The Monk is a fantastic class for allPath of Exile 2players, both newcomers and veterans of the series.
Strike swiftly with one of Path of Exile 2’s new classes: the Monk.
Build Overview
Pros
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Blast your way through the campaign with this lightning-focused Monk build.
Fortunately, we can useKilling Palmto execute enemies at low HP.
It also inflicts major stagger, perfect for stunning bosses for a safe DPS window.
Finally, once you get access to Level IX gems, wehighlyrecommend you getCharged Staff.
This skill skyrockets your single-target DPS and makes up for lackluster gear until around Level 50.
Begin your journey by easing into these classes on your path of exile.
We highly recommend you grab theEvasion/Energy Shield hybrid nodesnear the start of the tree to scale your defenses.
If you need more damage while leveling, path towards the elemental damage cluster under Subterfuge Mask.
Surging Currents gives you enough lightning penetration to ignore monster resistances during the campaign.
Once you get a stronger quarterstaff, consider unspeccing from this area to save some passive points.
Alternatively,allocate these points to a weapon setto easily swap talents.
This should solve most resource issues early on.
This reduces enemy accuracy by 30%, greatly increasing your chance of dodging attacks via Evasion.
From there, path towardsPower Chargenodes to scale Falling Thunder’s damage and any Evasion/ES nodes you find.
It’s also a good idea to grab theQuarterstaff nodesnear the eastern edge of the tree.
Ascendancy
Invokeris currently the best Ascendancy for Monk.
I am the Thunder…is a fantastic node for leveling, granting you easy access to shocked ground.
This grants easy shock tool forSiphoning Striketo convert into Power Charges.
If you could’t get one of these to drop, anything with flat damage rolls will work fine.
Build Tips
Let the skeletons do your work for you.
