The Lightning Spear is a highly effective skill for the Monk in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 36 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Rakiata's Flow, Fork. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Heartstopping, Heartbreaking, Struck Through on the skill tree.

Lightning Spear
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 36 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
52.8%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
50%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
33.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
27.8%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
22.2%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
19.4%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
19.4%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
19.4%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
16.7%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
11.1%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
47.2%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
47.2%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
47.2%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
47.2%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
13.9%
#% reduced [LightRadius|Light Radius]
13.9%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineChaos|Dreaming Gloom Shrine]
13.9%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Chaos] Damage
13.9%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Chaos] Damage
13.9%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
8.3%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
38.9%
# to maximum Life
36.1%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36.1%
# to maximum Mana
30.6%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
30.6%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
27.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
25%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
22.2%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Evasion] Rating
33.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
30.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.6%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.8%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
27.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance] per Socket filled
22.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
22.2%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
19.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16.7%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16.7%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.8%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
25%
#% increased [Projectile] Damage
25%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
19.4%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
16.7%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
16.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
13.9%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
13.9%
# to [Evasion] Rating
11.1%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
61.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
50%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
33.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
27.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.8%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
27.8%
# to maximum Life
22.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
22.2%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
19.4%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
58.3%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
38.9%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
30.6%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
30.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30.6%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
22.2%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
19.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
19.4%
# to maximum Life
16.7%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
63.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
47.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.6%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
25%
#% to Maximum [Quality]
25%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
47.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.9%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
36.1%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
Reflects opposite Ring
25%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
22.2%
#% to Maximum [Quality]
19.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
19.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
19.4%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
91.7%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
61.1%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
47.2%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
44.4%
# to maximum Life
38.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
30.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
30.6%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
27.8%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
27.8%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
25%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
19.4%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
16.7%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
13.9%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
11.1%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
11.1%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
11.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
8.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
8.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
8.3%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
5.6%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
19.4%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
19.4%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
19.4%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
19.4%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
5.6%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
5.6%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Heartstopping
(35)97.2%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(34)94.4%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(34)94.4%✕ Remove
Javelin
(32)88.9%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(32)88.9%✕ Remove
True Strike
(31)86.1%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(30)83.3%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(27)75%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(27)75%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(25)69.4%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(25)69.4%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(24)66.7%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(24)66.7%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(22)61.1%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(21)58.3%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(21)58.3%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(21)58.3%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(21)58.3%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(21)58.3%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(20)55.6%✕ Remove
Cooked
(20)55.6%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(19)52.8%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(18)50%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(17)47.2%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(17)47.2%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(17)47.2%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(16)44.4%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(16)44.4%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(15)41.7%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(14)38.9%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(12)33.3%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(12)33.3%✕ Remove
Critical Strike
(11)30.6%✕ Remove
Predatory Instinct
(11)30.6%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(10)27.8%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(9)25%✕ Remove
Gathering Winds
(8)22.2%✕ Remove
Mystic Attunement
(8)22.2%✕ Remove
Unfurled Finger
(8)22.2%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(8)22.2%✕ Remove
Called Shots
(8)22.2%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(7)19.4%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(7)19.4%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(7)19.4%✕ Remove
In for the Kill
(7)19.4%✕ Remove
Blur
(7)19.4%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(7)19.4%✕ Remove
Penetrate
(7)19.4%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(7)19.4%✕ Remove
Stalking Panther
(7)19.4%✕ Remove
Fervour
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
Avidity
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Flow State
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Corrupted Lifeforce
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Melding
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Intricate Sigils
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Thrilling Chase
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Instability
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Mind Phylacteries
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Altered Flesh
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Paragon
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
As the Whispers Demand
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Grinning Immolation
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
All Natural
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Mirage Deadeye
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Endless Munitions
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Pyromantic Pact
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
A Solid Plan
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Inspiring Ally
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Beidat's Hand
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Resonance
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Projectile Proximity Specialisation
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Stormbreaker
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Suppressing Fire
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Warding Potions
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Mystic Harvest
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Unravelling
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Sanguimancy
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Easy Going
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Augmented Flesh
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Bringer of Flame
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Inner Turmoil
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Beef
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Blood Barbs
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Whispers of the Flesh
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Grace of the Ancestors
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Pure Power
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
First Approach
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Crimson Power
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Defiance
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Stay Light, Use Cover
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Spiked Shield
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Finesse
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Exploit
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Coated Arms
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Beidat's Will
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Hunter
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Altered Brain Chemistry
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Waking Dream
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Wasting
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Unsight
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Path of the Renegade
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Lucid Dreaming
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Eroding Chains
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Briny Carapace
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Right Where We Want Them
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Electric Amplification
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Passthrough Rounds
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Grasping Wounds
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Doomsayer
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Fan the Flames
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Savagery
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(1)2.8%✕ Remove