The Oil Barrage 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 Nova Projectiles I, Salvo, Ricochet II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Heartbreaking, Heartstopping, Struck Through on the skill tree.

Oil Barrage
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 20 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 Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
40%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
35%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
30%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
30%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
30%
# to Level of all [Fire|Fire] [Spell|Spell] Skills
20%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
20%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
20%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
20%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
15%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
10%
# to [Strength|Strength]
5%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
5%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
5%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
5%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineFire|Guided Meteoric Shrine]
5%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
5%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
5%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Fire|Fire] Damage
5%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
60%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
45%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40%
# to maximum Life
30%
# to maximum Mana
25%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
20%
Body Armour
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
30%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
25%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
25%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
#% less Life [Flask] Recovery
20%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
20%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
60%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
60%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
30%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
25%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
20%
Has # to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward] per player level
20%
# to maximum Life
15%
#% chance to gain [Onslaught] for # seconds on Hit
15%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
60%
# to maximum Life
30%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
25%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
25%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
20%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20%
Cannot be [LightStun|Light Stunned] by [Deflect|Deflected] [HitDamage|Hits]
20%
# to maximum Mana
15%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
55%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
55%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
40%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
30%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
30%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
25%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
20%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
95%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
55%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
20%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20%
# to maximum Mana
15%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
60%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
55%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
35%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
25%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
# to [Evasion] Rating
20%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20%
Reflects opposite Ring
20%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
95%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
55%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
40%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
40%
# to maximum Life
35%
# to [Strength|Strength]
30%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
30%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
25%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
25%
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 # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
35%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
25%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
25%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
20%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
20%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
15%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
10%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
10%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
10%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
10%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Heartbreaking
(14)70%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(14)70%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(14)70%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(13)65%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(12)60%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(12)60%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(11)55%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(11)55%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(10)50%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(10)50%✕ Remove
Split Shot
(10)50%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(10)50%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(10)50%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(10)50%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(9)45%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(9)45%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(9)45%✕ Remove
True Strike
(9)45%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(8)40%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(8)40%✕ Remove
Flow State
(8)40%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(8)40%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(8)40%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(8)40%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(8)40%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(8)40%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(7)35%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(7)35%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(7)35%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(6)30%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(6)30%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(6)30%✕ Remove
Trick Shot
(6)30%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(6)30%✕ Remove
Cooked
(6)30%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(6)30%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(6)30%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(5)25%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(5)25%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(5)25%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(5)25%✕ Remove
Paragon
(5)25%✕ Remove
Searing Heat
(5)25%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(5)25%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(5)25%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(5)25%✕ Remove
Immolation
(5)25%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(5)25%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(5)25%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(4)20%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(4)20%✕ Remove
Abasement
(4)20%✕ Remove
Arsonist
(4)20%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(4)20%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(4)20%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(4)20%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(4)20%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(4)20%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(4)20%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(4)20%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(4)20%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(4)20%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(4)20%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(4)20%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(3)15%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(3)15%✕ Remove
