The Grenade is a highly effective skill for the Tactician in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 10 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Multishot II, Rapid Attacks II, Heft. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like A Solid Plan, Suppressing Fire, Grenadier on the skill tree.

Grenade
(Tactician) Builds
Sample size: 10 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 Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
90%
Cannot load or fire [Ammunition]
90%
#% reduced [CooldownRecovery|Cooldown Recovery Rate]
60%
Gain # [ExplosiveRhythm|Explosive Rhythm] every # times you use a [Grenade] Skill
Remove all [ExplosiveRhythm|Explosive Rhythm] on reaching # to gain [ExplosiveFervour|Explosive Fervour] for # Seconds
60%
Hits with this Weapon have no [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
60%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
20%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
20%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
20%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
10%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
10%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
50%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
40%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
40%
# Life Regeneration per second
30%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
30%
# to [Armour|Armour]
20%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
20%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
20%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
50%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
40%
Regenerate #% of maximum Life per second
30%
# to maximum Life
20%
# to maximum Mana per Socket filled
20%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
20%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20%
# Life Regeneration per second per Socket filled
10%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
50%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
40%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
30%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
30%
#% increased Damage against [Immobilised] Enemies
20%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
20%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
#% increased [SkillSpeed|Skill Speed]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
20%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
90%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
50%
# to maximum Life
40%
# to [Armour|Armour]
30%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
30%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20%
# to [Strength|Strength]
20%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
20%
# to maximum Mana
20%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
90%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
80%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
40%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
40%
#% increased [Armour]
40%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
30%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
30%
# to maximum Life
30%
# Life Regeneration per second
20%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
20%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
60%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
60%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
60%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
# to maximum Life
30%
# to maximum Mana
30%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30%
# to [Evasion] Rating
20%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
80%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
50%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
# to maximum Mana
40%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40%
# to maximum Life
30%
# to [Evasion] Rating
20%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
20%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
20%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
90%
# to [Armour]
70%
# to maximum Life
50%
# to [Strength|Strength]
40%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
30%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
20%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20%
# to maximum Mana
20%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
20%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
10%
# to [Strength|Strength]
10%
#% chance to [Pierce|Pierce] an Enemy
10%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
10%
#% increased [Presence|Presence] Area of Effect
10%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
10%
#% reduced [CooldownRecovery|Cooldown Recovery Rate]
10%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
10%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
10%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
10%
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Key Notables & Keystones
A Solid Plan
(10)100%✕ Remove
Suppressing Fire
(10)100%✕ Remove
Grenadier
(10)100%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(9)90%✕ Remove
Right Where We Want Them
(9)90%✕ Remove
Volatile Grenades
(8)80%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(8)80%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(8)80%✕ Remove
Repeating Explosives
(8)80%✕ Remove
Authority
(7)70%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(7)70%✕ Remove
Demolitionist
(7)70%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(7)70%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(7)70%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(7)70%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(6)60%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(6)60%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(6)60%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(6)60%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(6)60%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(6)60%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(6)60%✕ Remove
Eroding Chains
(6)60%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(5)50%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(4)40%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(4)40%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(4)40%✕ Remove
Smoke Inhalation
(4)40%✕ Remove
Momentum
(4)40%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(3)30%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(3)30%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(3)30%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(3)30%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(3)30%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(3)30%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(3)30%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(3)30%✕ Remove
Cluster Bombs
(3)30%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(3)30%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(3)30%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(3)30%✕ Remove
Incendiary
(3)30%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(2)20%✕ Remove
Inspiring Leader
(2)20%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(2)20%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(2)20%✕ Remove
Whoever Pays Best
(2)20%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(2)20%✕ Remove
Flash Storm
(2)20%✕ Remove
Utility Ordnance
(2)20%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(2)20%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(2)20%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(2)20%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(2)20%✕ Remove
Kept at Bay
(2)20%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(2)20%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(2)20%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(2)20%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(2)20%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(2)20%✕ Remove
Path of the Renegade
(2)20%✕ Remove
Symbol of Defiance
(2)20%✕ Remove
Fortified Location
(2)20%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(2)20%✕ Remove
Trained Turrets
(2)20%✕ Remove
Artillery Strike
(2)20%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(2)20%✕ Remove
Bannerman
(2)20%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(1)10%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(1)10%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)10%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(1)10%✕ Remove
Knight of Izaro
(1)10%✕ Remove
Temporal Mastery
(1)10%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(1)10%✕ Remove
Inspiring Ally
(1)10%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)10%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(1)10%✕ Remove
Ruinic Helm
(1)10%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(1)10%✕ Remove
Splitting Ground
(1)10%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(1)10%✕ Remove
Determined Precision
(1)10%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(1)10%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(1)10%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(1)10%✕ Remove
Pressure Points
(1)10%✕ Remove
First Approach
(1)10%✕ Remove
Lifelong Friend
(1)10%✕ Remove
Flow of Time
(1)10%✕ Remove
Shockproof
(1)10%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)10%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(1)10%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(1)10%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(1)10%✕ Remove
Exposed Wounds
(1)10%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(1)10%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(1)10%✕ Remove
Sic 'Em
(1)10%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)10%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(1)10%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(1)10%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(1)10%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(1)10%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(1)10%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(1)10%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(1)10%✕ Remove
Reinforced Rallying
(1)10%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(1)10%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(1)10%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(1)10%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(1)10%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(1)10%✕ Remove
Ancestral Unity
(1)10%✕ Remove
Brush Off
(1)10%✕ Remove
Bolstering Presence
(1)10%✕ Remove