The Sunder is a highly effective skill for the Monk in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 24 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rapid Attacks II, Kaom's Madness, Aftershock II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Tempered Defences, Battle Trance, Tactical Retreat on the skill tree.

Sunder
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 24 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 [Physical] Damage
66.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
45.8%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
37.5%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
37.5%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
25%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
25%
Enemies in your [Presence] have additional [Power] equal to their [GruellingMadness|Gruelling Madness]
20.8%
[HitDamage|Hits] with this Weapon inflict # [GruellingMadness|Gruelling Madness]
20.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
16.7%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
16.7%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
54.2%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
33.3%
[Gain] #% of damage as [Fire] damage per #% [ChanceToBlock|Chance to Block]
29.2%
# to [Armour|Armour]
20.8%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
16.7%
#% additional [Physical] Damage Reduction
12.5%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
12.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
12.5%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
66.7%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
54.2%
# Life Regeneration per second
50%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
50%
# to [Armour|Armour]
20.8%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
16.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
16.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
16.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
12.5%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
12.5%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
41.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
29.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
# to [Armour|Armour]
20.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20.8%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
20.8%
# to maximum Life
16.7%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
16.7%
# Life Regeneration per second
12.5%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
66.7%
# to maximum Life
50%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
41.7%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
25%
# to maximum Mana
16.7%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
16.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
16.7%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
83.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
41.7%
# to [Armour|Armour]
37.5%
# to maximum Life
29.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
25%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
25%
# to [Strength|Strength]
16.7%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
62.5%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
50%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
45.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
37.5%
#% increased [Armour]
29.2%
# to maximum Life
20.8%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.8%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
16.7%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
16.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
16.7%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
50%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
41.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
37.5%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.2%
# to maximum Life
25%
# to [Evasion] Rating
20.8%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
20.8%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
54.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
50%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
29.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.2%
# to maximum Life
25%
# to maximum Mana
20.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
20.8%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
91.7%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
54.2%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
50%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
41.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
37.5%
# to [Armour]
29.2%
# to maximum Life
29.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSulphur|Sulphur]
29.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
20.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
16.7%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
41.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
37.5%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
25%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
25%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
25%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
8.3%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
8.3%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
8.3%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Tempered Defences
(18)75%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(17)70.8%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(12)50%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(12)50%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(12)50%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(11)45.8%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(11)45.8%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(11)45.8%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(10)41.7%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(10)41.7%✕ Remove
Hulking Form
(10)41.7%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(10)41.7%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(10)41.7%✕ Remove
Colossal Capacity
(10)41.7%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(9)37.5%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(9)37.5%✕ Remove
Relentless
(9)37.5%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(9)37.5%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(8)33.3%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(8)33.3%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(8)33.3%✕ Remove
Ancestral Empowerment
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Brutal
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Split the Earth
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Beef
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Earthbreaker
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Goring
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(6)25%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(6)25%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(6)25%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(6)25%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(6)25%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(6)25%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(6)25%✕ Remove
Guided Hand
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Channelled Heritage
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Splitting Ground
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Authority
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Paragon
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Deafening Cries
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Smash
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Impair
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Devastation
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Aftershocks
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Reaving
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Inherited Strength
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
True Strike
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Unbending
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Endurance
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Cacophony
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Burning Strikes
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Mysterious Lineage
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Stone Skin
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Resolute Technique
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Pile On
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Reverberating Impact
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Momentum
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Sundering
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Watchtowers
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Unforgiving
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Smith's Masterwork
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Molten Symbol
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Radial Force
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Punctured Lung
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Flowing Metal
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Supportive Ancestors
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Breakage
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Tribute to Utula
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Vigilance
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Furious Wellspring
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Spiked Shield
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Nimble Strength
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Master of Hexes
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Intense Dose
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Unbreaking
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Cooked
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Druidic Champion
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Coal Stoker
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Reactive Growth
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Kitavan Engraving
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Ancestral Unity
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Bolstering Presence
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Defender's Resolve
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Dedication to Kitava
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Shockwaves
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Stars Aligned
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Ancestral Alacrity
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Skullcrusher
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Melding
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Raw Mana
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Inspiring Leader
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Flip the Script
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Deadly Swarm
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Core of the Guardian
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Relentless Vindicator
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Burning Nature
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Crimson Assault
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Escalation
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Critical Strike
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Knight of Izaro
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Whoever Pays Best
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Quicksand Hourglass
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Bloodthirsty
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Volcanic Skin
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Unbreakable
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Rhythm of Ice
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
A Solid Plan
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Thrill of the Fight
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Watch How I Do It
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Savoured Blood
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Ancestral Mending
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Avatar of Fire
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Arcane Intensity
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Regenerative Flesh
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Grit
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Initiative
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Fulmination
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Heatproofing
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Ancestral Artifice
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Cold Nature
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Footprints in the Sand
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Phased Form
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Defiance
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Shockproof
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Cut to the Bone
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Unstoppable Barrier
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Flow State
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Hallowed
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
In for the Kill
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Cold Coat
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Thickened Arteries
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Explosive Empowerment
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Rhythm of Fire
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Demolitionist
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Blood Rush
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Penetrate
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Heavy Weaponry
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Wisdom of the Maji
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Overheating Blow
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Blackflame Covenant
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Thousand Cuts
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Ancestral Reach
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Rallying Icon
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Coated Arms
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
One With Flame
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Ancestral Bond
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Hidden Barb
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Voracious
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Guts
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Stormkeeper
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Apex of the Moment
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Support Straps
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Barrier of Venarius
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Wasting
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Path of the Renegade
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Symbol of Defiance
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Shattering Blow
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Towering Shield
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Smoke Inhalation
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Constricting
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Predatory Instinct
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Shifted Strikes
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Lasting Toxins
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Avatar of Evolution
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Bannerman
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Glorious Anticipation
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Stacking Toxins
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Lasting Boons
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Impenetrable Shell
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Enveloping Presence
(1)4.2%✕ Remove