Melding
(3)15%✕ Remove
Piercing Shot
(3)15%✕ Remove
Mystic Attunement
(3)15%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(3)15%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(3)15%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(3)15%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(3)15%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(3)15%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(3)15%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(3)15%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(3)15%✕ Remove
Unfurled Finger
(3)15%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(3)15%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(3)15%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(3)15%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(3)15%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(3)15%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(3)15%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(3)15%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(3)15%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(3)15%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(3)15%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(2)10%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(2)10%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(2)10%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(2)10%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(2)10%✕ Remove
Intricate Sigils
(2)10%✕ Remove
Rapid Strike
(2)10%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(2)10%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(2)10%✕ Remove
Catapult
(2)10%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Inferno
(2)10%✕ Remove
Volcanic Skin
(2)10%✕ Remove
Dreamcatcher
(2)10%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(2)10%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(2)10%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(2)10%✕ Remove
Potent Incantation
(2)10%✕ Remove
Cirel of Tarth's Light
(2)10%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(2)10%✕ Remove
Brain Freeze
(2)10%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(2)10%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(2)10%✕ Remove
Slow Burn
(2)10%✕ Remove
Preservation
(2)10%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(2)10%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(2)10%✕ Remove
Burnout
(2)10%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(2)10%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(2)10%✕ Remove
Thirst for Power
(2)10%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(2)10%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(2)10%✕ Remove
Invigorating Archon
(2)10%✕ Remove
Hide of the Bear
(2)10%✕ Remove
Energising Archon
(2)10%✕ Remove
Melting Flames
(2)10%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(2)10%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(2)10%✕ Remove
Brain Storm
(2)10%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(2)10%✕ Remove
Soul Bloom
(2)10%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(2)10%✕ Remove
Overexposure
(2)10%✕ Remove
Firestarter
(2)10%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(2)10%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(2)10%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(2)10%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(2)10%✕ Remove
Lasting Boons
(2)10%✕ Remove
Shockwaves
(1)5%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(1)5%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Forward
(1)5%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(1)5%✕ Remove
Spirit of the Wolf
(1)5%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(1)5%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(1)5%✕ Remove
Adverse Growth
(1)5%✕ Remove
The Mhacha's Gift
(1)5%✕ Remove
Dependable Ward
(1)5%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(1)5%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(1)5%✕ Remove
Escape Strategy
(1)5%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)5%✕ Remove
Brutal
(1)5%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(1)5%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(1)5%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(1)5%✕ Remove
Life from Death
(1)5%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(1)5%✕ Remove
Mental Perseverance
(1)5%✕ Remove
Critical Strike
(1)5%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(1)5%✕ Remove
Knight of Izaro
(1)5%✕ Remove
Combat Alchemy
(1)5%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(1)5%✕ Remove
Asceticism
(1)5%✕ Remove
Stormwalker
(1)5%✕ Remove
Unwavering Stance
(1)5%✕ Remove
Hale Heart
(1)5%✕ Remove
Heavy Drinker
(1)5%✕ Remove
Siphon
(1)5%✕ Remove
Mental Alacrity
(1)5%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)5%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(1)5%✕ Remove
Piercing Claw
(1)5%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(1)5%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(1)5%✕ Remove
Mind Phylacteries
(1)5%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(1)5%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(1)5%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(1)5%✕ Remove
Frozen Claw
(1)5%✕ Remove
Authority
(1)5%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(1)5%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(1)5%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(1)5%✕ Remove
Stone Skin
(1)5%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(1)5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(1)5%✕ Remove
Spirit of the Wyvern
(1)5%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(1)5%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(1)5%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(1)5%✕ Remove
Sacred Unity
(1)5%✕ Remove
Hulking Form
(1)5%✕ Remove
Electrified Claw
(1)5%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(1)5%✕ Remove
Swift Claw
(1)5%✕ Remove
Defiance
(1)5%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(1)5%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(1)5%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(1)5%✕ Remove
Focused Channel
(1)5%✕ Remove
Personal Touch
(1)5%✕ Remove
Conall the Hunted
(1)5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(1)5%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Back
(1)5%✕ Remove
Blur
(1)5%✕ Remove
Corrupted Lifeforce
(1)5%✕ Remove
Staunching
(1)5%✕ Remove
Finesse
(1)5%✕ Remove
Blood Rush
(1)5%✕ Remove
Master of Hexes
(1)5%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Storm
(1)5%✕ Remove
Vivid Stampede
(1)5%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(1)5%✕ Remove
Surging Currents
(1)5%✕ Remove
Advanced Munitions
(1)5%✕ Remove
Smash
(1)5%✕ Remove
Primal Bounty
(1)5%✕ Remove
Azmeri Brew
(1)5%✕ Remove
Multi Shot
(1)5%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)5%✕ Remove
Blood of the Wolf
(1)5%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)5%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(1)5%✕ Remove
Lucidity
(1)5%✕ Remove
Distant Dreamer
(1)5%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(1)5%✕ Remove
Hale Traveller
(1)5%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(1)5%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(1)5%✕ Remove
Profane Commander
(1)5%✕ Remove
Shrapnel
(1)5%✕ Remove
Sling Shots
(1)5%✕ Remove
Predatory Instinct
(1)5%✕ Remove
Alchemical Oil
(1)5%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(1)5%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)5%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(1)5%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(1)5%✕ Remove
Crushing Impacts
(1)5%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(1)5%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)5%✕ Remove
Colossal Capacity
(1)5%✕ Remove
Lord of the Wilds
(1)5%✕ Remove
Anticipation
(1)5%✕ Remove
Wild Protector
(1)5%✕ Remove
Stalking Panther
(1)5%✕ Remove
Momentum
(1)5%✕ Remove