The Stormblast Bolts is a highly effective skill for the Monk in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 89 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Concentrated Area, Elemental Armament II, Close Combat II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Spray and Pray, Run and Gun, Escape Velocity on the skill tree.

Stormblast Bolts
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 89 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
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Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
39.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
38.2%
Loads an additional bolt
38.2%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
37.1%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
33.7%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
22.5%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
21.3%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
19.1%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
15.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
14.6%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
70.8%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
69.7%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
61.8%
[Presence] Radius is doubled
61.8%
# to maximum Life
29.2%
# Life Regeneration per second
19.1%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
18%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
16.9%
# to [Evasion] Rating
6.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
5.6%
Body Armour
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
44.9%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
43.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
41.6%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
36%
# to maximum Life per Socket filled
36%
#% increased [AilmentThreshold|Elemental Ailment Threshold]
34.8%
#% increased [Freeze] Duration on Enemies
34.8%
[Evasion|Evasion Rating] is doubled if you have not been [HitDamage|Hit] [Recently]
34.8%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
34.8%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
27%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] [Conversion|Converted] to [Cold] Damage
51.7%
#% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] [Conversion|Converted] to [Fire] Damage
51.7%
#% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] [Conversion|Converted] to [Lightning] Damage
51.7%
[Gain] #% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] as Extra [Cold] Damage
51.7%
[Gain] #% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] as Extra [Fire] Damage
51.7%
[Gain] #% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] as Extra [Lightning] Damage
51.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.3%
# to maximum Life
18%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
15.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
14.6%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
76.4%
# to maximum Life
52.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
49.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
47.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
37.1%
# to [Evasion] Rating
28.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
22.5%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
20.2%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
20.2%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
74.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
71.9%
# to maximum Life
55.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
33.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
22.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
21.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
20.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
20.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
18%
# to maximum Mana
16.9%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
71.9%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
52.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
51.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
44.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
40.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.3%
# to maximum Life
25.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
25.8%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25.8%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
52.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
42.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
39.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
37.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
36%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
34.8%
# to maximum Life
27%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
25.8%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
24.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
22.5%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
94.4%
# to maximum Life
51.7%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
48.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
42.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
41.6%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
38.2%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
37.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
33.7%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
33.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
29.2%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Spray and Pray
(84)94.4%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(83)93.3%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(82)92.1%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(82)92.1%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(81)91%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(78)87.6%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(77)86.5%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(77)86.5%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(76)85.4%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(74)83.1%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(73)82%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(72)80.9%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(71)79.8%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(68)76.4%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(66)74.2%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(65)73%✕ Remove
Momentum
(64)71.9%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(59)66.3%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(58)65.2%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(54)60.7%✕ Remove
A Solid Plan
(50)56.2%✕ Remove
Suppressing Fire
(50)56.2%✕ Remove
Right Where We Want Them
(50)56.2%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(47)52.8%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(45)50.6%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(45)50.6%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(42)47.2%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(38)42.7%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(36)40.4%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(35)39.3%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(34)38.2%✕ Remove
Ceremonial Ablution
(33)37.1%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(33)37.1%✕ Remove
Obsessive Rituals
(33)37.1%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(32)36%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(31)34.8%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(31)34.8%✕ Remove
Pitiless Killer
(31)34.8%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(29)32.6%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(28)31.5%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(27)30.3%✕ Remove
Flash Storm
(27)30.3%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(27)30.3%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(27)30.3%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(27)30.3%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(25)28.1%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(25)28.1%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(24)27%✕ Remove
Cull the Hordes
(23)25.8%✕ Remove
Zealous Inquisition
(23)25.8%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(23)25.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(22)24.7%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(21)23.6%✕ Remove
Blur
(21)23.6%✕ Remove
Branching Bolts
(21)23.6%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(21)23.6%✕ Remove
Cooked
(19)21.3%✕ Remove
Power Shots
(18)20.2%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(16)18%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(16)18%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(16)18%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(15)16.9%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(13)14.6%✕ Remove
Grace of the Ancestors
(13)14.6%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(13)14.6%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(12)13.5%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(12)13.5%✕ Remove
Lightning Quick
(12)13.5%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(12)13.5%✕ Remove
True Strike
(12)13.5%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(10)11.2%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(9)10.1%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(9)10.1%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(9)10.1%✕ Remove
Judge, Jury, and Executioner
(8)9%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(8)9%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(8)9%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(7)7.9%✕ Remove
Drenched
(7)7.9%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(5)5.6%✕ Remove
Ether Flow
(5)5.6%✕ Remove
Resonance
(5)5.6%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(5)5.6%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(4)4.5%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(4)4.5%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(4)4.5%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(4)4.5%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(4)4.5%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(4)4.5%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(3)3.4%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(3)3.4%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(3)3.4%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(3)3.4%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(3)3.4%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(3)3.4%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(3)3.4%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(3)3.4%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(3)3.4%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(3)3.4%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(3)3.4%✕ Remove
Surging Currents
(3)3.4%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(3)3.4%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(3)3.4%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(3)3.4%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(3)3.4%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(3)3.4%✕ Remove
Rattled
(3)3.4%✕ Remove
Gathering Winds
(2)2.2%✕ Remove
Witchbane
(2)2.2%✕ Remove
Mirage Deadeye
(2)2.2%✕ Remove
Whoever Pays Best
(2)2.2%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(2)2.2%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(2)2.2%✕ Remove
Paragon
(2)2.2%✕ Remove
Alternating Current
(2)2.2%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(2)2.2%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(2)2.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(2)2.2%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(2)2.2%✕ Remove
No Mercy
(2)2.2%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(2)2.2%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(2)2.2%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(2)2.2%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(2)2.2%✕ Remove