The Gas Grenade is a highly effective skill for the Pathfinder 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 Persistent Ground III, Deadly Poison II, Encroaching Ground. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Toxic Tolerance, Building Toxins, Path Seeker on the skill tree.

Gas Grenade
(Pathfinder) Builds
Sample size: 11 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-09-04 12:01:30 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
[Grenade] Skills Fire an additional [Projectile|Projectile]
63.6%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
45.5%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
45.5%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
27.3%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
27.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
18.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.2%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
18.2%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
18.2%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
18.2%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.2%
# to maximum Mana
18.2%
# to [Armour]
9.1%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
9.1%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
9.1%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
9.1%
#% increased [Stun] Buildup
9.1%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
9.1%
#% to [Block] chance
9.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
9.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
45.5%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
27.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
27.3%
# to maximum Mana
27.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.3%
# to Maximum [Rage]
18.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
18.2%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
54.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
45.5%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
36.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
27.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.2%
# to maximum Life per Socket filled
18.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
18.2%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.2%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Cannot inflict [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailments]
45.5%
[DamageTypes|All Damage] from [HitDamage|Hits] [Contributes|Contributes] to [Poison] Magnitude
45.5%
#% chance to [Poison|Poison] on [HitDamage|Hit]
36.4%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
36.4%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.3%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
18.2%
# to maximum Life
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18.2%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
90.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
45.5%
# to maximum Life
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36.4%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
27.3%
# to maximum Mana
27.3%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
27.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.2%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
18.2%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
54.5%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
45.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
27.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
27.3%
# to maximum Life
27.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
27.3%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
18.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
18.2%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
72.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
63.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
54.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
45.5%
# to maximum Life
36.4%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.4%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
27.3%
# to maximum Mana
27.3%
#% increased [Chaos] Damage
27.3%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
54.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.4%
# to maximum Life
27.3%
# to maximum Mana
27.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
27.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
27.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.3%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
81.8%
# to maximum Life
72.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
36.4%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
36.4%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
36.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
27.3%
#% increased [Flask] Life Recovery rate
27.3%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.3%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
27.3%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Spell] Damage
45.5%
# to Level of [Despair] Skills
36.4%
#% increased Cast Speed
36.4%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
36.4%
Lose # Life per enemy killed
36.4%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
27.3%
[Grenade] Skills Fire an additional [Projectile|Projectile]
27.3%
# to maximum Mana
18.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
18.2%
# to Level of all [Chaos|Chaos] [Spell|Spell] Skills
9.1%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
36.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36.4%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
36.4%
[Critical|Critical Hits] with [Spell|Spells] apply # Stacks of [CriticalWeakness|Critical Weakness]
27.3%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
9.1%
# to maximum Mana
9.1%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
9.1%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
9.1%
[Critical|Critical Hits] with [Spell|Spells] apply # Stack of [CriticalWeakness|Critical Weakness]
9.1%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Toxic Tolerance
(11)100%✕ Remove
Building Toxins
(11)100%✕ Remove
Path Seeker
(11)100%✕ Remove
Relentless Pursuit
(11)100%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Toxicity
(11)100%✕ Remove
Escalating Toxins
(11)100%✕ Remove
Stacking Toxins
(11)100%✕ Remove
Crippling Toxins
(10)90.9%✕ Remove
Lasting Toxins
(10)90.9%✕ Remove
Volatile Grenades
(9)81.8%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(8)72.7%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(8)72.7%✕ Remove
Grenadier
(8)72.7%✕ Remove
Leeching Toxins
(8)72.7%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(7)63.6%✕ Remove
Cluster Bombs
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
Running Assault
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Low Tolerance
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Traveller's Wisdom
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Critical Overload
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Sudden Escalation
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Wasting
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
True Strike
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Toxic Sludge
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Relentless
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Demolitionist
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Momentum
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Repeating Explosives
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Natural Immunity
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Spiral into Depression
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Melding
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Decrepifying Curse
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Power Shots
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Abasement
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Splinters
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Death from Afar
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Defensive Stance
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Punctured Lung
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Authority
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Vigilance
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Beef
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
High Alert
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Blur
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Convalescence
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Master of Hexes
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Tides of Change
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Wither Away
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Intense Dose
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Devastation
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Pile On
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Protraction
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Cooked
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Hunker Down
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Nurturing Guardian
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(1)9.1%✕ Remove