The Living Bomb is a highly effective skill for the Smith of Kitava in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 32 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Focus, Controlled Destruction, Overabundance I. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Heat of the Forge, Relentless, Tempered Defences on the skill tree.

Living Bomb
(Smith of Kitava) Builds
Sample size: 32 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-28 19:43:54 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
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
81.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
75%
#% increased [Flammability] [BuffMagnitude|Magnitude]
71.9%
#% reduced [Attack] Speed
71.9%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] have [Exposure]
71.9%
Skills which require [Glory] generate # [Glory] every # seconds
71.9%
[Bear] Skills [Conversion|Convert] #% of [Physical] Damage to [Fire] Damage
71.9%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
12.5%
# [Intelligence] Requirement
6.2%
# [Strength] Requirement
6.2%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
12.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
6.2%
#% additional [Physical] Damage Reduction
6.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
6.2%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
75%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
53.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
43.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
43.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.2%
# to maximum Mana
25%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
25%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
62.5%
Regenerate #% of maximum Life per second
18.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
6.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
6.2%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
6.2%
#% to all [MaximumResistances|Maximum Elemental Resistances]
6.2%
Take no Extra Damage from [Critical|Critical Hits]
6.2%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
75%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
68.8%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
46.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
34.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28.1%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
25%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
21.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
21.9%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
18.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
15.6%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
71.9%
#% increased Movement Speed
68.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
43.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
37.5%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
31.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
18.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
18.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
15.6%
# to maximum Mana
12.5%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
68.8%
# to maximum Life
62.5%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
37.5%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
37.5%
#% increased maximum Life
34.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25%
#% increased [Armour]
25%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
21.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
21.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
15.6%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Fire] Damage
59.4%
# to maximum Life
56.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
56.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
53.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
43.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
37.5%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
37.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
15.6%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Fire] Damage
68.8%
# to maximum Life
62.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
53.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
53.1%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
40.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
37.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
31.2%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
28.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
28.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
25%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
# to [Armour]
75%
# to [Strength|Strength]
56.2%
# to maximum Life
50%
# Life Regeneration per second
34.4%
Defend with #% of [Armour|Armour]
28.1%
Maximum [Physical|Physical Damage] Reduction is #%
28.1%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
25%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
25%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
21.9%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
62.5%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
53.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
37.5%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
31.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
28.1%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
28.1%
Grants # Life per Enemy [HitDamage|Hit]
25%
#% increased [Stun|Stun] Duration
18.8%
Causes #% increased [Stun|Stun] Buildup
15.6%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
15.6%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Heat of the Forge
(31)96.9%✕ Remove
Relentless
(29)90.6%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(29)90.6%✕ Remove
Smith's Masterwork
(28)87.5%✕ Remove
Leather Bindings
(26)81.2%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(26)81.2%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(26)81.2%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(26)81.2%✕ Remove
Molten Symbol
(25)78.1%✕ Remove
Flowing Metal
(25)78.1%✕ Remove
Self Immolation
(25)78.1%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(25)78.1%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(25)78.1%✕ Remove
Molten Carapace
(25)78.1%✕ Remove
Kitavan Engraving
(25)78.1%✕ Remove
Avatar of Fire
(24)75%✕ Remove
Fulmination
(24)75%✕ Remove
Hide of the Bear
(24)75%✕ Remove
Melting Flames
(24)75%✕ Remove
One With Flame
(24)75%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(23)71.9%✕ Remove
Endurance
(23)71.9%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(23)71.9%✕ Remove
Primal Hunger
(23)71.9%✕ Remove
Flare
(23)71.9%✕ Remove
Guts
(23)71.9%✕ Remove
Protraction
(23)71.9%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(23)71.9%✕ Remove
Momentum
(23)71.9%✕ Remove
Dedication to Kitava
(23)71.9%✕ Remove
Resolute Technique
(22)68.8%✕ Remove
Immolation
(22)68.8%✕ Remove
Kitavan Imprint
(21)65.6%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(21)65.6%✕ Remove
Invigorating Grandeur
(21)65.6%✕ Remove
Pile On
(21)65.6%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(20)62.5%✕ Remove
Molten Claw
(20)62.5%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(19)59.4%✕ Remove
Irreparable
(19)59.4%✕ Remove
Tides of Change
(16)50%✕ Remove
Blood of the Wolf
(16)50%✕ Remove
Coal Stoker
(8)25%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(6)18.8%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(6)18.8%✕ Remove
Heatproofing
(5)15.6%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(5)15.6%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(5)15.6%✕ Remove
Forged in Flame
(5)15.6%✕ Remove
Beef
(4)12.5%✕ Remove
Brutal
(3)9.4%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(3)9.4%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(3)9.4%✕ Remove
Authority
(3)9.4%✕ Remove
Tribute to Utula
(3)9.4%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(3)9.4%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(3)9.4%✕ Remove
Smash
(3)9.4%✕ Remove
Inherited Strength
(3)9.4%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(3)9.4%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(3)9.4%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(3)9.4%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Defensive Stance
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Punctured Lung
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Paragon
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Goring
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Support Straps
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Reverberating Impact
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
True Strike
(2)6.2%✕ Remove
Internal Layer
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Unbending
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Spiral into Depression
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Forward
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Revenge
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Melding
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Raw Mana
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Unnatural Resilience
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Dependable Ward
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Core of the Guardian
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Cacophony
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Burning Strikes
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Retaliation
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Burning Nature
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Unforgiving
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Spirit of the Bear
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Hale Heart
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Thrill of the Fight
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Ether Flow
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Vengeance
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Ruinic Helm
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Arcane Intensity
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Cremation
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Spiked Plates
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Cirel of Tarth's Light
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Pack Encouragement
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Resonance
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Aspiring Genius
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Desensitisation
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Primal Rage
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Sudden Infuriation
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Iron Slippers
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Voll's Protection
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Preservation
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Mass Rejuvenation
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Near at Hand
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Spiked Shield
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Pliable Flesh
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Blood Rush
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Blackflame Covenant
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Thornhide
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Defensive Reflexes
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Mind Eraser
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Wide Barrier
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Devastation
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Barrier of Venarius
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Invocated Efficiency
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Constricting
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Bloodletting
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Forthcoming
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Cooked
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Against the Anvil
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Tantalum Alloy
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Titan's Determination
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Sigil of Fire
(1)3.1%✕ Remove
Impenetrable Shell
(1)3.1%✕ Remove