The Plasma Blast is a highly effective skill for the Monk in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 15 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Deep Cuts II, Concoct II, Bleed III. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Catalysis, Coming Calamity, Heartstopping on the skill tree.

Plasma Blast
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 15 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 [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
66.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
53.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
46.7%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
46.7%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
40%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
26.7%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
20%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
20%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
20%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
13.3%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
6.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
6.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
6.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
6.7%
[Gain] #% of damage as [Fire] damage per #% [ChanceToBlock|Chance to Block]
6.7%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
66.7%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
60%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
60%
[Presence] Radius is doubled
60%
# to maximum Life
20%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
20%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
20%
# to [Armour|Armour]
13.3%
# to maximum Mana
13.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
13.3%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
40%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
13.3%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
13.3%
# to maximum Life per Socket filled
13.3%
#% increased [AilmentThreshold|Elemental Ailment Threshold]
13.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
13.3%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
66.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
60%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
53.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
53.3%
Your [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus] is #%
53.3%
Your [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance cannot be [RerollCrit|Rerolled]
53.3%
# to maximum Life
20%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
13.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
13.3%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
86.7%
# to maximum Life
53.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
40%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.7%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
20%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
20%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
80%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
80%
# to maximum Life
26.7%
# Life Regeneration per second
20%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
20%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20%
# to [Strength|Strength]
20%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
20%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
20%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
53.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
53.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
46.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
46.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
40%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
40%
#% increased [Lightning] Damage
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.7%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.7%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
73.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
46.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.7%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
53.3%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
46.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
40%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
33.3%
# to maximum Life
26.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
26.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
26.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
26.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSulphur|Sulphur]
26.7%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
13.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
6.7%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
6.7%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
6.7%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
6.7%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
6.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
6.7%
Cannot load or fire [Ammunition]
6.7%
Loads an additional bolt
6.7%
[Grenade] Skills Fire an additional [Projectile|Projectile]
6.7%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Catalysis
(12)80%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(11)73.3%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(11)73.3%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(11)73.3%✕ Remove
Sanguimancy
(10)66.7%✕ Remove
Blood Barbs
(10)66.7%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(10)66.7%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(10)66.7%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(10)66.7%✕ Remove
Grasping Wounds
(10)66.7%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(9)60%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(9)60%✕ Remove
Crimson Power
(9)60%✕ Remove
Wasting
(9)60%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(8)53.3%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(8)53.3%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(8)53.3%✕ Remove
True Strike
(8)53.3%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Whispers of the Flesh
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(3)20%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(3)20%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(3)20%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(3)20%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(3)20%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(3)20%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(3)20%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(3)20%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(3)20%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(3)20%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(3)20%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(3)20%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(3)20%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(3)20%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Power Shots
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Ceremonial Ablution
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Flash Storm
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Flow State
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Blur
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Obsessive Rituals
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Perfectly Placed Knife
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Cooked
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Rattled
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Melding
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Escape Strategy
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Leaping Ambush
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Javelin
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
A Solid Plan
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Judge, Jury, and Executioner
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Bleeding Out
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Eagle Eye
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Paragon
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Sunder the Flesh
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
General Electric
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Pure Power
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
First Approach
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Primal Protection
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Cull the Hordes
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Zealous Inquisition
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Shield Expertise
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Finesse
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Suppressing Fire
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Hidden Barb
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Short Shot
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Shattering
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Path of the Renegade
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Gore Spike
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Right Where We Want Them
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Electric Blood
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Staggering Wounds
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Pitiless Killer
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Rapid Reload
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Sanguine Tides
(1)6.7%✕ Remove