The Explosive Grenade is a highly effective skill for the Tactician in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 23 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Multishot II, Deliberation. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like A Solid Plan, Suppressing Fire, Right Where We Want Them on the skill tree.

Explosive Grenade
(Tactician) Builds
Sample size: 23 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
[Grenade] Skills Fire an additional [Projectile|Projectile]
73.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
60.9%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
56.5%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
43.5%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
39.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
30.4%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
21.7%
Cannot load or fire [Ammunition]
17.4%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
17.4%
[LifeLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Life
17.4%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
91.3%
# Life Regeneration per second
65.2%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
60.9%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
52.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
21.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
21.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
21.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
17.4%
# to maximum Mana
13%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
13%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Armour|Armour]
43.5%
# to maximum Life
34.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
34.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
30.4%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
26.1%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
26.1%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
21.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
21.7%
Regenerate #% of maximum Life per second
21.7%
# to [Evasion] Rating
17.4%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
34.8%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
30.4%
# to maximum Life
30.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
21.7%
#% increased [Projectile] Damage
17.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
17.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
17.4%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
17.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
17.4%
# to [Armour|Armour]
13%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
78.3%
# to maximum Life
39.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
34.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
34.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
30.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
26.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
26.1%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
26.1%
# to [Armour|Armour]
21.7%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
21.7%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
78.3%
# to maximum Life
69.6%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
60.9%
#% increased [Armour]
43.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
26.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
26.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
21.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
17.4%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
17.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
17.4%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
60.9%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
56.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
43.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
39.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
39.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
34.8%
# to maximum Life
30.4%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
30.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
21.7%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
69.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
60.9%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
52.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
47.8%
# to maximum Life
39.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
34.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
34.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
21.7%
# to maximum Mana
21.7%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
# to [Armour]
65.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
52.2%
# to maximum Life
47.8%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
43.5%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
30.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
26.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.1%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
26.1%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGranite|Granite]
26.1%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
13%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
13%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
13%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
8.7%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
8.7%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
8.7%
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Key Notables & Keystones
A Solid Plan
(23)100%✕ Remove
Suppressing Fire
(23)100%✕ Remove
Right Where We Want Them
(23)100%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(21)91.3%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(20)87%✕ Remove
Grenadier
(20)87%✕ Remove
Repeating Explosives
(20)87%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(18)78.3%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(17)73.9%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(16)69.6%✕ Remove
Demolitionist
(16)69.6%✕ Remove
Eroding Chains
(16)69.6%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(15)65.2%✕ Remove
Volatile Grenades
(15)65.2%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(15)65.2%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(14)60.9%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(14)60.9%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(14)60.9%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(14)60.9%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(14)60.9%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(13)56.5%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(13)56.5%✕ Remove
Cluster Bombs
(13)56.5%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(13)56.5%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(12)52.2%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(12)52.2%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(12)52.2%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(12)52.2%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(12)52.2%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(12)52.2%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(11)47.8%✕ Remove
Authority
(11)47.8%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(11)47.8%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(10)43.5%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(10)43.5%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(9)39.1%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(9)39.1%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(8)34.8%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(8)34.8%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(8)34.8%✕ Remove
Smoke Inhalation
(8)34.8%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(8)34.8%✕ Remove
Incendiary
(8)34.8%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(7)30.4%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(7)30.4%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(7)30.4%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(6)26.1%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(6)26.1%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(6)26.1%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(6)26.1%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(5)21.7%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(5)21.7%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(5)21.7%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(4)17.4%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(4)17.4%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(4)17.4%✕ Remove
Kept at Bay
(4)17.4%✕ Remove
Artillery Strike
(4)17.4%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(3)13%✕ Remove
Power Shots
(3)13%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(3)13%✕ Remove
Flash Storm
(3)13%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(3)13%✕ Remove
Presence Present
(3)13%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(3)13%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(3)13%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(3)13%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(3)13%✕ Remove
Fortified Location
(3)13%✕ Remove
Brush Off
(3)13%✕ Remove
Momentum
(3)13%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Escape Strategy
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Relentless
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Sturdy Ally
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Knight of Izaro
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Whoever Pays Best
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Inspiring Ally
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Hardened Wood
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Captivating Companionship
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Devastation
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Carved Earth
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Symbol of Defiance
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Inspiring Leader
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Catapult
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Pinpoint Shot
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Endless Blizzard
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Paragon
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Primed to Explode
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Pure Power
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Unexpected Finesse
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Slow Burn
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Primal Protection
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Flow State
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Blood of Rage
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Cannons, Ready!
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Advanced Munitions
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Refills
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Short Shot
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Sic 'Em
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Finality
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Bond of the Owl
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Glancing Deflection
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Dispatch Foes
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Hindering Obstacles
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Infernal Limit
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Bannerman
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Ancestral Unity
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(1)4.3%✕ Remove