The Falling Thunder is a highly effective skill for the Warrior 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 Nova Projectiles I, Rakiata's Flow, Ricochet II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Heartstopping, Struck Through, Overflowing Power on the skill tree.

Falling Thunder
(Warrior) Builds
Sample size: 14 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-28 07:44:41 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 [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
42.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
42.9%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
28.6%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
28.6%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
28.6%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
21.4%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
21.4%
#% increased [Stun|Stun] Duration
14.3%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
14.3%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
7.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
57.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
42.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.7%
# to maximum Mana
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28.6%
# to [Evasion] Rating
21.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
21.4%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
21.4%
# to maximum Life
21.4%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
35.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.7%
# to [Deflect|Deflection Rating] per # missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
28.6%
#% of Damage from [Deflect|Deflected] [HitDamage|Hits] is taken from Damageable [Companion]'s Life before you
28.6%
[Companion|Companions] have #% increased maximum Life
28.6%
# to [Evasion] Rating
21.4%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
21.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
21.4%
# Life Regeneration per second
14.3%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
64.3%
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
64.3%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
64.3%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
57.1%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
57.1%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.7%
Enemies you kill have a #% chance to explode, dealing a tenth of their maximum Life as [Physical] damage
28.6%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
28.6%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
28.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
21.4%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
28.6%
#% increased Movement Speed
28.6%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
28.6%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
21.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
21.4%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
14.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
14.3%
# metres to Dodge Roll distance
7.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
7.1%
# to [Evasion] Rating
7.1%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
57.1%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
57.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
57.1%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
42.9%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
42.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
21.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
21.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
21.4%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
14.3%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
78.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
64.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
64.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
50%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
42.9%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
21.4%
# Life Regeneration per second
14.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
14.3%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
85.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
64.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
50%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
42.9%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
42.9%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
42.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
28.6%
#% increased [Cold] Damage
28.6%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
92.9%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
57.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
57.1%
# to maximum Life
57.1%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
57.1%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
57.1%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
21.4%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
21.4%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
21.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
14.3%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
28.6%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
21.4%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
14.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
14.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
14.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
7.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
7.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
7.1%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
7.1%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
7.1%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Heartstopping
(14)100%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(14)100%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(14)100%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(13)92.9%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(12)85.7%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(12)85.7%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(12)85.7%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(12)85.7%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(11)78.6%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(11)78.6%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(11)78.6%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(11)78.6%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(11)78.6%✕ Remove
True Strike
(11)78.6%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(10)71.4%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(10)71.4%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(10)71.4%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(9)64.3%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(9)64.3%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(9)64.3%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(9)64.3%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(9)64.3%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(9)64.3%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(9)64.3%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(8)57.1%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(8)57.1%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(8)57.1%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(8)57.1%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(8)57.1%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(8)57.1%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(7)50%✕ Remove
Abasement
(6)42.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(6)42.9%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(6)42.9%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
Paragon
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
One with the River
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Melding
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Flow State
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Sturdy Ally
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Volcanic Skin
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Cirel of Tarth's Light
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Alternating Current
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Kept at Bay
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Hunter
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
All Natural
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(1)7.1%✕ Remove