The Skeletal Storm Mage is a highly effective skill for the Monk in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 26 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Muster, Shock, Feeding Frenzy II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Lord of Horrors, Profane Commander, Relentless Fallen on the skill tree.

Skeletal Storm Mage
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 26 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
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
88.5%
# to maximum Mana
61.5%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
57.7%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal #% increased Damage
23.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances|Resistances]
23.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
19.2%
[Allies] in your [Presence] have #% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
19.2%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% increased [Attack|Attack] Speed
19.2%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
15.4%
#% increased [Presence|Presence] Area of Effect
15.4%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
57.7%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
57.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
23.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
19.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
19.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
19.2%
#% increased [Spirit] [Reservation] [Efficiency] of [Buff] Skills per # Maximum Life
19.2%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
65.4%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
61.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
57.7%
# to maximum Mana
50%
# to maximum Life
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
34.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
19.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
19.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
15.4%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
53.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
34.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
34.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.1%
#% increased [ESRechargeRate|Energy Shield Recharge Rate]
19.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
19.2%
# Life Regeneration per second
15.4%
# to maximum Life
15.4%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
65.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
61.5%
# to maximum Life
50%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
46.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
19.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
15.4%
# to maximum Mana
15.4%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
123.1%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
80.8%
# to maximum Life
76.9%
# to maximum Mana
76.9%
#% increased [Reservation] [Efficiency] of Skills which create Undead [Minion|Minions]
69.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15.4%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
11.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
11.5%
# Life Regeneration per second
7.7%
# to [Armour|Armour]
7.7%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
100%
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
73.1%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
34.6%
# to [Strength|Strength]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
23.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
23.1%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
19.2%
# to maximum Life
19.2%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
50%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
50%
#% increased Cast Speed
34.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
34.6%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Chaos] Damage
34.6%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Chaos] Damage
34.6%
# to maximum Life
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.9%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
19.2%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
57.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
46.2%
# to maximum Life
42.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
38.5%
# to maximum Mana
30.8%
[Minion|Minions] deal #% increased Damage
26.9%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
23.1%
Reflects opposite Ring
15.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
11.5%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
88.5%
# to [Armour]
53.8%
# to maximum Life
53.8%
# to maximum Mana
30.8%
[Minion|Minions] have #% increased maximum Life
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.9%
#% increased [Flask] Life Recovery rate
23.1%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
19.2%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
19.2%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
15.4%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
15.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
11.5%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
7.7%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
7.7%
#% increased [Presence|Presence] Area of Effect
7.7%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
7.7%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Fire|Fire] Damage
7.7%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Physical|Physical] Damage
7.7%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Lord of Horrors
(23)88.5%✕ Remove
Profane Commander
(22)84.6%✕ Remove
Relentless Fallen
(21)80.8%✕ Remove
Melding
(19)73.1%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(19)73.1%✕ Remove
Restless Dead
(19)73.1%✕ Remove
Crystalline Flesh
(19)73.1%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(18)69.2%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(18)69.2%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(18)69.2%✕ Remove
Elemental Force
(17)65.4%✕ Remove
Raw Power
(17)65.4%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(16)61.5%✕ Remove
Entropic Incarnation
(16)61.5%✕ Remove
Necrotised Flesh
(16)61.5%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(16)61.5%✕ Remove
Necrotic Touch
(15)57.7%✕ Remove
Crystalline Phylactery
(15)57.7%✕ Remove
Right Hand of Darkness
(14)53.8%✕ Remove
Necromantic Conduit
(14)53.8%✕ Remove
Grip of Evil
(14)53.8%✕ Remove
Bringer of Order
(14)53.8%✕ Remove
Silent Guardian
(12)46.2%✕ Remove
Vile Mending
(12)46.2%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(11)42.3%✕ Remove
Growing Swarm
(11)42.3%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(11)42.3%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(10)38.5%✕ Remove
Hallowed
(10)38.5%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(10)38.5%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(9)34.6%✕ Remove
Living Death
(9)34.6%✕ Remove
Rupture the Soul
(8)30.8%✕ Remove
Dead can Dance
(7)26.9%✕ Remove
Blackened Heart
(6)23.1%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(6)23.1%✕ Remove
Soulless Form
(6)23.1%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(6)23.1%✕ Remove
Splintering Force
(6)23.1%✕ Remove
Dependable Ward
(5)19.2%✕ Remove
Holy Protector
(5)19.2%✕ Remove
Eternal Life
(5)19.2%✕ Remove
Sacred Flow
(4)15.4%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(4)15.4%✕ Remove
Emboldening Lead
(4)15.4%✕ Remove
Essence Infusion
(4)15.4%✕ Remove
Gigantic Following
(4)15.4%✕ Remove
Licking Wounds
(4)15.4%✕ Remove
Reactive Growth
(4)15.4%✕ Remove
Spiral into Depression
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Dominion
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Gravedigger
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Expendable Army
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Mana Blessing
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Incessant Cacophony
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Unleash Hell!
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Deadly Swarm
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Mental Perseverance
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
A Solid Plan
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Lingering Whispers
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Loyal Hellhound
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Altered Flesh
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Ruinic Helm
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Left Hand of Darkness
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Beidat's Hand
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Beef
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Archon of Undeath
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Lust for Sacrifice
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Stay Light, Use Cover
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Preservation
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
At your Command
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Furious Wellspring
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Convalescence
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Wisdom of the Maji
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Commanding Rage
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Beidat's Will
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Soul Bloom
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Druidic Champion
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Infusion of Power
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Invocated Limit
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Unbending
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Price of Power
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Raw Mana
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Adverse Growth
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Cacophony
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Internal Bleeding
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Ruin
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Reverberation
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Unforgiving
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Easy Going
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Navira's Fracturing
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Barya of Kelari
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Loose Flesh
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Puppet Master chance
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Arcane Blossom
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Ether Flow
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Regenerative Flesh
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Irreparable
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Vigilance
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Kelari's Deception
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Glazed Flesh
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Fortified Aegis
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Sap of Nightmares
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Shocking Limit
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Long Distance Relationship
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Warding Fetish
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Flow of Time
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Barya of Navira
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Heart Tissue
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Baryanic Leylines
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Breaking Blows
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Spiked Armour
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Nimble Strength
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Master of Hexes
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Empowering Remnants
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Invigorating Archon
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Resolute Technique
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
The Fourth Teaching
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Arcane Remnants
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Wide Barrier
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Guts
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Stigmata
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Taut Flesh
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Waking Dream
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Aftershocks
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Frozen Limit
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Unimpeded
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Secrets of the Orb
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Lucid Dreaming
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Warlord Berserker
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Unbreaking
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Protraction
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Sanguimantic Rituals
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Enduring Archon
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Flow of Life
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Chayula's Gift
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Roil
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Infernal Limit
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Avatar of Evolution
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Turning of the Seasons
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Vigorous Remnants
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Principal Infusion
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Morgana, the Storm Seer
(1)3.8%✕ Remove