The Grim Pillars is a highly effective skill for the Warrior in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 16 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Urgent Totems III, Efficiency II, Vorana's Siege. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Endless Blizzard, The Unseen Path, Relentless Vindicator on the skill tree.

Grim Pillars
(Warrior) Builds
Sample size: 16 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
# to Level of all [Cold|Cold] [Spell|Spell] Skills
75%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning] Damage
56.2%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
31.2%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
31.2%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
31.2%
#% increased [Cold] Damage
18.8%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Spell|Spells]
18.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
12.5%
# to maximum Mana
12.5%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
6.2%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
81.2%
# to maximum Mana
68.8%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
31.2%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] Regenerate # Life per second
25%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
25%
[Minion|Minions] have #% increased maximum Life
25%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
12.5%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
12.5%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Cold|Cold] Damage
12.5%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
68.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
56.2%
# to maximum Mana
37.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
37.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
37.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
37.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
# to maximum Life
18.8%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
18.8%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
81.2%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
68.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
50%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
31.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
25%
#% increased [ESRechargeRate|Energy Shield Recharge Rate]
25%
# Life Regeneration per second
18.8%
#% reduced Duration of [Bleeding] on You
18.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
12.5%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
81.2%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
50%
#% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
43.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
37.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
31.2%
# to maximum Life
18.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
12.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
12.5%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
56.2%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
43.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
43.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
37.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31.2%
# Life Regeneration per second
18.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
12.5%
# to maximum Mana
12.5%
#% increased [ESRechargeRate|Energy Shield Recharge Rate]
12.5%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
87.5%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
62.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
50%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
37.5%
# Life Regeneration per second
31.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
# to maximum Life
18.8%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
18.8%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
18.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
18.8%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
118.8%
#% increased Cast Speed
87.5%
# to maximum Mana
50%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
37.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
37.5%
#% increased [Cold] Damage
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
31.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.2%
# to [Evasion] Rating
18.8%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
100%
#% increased Cast Speed
75%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
50%
# to maximum Mana
37.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
#% increased [Cold] Damage
18.8%
#% increased [Lightning] Damage
18.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.8%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
81.2%
#% increased effect of Socketed [Augment] Items
62.5%
This item gains bonuses from Socketed Items as though it was a Body Armour
62.5%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
62.5%
# to [Armour]
18.8%
# to maximum Life
18.8%
# to maximum Mana
18.8%
Has # [Charm] Slot
18.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
12.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
12.5%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Cast Speed
18.8%
# to maximum Mana
12.5%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
6.2%
# to Maximum [Charges|Power Charges]
6.2%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
6.2%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
6.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
6.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances] per [Charges|Power Charge]
6.2%
[Spell|Spells] fire # additional [Projectile|Projectiles]
[Spell|Spells] fire [Projectile|Projectiles] in a circle
6.2%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
6.2%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
6.2%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
6.2%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
6.2%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Endless Blizzard
(16)100%✕ Remove
The Unseen Path
(15)93.8%✕ Remove
Relentless Vindicator
(15)93.8%✕ Remove
Rustle of the Leaves
(15)93.8%✕ Remove
Desensitisation
(15)93.8%✕ Remove
The Lesser Harm
(15)93.8%✕ Remove
Glaciation
(15)93.8%✕ Remove
Ancestral Bond
(15)93.8%✕ Remove
Forced Outcome
(15)93.8%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(14)87.5%✕ Remove
Cower Before the First Ones
(14)87.5%✕ Remove
Supportive Ancestors
(14)87.5%✕ Remove
Ancestral Reach
(14)87.5%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(14)87.5%✕ Remove
Ancestral Conduits
(14)87.5%✕ Remove
Unnamed Heartwood
(14)87.5%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(13)81.2%✕ Remove
Ancestral Alacrity
(13)81.2%✕ Remove
Erraticism
(13)81.2%✕ Remove
Touch the Arcane
(13)81.2%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(13)81.2%✕ Remove
All Natural
(13)81.2%✕ Remove
Overzealous
(12)75%✕ Remove
Cirel of Tarth's Light
(12)75%✕ Remove
Hallowed
(12)75%✕ Remove
Sigil of Ice
(12)75%✕ Remove
Mighty Trunk
(12)75%✕ Remove
Sigil of Lightning
(12)75%✕ Remove
Splitting Ground
(11)68.8%✕ Remove
Stormcharged
(11)68.8%✕ Remove
Controlling Magic
(10)62.5%✕ Remove
Limitless Pursuit
(10)62.5%✕ Remove
Efficient Inscriptions
(10)62.5%✕ Remove
Casting Cascade
(10)62.5%✕ Remove
Radial Force
(8)50%✕ Remove
Calculated Hunter
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(4)25%✕ Remove
Convalescence
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Forward
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Raw Mana
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Encompassing Domain
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Dreamcatcher
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Mental Alacrity
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Arcane Intensity
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Invigorating Archon
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Energising Archon
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
True Strike
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Final Barrage
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Shredding Force
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Critical Overload
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Deadly Swarm
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Right Hand of Darkness
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Mental Perseverance
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Heartstopping Presence
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Sudden Escalation
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Exhaust All Power
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Tempest Caller
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Rhythm of Ice
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Lightning Quick
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Pyromancer
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Ruinic Helm
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Cremating Cries
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Brain Freeze
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Resonance
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Dominion
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Iron Slippers
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Warding Fetish
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Entwined Realities
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Conduit
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Investing Energies
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Back
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Thickened Arteries
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Practiced Signs
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Explosive Empowerment
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Thirst for Power
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Multiplying Squalls
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Drenched
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Energise
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Archon of the Blizzard
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Refracted Infusion
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Melting Flames
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Instability
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Mind Eraser
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Arcane Remnants
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Elemental Equilibrium
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Storm's Recollection
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Barrier of Venarius
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Brain Storm
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Raw Power
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Affliction Enforcer
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Lucidity
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Extinguishing Exhalation
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Blood Tearing
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Infusion of Power
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Thirst for Endurance
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Vigorous Remnants
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Bolstering Presence
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(1)6.2%✕ Remove