The Dread Banner is a highly effective skill for the Tactician 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 Prolonged Duration II, Magnified Area II, Refraction II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like A Solid Plan, Whoever Pays Best, Warlord Leader on the skill tree.

Dread Banner
(Tactician) Builds
Sample size: 22 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
#% increased [Physical] Damage
54.5%
#% reduced [Attack] Speed
54.5%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
36.4%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
36.4%
Every # seconds, gain a random non-damaging [Shrine] buff for # seconds
36.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
22.7%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
22.7%
#% increased [Flammability] [BuffMagnitude|Magnitude]
18.2%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] have [Exposure]
18.2%
Skills which require [Glory] generate # [Glory] every # seconds
18.2%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Presence|Presence] Area of Effect
36.4%
# to maximum Mana
31.8%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal #% increased Damage
31.8%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Physical|Physical] Damage
27.3%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
22.7%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Cold|Cold] Damage
22.7%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Fire|Fire] Damage
18.2%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% increased Cast Speed
18.2%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances|Resistances]
18.2%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
13.6%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
59.1%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
50%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
50%
[Presence] Radius is doubled
50%
# to maximum Mana
36.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.7%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
22.7%
Equipment and Skill Gems have #% increased [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
22.7%
You can Socket # additional copies of each Lineage [SupportGem|Support Gem], in different Skills
22.7%
# to maximum Life
18.2%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36.4%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
31.8%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
31.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
22.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.7%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.7%
# to all [Attributes] per Socket filled
18.2%
#% chance to Avoid [Chaos] Damage from [HitDamage|Hits]
18.2%
#% chance to Avoid [Cold] Damage from [HitDamage|Hits]
18.2%
#% chance to Avoid [Fire] Damage from [HitDamage|Hits]
18.2%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
36.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
36.4%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
31.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.3%
# to [Armour|Armour]
22.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.7%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.7%
# to Maximum [Rage]
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
18.2%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
63.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
40.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
22.7%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.2%
# Life Regeneration per second
13.6%
# to [Armour|Armour]
13.6%
# to maximum Life
13.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
13.6%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
100%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
31.8%
# to maximum Life
27.3%
# [Physical] Damage taken from [Attack] Hits
22.7%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
22.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
22.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
18.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.2%
#% increased [Armour]
18.2%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Strength|Strength]
54.5%
# to maximum Life
45.5%
# to maximum Mana
40.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
40.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.4%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
36.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
31.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
31.8%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
27.3%
#% increased [Lightning] Damage
22.7%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Strength|Strength]
54.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
45.5%
# to maximum Mana
45.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
31.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.3%
# to maximum Life
22.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
22.7%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
90.9%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
72.7%
#% increased [Flask|Flask] Charges gained
59.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
50%
#% reduced [Flask] Life Recovery rate
50%
Life Recovery from [Flask|Flasks] also applies to [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50%
# to [Armour]
31.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
18.2%
# to maximum Mana
18.2%
#% increased effect of Socketed [Augment] Items
18.2%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% reduced [Attack] Speed
22.7%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
13.6%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
13.6%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
13.6%
Every # seconds, gain a random non-damaging [Shrine] buff for # seconds
13.6%
# to [Strength|Strength]
9.1%
# to maximum Mana
9.1%
#% increased [Flammability] [BuffMagnitude|Magnitude]
9.1%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
9.1%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] have [Exposure]
9.1%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
9.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] Regenerate # Life per second
9.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Fire|Fire] Damage
9.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
9.1%
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Key Notables & Keystones
A Solid Plan
(22)100%✕ Remove
Whoever Pays Best
(21)95.5%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(20)90.9%✕ Remove
Watch How I Do It
(20)90.9%✕ Remove
Symbol of Defiance
(19)86.4%✕ Remove
Bannerman
(18)81.8%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(17)77.3%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(15)68.2%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(15)68.2%✕ Remove
Rallying Icon
(15)68.2%✕ Remove
Enveloping Presence
(15)68.2%✕ Remove
Inspiring Leader
(14)63.6%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(13)59.1%✕ Remove
Bolstering Presence
(13)59.1%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(12)54.5%✕ Remove
Everlasting Glory
(12)54.5%✕ Remove
Knight of Izaro
(11)50%✕ Remove
Profane Commander
(10)45.5%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(6)27.3%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(6)27.3%✕ Remove
Iron Slippers
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Conduit
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Lord of the Wilds
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Glorious Anticipation
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Spiral into Depression
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Core of the Guardian
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Beef
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Barrier of Venarius
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Relentless
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Defensive Stance
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Unleash Hell!
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Melding
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Brutal
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Ruinic Helm
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Vigilance
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Fortified Aegis
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Knight of Chitus
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Shockproof
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Mass Rejuvenation
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Lead by Example
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Defensive Reflexes
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Warlord Berserker
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Reinforced Rallying
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Heatproof
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Toxic Tolerance
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Dependable Ward
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Chillproof
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Heartstopping Presence
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Lone Warrior
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Paragon
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Cirel of Tarth's Light
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Warding Fetish
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Stripped Defences
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Hallowed
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Conall the Hunted
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Blood of Rage
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Utmost Offering
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Blackflame Covenant
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Suppressing Fire
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Wide Barrier
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Elemental Equilibrium
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Sic 'Em
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Overexposure
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Immolation
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Right Where We Want Them
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Alchemical Oil
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Hunker Down
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Momentum
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Morgana, the Storm Seer
(1)4.5%✕ Remove