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PoE 2 Build

Thunder Shock Leveling

presentationMonk
presentationInvoker
0.4 TLotD
Updated on Dec 11, 2025
Dec 11, 2025

Build Overview

This build has a ton of both AoE and single target damage, to get you through the campaign on both normal and cruel difficulty. There are 2 variants for this build. One for early game, and then a second version once you get to cruel mode.

Build Variants

Early Game

Equipment

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1
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1
Equipment Priority
+2

While leveling, don't focus too much on min maxing your gear. Aim for a good physical quaterstaff (as we convert physical to lightning damage).

Then just go for highest level gear you can find, try and find the following stats:

  • Levels to melee skills
  • Max life
  • Attack Speed
  • Movement Speed (boots)
  • More Energy Shield



Skill Gems

Support Gem Requirements:

Str 0

Dex 25

Int 15

1

Falling Thunder

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2

Herald of Thunder

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3

Tempest Bell

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4

Tempest Flurry

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5

Killing Palm

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Gem Priority
+8

Passive Tree

main:
123
123
set 1:
20
20
set 2:
20
20

Quest Rewards

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ClearfellBeira of the Rotten Pack
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Hunting GroundsThe Crowbell
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FreythornThe King in the Mists
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Ogham FarmlandsUna's Hut
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Ogham ManorCandlemass, the Living Rite
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KethKabala, Constrictor Queen
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Valley of the TitansMedallion
Not Specified2 choices
DesharFinal Letter
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The Spires of DesharSisters of Garukhan
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Jungle RuinsMighty Silverfist
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The Venom CryptsVenom Draught
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Jiquani's MachinariumBlackjaw, the Remnant
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The Azak BogIgnagduk, the Bog Witch
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The Molten VaultThe Molten Vault
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AggoratBlood Sacrifice
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Journey's EndCaptain Hartlin
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Eye of HinekoraNavali's Rest
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Halls of the DeadYama The White
Not Specified1 choice
Halls of the DeadTawhoa's Test
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Abandoned PrisonGoddess of Justice
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Halls of the DeadTasalio's Test
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Halls of the DeadNgamahu's Test
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WolvenholdOswin, the Dread Warden
Not Specified1 choice
The Khari CrossingAkthi and Anundr
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The Khari CrossingMolten Shrine
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QimahTabana's Pillar
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Kriar VillageLythara, the Wayward Spear
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Howling CavesThe Abominable Yeti
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How it Plays

Early game Playstyle:

The early plays around building up power cores with killing palm. Once you have power core you unleash them with falling thunder for massive AoE damage. Outside of this use tempest flurry with tempest bell for big boss and close range damage.

Mid Game Playstyle:

Charge in with gathering storm to deal huge AoE damage and shock all enemies. Drain shock with siphoning strike to give power charges. Charge staff and then deal big damage. Any additional charges can be used for falling thunder, but always keep staff charged. Drop bell for big single target damage and stun on yellows/bosses.

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