The Unearth is a highly effective skill for the Monk in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 11 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Feeding Frenzy II, Rapid Attacks II, Brutality III. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Lord of Horrors, Relentless Fallen, Bringer of Order on the skill tree.

Unearth
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 11 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-28 19:43:54 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 maximum Mana
54.5%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
36.4%
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
27.3%
# to Level of all [Physical|Physical] [Spell|Spell] Skills
27.3%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
27.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.2%
#% increased Cast Speed
18.2%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Spell|Spells]
18.2%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
18.2%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
18.2%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
72.7%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
45.5%
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
36.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36.4%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.3%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
18.2%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] Regenerate # Life per second
18.2%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
9.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
9.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
72.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
45.5%
#% increased [ESRechargeRate|Energy Shield Recharge Rate]
45.5%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
45.5%
# to maximum Life
36.4%
# to maximum Mana
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18.2%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36.4%
# to maximum Life
27.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.3%
# Life Regeneration per second
18.2%
# to [Armour|Armour]
18.2%
# to [Evasion] Rating
18.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
18.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
18.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
18.2%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
63.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
54.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
45.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
36.4%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.3%
# to maximum Mana
18.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
18.2%
# Life Regeneration per second
9.1%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
100%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
63.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.4%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
27.3%
# to maximum Life
27.3%
# to maximum Mana
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
18.2%
#% increased [Reservation] [Efficiency] of Skills which create Undead [Minion|Minions]
18.2%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
72.7%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
63.6%
# to maximum Mana
45.5%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
45.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
27.3%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
18.2%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
18.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
18.2%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
18.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.2%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
81.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
54.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
54.5%
# to maximum Mana
45.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
45.5%
[Minion|Minions] deal #% increased Damage
45.5%
# to maximum Life
36.4%
[Minion|Minions] have #% increased maximum Life
36.4%
[Minion|Minions] have #% to all Elemental [Resistances]
36.4%
[Minion|Minions] have #% increased [Attack] and Cast Speed
27.3%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
[Minion|Minions] deal #% increased Damage
45.5%
# to maximum Mana
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.4%
# to maximum Life
27.3%
#% to Maximum [Quality]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
27.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.3%
[Minion|Minions] have #% increased maximum Life
27.3%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
90.9%
# to maximum Life
36.4%
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
27.3%
# to [Armour]
27.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
27.3%
# to maximum Mana
27.3%
#% increased [Flask] Mana Recovery rate
27.3%
#% increased effect of Socketed [Augment] Items
27.3%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
27.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
27.3%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Strength|Strength]
18.2%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
18.2%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
9.1%
# to Maximum [Rage]
9.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
9.1%
# to maximum Mana
9.1%
#% chance to cause [Bleeding|Bleeding] on [HitDamage|Hit]
9.1%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
9.1%
#% increased [Cold] Damage
9.1%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
9.1%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Lord of Horrors
(9)81.8%✕ Remove
Relentless Fallen
(9)81.8%✕ Remove
Bringer of Order
(8)72.7%✕ Remove
Silent Guardian
(7)63.6%✕ Remove
Necrotised Flesh
(7)63.6%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
Paragon
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
Splintering Force
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
Raw Power
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Melding
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Entropic Incarnation
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Restless Dead
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Expendable Army
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Elemental Force
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Among the Hordes
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Vile Mending
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Gigantic Following
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Profane Commander
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Crystalline Flesh
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Right Hand of Darkness
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Crystalline Phylactery
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Holy Protector
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Necromantic Conduit
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Grip of Evil
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Soulless Form
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Gravedigger
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Forward
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Raw Mana
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Dependable Ward
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Critical Overload
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Necrotic Touch
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Growing Swarm
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Endless Blizzard
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Beef
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Eternal Life
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Dead can Dance
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Hallowed
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Commanding Rage
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Lucidity
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Invocated Efficiency
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Dominus' Providence
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Roil
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Mana Blessing
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Living Death
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Dynamism
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Mental Perseverance
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Sudden Escalation
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Controlling Magic
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Arcane Blossom
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Sacred Flow
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Ether Flow
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Inner Turmoil
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Arcane Intensity
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Left Hand of Darkness
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Impending Doom
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Rupture the Soul
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Meat Recycling
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Refocus
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Cold Nature
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Long Distance Relationship
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Defiance
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Flow State
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Emboldening Lead
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Back
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Furious Wellspring
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Convalescence
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgical Infusion
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Master of Hexes
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Empowering Remnants
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Essence Infusion
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Efficient Inscriptions
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Wither Away
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Inescapable Cold
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Waking Dream
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Soul Bloom
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Distant Dreamer
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Lucid Dreaming
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Hindered Capabilities
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Licking Wounds
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Druidic Champion
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Reactive Growth
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Open Mind
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Chayula's Gift
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
True Strike
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Dark Entries
(1)9.1%✕ Remove