The Wild Protector is a highly effective skill for the Monk in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 868 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Romira's Requital, Hulking Minions, Muster. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Wild Protector, The Natural Order, Trusted Kinship on the skill tree.

Wild Protector
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 868 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-28 07:44:41 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 [Attack] Speed
45.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
32%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
30.5%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
29.6%
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
27.5%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
24%
No [Physical] Damage
24%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
24%
#% reduced [Attack] Speed
20.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
18.7%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
45.7%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] Regenerate # Life per second
44%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
41.9%
You can have any number of [Companion|Companions] of different types
41.9%
[Companion|Companions] deal #% increased damage to your [Mark|Marked] targets
41.9%
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
8.9%
# to maximum Mana
7.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
48.8%
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
45.4%
# to maximum Life
42.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
34.2%
# to maximum Mana
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
24.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
23.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
23.2%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
49.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
42.3%
# to [Deflect|Deflection Rating] per # missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.5%
#% of Damage from [Deflect|Deflected] [HitDamage|Hits] is taken from Damageable [Companion]'s Life before you
35.5%
[Companion|Companions] have #% increased maximum Life
35.5%
# to [Evasion] Rating
28.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
19%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
18.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
17.2%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
43.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
28.2%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
23.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
22.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20.9%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20%
# to [Evasion] Rating
17.5%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
15.8%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
66.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
38.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.6%
# to maximum Life
29.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
27.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
21.7%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.7%
# to [Evasion] Rating
19.9%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
48.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
39.1%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
37.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30.8%
# to maximum Life
28.2%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.6%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
24%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
22.6%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
21.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
20.7%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
68.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
42.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.3%
# to maximum Life
22.9%
[Minion|Minions] deal #% increased Damage
21%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18%
# to maximum Mana
16.9%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
16.4%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
71.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
34.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
22.4%
# to maximum Life
21.3%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
20.9%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
20.9%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] count
as being boosted by [IgnitedGround|Ignited], [ShockedGround|Shocked], and [ChilledGround|Chilled] Ground
20.9%
[Minion|Minions] deal #% increased Damage
18.9%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
92.9%
# to maximum Life
44.9%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
43.2%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
33.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
26%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
24.9%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
22.9%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
22%
# to [Armour]
21.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
19.7%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
41.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
31.3%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
27.9%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
23%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
22.6%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
22.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
11.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
9.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
9.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
7.4%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
29.1%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
26.2%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
26.2%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
26.2%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
7.5%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
6.8%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
6.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
6%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
5.4%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Wild Protector
(854)98.4%✕ Remove
The Natural Order
(496)57.1%✕ Remove
Trusted Kinship
(495)57%✕ Remove
The Catha's Balance
(485)55.9%✕ Remove
Easy Going
(481)55.4%✕ Remove
Inspiring Ally
(474)54.6%✕ Remove
Bond of the Mamba
(469)54%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(457)52.6%✕ Remove
Idolatry
(457)52.6%✕ Remove
Blur
(417)48%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(405)46.7%✕ Remove
Unspoken Bond
(402)46.3%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(375)43.2%✕ Remove
Vivid Stampede
(368)42.4%✕ Remove
Primal Bounty
(366)42.2%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(357)41.1%✕ Remove
The Mhacha's Gift
(356)41%✕ Remove
Long Distance Relationship
(356)41%✕ Remove
Sacred Unity
(346)39.9%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(345)39.7%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(342)39.4%✕ Remove
Sturdy Ally
(340)39.2%✕ Remove
Bond of the Ape
(339)39.1%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(333)38.4%✕ Remove
Captivating Companionship
(331)38.1%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(330)38%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(328)37.8%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(328)37.8%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(326)37.6%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(325)37.4%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(320)36.9%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(311)35.8%✕ Remove
