The Shield Wall is a highly effective skill for the Monk in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 41 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rapid Attacks II, Ahn's Citadel, Kaom's Madness. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Tempered Defences, Greatest Defence, Battle Trance on the skill tree.

Shield Wall
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 41 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-28 07:44:41 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 Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
56.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
34.1%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
24.4%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
17.1%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
17.1%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
17.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
17.1%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
17.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
14.6%
# to [Strength|Strength]
14.6%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
87.8%
# to [Armour|Armour]
68.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
58.5%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
39%
#% additional [Physical] Damage Reduction
34.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
22%
# to [Strength|Strength]
19.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
19.5%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
80.5%
# Life Regeneration per second
46.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
43.9%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
43.9%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
31.7%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
29.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
19.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
17.1%
# to [Armour|Armour]
14.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
14.6%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
46.3%
Regenerate #% of maximum Life per second
34.1%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
22%
# to maximum Life
14.6%
# to [Armour|Armour]
12.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
12.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
12.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
7.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
7.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
7.3%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
80.5%
# to maximum Life
61%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
26.8%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
26.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.8%
# to [Armour|Armour]
22%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
19.5%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
19.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
19.5%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
85.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
63.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
41.5%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
39%
# to maximum Life
39%
# to [Armour|Armour]
34.1%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
34.1%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
31.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.3%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
73.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
56.1%
# to maximum Life
53.7%
#% increased [Armour]
39%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
39%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
36.6%
# to [Strength|Strength]
26.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.8%
#% increased maximum Life
19.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
19.5%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
51.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
48.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
46.3%
# to maximum Life
43.9%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
39%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
29.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
24.4%
[LifeLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Life
22%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
53.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
51.2%
# to maximum Life
43.9%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
43.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
41.5%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
34.1%
# to maximum Mana
26.8%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
26.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
24.4%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
95.1%
# to [Armour]
56.1%
# to maximum Life
56.1%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
39%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
36.6%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
34.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
31.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
26.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
24.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
22%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
39%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
26.8%
Adds # to # [Chaos] damage
26.8%
Take # [Chaos] damage per second per [Charges|Endurance Charge]
26.8%
[Attack|Attacks] consume an [Charges|Endurance Charge] to [Critical|Critically Hit]
26.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
12.2%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
12.2%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
12.2%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
12.2%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Tempered Defences
(36)87.8%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(35)85.4%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(34)82.9%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(28)68.3%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(28)68.3%✕ Remove
Momentum
(26)63.4%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(24)58.5%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(23)56.1%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(23)56.1%✕ Remove
Smith's Masterwork
(22)53.7%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(22)53.7%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(22)53.7%✕ Remove
Relentless
(21)51.2%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(21)51.2%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(21)51.2%✕ Remove
Heatproofing
(21)51.2%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(21)51.2%✕ Remove
Brutal
(20)48.8%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(20)48.8%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(19)46.3%✕ Remove
Kitavan Engraving
(19)46.3%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(18)43.9%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(18)43.9%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(18)43.9%✕ Remove
Coal Stoker
(18)43.9%✕ Remove
Blood Rush
(17)41.5%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(17)41.5%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(17)41.5%✕ Remove
Cacophony
(16)39%✕ Remove
Leather Bindings
(16)39%✕ Remove
Molten Symbol
(16)39%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(16)39%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(16)39%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(15)36.6%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(14)34.1%✕ Remove
Smash
(14)34.1%✕ Remove
Dedication to Kitava
(14)34.1%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(13)31.7%✕ Remove
Mysterious Lineage
(13)31.7%✕ Remove
Flowing Metal
(13)31.7%✕ Remove
Beef
(13)31.7%✕ Remove
Hulking Form
(13)31.7%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(13)31.7%✕ Remove
Colossal Capacity
(13)31.7%✕ Remove
Spiked Shield
(12)29.3%✕ Remove
Wasting
(12)29.3%✕ Remove
Sundering
(11)26.8%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(11)26.8%✕ Remove
Goring
(11)26.8%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(10)24.4%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(10)24.4%✕ Remove
