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5.4 MILLION DPS! Turn Freezes into Thunderstorms! - Monk Build 2.5πŸ’€πŸ”₯| PoE2

PoE2 0.2 Β· Dawn of the HuntInvokerFlicker StrikeMapping

1 year ago190

by Kevlar PetersonSubscribe

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5.75M

DPS

16.6K

Effective HP

1

Life

5.33K

Energy Shield

Overview

5.4 MILLION DPS! Turn Freezes into Thunderstorms! - Monk Build 2.5πŸ’€πŸ”₯| PoE2 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 Flicker Strike and plays as a dexterity, intelligence, attack, area archetype. In Path of Building it reaches 5.75M DPS with 16.6K effective HP, 1 life, 5.33K energy shield. Suited for: Mapping. Key uniques include Ingenuity.

Build Video

Kevlar Peterson's Notes

Build Link: https://maxroll.gg/poe2/pob/ov9er0ag

Welcome to the Monk 2.5 build β€” a high-speed, high-damage, explosion-filled melee caster hybrid that turns freezing enemies into an opportunity to trigger massive elemental destruction.

At the core of this build is a unique synergy between Cast on Crit and Cast on Freeze, creating a satisfying loop where every critical strike doesn’t just hit β€” it freezes, triggers Voltaic Mark, and sets off Herald of Thunder for devastating AoE.

With 5.4 million DPS, 95% crit uptime, and a screen-shattering chain reaction of spells, this Monk build feels fast, fun, and deadly from midgame to T16 maps.

πŸ” How the Build Works: ❄️ Freezes trigger Voltaic Mark β†’ ⚑ Voltaic Mark triggers Herald of Thunder β†’ πŸ’₯ Result: Massive, map-wide explosions and 5.4 MILLION DPS.

It’s a feedback loop of destruction, and once it starts, it barely stops β€” even in high-tier maps.

πŸ”§ Key Skills and Setup: Flicker Strike (linked to Cast on Crit) Lightning-based spells like Lightning Spear, Spark, or Ball Lightning Cast on Freeze β†’ Voltaic Mark β†’ Herald of Thunder Herald of Ash for extra overkill burn and visual flare Defensive layers via Evasion, Spell Suppression, and Chill Effects


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Gear

Grim Spell
Grim Visage
Gale Wrap
Maelstrom Braid
Maelstrom Circle
Eagle Nail
Hate Claw
Ingenuity
Kraken Span
Abundant Ultimate Life Flask of the Verdant
Turbid Ultimate Mana Flask of the Foliage
Dawnlit Golden Charm of the Apprentice
Petaled Golden Charm of the Endless
From Nothing
Empyrean Bliss
Chimeric Glisten

Skills

  • Flicker StrikeFlicker Strike26/20WMain
  • MomentumMomentum1W
  • Hit and RunHit and Run1W
  • Close Combat1W
  • HeftHeft1W
  • Pinpoint CriticalPinpoint Critical1W
  • Storm WaveStorm Wave25W
  • Martial Tempo1W
  • Primal Armament1W
  • Inspiration1W
  • Upheaval1W
  • AmbushAmbush1W
  • Charged StaffCharged Staff19/20W
  • Culling Strike1W
  • Strip Away1W
  • Perpetual ChargePerpetual Charge3W
  • Cold ExposureCold Exposure1W
  • Persistence1W
  • Cast on FreezeCast on Freeze13/20W
  • Voltaic MarkVoltaic Mark13/20W
  • InnervateInnervate1W
  • Reach1W
  • Magnified Effect1W
  • Impetus1W
  • Cast on CriticalCast on Critical15/20W
  • Profane RitualProfane Ritual16W
  • Frozen LocusFrozen Locus25/20W
  • Sniper's MarkSniper's Mark12/20W
  • Energy RetentionEnergy Retention1W
  • Overabundance1W
  • Herald of ThunderHerald of Thunder13/20W
  • Ice Bite1W
  • Glaciation1W
  • Cold Infusion1W
  • EmbitterEmbitter1W
  • Infernal CryInfernal Cry10/20W
  • PremeditationPremeditation1W
  • Raging CryRaging Cry1W
  • Second Wind1W
  • Enraged Warcry1W
  • Quarterstaff StrikeQuarterstaff Strike20W
  • Inevitable Critical1W
  • Concentrated Effect1W
  • Lightning Infusion1W
  • Profane RitualProfane Ritual13W
  • Fast Forward1W
  • Arcane Tempo1W
  • Corpse ConservationCorpse Conservation1W
  • Herald of AshHerald of Ash11/20W
  • Fire MasteryFire Mastery1W

Passive Tree

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Character Stats

Defence

Effective Hit Pool
16.6K
Life
1
Energy Shield
5.33K
Mana
901
Phys Max Hit Taken
5.34K
Armour
0
Evasion
2.44K

Resistances

Fire Resistance
75%
Cold Resistance
75%
Lightning Resistance
75%
Chaos Resistance
7%

Offence

Total DPS
5.75M
Crit Chance
68%
Crit Multiplier
516%
Rage
30

Attributes & Utility

Strength
87
Intelligence
171
Dexterity
156
Movement Speed
35%