Entropic Incarnation
(302)34.8%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(297)34.2%✕ Remove
True Strike
(295)34%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(292)33.6%✕ Remove
Grip of Evil
(290)33.4%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(287)33.1%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(277)31.9%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(276)31.8%✕ Remove
Bond of the Viper
(273)31.5%✕ Remove
Bond of the Owl
(270)31.1%✕ Remove
Cooked
(267)30.8%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(259)29.8%✕ Remove
Flow State
(257)29.6%✕ Remove
Javelin
(248)28.6%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(242)27.9%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(234)27%✕ Remove
Lord of Horrors
(232)26.7%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(230)26.5%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(230)26.5%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(228)26.3%✕ Remove
Sic 'Em
(226)26%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(226)26%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(226)26%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(222)25.6%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(222)25.6%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(214)24.7%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(210)24.2%✕ Remove
Nourishing Ally
(208)24%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(207)23.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(198)22.8%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(186)21.4%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(185)21.3%✕ Remove
Gigantic Following
(185)21.3%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(181)20.9%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(178)20.5%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(173)19.9%✕ Remove
Lifelong Friend
(163)18.8%✕ Remove
Vile Mending
(159)18.3%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(155)17.9%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(150)17.3%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(149)17.2%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(143)16.5%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(138)15.9%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(136)15.7%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(133)15.3%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(132)15.2%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(131)15.1%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(130)15%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(130)15%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(124)14.3%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(124)14.3%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(122)14.1%✕ Remove
Necrotic Touch
(121)13.9%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(120)13.8%✕ Remove
Relentless Fallen
(116)13.4%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(106)12.2%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(106)12.2%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(105)12.1%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(101)11.6%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(98)11.3%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(98)11.3%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(95)10.9%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(95)10.9%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(88)10.1%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(88)10.1%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(83)9.6%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(82)9.4%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(81)9.3%✕ Remove
The Frenzied Bear
(80)9.2%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(78)9%✕ Remove
Dead can Dance
(71)8.2%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(70)8.1%✕ Remove
Hail
(70)8.1%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(70)8.1%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(69)7.9%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(67)7.7%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(66)7.6%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(65)7.5%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(64)7.4%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(62)7.1%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(62)7.1%✕ Remove
Right Hand of Darkness
(61)7%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(60)6.9%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(60)6.9%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(59)6.8%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(57)6.6%✕ Remove
Melding
(56)6.5%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(56)6.5%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(56)6.5%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(53)6.1%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(52)6%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(51)5.9%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(50)5.8%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(49)5.6%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(49)5.6%✕ Remove
Instability
(48)5.5%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(48)5.5%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(46)5.3%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(43)5%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(42)4.8%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(37)4.3%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(36)4.1%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(36)4.1%✕ Remove
Splintering Force
(35)4%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(35)4%✕ Remove
Anticipation
(35)4%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(34)3.9%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(33)3.8%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(32)3.7%✕ Remove
Preservation
(32)3.7%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(32)3.7%✕ Remove
Wary Dodging
(32)3.7%✕ Remove
Reprisal
(31)3.6%✕ Remove
Off-Balancing Retort
(30)3.5%✕ Remove
Siphon
(29)3.3%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(29)3.3%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(29)3.3%✕ Remove
Consistent Intake
(28)3.2%✕ Remove
Reverberating Parry
(28)3.2%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(27)3.1%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(27)3.1%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(26)3%✕ Remove
Fervour
(26)3%✕ Remove
Flashy Parrying
(26)3%✕ Remove
Growing Swarm
(25)2.9%✕ Remove
The Quick Fox
(23)2.6%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(22)2.5%✕ Remove
Regenerative Flesh
(22)2.5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(22)2.5%✕ Remove
Restless Dead
(22)2.5%✕ Remove
Crystalline Flesh
(22)2.5%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(21)2.4%✕ Remove
Bringer of Order
(21)2.4%✕ Remove
Warlord Berserker
(21)2.4%✕ Remove
The Great Boar
(21)2.4%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(20)2.3%✕ Remove
Living Death
(20)2.3%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(19)2.2%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(19)2.2%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(19)2.2%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(18)2.1%✕ Remove