The Molten Blast is a highly effective skill for the Monk in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 16 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Nova Projectiles I, Rapid Attacks II, Elemental Armament II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Polymathy, Essence of Virtue, Advanced Thaumaturgy on the skill tree.

Molten Blast
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 16 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
81.2%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
56.2%
# to maximum Mana
43.8%
#% of Damage is taken from Mana before Life
43.8%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
43.8%
[Attack|Attacks] with this Weapon have Added [Cold] Damage equal to #% to #% of maximum Mana
43.8%
[Conversion|Convert] #% of [Fire] Damage with [Mace] Skills to [Cold] Damage
43.8%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
37.5%
# to # Added [Attack] [Fire] Damage per # [Strength]
31.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
31.2%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
75%
# to maximum Mana
43.8%
#% of Damage is taken from Mana before Life
43.8%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
43.8%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
43.8%
[Attack|Attacks] with this Weapon have Added [Cold] Damage equal to #% to #% of maximum Mana
43.8%
[Conversion|Convert] #% of [Fire] Damage with [Mace] Skills to [Cold] Damage
43.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
37.5%
# to # Added [Attack] [Fire] Damage per # [Strength]
31.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
31.2%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
75%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
68.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
68.8%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
62.5%
Increases and Reductions to [Spell] damage also apply to [Attack|Attacks]
62.5%
# Life Regeneration per second
18.8%
# to maximum Life
12.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
12.5%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
12.5%
# to [Armour|Armour]
6.2%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
68.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
62.5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
62.5%
[IronGrip|Iron Grip]
62.5%
[IronWill|Iron Will]
62.5%
#% increased [ESRechargeRate|Energy Shield Recharge Rate]
12.5%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
6.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
6.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
6.2%
# to maximum Mana
6.2%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
43.8%
# to maximum Life
31.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
31.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
31.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.2%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
25%
[ManaLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Mana
25%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
18.8%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
62.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
43.8%
# to maximum Life
31.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25%
# to maximum Mana
18.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.8%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
18.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
18.8%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
106.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
75%
# to [Strength|Strength]
50%
# [Physical] Damage taken from [Attack] Hits
37.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
31.2%
# to maximum Mana
25%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.8%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
12.5%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
12.5%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
12.5%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
87.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
62.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
56.2%
# to maximum Mana
43.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
43.8%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
37.5%
# to maximum Life
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31.2%
#% increased [Cold] Damage
25%
# to [Evasion] Rating
18.8%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
56.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
43.8%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
43.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
37.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
37.5%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.2%
# to maximum Mana
25%
#% increased [Cold] Damage
25%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
93.8%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
43.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
37.5%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
31.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
31.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
31.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
31.2%
# to [Armour]
25%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25%
# to maximum Mana
25%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
18.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
12.5%
# to maximum Mana
12.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
12.5%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
6.2%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
6.2%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
6.2%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
6.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
6.2%
#% of Damage is taken from Mana before Life
6.2%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
12.5%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
12.5%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
12.5%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
12.5%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
6.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
6.2%
#% increased [Block] chance
6.2%
Recover #% of maximum Life when you [Block]
6.2%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Polymathy
(13)81.2%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(12)75%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(12)75%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(10)62.5%✕ Remove
Beef
(9)56.2%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(9)56.2%✕ Remove
Paragon
(8)50%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(8)50%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(8)50%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(8)50%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(8)50%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(8)50%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(7)43.8%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(7)43.8%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(7)43.8%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(7)43.8%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(7)43.8%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(6)37.5%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(6)37.5%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(6)37.5%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(6)37.5%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(6)37.5%✕ Remove
Efficient Inscriptions
(6)37.5%✕ Remove
Ancestral Bond
(6)37.5%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(6)37.5%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(4)25%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(4)25%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(4)25%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(4)25%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(4)25%✕ Remove
Ancestral Unity
(4)25%✕ Remove
Titanic
(4)25%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Cooked
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Blade Flurry
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Ancestral Alacrity
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Melding
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Dominion
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Preservation
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Archon of Chayula
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Convalescence
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Nimble Strength
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Invigorating Archon
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Energising Archon
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Waking Dream
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Ancestral Conduits
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Lucid Dreaming
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Lasting Incantations
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Enhanced Effectiveness
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Chayula's Gift
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Bond of the Ape
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Natural Immunity
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Dynamism
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Unnatural Resilience
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Dependable Ward
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Watchtowers
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Brutal
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Abasement
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Craving Slaughter
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Smith's Masterwork
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Combat Alchemy
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Inferno
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Arsonist
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Temporal Mastery
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Path Seeker
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Supportive Ancestors
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Fulmination
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Brain Freeze
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Relentless Pursuit
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Heatproofing
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Flow State
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Blur
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Staunching
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Enduring Elixirs
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Flare
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Wither Away
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Cautious Concoctions
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Self Mortification
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Traveller's Wisdom
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Elemental Equilibrium
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Goring
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Forged in Flame
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Support Straps
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Soul Bloom
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Wasting
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Lucidity
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Hale Traveller
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Burn Away
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Symbol of Defiance
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Smoke Inhalation
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Profane Commander
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Forthcoming
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Reinforced Rallying
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Coal Stoker
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Enduring Archon
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Necrotised Flesh
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Roil
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Mana Blessing
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
True Strike
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Incendiary
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Bannerman
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Glorious Anticipation
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Morgana, the Storm Seer
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Dedication to Kitava
(1)6.2%✕ Remove