The Siege Cascade is a highly effective skill for the Tactician in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 13 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Projectile Acceleration III, Ratha's Assault, Brutality III. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Lockdown, Suppressing Fire, Right Where We Want Them on the skill tree.

Siege Cascade
(Tactician) Builds
Sample size: 13 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
84.6%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
53.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
53.8%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
46.2%
[LifeLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Life
30.8%
#% increased Bolt Speed
23.1%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
23.1%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
23.1%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
23.1%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
23.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
84.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
53.8%
# to [Armour|Armour]
30.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
30.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30.8%
# Life Regeneration per second
23.1%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
23.1%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
23.1%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
69.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
69.2%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
69.2%
# to maximum Life per Socket filled
46.2%
# to maximum Life
23.1%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
23.1%
# to [Evasion] Rating
15.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
15.4%
# to all [Attributes] per Socket filled
15.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
15.4%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Damage against [Immobilised] Enemies
76.9%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
76.9%
#% increased [SkillSpeed|Skill Speed]
76.9%
[Immobilised|Immobilise] enemies at #% buildup instead of #%
76.9%
# to maximum Life
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
15.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
15.4%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
7.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
7.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
7.7%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
84.6%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
61.5%
# to maximum Life
61.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
53.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
53.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
46.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
46.2%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
38.5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
23.1%
# to [Armour|Armour]
15.4%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
76.9%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
69.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
61.5%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
61.5%
#% increased [Armour]
38.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
30.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
23.1%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
23.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
15.4%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
76.9%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
69.2%
# to maximum Life
61.5%
# to maximum Mana
38.5%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
23.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
23.1%
# to [Evasion] Rating
23.1%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.1%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
92.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
53.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
46.2%
# to maximum Life
46.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
46.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
46.2%
# to maximum Mana
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.8%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
30.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
23.1%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
76.9%
# to maximum Life
69.2%
# to [Armour]
38.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
38.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
30.8%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
30.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBasalt|Basalt]
30.8%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
30.8%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
23.1%
#% reduced [Charm] Charges used
23.1%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Lockdown
(13)100%✕ Remove
Suppressing Fire
(13)100%✕ Remove
Right Where We Want Them
(13)100%✕ Remove
Sitting Duck
(12)92.3%✕ Remove
A Solid Plan
(12)92.3%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(12)92.3%✕ Remove
Pin their Motivation
(11)84.6%✕ Remove
Catapult
(11)84.6%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(11)84.6%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(11)84.6%✕ Remove
Eroding Chains
(11)84.6%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(10)76.9%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(10)76.9%✕ Remove
Crimson Assault
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Wasting
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Rusted Pins
(7)53.8%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(7)53.8%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(7)53.8%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Hidden Barb
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Defiance
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Kept at Bay
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Bloodletting
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Artillery Strike
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Fortified Location
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Brush Off
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Necromantic Ward
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Ancestral Mending
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Authority
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
The Frenzied Bear
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Blur
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Cannons, Ready!
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Presence Present
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Blinding Flash
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Goring
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Perfectly Placed Knife
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Carved Earth
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Ancestral Unity
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Rapid Reload
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Ancestral Alacrity
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Watchtowers
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Power Shots
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Relentless
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Rupturing Pins
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Combat Alchemy
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Specialised Shots
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Bleeding Out
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Unexpected Finesse
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Reinvigoration
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Finishing Blows
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Devastation
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Savagery
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Stacking Toxins
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Impenetrable Shell
(1)7.7%✕ Remove