PoE 2 Monk - Overview, Skills, and Ascendancies

The Monk is a class with the DEX / INT attribute. This makes them start at the same location as the Shadow class from PoE 1, with proximity to the Dexterity and Intelligence portions of the skill tree. (Top Right)

Starting Attributes

• Strength: 7
• Intelligence: 11
• Dexterity: 11

The Monk is a master of hand-to-hand combat and the use of the Quarterstaff, enabling them to deal heavy elemental Damage and inflict several elemental ailments such as Shock or Freeze. They can also dip into Chaos as part of their path of the Dreamer.

Tier 1

• Falling Thunder
• Killing Palm
• Glacial Cascade
• Frozen Locus

Tier 3

• Wind Blast
• Staggering Palm
• Tempest Bell

Tier 5

• Ice Strike
• Tempest Flurry
• Vaulting Impact

Tier 7

• Wave of Frost
• Siphoning Strike
• Freezing Mark
• Storm Wave

Tier 9

• Charged Staff
• Mantra of Destruction
• Hand of Chayula

Tier 11

• Whirling Assault
• Shattering Palm

Tier 13

• Flicker Strike
• Gathering Storm

Spirit Gems

Tier 4

• Herald of Ice
• Herald of Thunder
• Ghost Dance

Tier 8

• Barrier Invocation
• Lingering Illusion
• Elemental Invocation

Tier 14

• Cast on Dodge
• Charge Regulation
• Reaper's Invocation

Invoker

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The Invoker specialises in harnessing the power of the Elements, and empowering his Spirit to gain more buffs. If he is able to inflict Ailments reliably, he can transform into an Unbound Avatar, dealing devastating damage for a short period. The Invoker can also Meditate, recharging his Energy Shield to Overflow the maximum pool.

Acolyte of Chayula

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The theme of the Acolyte is "Embracing the Darkness". This Ascendancy can replace your Spirit in exchange for Darkness, which buffs your defensive capability.

The Acolyte of Chayula is also able to enhance his damage and defences by collecting Remnants, or learn to recover his resources through dealing Chaos Damage.

The Martial Artist

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The Martial Artist is a master of illusions who is able to harness the power of the Runes socketed into his flesh to empower his abilities. He is also able to summon phantom Bells that resonate as he attacks and transform his equipped Gloves into a much more powerful version.