The Shred is a highly effective skill for the Pathfinder in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 37 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rapid Attacks II, Freeze, Ice Bite II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Heartbreaking, Path Seeker, Relentless Pursuit on the skill tree.

Shred
(Pathfinder) Builds
Sample size: 37 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-29 19:45:52 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 [Physical] Damage
78.4%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional Arrow
51.4%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
40.5%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
35.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
32.4%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
27%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
27%
# to [Strength|Strength]
27%
#% increased Damage per [Minion]
27%
#% increased Movement Speed
27%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
73%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
70.3%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
97.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
51.4%
# to maximum Life
48.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
45.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
45.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
37.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
32.4%
# to maximum Mana
21.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
13.5%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
13.5%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Evasion] Rating
83.8%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
83.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
54.1%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
54.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
43.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.1%
#% increased Movement Speed
13.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
10.8%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
10.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
8.1%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Projectile] Damage
59.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
43.2%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
35.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
32.4%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.7%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional [Projectile]
27%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
21.6%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.6%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
8.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
8.1%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
62.2%
#% increased Movement Speed
54.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40.5%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
27%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
27%
# to [Evasion] Rating
21.6%
# to maximum Life
18.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
16.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
16.2%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
73%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
70.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
43.2%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
37.8%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
32.4%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
18.9%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
18.9%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
16.2%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
13.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
10.8%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
89.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
67.6%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
51.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
37.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
32.4%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
32.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
32.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
24.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
21.6%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
51.4%
Reflects opposite Ring
45.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
24.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
24.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
24.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
21.6%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
21.6%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
16.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
16.2%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
59.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
59.5%
# to maximum Life
59.5%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
59.5%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
59.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
48.6%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
40.5%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
40.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
32.4%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
89.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
62.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
62.2%
#% increased Damage per [Minion]
62.2%
#% increased Movement Speed
62.2%
[Minion|Minions] deal #% increased Damage
62.2%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
18.9%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
18.9%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
18.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
18.9%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
24.3%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Attack|Attacks]
16.2%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
16.2%
#% increased Damage with Bow Skills
8.1%
#% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus] for [Attack] Damage
5.4%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
5.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
5.4%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Heartbreaking
(37)100%✕ Remove
Path Seeker
(37)100%✕ Remove
Relentless Pursuit
(37)100%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(37)100%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(37)100%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(36)97.3%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(36)97.3%✕ Remove
Traveller's Wisdom
(36)97.3%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(35)94.6%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(35)94.6%✕ Remove
Running Assault
(35)94.6%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(34)91.9%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(33)89.2%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(32)86.5%✕ Remove
True Strike
(32)86.5%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(31)83.8%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(31)83.8%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(31)83.8%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(30)81.1%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(30)81.1%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(30)81.1%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(30)81.1%✕ Remove
Blur
(29)78.4%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(29)78.4%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(27)73%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(27)73%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(27)73%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(27)73%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(26)70.3%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(26)70.3%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(26)70.3%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(26)70.3%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(26)70.3%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(25)67.6%✕ Remove
Marathon Runner
(24)64.9%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(23)62.2%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(22)59.5%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(22)59.5%✕ Remove
Quick Fingers
(20)54.1%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(20)54.1%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(11)29.7%✕ Remove
Cooked
(10)27%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(9)24.3%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(8)21.6%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(8)21.6%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(7)18.9%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(7)18.9%✕ Remove
Unsight
(7)18.9%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(7)18.9%✕ Remove
Feathered Fletching
(7)18.9%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(5)13.5%✕ Remove
Master Fletching
(5)13.5%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(5)13.5%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(5)13.5%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(4)10.8%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(4)10.8%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(4)10.8%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(4)10.8%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(4)10.8%✕ Remove
Sustainable Practices
(3)8.1%✕ Remove
Sniper
(3)8.1%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(3)8.1%✕ Remove
Flow State
(3)8.1%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(3)8.1%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(3)8.1%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Wrapped Quiver
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(2)5.4%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Agile Sprinter
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Volcanic Skin
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Endless Blizzard
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Resonance
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Entropic Incarnation
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Defiance
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Flurry
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Glaciation
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Instability
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Deadly Flourish
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Lucky Rabbit Foot
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(1)2.7%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(1)2.7%✕ Remove