The Fragmentation Rounds is a highly effective skill for the Tactician in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 11 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Concentrated Area, Close Combat II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Reusable Ammunition, Spray and Pray, Full Salvo on the skill tree.

Fragmentation Rounds
(Tactician) Builds
Sample size: 11 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
#% increased [Physical] Damage
63.6%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
45.5%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
27.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
27.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
27.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
27.3%
#% chance to [Pierce|Pierce] an Enemy
18.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
18.2%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
18.2%
Loads an additional bolt
18.2%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
90.9%
# Life Regeneration per second
72.7%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
72.7%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
72.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
18.2%
# to maximum Mana
18.2%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18.2%
# to [Armour|Armour]
9.1%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.4%
# to [Armour|Armour]
27.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
27.3%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
27.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.3%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
18.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
18.2%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
72.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
63.6%
# to maximum Life
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
27.3%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
18.2%
# to [Armour|Armour]
18.2%
# to maximum Mana
18.2%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
81.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
54.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
45.5%
# to maximum Life
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.4%
# Life Regeneration per second
18.2%
# to [Armour|Armour]
18.2%
# to [Evasion] Rating
18.2%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
18.2%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
109.1%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
72.7%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
63.6%
# Life Regeneration per second
36.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
36.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
36.4%
# to maximum Life
36.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
36.4%
# to maximum Mana
27.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
54.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
45.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
45.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
45.5%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
36.4%
# to maximum Mana
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
27.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
27.3%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
72.7%
# to maximum Life
63.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
63.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
63.6%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
54.5%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
54.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
45.5%
# to maximum Mana
27.3%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
27.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
18.2%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
# to maximum Life
72.7%
# to [Armour]
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
45.5%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
36.4%
#% increased [Charm] Charges gained
36.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
27.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
27.3%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
27.3%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
27.3%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
45.5%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
27.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
18.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
18.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
18.2%
#% chance to [Pierce|Pierce] an Enemy
18.2%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
18.2%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
18.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
18.2%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
9.1%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Reusable Ammunition
(11)100%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(11)100%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(11)100%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(11)100%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(11)100%✕ Remove
A Solid Plan
(10)90.9%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(10)90.9%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(10)90.9%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(10)90.9%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(10)90.9%✕ Remove
Suppressing Fire
(10)90.9%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(10)90.9%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(10)90.9%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(9)81.8%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(9)81.8%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(9)81.8%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(9)81.8%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(9)81.8%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(9)81.8%✕ Remove
Right Where We Want Them
(9)81.8%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(9)81.8%✕ Remove
Rapid Reload
(9)81.8%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(8)72.7%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(8)72.7%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(8)72.7%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(8)72.7%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(7)63.6%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Exploit
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Ceremonial Ablution
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Catapult
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Endless Blizzard
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
First Approach
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Blur
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Zealous Inquisition
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Obsessive Rituals
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Blinding Flash
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Advanced Munitions
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Short Shot
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Path of the Renegade
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Pitiless Killer
(1)9.1%✕ Remove