The Righteous Descent 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 Fist of War III, Magnified Area II, Rageforged II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Focused Thrust, Heartstopping, Struck Through on the skill tree.

Righteous Descent
(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 Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
100%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
73.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
73.3%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
73.3%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
73.3%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
73.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
26.7%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
26.7%
No [Physical] Damage
26.7%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
26.7%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
40%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
40%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
40%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
40%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
13.3%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
13.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
13.3%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
13.3%
# [Strength] Requirement
6.7%
# to [Evasion] Rating
6.7%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
46.7%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
40%
# to maximum Life
40%
# Life Regeneration per second
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.7%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
20%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20%
Increases and Reductions to [Spell] damage also apply to [Attack|Attacks]
20%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
20%
# to maximum Mana
13.3%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
33.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
26.7%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
26.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.7%
# Life Regeneration per second
20%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
20%
# to maximum Life
20%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
46.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
26.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
20%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20%
# to [Evasion] Rating
13.3%
# to maximum Life
13.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
13.3%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
80%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
46.7%
# to maximum Life
26.7%
# to maximum Mana
26.7%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.7%
# to [Armour|Armour]
20%
# to [Evasion] Rating
20%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
86.7%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
40%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
33.3%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
26.7%
# to maximum Life
26.7%
# to maximum Mana
26.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
13.3%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
13.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
13.3%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
53.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
53.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
46.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
46.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.7%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.7%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20%
# to [Strength|Strength]
20%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
60%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
46.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
40%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
# to maximum Life
26.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
26.7%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.7%
# to maximum Mana
20%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
20%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
86.7%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
53.3%
# to maximum Life
46.7%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
33.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
26.7%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
26.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGranite|Granite]
26.7%
# to [Armour]
20%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20%
# to maximum Mana
20%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
33.3%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
26.7%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
26.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
26.7%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
26.7%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
26.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
13.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
13.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
6.7%
# to maximum Mana
6.7%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
20%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
13.3%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
13.3%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
13.3%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
13.3%
# Life Regeneration per second
6.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
6.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
6.7%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
6.7%
# to maximum Life
6.7%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Focused Thrust
(11)73.3%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(11)73.3%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(11)73.3%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(10)66.7%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(10)66.7%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(10)66.7%✕ Remove
True Strike
(10)66.7%✕ Remove
Javelin
(9)60%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(9)60%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(8)53.3%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(8)53.3%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(8)53.3%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(8)53.3%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Cooked
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(6)40%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(6)40%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(6)40%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(6)40%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(6)40%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(6)40%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Sanguimancy
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Blood Barbs
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Whispers of the Flesh
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Grasping Wounds
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(3)20%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(3)20%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(3)20%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(3)20%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(3)20%✕ Remove
Fervour
(3)20%✕ Remove
Thrilling Chase
(3)20%✕ Remove
Resonance
(3)20%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(3)20%✕ Remove
Flow State
(3)20%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(3)20%✕ Remove
Avidity
(3)20%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(3)20%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(3)20%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(3)20%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(3)20%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(3)20%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(3)20%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(3)20%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(3)20%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(3)20%✕ Remove
Called Shots
(3)20%✕ Remove
Gathering Winds
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Melding
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Ancestral Empowerment
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Guided Hand
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Mystic Attunement
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Rapid Strike
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Paragon
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Hulking Form
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
As the Whispers Demand
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Crimson Power
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Unfurled Finger
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Exploit
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Earthbreaker
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Hail
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Wasting
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Colossal Capacity
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Raw Mana
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Intricate Sigils
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Channelled Heritage
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Brutal
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Mirage Deadeye
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Push the Advantage
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Leaping Ambush
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Agile Sprinter
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Craving Slaughter
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Catapult
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Reaving
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Unbreakable
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Consistent Intake
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Inspiring Ally
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Crystalline Phylactery
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Bleeding Out
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Arcane Intensity
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Reprisal
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Explosive Impact
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Pack Encouragement
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Necromantic Conduit
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Eternal Life
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
High Alert
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Breathing
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Preservation
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Lord of Horrors
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Reverberating Parry
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Soulless Form
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
The Frenzied Bear
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Blur
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Convalescence
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Corrupted Lifeforce
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Taste for Blood
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Off-Balancing Retort
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Essence Infusion
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Impair
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Sic 'Em
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Exploit the Elements
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Precise Invocations
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Deadly Flourish
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Soul Bloom
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
The Great Boar
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Savagery
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Flashy Parrying
(1)6.7%✕ Remove