The Virtuous Barrier 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 Armour Demolisher II, Precision I. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Essence of Virtue, Advanced Thaumaturgy, Gem Studded on the skill tree.
Abyssal Lich
Acolyte Of Chayula
Amazon
Blood Mage
Chronomancer
Deadeye
Disciple Of Varashta
Druid
Gemling Legionnaire
Huntress
Infernalist
Invoker
Lich
Martial Artist
Mercenary
Monk
Oracle
Pathfinder
Ranger
Ritualist
Shaman
Smith Of Kitava
Sorceress
Spirit Walker
Stormweaver
Tactician
Titan
Warbringer
Warrior
Witch
WitchhunterVirtuous Barrier
(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.
Other Active Skills & Auras
Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
27.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.2%
# to maximum Mana
18.2%
#% increased Cast Speed
18.2%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
18.2%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
9.1%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
9.1%
# to Maximum [Rage]
9.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
9.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
9.1%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
27.3%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
9.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
9.1%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
9.1%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
9.1%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
9.1%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
9.1%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
9.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
9.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
9.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
36.4%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
36.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
27.3%
# to maximum Life
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.3%
# Life Regeneration per second
18.2%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
27.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
27.3%
# to maximum Life per Socket filled
18.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.2%
#% to all [MaximumResistances|Maximum Elemental Resistances]
18.2%
Take no Extra Damage from [Critical|Critical Hits]
18.2%
# Life Regeneration per second
9.1%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
9.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
9.1%
# to [Armour|Armour]
9.1%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
54.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
36.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
27.3%
# to maximum Mana
27.3%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.3%
[LifeLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Life
27.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
18.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
18.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed per # [Dexterity]
18.2%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
54.5%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
36.4%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.3%
# Life Regeneration per second
18.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
18.2%
# to Maximum [Charges|Power Charges]
9.1%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
90.9%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
45.5%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
45.5%
# [Physical] Damage taken from [Attack] Hits
36.4%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
27.3%
# Life Regeneration per second
18.2%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
18.2%
#% increased Cast Speed
18.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
18.2%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.2%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Strength|Strength]
36.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.4%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
36.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
27.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
27.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.2%
#% increased Cast Speed
18.2%
#% increased [Cold] Damage
18.2%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
36.4%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
36.4%
Reflects opposite Ring
27.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
18.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
18.2%
# to maximum Mana
18.2%
#% increased Cast Speed
18.2%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
18.2%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
81.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
45.5%
# to maximum Life
36.4%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
36.4%
#% increased [Flask|Flask] Charges gained
27.3%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
27.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
27.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
18.2%
#% increased Life Recovery from [Flask|Flasks]
18.2%
#% increased bonuses gained from left Equipped Ring
18.2%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
18.2%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
18.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
18.2%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
9.1%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
9.1%
# to Maximum [Charges|Power Charges]
9.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
9.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
9.1%
# to maximum Mana
9.1%
#% increased Cast Speed
9.1%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Cold] Skills
9.1%
# to Level of all [Fire] Skills
9.1%
# to Level of all [Lightning] Skills
9.1%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
9.1%
#% to [MaximumResistances|Maximum Cold Resistance]
9.1%
#% to [MaximumResistances|Maximum Fire Resistance]
9.1%
#% to [MaximumResistances|Maximum Lightning Resistance]
9.1%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Essence of Virtue
(11)100%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(11)100%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(10)90.9%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(9)81.8%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(9)81.8%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(8)72.7%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Invocated Efficiency
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Raw Mana
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Controlling Magic
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Arcane Intensity
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Energise
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Blackflame Covenant
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
True Strike
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Forward
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Void
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Dynamism
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Lingering Whispers
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Paragon
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Impending Doom
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Preservation
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Master of Hexes
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Efficient Inscriptions
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Forthcoming
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Fated End
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Natural Immunity
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Final Barrage
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Breaking Point
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Javelin
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Temporal Mastery
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Lightning Quick
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Volatile Grenades
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Authority
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Aspiring Genius
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Cluster Bombs
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Defiance
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Conduit
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
One with the River
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Back
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Branching Bolts
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Demolitionist
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Psychic Fragmentation
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Drenched
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Wither Away
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Elemental Equilibrium
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Lucidity
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
The Great Boar
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Sturdy Mind
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Enhanced Effectiveness
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Grenadier
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Mana Blessing
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Rattled
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Anticipation
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Dark Entries
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Repeating Explosives
(1)9.1%✕ Remove