The Skeletal Storm Mage is a highly effective skill for the Shaman in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 13 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Muster, Feeding Frenzy II, Overcharge. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Sacred Flow, Lord of Horrors, Restless Dead on the skill tree.

Skeletal Storm Mage
(Shaman) Builds
Sample size: 13 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 Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
92.3%
# to maximum Mana
46.2%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
46.2%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] Regenerate # Life per second
38.5%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
30.8%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Fire|Fire] Damage
23.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% increased Cast Speed
23.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
15.4%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal #% increased Damage
15.4%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% increased [Attack|Attack] Speed
15.4%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
38.5%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
38.5%
# to maximum Mana
38.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
38.5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
38.5%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
38.5%
#% increased [Spirit] [Reservation] [Efficiency] of [Buff] Skills per # Maximum Life
38.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
76.9%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
53.8%
# to maximum Mana
46.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
46.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
30.8%
# to maximum Life
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.8%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
15.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
15.4%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
76.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
69.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
61.5%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
53.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
53.8%
#% increased [ESRechargeRate|Energy Shield Recharge Rate]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
15.4%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
15.4%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
15.4%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
61.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
61.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
46.2%
# to maximum Life
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
38.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
23.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
23.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
15.4%
Boots
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
123.1%
# to maximum Life
92.3%
# to maximum Mana
92.3%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
92.3%
#% increased [Reservation] [Efficiency] of Skills which create Undead [Minion|Minions]
92.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
7.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
7.7%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
7.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
7.7%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
100%
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
61.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
30.8%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.8%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
23.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
23.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
15.4%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
53.8%
#% increased Cast Speed
38.5%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Chaos] Damage
38.5%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Chaos] Damage
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.8%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
30.8%
[Minion|Minions] deal #% increased Damage
30.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
23.1%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
61.5%
#% increased Cast Speed
61.5%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Chaos] Damage
46.2%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Chaos] Damage
46.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.5%
# to maximum Life
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.1%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
15.4%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
#% increased effect of Socketed [Augment] Items
46.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
46.2%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
46.2%
# to [Armour]
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.5%
This item gains bonuses from Socketed Items as though it was a Helmet
38.5%
# to maximum Mana
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
23.1%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
15.4%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
23.1%
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
15.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
15.4%
#% increased Cast Speed
15.4%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
15.4%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
15.4%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
15.4%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
15.4%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
7.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
7.7%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Sacred Flow
(13)100%✕ Remove
Lord of Horrors
(13)100%✕ Remove
Restless Dead
(13)100%✕ Remove
Relentless Fallen
(13)100%✕ Remove
Bringer of Order
(12)92.3%✕ Remove
Reactive Growth
(12)92.3%✕ Remove
Profane Commander
(11)84.6%✕ Remove
Necrotised Flesh
(11)84.6%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(10)76.9%✕ Remove
Melding
(10)76.9%✕ Remove
Right Hand of Darkness
(10)76.9%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(10)76.9%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(10)76.9%✕ Remove
Entropic Incarnation
(10)76.9%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(10)76.9%✕ Remove
Crystalline Flesh
(10)76.9%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Silent Guardian
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Hallowed
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Vile Mending
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Wisdom of the Maji
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(7)53.8%✕ Remove
Avatar of Evolution
(7)53.8%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Grip of Evil
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Druidic Champion
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Furious Wellspring
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Necrotic Touch
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Holy Protector
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Gravedigger
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Commanding Rage
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Splintering Force
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Deadly Swarm
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Growing Swarm
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Emboldening Lead
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Essence Infusion
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Licking Wounds
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Spiral into Depression
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Dependable Ward
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Ruinic Helm
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Among the Hordes
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Lust for Sacrifice
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Dead can Dance
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Warding Fetish
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Blood of Rage
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Branching Bolts
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Gigantic Following
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Overload
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Soul Bloom
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Mana Blessing
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Turning of the Seasons
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Living Death
(1)7.7%✕ Remove