180.1%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
180.1%
#% less damage taken while on [LowLife|Low Life]
78.5%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Endurance Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
77.6%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Frenzy Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
77.6%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Power Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
77.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
77.6%
Cannot Leech Mana
77.6%
Has # to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward] per player level
33.5%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
13.6%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
64%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
32.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
22.9%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
21.5%
# to [Evasion] Rating
20%
# to maximum Life
14.8%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
64.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
51.7%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
32.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
30.2%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
20.9%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
19.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
19.5%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
19.3%
# to maximum Life
18.8%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
54.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
49.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
44.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
42.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
39.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
39.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
34.2%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.2%
# to maximum Mana
20.2%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
47.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
43.8%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
39.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.7%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.3%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
18.4%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
92.1%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
44.9%
# to maximum Life
41.3%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
30.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
30.6%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
27.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
25.2%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
25.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
22.9%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
17.5%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
45.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
42.9%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
38.5%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
38.5%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
38.5%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
18.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
11.3%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
10.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
10.2%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
9.8%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Way of the Stonefist
(558)99.8%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(551)98.6%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(536)95.9%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(534)95.5%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(533)95.3%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(529)94.6%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(529)94.6%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(526)94.1%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(526)94.1%✕ Remove
True Strike
(526)94.1%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(518)92.7%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(508)90.9%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(503)90%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(495)88.6%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(493)88.2%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(488)87.3%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(475)85%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(462)82.6%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(461)82.5%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(453)81%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(450)80.5%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(438)78.4%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(428)76.6%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(409)73.2%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(404)72.3%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(347)62.1%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(345)61.7%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(332)59.4%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(330)59%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(318)56.9%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(312)55.8%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(295)52.8%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(293)52.4%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(290)51.9%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(263)47%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(214)38.3%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(200)35.8%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(183)32.7%✕ Remove
Preservation
(180)32.2%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(172)30.8%✕ Remove
Flow State
(161)28.8%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(153)27.4%✕ Remove
Melding
(149)26.7%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(144)25.8%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(141)25.2%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(136)24.3%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(132)23.6%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(130)23.3%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(123)22%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(123)22%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(115)20.6%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(108)19.3%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(106)19%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(105)18.8%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(94)16.8%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(87)15.6%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(85)15.2%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(80)14.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(79)14.1%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(79)14.1%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(76)13.6%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(75)13.4%✕ Remove
One with the River
(70)12.5%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(66)11.8%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(65)11.6%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(65)11.6%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(64)11.4%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(64)11.4%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(59)10.6%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(59)10.6%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(58)10.4%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(56)10%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(53)9.5%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(53)9.5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(51)9.1%✕ Remove
Shattering Daze
(50)8.9%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(48)8.6%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(47)8.4%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(47)8.4%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(36)6.4%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(35)6.3%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(33)5.9%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(29)5.2%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(29)5.2%✕ Remove
Breaking Blows
(28)5%✕ Remove
Abasement
(26)4.7%✕ Remove
Honourless
(26)4.7%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(25)4.5%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(25)4.5%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(21)3.8%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(19)3.4%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(19)3.4%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(19)3.4%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(18)3.2%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(17)3%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(17)3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(17)3%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(17)3%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(17)3%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(16)2.9%✕ Remove
Protraction
(16)2.9%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(15)2.7%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(15)2.7%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(15)2.7%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(15)2.7%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(15)2.7%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(14)2.5%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(14)2.5%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(13)2.3%✕ Remove
Devastation
(13)2.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(13)2.3%✕ Remove
Reaching Strike
(12)2.1%✕ Remove