Ultimate MONK Leveling Build - Path of Exile 2 Guide (Acts 1,2,3)

This Path of Exile 2 Guide is the Ultimate Monk leveling Build for Acts 1,2 & 3!
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In this video we will take a look at the best leveling build for the Monk class in Path of Exile 2. We will talk about abilities such as Killing Palm, Falling Thunder, Tempest Bell and Charged Staff. We will also look at the Monks ascendancy and you skill tree aswell as which support gems and gear you should focus on.
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[@ScorpiusOfficial]

A new Lightning Monk Leveling Build for Cruel Difficulty can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6PTiaN9adWUgrs Dont forget to like and subscribe as it really helps me grow :)

[@markiusmcc]

For those wanting an easier start on monk, one of the best suggestions I've seen in guides is to grab a bow right away and just use lightning arrow until you can pick up storm wave/charged staff/tempest flurry. you can switch back to staff right at tempest flurry, but I'm gonna try switching after I get storm wave and charged staff. I'll probably roll a new monk this weekend to try it out.

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Yeah it's a great method to go through Act 1 easier and faster indeed. Personally i wanted to stick with full monk throughout the whole thing :D

[@dandyrex7430]

To be honest, I feel like that method is for people who aren’t taking the full advantage of monk synergies. Great for beginners, but this build above takes down the act 1 bosses way quicker than most builds

[@Sefirosu__]

So easy leveling with glacial cascade, have a strong stun on bosses, and made so easy.

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

@@Sefirosu__ Indeed, early levels Glacial Cascade was MVP

[@markiusmcc]

@Sefirosu__ I'm on console and glacial cascade was a bitch to use for me

[@y2kdean]

Ok I have watched a lot of build guild videos, this one by far is very informative, detail and importantly easy to understand especially for new players (like myself) to POE2. Thank you so much for a great video please keep them coming.

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Really appreciate your comment! Trying my best to keep it as balanced as possible for both new and veterans ! Happy it helped :)

[@absaj]

You earned a subscriber for this excellent and clear explanation which is exactly what i needed from never playing POE1 and coming from D4 directly to POE2

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Thank you so much for the sub and im really glad to see you coming into POE2 ! Hope you're having fun!

[@SmexKingOfTheOzone]

I’m only part way through act II, experimenting for my first play-through. It’s gratifying to see your video confirm many of the choices I’ve made, closely identical to yours. The electric monk has been really fun. I also did not care for relying on the killing palm, because 1) it required me to stop my rotation to try and grasp at a power up, and 2) because I currently have a unique that reflects 250% of the enemies damage as thorns, causing them to often finish themselves off, resulting in me wasting my time with the killing palm. I look forward to the abilities later on to replace with more electricity

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Great minds think alike! Also you are absolutely right for ignoring Killing Palm for now. Just uploaded a new video about the updated build for later levels, enjoy :)

[@miduke]

This video has transformed my Monk play with my DPS jumping dramatically. At level 30 I'm a little bit more squishy, so I have to be slightly more cautious. However, the DPS output is awesome. Thank you Scopius.

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

So glad to see that it power spiked your monk and thank you for the great comment :)

[@maximum_effort1]

Thank you for the build! I was trying to make something like this but had been struggling so this helps a lot!

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

So glad it helped :)

[@zxaihhh]

+1 sub, thanks a lot for making this guide, just got back to POE and monk feels a bit slow to leveling, let me try your build tmr and see how fast I can go haha!

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Excited for ya! :D

[@pallenda]

I am really bad at finding out what gear to use and save for monk. This video helped alot with the build. :)

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Happy it helped, hope you're enjoying the monk :)

[@marekavro]

What a solid video for a small channel like you! You´ve just earned +1 sub

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Much appreciated :)

[@RegalRexus]

Super well made video brother!

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Appreciate you! :)

[@starkindustries7429]

Great build video. Made a Monk alt. it seemed very slow and boring at first. It’s exciting to see what it can do with a few levels and the right passives!

