The Stormblast Bolts is a highly effective skill for the Tactician in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 71 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Concentrated Area, Elemental Armament II, Close Combat II. 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.

Stormblast Bolts
(Tactician) Builds
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★ Selected Main Skills
Other Active Skills & Auras
Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Loads an additional bolt
52.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
39.4%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
29.6%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
28.2%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
28.2%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
26.8%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
23.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
23.9%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
16.9%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
14.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
81.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
74.6%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
64.8%
[Presence] Radius is doubled
64.8%
# to maximum Life
33.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
12.7%
# Life Regeneration per second
11.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
9.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
9.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
9.9%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
64.8%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
54.9%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
49.3%
# to maximum Life per Socket filled
46.5%
# to maximum Life
21.1%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
19.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance] per Socket filled
14.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
12.7%
# to [Evasion] Rating
12.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
12.7%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
#% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] [Conversion|Converted] to [Cold] Damage
83.1%
#% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] [Conversion|Converted] to [Fire] Damage
83.1%
#% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] [Conversion|Converted] to [Lightning] Damage
83.1%
[Gain] #% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] as Extra [Cold] Damage
83.1%
[Gain] #% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] as Extra [Fire] Damage
83.1%
[Gain] #% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] as Extra [Lightning] Damage
83.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
8.5%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
5.6%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
5.6%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
73.2%
# to maximum Life
64.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
49.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
46.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
32.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
28.2%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
26.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
19.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
19.7%
# to maximum Mana
15.5%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
73.2%
# to maximum Life
70.4%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
53.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
46.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
31%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
28.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
22.5%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
21.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
19.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15.5%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
59.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
50.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
39.4%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
38%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
33.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
33.8%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.8%
# to maximum Life
32.4%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
32.4%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
46.5%
# to maximum Life
42.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
40.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
38%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
35.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.2%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25.4%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
84.5%
# to maximum Life
50.7%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
49.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
38%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
32.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
31%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
31%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
31%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
31%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
29.6%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
Loads an additional bolt
12.7%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
11.3%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
11.3%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
8.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
5.6%
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Key Notables & Keystones
A Solid Plan
(71)100%✕ Remove
Suppressing Fire
(70)98.6%✕ Remove
Right Where We Want Them
(70)98.6%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(69)97.2%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(68)95.8%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(68)95.8%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(67)94.4%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(67)94.4%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(64)90.1%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(63)88.7%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(61)85.9%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(61)85.9%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(60)84.5%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(59)83.1%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(59)83.1%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(58)81.7%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(58)81.7%✕ Remove
Momentum
(57)80.3%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(54)76.1%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(53)74.6%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(51)71.8%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(50)70.4%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(41)57.7%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(40)56.3%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(40)56.3%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(39)54.9%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(39)54.9%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(36)50.7%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(36)50.7%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(36)50.7%✕ Remove
Power Shots
(34)47.9%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(32)45.1%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(32)45.1%✕ Remove
Cooked
(31)43.7%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(30)42.3%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(30)42.3%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(30)42.3%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(21)29.6%✕ Remove
Grace of the Ancestors
(21)29.6%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(20)28.2%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(18)25.4%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(17)23.9%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(17)23.9%✕ Remove
Blur
(15)21.1%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(11)15.5%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(11)15.5%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(10)14.1%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(9)12.7%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(9)12.7%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(8)11.3%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(8)11.3%✕ Remove
Resonance
(8)11.3%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(8)11.3%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(8)11.3%✕ Remove
True Strike
(8)11.3%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(7)9.9%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(7)9.9%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(7)9.9%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(7)9.9%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(7)9.9%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(7)9.9%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(6)8.5%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(5)7%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(5)7%✕ Remove
Flash Storm
(5)7%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(5)7%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(5)7%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(5)7%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(5)7%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(5)7%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(5)7%✕ Remove
Rapid Reload
(5)7%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Branching Bolts
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Ether Flow
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Surging Currents
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Death from Afar
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Whoever Pays Best
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Bond of the Owl
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(2)2.8%✕ Remove