The Poisonburst Arrow is a highly effective skill for the Pathfinder in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 18 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Deadly Poison II, Bursting Plague, Bleed III. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Relentless Pursuit, Path Seeker, Escalating Toxins on the skill tree.

Poisonburst Arrow
(Pathfinder) Builds
Sample size: 18 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.
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Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
66.7%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
38.9%
#% reduced Projectile Range
38.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
38.9%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
22.2%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional Arrow
22.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
22.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
22.2%
#% of [Lightning] Damage [Conversion|Converted] to [Chaos] Damage
16.7%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
16.7%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Damage with Bow Skills
44.4%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Attack|Attacks]
44.4%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
38.9%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
22.2%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
22.2%
#% chance to [Pierce|Pierce] an Enemy
16.7%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
16.7%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
55.6%
# to maximum Life
44.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
44.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.9%
# to maximum Mana
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
27.8%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.8%
# Life Regeneration per second
16.7%
# to [Evasion] Rating
16.7%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Evasion] Rating
50%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
33.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.8%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
22.2%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
22.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
22.2%
# Life Regeneration per second
16.7%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
61.1%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
27.8%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.2%
[ManaLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Mana
22.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
16.7%
# to [Evasion] Rating
16.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
16.7%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
11.1%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
50%
# to [Evasion] Rating
44.4%
#% increased Movement Speed
44.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
44.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
33.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
27.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.8%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.8%
# to maximum Life
22.2%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
72.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
38.9%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
33.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
33.3%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.3%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
27.8%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
27.8%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
27.8%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
22.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
22.2%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
44.4%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
44.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
44.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
27.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.8%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.8%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
22.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
16.7%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
55.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
44.4%
# to maximum Mana
33.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
33.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
27.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
22.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
22.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
16.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
16.7%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
88.9%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
44.4%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
44.4%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
38.9%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
27.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
27.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfStibnite|Stibnite]
27.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
22.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
22.2%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
22.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
22.2%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
16.7%
#% reduced Projectile Range
16.7%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
11.1%
[LifeLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Life
11.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
5.6%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional Arrow
5.6%
#% chance to [Aggravate] [Bleeding] on [HitDamage|Hit]
5.6%
#% chance to cause [Bleeding|Bleeding] on [HitDamage|Hit]
5.6%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Attack|Attacks]
27.8%
#% increased Damage with Bow Skills
22.2%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
22.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
22.2%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
11.1%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
11.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
5.6%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
5.6%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional Arrow
5.6%
#% chance to [Pierce|Pierce] an Enemy
5.6%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Relentless Pursuit
(18)100%✕ Remove
Path Seeker
(17)94.4%✕ Remove
Escalating Toxins
(15)83.3%✕ Remove
Stacking Toxins
(15)83.3%✕ Remove
Toxic Tolerance
(14)77.8%✕ Remove
Building Toxins
(14)77.8%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(14)77.8%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(14)77.8%✕ Remove
Lasting Toxins
(14)77.8%✕ Remove
Running Assault
(14)77.8%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(13)72.2%✕ Remove
Crippling Toxins
(13)72.2%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(12)66.7%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Toxicity
(12)66.7%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(12)66.7%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(11)61.1%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(11)61.1%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(11)61.1%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(11)61.1%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(11)61.1%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(10)55.6%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(10)55.6%✕ Remove
True Strike
(10)55.6%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(9)50%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(9)50%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(9)50%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(9)50%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(8)44.4%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(8)44.4%✕ Remove
Leeching Toxins
(8)44.4%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
Low Tolerance
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
Traveller's Wisdom
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Master Fletching
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Sustainable Practices
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Quick Fingers
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Flow State
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Blur
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Intense Dose
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Wasting
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Cooked
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Wrapped Quiver
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Manifold Method
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Headshot
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Momentum
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Marathon Runner
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Melding
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Escape Strategy
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Splinters
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Catapult
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Sniper
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Shedding Skin
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Siphon
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Bleeding Out
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Impending Doom
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Storm's Rebuke
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Trick Shot
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
High Alert
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Finesse
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Split Shot
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Instability
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Multi Shot
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Brew Concoction
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Blood Tearing
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Dark Entries
(1)5.6%✕ Remove