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MONK'S STILL GOOD, EVEN AFTER THE NERFS!? | PoE2 Dawn of The Hunt

PoE2 0.2 · Dawn of the HuntInvokerIce StrikeMappingBreach

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by Kevlar PetersonSubscribe

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2.22M

DPS

19.44K

Effective HP

1

Life

5.17K

Energy Shield

Overview

MONK'S STILL GOOD, EVEN AFTER THE NERFS!? | PoE2 Dawn of The Hunt is a Path of Exile 2 Invoker build by Kevlar Peterson, made for the Dawn of the Hunt league (0.2). It is centered on Ice Strike and plays as a dexterity, intelligence, attack, area archetype. In Path of Building it reaches 2.22M DPS with 19.44K effective HP, 1 life, 5.17K energy shield. Suited for: Mapping, Breach. Key uniques include Melting Maelstrom.

Build Video

Kevlar Peterson's Notes

Build Links: Path of Building: https://pobb.in/mTyjnHwE7dhR Maxroll.gg: https://maxroll.gg/poe2/pob/051j50l4

With the 0.2.0 patch nerfs hitting hard—removing legacy gear and gutting HoWa—this Monk build has been reworked from the ground up to stay powerful and smooth without relying on outdated items. This version is fully tested in Standard League under Dawn of the Hunt conditions:

No HoWa, Ingenuity disabled, Breach rings capped at 40%.

⚔️ What’s New in This Version? ✅ 2.5 Million DPS with 95% Crit Chance ✅ No reliance on legacy gear ✅ Now using Cast on Freeze to trigger big bursts of AoE damage ✅ Swapped out Grim Feast for Ghost Dance for smoother sustain and survivability ✅ Fully compatible with the Dawn of the Hunt league

💥 This version keeps the explosive feel of Monk gameplay but adapts for the new meta by focusing on freeze chains, evasion-based defence, and consistent crit uptime. It’s leaner, more tactical, and ready for league start conditions.

📚 In this video: Updated passive tree and ascendancy Skill links for Cast on Freeze Defensive layering with Ghost Dance Gear choices that reflect realistic availability Full walkthrough on playstyle, levelling, and endgame scaling

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Gear

Phoenix Goad
Bramble Star
Tempest Shell
Rapture Torc
Phoenix Twirl
Loath Eye
Brood Vise
Empyrean Tether
Loath Sole
Concentrated Ultimate Life Flask of the Continuous
Melting Maelstrom
Floral Stone Charm of the Endless
Blight Ichor
From Nothing
Megalomaniac
Controlled Metamorphosis

Skills

  • Ice StrikeIce Strike20/20WMain
  • Martial Tempo1W
  • Primal Armament1W
  • Rage3W
  • Ice Bite1W
  • Concentrated Effect1W
  • Tempest BellTempest Bell20/20W
  • Heavy SwingHeavy Swing1W
  • Close Combat1W
  • InnervateInnervate1W
  • HeftHeft1W
  • Pinpoint CriticalPinpoint Critical3W
  • Herald of ThunderHerald of Thunder19/20W
  • Lightning Infusion1W
  • Magnified Effect1W
  • Longshot1W
  • Glaciation1W
  • AmbushAmbush1W
  • Charged StaffCharged Staff20/20W
  • Perpetual ChargePerpetual Charge3W
  • Culling Strike1W
  • OverchargeOvercharge1W
  • Twofold1W
  • UntouchableUntouchable1W
  • Cast on FreezeCast on Freeze17/20W
  • Eye of WinterEye of Winter13/20W
  • Orb of StormsOrb of Storms4W
  • Chain1W
  • Energy RetentionEnergy Retention1W
  • Inspiration1W
  • Wind DancerWind Dancer19/20W
  • Wind WaveWind Wave1W
  • Blind1W
  • UnbreakableUnbreakable1W
  • Clarity1W
  • Hand of ChayulaHand of Chayula19/20W
  • Freezing MarkFreezing Mark19/20W
  • SupercriticalSupercritical1W
  • Strip Away1W
  • Inevitable Critical1W
  • Ghost DanceGhost Dance18/20W
  • Fast Forward1W
  • Warm BloodedWarm Blooded1W
  • Precision1W
  • Combat FrenzyCombat Frenzy18W
  • Profusion1W
  • Quarterstaff StrikeQuarterstaff Strike20W

Passive Tree

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Invoker
Invoker

Character Stats

Defence

Effective Hit Pool
19.44K
Life
1
Energy Shield
5.17K
Mana
852
Phys Max Hit Taken
5.17K
Armour
0
Evasion
7.38K

Resistances

Fire Resistance
75%
Cold Resistance
75%
Lightning Resistance
75%
Chaos Resistance
-9%

Offence

Total DPS
2.22M
Crit Chance
96%
Crit Multiplier
1125%
Rage
30

Attributes & Utility

Strength
58
Intelligence
223
Dexterity
242
Movement Speed
35%
Item Rarity
19%