Summary
Struggling to make progress because your build feels too expensive? Many players assume endgame mapping requires multiple Divine Orbs, but this 1 Divine Hollow Palm Monk proves otherwise. By prioritizing the right uniques, support gems, and defensive layers, you can comfortably clear difficult content without overspending. If you're saving POE2 Currency, this guide walks through the complete setup in the same order you should build the character, helping you avoid unnecessary purchases while maximizing value.
Why Choose the 1 Divine Hollow Palm Monk?
If your goal is to complete difficult content with minimal investment, this build offers an efficient solution.
The entire character is built around a 1 Divine (440 Exalted Orbs) budget while remaining capable of:
200% Delirious Tier 15 six-mod maps
Atzeri
Zest
Simulacrum
Instead of relying on expensive crafted gear, the build focuses on smart item selection and the Hollow Palm Technique, allowing all damage to come from unarmed combat.
How to Build Your Gear First
Start with the equipment before selecting support gems.
Your first priority is:
Loktonial Caress
These gloves are the engine of the build because they generate Power Charges, which directly improve Whirling Assault inside Hollow Form.
Next, purchase:
Flat Physical Damage rings
Flat Cold Damage
Flat Lightning Damage
At the same time, cap all elemental resistances at 75% with the help of Runic Meridians.
For armour pieces, prioritize:
Energy Shield
Evasion
Spirit (if affordable)
The build intentionally avoids buying or crafting a weapon, allowing the budget to be spent on more impactful upgrades.
Correct Method: Swap Accessories for Different Content
Do not use the same setup everywhere.
For difficult maps
Equip:
The Forgotten Warden
Socket it with:
Oil Barrage
Elemental Armament II
Hulking Minions
Romira's Requital
The additional companion improves both survivability and overall damage during difficult encounters.
For bosses
Switch to:
Ryslatha's Coil
This belt provides significantly higher Physical Attack Damage, making it the preferred option against bosses with large health pools.
How to Take Advantage of Hollow Palm Technique
The build works because Hollow Palm Technique replaces traditional weapon scaling.
Leave both weapon slots empty.
Instead, scale damage through:
Energy Shield
Evasion
Physical Damage
Critical Strike Chance
Since Hollow Palm gains offensive bonuses from your armour rather than your weapon, hybrid Energy Shield and Evasion gear becomes much more valuable than a conventional weapon setup.
How to Set Up Your Skill Gems
Follow the complete skill sequence instead of replacing individual gems.
Rend
Supports:
Rapid Attacks III
Prolonged Duration II
Rage III
Perpetual Charge
This setup converts Power Charges from Loktonial Caress into additional Lightning damage.
Hollow Focus
Supports:
Cooldown Recovery II
Blind II
Magnified Area
Execute II
This increases Bell uptime, improves critical strikes, and deals more damage against low-life enemies.
Whirling Assault
Supports:
Efficiency II
Heavy Swing
Heightened Charges II
Blindside
This remains your primary damage skill throughout mapping and boss fights.
How to Complete the Remaining Skill Setup
Continue with the remaining active skills in the same order.
Pounce
Supports:
Rage III
Cooldown Recovery II
Brutus's Brain
Mark for Death
Brutus's Brain allows Wolves to remain permanently active, providing additional defensive value.
Devour
Supports:
Charge Profusion II
Blazing Critical
Thrill of the Kill
Rage III
Consume Bells whenever possible to gain additional Fire and Lightning damage while generating extra charges.
Blasphemy
Supports:
Magnified Area II
Ritualistic Curse
Living Lightning
This continuously pushes enemies away while improving map clear.
Wind Dancer
Supports:
Magnified Area II
Blind II
Maim
Besides providing defense, Wind Dancer also contributes useful area damage.
Ghost Dance Stance
Use this to recover Energy Shield whenever Ghost Shrouds are consumed.
Charge Regulation
Maintain Power Charges to gain:
Increased Critical Strike Chance
More Evasion
More Energy Shield
Additional Skill Speed
Charge Profusion from Devour also supplies Endurance and Frenzy Charges automatically.
Incorrect or Correct Methods
Incorrect
Spending your budget on a weapon.
Ignoring Energy Shield and Evasion.
Using random support gems instead of the recommended sequence.
Building only for damage while neglecting defensive layers.
Forgetting to cap elemental resistances.
Correct
Invest first in Loktonial Caress and flat damage rings.
Keep both weapon slots empty to maximize Hollow Palm Technique.
Build around hybrid Energy Shield and Evasion gear.
Swap between The Forgotten Warden and Ryslatha's Coil depending on the encounter.
Follow the complete support gem combinations exactly as listed.
How to Finish Your Passive Tree
The passive tree should reinforce the build instead of replacing its strengths.
Prioritize:
Defensive nodes
Critical Strike Chance
Critical Damage Bonus
Increased Effect Duration using Weapon Set Points and Talismans
Longer buff duration improves the uptime of effects from Rend and Devour, resulting in more consistent damage throughout longer fights.
Key Takeaways
Build around Hollow Palm Technique by leaving both weapon slots empty.
Purchase Loktonial Caress before investing in other offensive upgrades.
Cap all elemental resistances at 75%.
Use flat Physical, Cold, and Lightning damage rings for efficient scaling.
Swap The Forgotten Warden for mapping and Ryslatha's Coil for boss encounters.
Follow the complete support gem setup instead of mixing individual supports.
Prioritize Energy Shield, Evasion, Critical Strike Chance, and buff duration on the passive tree.
Conclusion
The 1 Divine Hollow Palm Monk demonstrates that efficient progression in Path of Exile 2 depends more on smart gearing than expensive investments. By assembling the gear in the correct order, using the recommended support gem combinations, and switching equipment based on the encounter, you can complete demanding endgame content while staying within a strict budget. If you want to accelerate your progression further, you may also choose to buy POE2 Currency to complete key upgrades more quickly.
