The Seismic Cry 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 Raging Cry, Echoing Cry, Cooldown Recovery II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Crushing Verdict, Beef, Battle Trance on the skill tree.

Seismic Cry
(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 [Attack] Speed
31.2%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
31.2%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
25%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
18.8%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
18.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
18.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
18.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
12.5%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
12.5%
#% increased [Stun|Stun] Duration
12.5%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
25%
# to [Armour|Armour]
18.8%
# to maximum Life
18.8%
#% increased [Block] chance
18.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
12.5%
#% additional [Physical] Damage Reduction
12.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
12.5%
# [Strength] Requirement
6.2%
# to Level of all [Cold] Skills
6.2%
# to Level of all [Fire] Skills
6.2%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
68.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
62.5%
# to [Armour|Armour]
37.5%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.2%
# to maximum Mana
25%
# to [Strength|Strength]
18.8%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
18.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
18.8%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
43.8%
#% increased Cast Speed
25%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
25%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
Enemies [Chill|Chilled] by your [HitDamage|Hits] can be [Shatter|Shattered] as though [Frozen]
25%
You gain [Onslaught] for # seconds on Kill
25%
Your Maximum Resistances are #%
25%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
18.8%
# to [Armour|Armour]
18.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
18.8%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
56.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
56.2%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
31.2%
# to [Armour|Armour]
31.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
31.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
18.8%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.8%
[LifeLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Life
18.8%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
68.8%
# to maximum Life
62.5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
50%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
43.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
43.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.2%
# to [Armour|Armour]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
18.8%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
68.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
43.8%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
37.5%
#% increased maximum Life
37.5%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
31.2%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
31.2%
# to maximum Life
31.2%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
25%
#% increased [Armour]
25%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
18.8%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
62.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
50%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
37.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
31.2%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.2%
# to maximum Life
25%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
18.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
18.8%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
75%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
43.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
43.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
37.5%
# to maximum Life
37.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
18.8%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
# to maximum Life
56.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
43.8%
# to [Armour]
37.5%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
31.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
25%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
25%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
25%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
25%
#% increased effect of Socketed [Augment] Items
18.8%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
25%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
18.8%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
18.8%
#% of [Lightning] Damage [Conversion|Converted] to [Cold] Damage
18.8%
On [HitDamage|Hitting] an enemy, gains maximum added [Lightning] damage equal to
the enemy's [Power] for # seconds, up to a total of #
18.8%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
12.5%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
12.5%
Adds # to # [Chaos] damage
12.5%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
12.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
12.5%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
18.8%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
18.8%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
18.8%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
18.8%
# [Strength] Requirement
6.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
6.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
6.2%
#% increased [Block] chance
6.2%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
6.2%
#% of [Fire] damage taken as [Cold] damage
6.2%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Crushing Verdict
(12)75%✕ Remove
Beef
(11)68.8%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(10)62.5%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(9)56.2%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(9)56.2%✕ Remove
Relentless
(8)50%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(8)50%✕ Remove
Split the Earth
(8)50%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(8)50%✕ Remove
Brutal
(7)43.8%✕ Remove
Hulking Form
(7)43.8%✕ Remove
Aftershocks
(7)43.8%✕ Remove
Colossal Capacity
(7)43.8%✕ Remove
Unbending
(6)37.5%✕ Remove
Authority
(6)37.5%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(6)37.5%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(6)37.5%✕ Remove
Smash
(6)37.5%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(6)37.5%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(6)37.5%✕ Remove
Skullcrusher
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Reaving
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Splitting Ground
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Impair
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Goring
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Bond of the Ape
(4)25%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(4)25%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(4)25%✕ Remove
Guided Hand
(4)25%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(4)25%✕ Remove
Channelled Heritage
(4)25%✕ Remove
Mysterious Lineage
(4)25%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(4)25%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(4)25%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(4)25%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(4)25%✕ Remove
Earthbreaker
(4)25%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(4)25%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(4)25%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(4)25%✕ Remove
Titanic
(4)25%✕ Remove
Ancestral Empowerment
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Hale Heart
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Augmented Flesh
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Paragon
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Stone Skin
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Deafening Cries
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Honourless
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Shockwaves
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Sundering
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Core of the Guardian
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Cacophony
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Burning Strikes
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Mystic Attunement
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Unbreakable
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Vigilance
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Unstoppable Barrier
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Mass Rejuvenation
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Unfurled Finger
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Corrupted Lifeforce
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Blood Rush
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Breaking Blows
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Heavy Weaponry
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Overheating Blow
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Wide Barrier
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Wildwood Persistence
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Momentum
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Defender's Resolve
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Unnatural Resilience
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Jade Heritage
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Push the Advantage
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Stand Ground
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Leather Bindings
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Escalation
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Knight of Izaro
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Price of Freedom
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Smith's Masterwork
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Molten Symbol
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Necromantic Ward
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Dazing Blocks
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Volcanic Skin
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Punctured Lung
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Resilient Soul
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Endured Suffering
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Shedding Skin
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Savoured Blood
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Cremation
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Breakage
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Irreparable
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Tribute to Utula
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Renly's Training
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Fulmination
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Flow State
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Thickened Arteries
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
One For All
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Escalating Toxins
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Nimble Strength
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Thousand Cuts
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Low Tolerance
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Exposed Wounds
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Resolute Technique
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Coated Arms
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Hidden Barb
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Warcaller's Bellow
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Stormkeeper
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Devastation
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Support Straps
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Barrier of Venarius
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Pile On
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Unimpeded
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Turtle Charm
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Carved Earth
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Boon of the Beast
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Warlord Berserker
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Shattering Blow
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Constricting
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Hunker Down
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Clear Space
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Coal Stoker
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Grenadier
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Artillery Strike
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Reverberating Impact
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Against the Elements
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Perfect Opportunity
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Kitavan Engraving
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Tantalum Alloy
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Ancestral Unity
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Titan's Determination
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Brush Off
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Bolstering Presence
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Enveloping Presence
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Repeating Explosives
(1)6.2%✕ Remove