The War Banner is a highly effective skill for the Tactician in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 14 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Magnified Area II, Prolonged Duration II, Daresso's Passion. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Whoever Pays Best, Warlord Leader, A Solid Plan on the skill tree.

War Banner
(Tactician) Builds
Sample size: 14 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 Explicit Mods
#% reduced [Attack] Speed
85.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
57.1%
#% increased [Flammability] [BuffMagnitude|Magnitude]
57.1%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
57.1%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] have [Exposure]
57.1%
Skills which require [Glory] generate # [Glory] every # seconds
57.1%
[Bear] Skills [Conversion|Convert] #% of [Physical] Damage to [Fire] Damage
57.1%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
35.7%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
28.6%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
28.6%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal #% increased Damage
57.1%
# to maximum Mana
35.7%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Cold|Cold] Damage
35.7%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances|Resistances]
35.7%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Fire|Fire] Damage
28.6%
#% increased [Presence|Presence] Area of Effect
21.4%
[Allies] in your [Presence] have #% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
21.4%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Physical|Physical] Damage
21.4%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
21.4%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
14.3%
Helmet
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
92.9%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
92.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
92.9%
[Presence] Radius is doubled
92.9%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
7.1%
# to maximum Life
7.1%
# to maximum Mana
7.1%
#% reduced Damage
7.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal #% increased Damage
7.1%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.7%
# to maximum Life per Socket filled
28.6%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
28.6%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
21.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
21.4%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
14.3%
#% chance to Avoid [Chaos] Damage from [HitDamage|Hits]
14.3%
#% chance to Avoid [Cold] Damage from [HitDamage|Hits]
14.3%
#% chance to Avoid [Fire] Damage from [HitDamage|Hits]
14.3%
#% chance to Avoid [Lightning] Damage from [HitDamage|Hits]
14.3%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
57.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
42.9%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
28.6%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
28.6%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
28.6%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
28.6%
# to [Armour|Armour]
21.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
21.4%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
78.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
42.9%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
28.6%
# to maximum Life
28.6%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
28.6%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
21.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
21.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
21.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
14.3%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
85.7%
# to maximum Life
64.3%
#% reduced [Presence|Presence] Area of Effect
50%
[Allies] in your [Presence] have #% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
50%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% increased Cast Speed
50%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% increased [Attack|Attack] Speed
50%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
50%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
42.9%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
28.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
28.6%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
42.9%
#% increased Cast Speed
28.6%
#% reduced [LightRadius|Light Radius]
28.6%
#% reduced [Presence|Presence] Area of Effect
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28.6%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
28.6%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Chaos] Damage
28.6%
Inflict [AbyssalWasting|Abyssal Wasting] on [HitDamage|Hit]
28.6%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Chaos] Damage
28.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
21.4%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
50%
# to [Strength|Strength]
35.7%
# to maximum Life
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
28.6%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
21.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
21.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
21.4%
#% reduced [LightRadius|Light Radius]
21.4%
#% reduced [Presence|Presence] Area of Effect
21.4%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
92.9%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
57.1%
#% increased effect of Socketed [Augment] Items
42.9%
# to [Armour]
28.6%
# to maximum Life
21.4%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
21.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
21.4%
This item gains bonuses from Socketed Items as though it was Gloves
21.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
14.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
14.3%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Strength|Strength]
14.3%
#% reduced [Attack] Speed
14.3%
#% increased [Armour]
7.1%
#% increased [Flammability] [BuffMagnitude|Magnitude]
7.1%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
7.1%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
7.1%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] have [Exposure]
7.1%
Every second [Slam] Skill you use while [Shapeshift|Shapeshifted] is [AncestralBoost|Ancestrally Boosted]
Every second [Strike] Skill you use while [Shapeshift|Shapeshifted] is [AncestralBoost|Ancestrally Boosted]
7.1%
Skills which require [Glory] generate # [Glory] every # seconds
7.1%
[Bear] Skills [Conversion|Convert] #% of [Physical] Damage to [Fire] Damage
7.1%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
14.3%
[Allies] in your [Presence] have #% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
7.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] Regenerate # Life per second
7.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Fire|Fire] Damage
7.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% increased [Attack|Attack] Speed
7.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
7.1%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Whoever Pays Best
(14)100%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(14)100%✕ Remove
A Solid Plan
(14)100%✕ Remove
Watch How I Do It
(14)100%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(14)100%✕ Remove
Symbol of Defiance
(14)100%✕ Remove
Inspiring Leader
(12)85.7%✕ Remove
Rallying Icon
(12)85.7%✕ Remove
Bannerman
(10)71.4%✕ Remove
Bolstering Presence
(10)71.4%✕ Remove
Knight of Izaro
(9)64.3%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(9)64.3%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(8)57.1%✕ Remove
Lord of the Wilds
(8)57.1%✕ Remove
Enveloping Presence
(8)57.1%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(7)50%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(7)50%✕ Remove
Relentless
(6)42.9%✕ Remove
Everlasting Glory
(6)42.9%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(6)42.9%✕ Remove
Profane Commander
(6)42.9%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
Brutal
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
Iron Slippers
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Conduit
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Glorious Anticipation
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Lone Warrior
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Spiral into Depression
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Melding
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Resonance
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
One For All
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Master of Hexes
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Overexposure
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Warlord Berserker
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Alchemical Oil
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Reinforced Rallying
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Toxic Tolerance
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Dependable Ward
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Bloodthirsty
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Hale Heart
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Lingering Whispers
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Dark Entropy
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Paragon
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Cirel of Tarth's Light
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Knight of Chitus
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Beef
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Defiance
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Mass Rejuvenation
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Explosive Empowerment
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Primal Hunger
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Thirst for Power
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Hide of the Bear
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Wither Away
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
One With Flame
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Invigorating Grandeur
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Barrier of Venarius
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Path of the Renegade
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Fated End
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(1)7.1%✕ Remove