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

It builds up pretty quickly and nicely! Initially i started as a ranger then went Monk, havent looked back since! :D

[@chrono2959]

You know, this is a really solid video and a good build. You got a new sub in me great job

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Appreciate the kind words :)

[@omegadroidzero]

I have been playing monk as well and pretty much been doing the same. I am going to try out some of the support gems you have been using.

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Good luck! :)

[@CleetusBuckwalter]

I went ice bomb. Drop it on right in front of you then frost staff whatever it's call d until they get to you. If the don't die then you can grab a charge off them cause they'll be really low. It would be dope if the ice trails counted towards bell.

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Ice Bomb is a very fun spec to build! I am currently experimenting with a cold build too and will soon upload a guide for it!

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Let me know if this build helped you clear out all acts and level up faster! Stay tuned for updates and changes to the Monk build!

[@itswappert]

Thanks for the build! Why isn't Charged Staff in your planner?

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

@@itswappert it has been updated :) Thanks for noticing

[@kirklee3763]

Tried this build out. I came from a freeze-shatter build. Everything has been an ease so far

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Happy to hear it helped out!

[@madestro]

I was excited at first seen you use other skills but then it became just the same meta as all the others. But at 11:53 you have an oversight, you say you have 3 support gems but that is impossible at that stage of the first leveling and also on Herald of Thunder if you add support gems it will increase the cost to more than 30 spirit, unless you are super lucky and managed to get a spirit armor or bought one, you will not be able to afford it with the 30 spirit from Act 1. But yeah this build is basically the meta to carry monk over to maps, although I find it boring until you get Flicker for more mobility and fun

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Indeed this build became the meta very quickly after the cold build for leveling - I was indeed super lucky with crafting a really good Chest piece for more spirit and completing all side bosses

[@KeironP1]

In your build planner you have Magnified Effect in both Herald Of Thunder and Tempest Bell which isn’t possible. Edit: Ahh, I noticed that in Late Leveling you have Concentrated Effect in Tempest Bell instead of Magnified Effect in the Mid Leveling section.

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Hey sorry for the late reply, you are right Mid leveling was wrong, it was supposed to be Concentrated Effect on Bell, thanks for noticing

[@KeironP1]

@ Cheers mate! I have a Monk in the mid 20s. But have just started a new one and trying your build out. 🙂👍

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

@ hope you enjoy! Bare in mind it’s a bit slow at the start

[@KeironP1]

@ I absolutely ripped through Act 1. I followed your suggested order of passives in the video. I only died a few times using your suggested skills. I picked up a level 5 skill gem after freeing that woman from the boss just before the Manor Rampants as a reward. So I was able to get Tempest Flurry very early. I then found a nice double socket Quarterstaff at the merchant back in town, qualitied,and rarified it, put two lightning runes into it and turned it into an absolute beast! I’ve never gone through The Manor that quickly! With Tempest Flurry and all those awesome passives from the tree, I didn’t take a backward step. I tore the place to shreds. . I took Count Geonor’s health bar down in his first phase so fast that he started bugging out and just stood there for ages before he finally transformed into the wolf. I then did the same to his final form as well . I took his health bar down that quickly, that he only did the mist phase once. That was the only mechanic he ever got to perform. He didn’t get to do his area damage with the ice all over the ground. He didn’t get to do his leap slam on top of me. He never got to shoot those white rays and red rays from above down on my head. I just dropped the bell and absolutely annihilated him! It was all over in just over a minute and half. 🤣 This is so much better than the other Monk build attempts that I’ve tried. Cheers mate! 👍🙂

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

@@KeironP1 Absolutely love the detailed comment and the fact that you're shreading everything down! Im happy to let you know that Act 1 final wolf boss in Cruel difficulty gets even better. The guy didnt even do a single fog, thats how fast this build killed him. Working on an updated guy for this soon :)

[@Gam3Junkie]

Any solid random uniques you can use early on(act1->) to help? Picked up the belt you have recommended on the buildsite.

