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 22 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Controlled Destruction, Elemental Focus, Concentrated Area. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Heat of the Forge, Blood Magic, Molten Being on the skill tree.

Living Bomb
(Smith of Kitava) Builds
Sample size: 22 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
# to [Strength|Strength]
59.1%
#% increased [Flammability] [BuffMagnitude|Magnitude]
59.1%
#% reduced [Attack] Speed
54.5%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
54.5%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] have [Exposure]
54.5%
Skills which require [Glory] generate # [Glory] every # seconds
54.5%
[Bear] Skills [Conversion|Convert] #% of [Physical] Damage to [Fire] Damage
54.5%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
27.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
22.7%
# [Intelligence] Requirement
13.6%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
18.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
18.2%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
18.2%
# [Intelligence] Requirement
13.6%
# [Strength] Requirement
13.6%
# to Level of all [Lightning] Skills
13.6%
# to [Armour|Armour]
13.6%
# to [Strength|Strength]
9.1%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
9.1%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
9.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
72.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
40.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
27.3%
# to [Armour|Armour]
22.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
22.7%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.7%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
22.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
22.7%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
50%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
18.2%
[AilmentThreshold|Elemental Ailment Threshold] is increased by [UncappedResist|Uncapped] [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
18.2%
[Armour] is increased by [UncappedResist|Uncapped] [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
18.2%
[EnergyShield|Energy Shield] is increased by [UncappedResist|Uncapped] [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18.2%
[Evasion] Rating is increased by [UncappedResist|Uncapped] [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
18.2%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
9.1%
Regenerate #% of maximum Life per second
9.1%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
50%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
40.9%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
40.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.8%
# to [Armour|Armour]
22.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
22.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
18.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
18.2%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
59.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
54.5%
# to maximum Life
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40.9%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
31.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
22.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
22.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
13.6%
# to maximum Mana
13.6%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
59.1%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
45.5%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
40.9%
#% increased [Armour]
40.9%
#% increased maximum Life
31.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
22.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
22.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
22.7%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
68.2%
# to maximum Life
59.1%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
54.5%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
36.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
22.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
22.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
18.2%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
54.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
54.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
45.5%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
36.4%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
31.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
27.3%
# Life Regeneration per second
22.7%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
22.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
22.7%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
95.5%
# to [Armour]
50%
# to [Strength|Strength]
45.5%
# Life Regeneration per second
36.4%
# to maximum Life
31.8%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
31.8%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
31.8%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
22.7%
Defend with #% of [Armour|Armour]
22.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGranite|Granite]
22.7%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
40.9%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
31.8%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
31.8%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
22.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
18.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
18.2%
Causes #% increased [Stun|Stun] Buildup
18.2%
[ManaLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Mana
18.2%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
9.1%
#% increased [Flammability] [BuffMagnitude|Magnitude]
9.1%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
18.2%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
13.6%
Chance to [Block] [HitDamage|Damage] is [Lucky]
13.6%
You take #% of damage from [Block|Blocked] [HitDamage|Hits]
13.6%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
9.1%
#% of Damage is taken from Mana before Life
9.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
9.1%
[Gain] #% of damage as [Fire] damage per #% [ChanceToBlock|Chance to Block]
9.1%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Heat of the Forge
(22)100%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(18)81.8%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(17)77.3%✕ Remove
Smith's Masterwork
(16)72.7%✕ Remove
Self Immolation
(16)72.7%✕ Remove
Molten Carapace
(16)72.7%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(15)68.2%✕ Remove
Fulmination
(15)68.2%✕ Remove
Kitavan Engraving
(15)68.2%✕ Remove
Relentless
(14)63.6%✕ Remove
Flowing Metal
(14)63.6%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(14)63.6%✕ Remove
Leather Bindings
(13)59.1%✕ Remove
Molten Symbol
(13)59.1%✕ Remove
Avatar of Fire
(13)59.1%✕ Remove
One With Flame
(13)59.1%✕ Remove
Protraction
(13)59.1%✕ Remove
Dedication to Kitava
(13)59.1%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(12)54.5%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(12)54.5%✕ Remove
Kitavan Imprint
(12)54.5%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(12)54.5%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(12)54.5%✕ Remove
Primal Hunger
(12)54.5%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(11)50%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(11)50%✕ Remove
Hide of the Bear
(11)50%✕ Remove
Resolute Technique
(11)50%✕ Remove
Momentum
(11)50%✕ Remove
Endurance
(10)45.5%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(10)45.5%✕ Remove
Molten Claw
(10)45.5%✕ Remove
Flare
(10)45.5%✕ Remove
Melting Flames
(10)45.5%✕ Remove
Guts
(10)45.5%✕ Remove
Invigorating Grandeur
(10)45.5%✕ Remove
Pile On
(10)45.5%✕ Remove
Immolation
(10)45.5%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(10)45.5%✕ Remove
Irreparable
(9)40.9%✕ Remove
Blood of the Wolf
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Coal Stoker
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Forged in Flame
(6)27.3%✕ Remove
Tides of Change
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Brutal
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Tribute to Utula
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Heatproofing
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Dynamism
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Burning Strikes
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Beef
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Iron Slippers
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Smoke Inhalation
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Incendiary
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Sigil of Fire
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Stand Ground
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Relentless Vindicator
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Bonded Precision
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Crystalline Resistance
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Near at Hand
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Smash
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Sigil of Lightning
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Invocated Efficiency
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Internal Layer
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Unbending
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Storm Driven
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Dimensional Weakspot
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Sundering
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Melding
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Elemental Force
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Unnatural Resilience
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Cacophony
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Burning Nature
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Craving Slaughter
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Radial Force
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Unbreakable
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Resilient Soul
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Split the Earth
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Hale Heart
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Heavy Drinker
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Piercing Claw
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Augmented Flesh
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Cruel Fate
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Ruinic Helm
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Potent Incantation
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Splitting Ground
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Authority
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Explosive Impact
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Direct Approach
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Spirit of the Wyvern
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Desensitisation
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Total Incineration
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Sudden Infuriation
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Howling Beast
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Electrified Claw
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Slow Burn
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Preservation
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Flow State
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Heart Tissue
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Rhythm of Fire
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Deafening Cries
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Restless Dead
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Searing Heat
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Nimble Strength
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Escalating Mayhem
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Inherited Strength
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Elemental Equilibrium
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Goring
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Devastation
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Exploit the Elements
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Support Straps
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Burn Away
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Constricting
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Firestarter
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Forthcoming
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Enhancing Attacks
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Cooked
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Hunker Down
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Thirst for Endurance
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Tantalum Alloy
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Defender's Resolve
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Intense Flames
(1)4.5%✕ Remove