The Lightning Arrow Deadeye build in Path of Exile 2 is a powerful and flexible choice for players seeking a versatile and effective character. This build offers excellent clear speed with Lightning Arrow while also providing strong single-target DPS using various synergies with Deadeye's Ascendancy nodes. Below, I've broken down the key elements of this build, including skills, itemization, and passive tree recommendations.
Playstyle
Lightning Arrow Deadeye is largely about mobility, high damage, and smooth gameplay. The basic concept is to deal with heavy elemental damage from afar while maintaining mobility. You'll typically hold one key for most of your damage output, making it a simple and efficient playstyle.
For boss fights, you'll need to add a few extra steps, such as placing Lightning Rods to chain lightning onto the target and utilizing Ball Lightning for massive shock damage.
Best Skill Gem Setup
Main Skill - Lightning Arrow
Support Gems:
Martial Tempo
Inspiration
Primal Armament
Ice Bite
Innervate
Secondary Skill - Lightning Rod
Support Gems:
Scattershot
Concentrated Effect
Close Combat
Overcharge
Rising Tempest
Cast on Shock Setup
Ball Lightning
Deceleration
Impetus
Energy Retention
Herald of Ice
Support Gems:
Conduction
Lightning Infusion
Cold Mastery
Lightning Penetration
Herald of Thunder
Support Gems:
Glaciation
Cold Infusion
Longshot
Lightning Mastery
Cold Penetration
Orb of Storms
Support Gems:
Chain
Persistence
Unleash
Overabundance
Wind Dancer
Support Gem:
Blind
Ghost Dance
Support Gem:
Fast Forward
Endgame Itemization
This build relies heavily on well-rolled Rare gear, but you will also need two powerful Unique Path of Exile 2 items that provide synergy for this build.
Bows
Best Base: Expert Dualstring Bow
Ideal Stats:
Increased Physical Damage
Adds Physical Damage
Adds Cold Damage
Increased Attack Speed
Bow Attacks Fire an Additional Arrow (prioritize this on non-dual string bows)
Quiver
Best Base: Primed Quiver
Ideal Stats:
Adds Physical and Cold Damage
Level of all Projectile Skills
Increased Attack Speed
Mana per Enemy Killed
Dexterity
Body Armor
Best Base: Expert Waxed Garb
Ideal Stats:
Increased Energy Shield & Evasion
Maximum Life
Spirit
Resistances to Fire, Cold, Lightning, and Chaos
Intelligence
Helmet
Best Base: Expert Feathered Tiara
Ideal Stats:
Maximum Life
Increased Energy Shield
Resistances to Fire, Cold, Lightning, and Chaos
Dexterity
Gloves
Best-in-Slot: Hand of Wisdom and Action
Alternative: Expert Spiral Wraps (if you can't afford HoWA)
Ideal Stats:
Adds Physical and Cold Damage
Increased Energy Shield and Evasion
Maximum Life
Resistances to Fire, Cold, Lightning, and Chaos
Dexterity / Intelligence
Boots
Best Base: Expert Hunting Shoes
Ideal Stats:
Maximum Life
Increased Movement Speed
Increased Energy Shield
Resistances to Fire, Cold, Lightning, and Chaos
Dexterity
Ring
Best Base: Breach Rings (with Adaptive or Reaver Catalysts)
Ideal Stats:
Adds Physical, Cold, or Lightning Damage
Maximum Life
Intelligence
Resistances to Fire, Cold, Lightning, and Chaos
Amulet
Best Base: Solar Amulet or Stellar Amulet (Gold Amulet for drop rate boost)
Amulet Anointment:
Doomsayer for clear
Pure Energy for defense
Patient Barrier if you have the budget
Ideal Stats:
Spirit
Resistances to Fire, Cold, Lightning, and Chaos
Maximum Life
Level of all Projectile Skills
Intelligence
Belt
Best Base: Fine Belt or Ornate Belt
Ideal Stats:
Maximum Life
Resistances to Fire, Cold, Lightning, and Chaos
Strength
Jewels
Emerald Jewels for Evasion and Dexterity-based rolls.
Increased Attack Speed with Bows
Increased Projectile Damage
Increased Elemental Damage
Increased Damage with Hits against Rare and Unique Enemies
Increased Damage with Bows
Ascendancy and Passive Tree
Ascendancy:
Gathering Winds
Far Shot
Endless Munitions
Wind Ward
Passive Tree:
Key nodes to prioritize for this build:
Honed Instincts
Vile Wounds
Master Fletching
Escape Velocity
Catalysis
Maiming Strike
Acceleration
Pressure Points
Emboldened Avatar
Forces of Nature
Flash Storm
Lightning Rod
Coming Calamity
Feathered Fletching
Pierce the Heart
Falcon Technique
Beastial Skin
Enhanced Reflexes
Unbound Forces
Storm Swell
Storm Surge
Important Notes for Lightning Arrow Deadeye
The bow is your primary weapon. Look for one with high Physical and Elemental damage.
Quiver should boost your damage and add to your projectile skills.
Gear should focus on Evasion, Energy Shield, and Life to help you survive in tougher content.
Manage your Power Charges well for Falling Thunder and maximize your Lightning Arrow's damage with Heralds and Cast on Shock setups.
With this build, you'll be able to clear enemies from a distance, apply high shocks, and quickly take down bosses. remember that managing your currency efficiently will help you gear up and make your build even stronger. Whether you're optimizing gear, crafting, or trading for key PoE 2 items, maximizing your PoE2 currency will be essential for success. Enjoy the journey in Path of Exile 2 with your Lightning Arrow Deadeye!
MMOexp POE 2 Team