Crimson Assault
(10)24.4%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(10)24.4%✕ Remove
Stone Skin
(10)24.4%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(10)24.4%✕ Remove
Intense Dose
(10)24.4%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(10)24.4%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(10)24.4%✕ Remove
Internal Layer
(9)22%✕ Remove
Burning Strikes
(9)22%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(9)22%✕ Remove
Avatar of Fire
(9)22%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(9)22%✕ Remove
Fulmination
(9)22%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(9)22%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(9)22%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(9)22%✕ Remove
Inherited Strength
(9)22%✕ Remove
Support Straps
(9)22%✕ Remove
Pile On
(9)22%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(9)22%✕ Remove
Reverberating Impact
(9)22%✕ Remove
Lasting Toxins
(9)22%✕ Remove
Stacking Toxins
(9)22%✕ Remove
Endurance
(8)19.5%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(8)19.5%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(8)19.5%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(8)19.5%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(8)19.5%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(8)19.5%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(8)19.5%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(8)19.5%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(7)17.1%✕ Remove
Deafening Cries
(7)17.1%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(7)17.1%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(7)17.1%✕ Remove
Tantalum Alloy
(7)17.1%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(6)14.6%✕ Remove
Bloodthirsty
(6)14.6%✕ Remove
Arsonist
(6)14.6%✕ Remove
Authority
(6)14.6%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(6)14.6%✕ Remove
Low Tolerance
(6)14.6%✕ Remove
Devastation
(6)14.6%✕ Remove
Forged in Flame
(6)14.6%✕ Remove
Cooked
(6)14.6%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(5)12.2%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(5)12.2%✕ Remove
Unimpeded
(5)12.2%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(5)12.2%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(4)9.8%✕ Remove
Tribute to Utula
(4)9.8%✕ Remove
Voracious
(4)9.8%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(4)9.8%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(4)9.8%✕ Remove
Among the Hordes
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Breaking Blows
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Guts
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Honourless
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Unbreaking
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Crushing Impacts
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Leeching Toxins
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Heatproof
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Ancestral Alacrity
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Push the Advantage
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Encompassing Domain
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Escalation
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Cremating Cries
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Paragon
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Vigilance
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Self Immolation
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Explosive Empowerment
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Imploding Impacts
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Overheating Blow
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Wither Away
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Warcaller's Bellow
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Molten Carapace
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Anvil's Weight
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Thirst for Endurance
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Unbending
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Left Ventricle
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Adverse Growth
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Unnatural Resilience
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Shredding Force
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Jade Heritage
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Internal Bleeding
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Burning Nature
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Lavianga's Brew
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Craving Slaughter
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Price of Freedom
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Volcanic Skin
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Mauling Stuns
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Pyromantic Pact
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Unbreakable
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Thrill of the Fight
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Building Toxins
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Bleeding Out
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Altered Flesh
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Reprisal
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Irreparable
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Renly's Training
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Glazed Flesh
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Desensitisation
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Primal Rage
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Sudden Infuriation
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Voll's Protection
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Defiance
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Unstoppable Barrier
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Flow State
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Grinning Immolation
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Deepening Shadows
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Thickened Arteries
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Heart Tissue
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Primal Hunger
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Searing Heat
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Nimble Strength
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Embrace the Darkness
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Crippling Toxins
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Defensive Reflexes
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Frightening Shield
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Beidat's Will
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Impair
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Forcewave
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Scarred Faith
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Waking Dream
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Finality
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Lucid Dreaming
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Immolation
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Burn Away
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Towering Shield
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Bloodletting
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Extinguishing Exhalation
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Hunker Down
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Blood Tearing
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Sanguimantic Rituals
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Dominus' Providence
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Perfect Opportunity
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Defender's Resolve
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Enveloping Presence
(1)2.4%✕ Remove