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

I would suggest two things to focus on: If you have the 'Leading through grace' ascendancy node then you wanna find a chest piece with high evasion and energy shield, any chest will do. And most importantly you want a good Quarterstaff. Usually the ones called ''Gothic Quarterstaff'' are the best. I have provided some extra details on the new video that just came out :)

[@g-a-z-80psn74]

Thanks for the guide, i think im level 10 and its really slow and boring to play monk at the moment, i will follow your build and hopefully it will be much better👍

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Appreciate your comment, early levels its a struggle with the monk and a bit slow. Thats why I was using abilities such as Vaulting impact and the curse to make it more versatile and fun - Once you get Tempest Flurry it all changes :)

[@g-a-z-80psn74]

Yeah I need to change up my build. Thanks👍

[@figarorenee7889]

Just a beginner question, can we use tempest flurry on tempest bell ? it seems when i use tempest flurry on the bell, its not trigering, as when hitting the bell with the staff instead ?

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Thats a great question! Good news it does. Its the prime way that this build excels later on. You always want to hit the bell with Tempest Flurry. Bad news is that there might be an auto aim bot that directs you away from the bell and onto your target, so simply dash away or re-position yourself :)

[@calebnull8704]

Could you edit the maxroll planner to show your passive skills path a little better? I’m a little confused on what to get when

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Hey , i have fully updated the passive skill path, let me know if you have any questions :)

[@aquafox2524]

Hey, thank you for the Build! Could you please update the maxroll Guide? There is nothing about the "Charged Staff"-Skill. Maybe you could also write something about the best stats on gear (so we know what we have to search on for some gear).

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Hey there, thank you for noticing! The planner has been updated. Added Charged staff + support gems and added a few extra notes for gear stats

[@aquafox2524]

Thank you! :)

[@RLNEE]

can u make video with this build for next stage after act 3? cruel act 1 2 3 or even next act, because i like ur build so much

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Working on it as we speak :)

[@Raoul9753]

Question about tempest bell. Is the shockwave damage calculated based on the staff you used to place the bell, or with whatever attack you hit it with?

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

shockwave damage is independant from the hit that triggered it however a high dmg weapon makes it better

[@jplorksville7686]

On my way to start fresh with this build 💪 i love the idea of a monk and wonder how it will play on ps5

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

by far my best experience in POE2 so far! hope you enjoy

[@TheeIronJedi]

What’s an auto attack? As in automatically attacking? Or do you mean base attacks?

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

the normal weapon attack, sorry if it wasnt explained proper

[@peterschlenzek9154]

I use nearly exactly the same build and i am on the normal act 3. I am getting oneshot by nearly everything. I was not focusing on evasion but i have a mix of armour and evasion. Is that the reason ? i am new to POE.

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

You can never have enough Evasion as a monk, you want as much as possible. Try replacing armor for Energy Shield, it saved me alot of times. Another thing that might help is making sure you gear is updated to the current content or close to it, especially your Quarterstaff

[@peterschlenzek9154]

@@ScorpiusOfficial thank you :)

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

@@peterschlenzek9154 Hope it helped :)

[@KageTV]

Hi are you using a script to show the loot? Mind sharing. The one I have is bugged.

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Hey there KageTV, try this one github.com/NeverSinkDev/NeverSink-PoE2litefilter

[@tainle]

as a monk do we care about "armour" and "shield" on gears? and just focus on more "evasion"?

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Even though armour reduces the dmg we get from phy attacks, its linked with Strength, therefore Evasion Rating and Shield are our focus.

[@darthsleepyman2911]

are you going to post build planner soon?

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Hey, yes , it's already added in the description :)

[@MrOhgi]

Hey, anymore updates on this build moving onto late game?

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Hey there, yes i just released a new video specifically for that :)

[@MrOhgi]

@@ScorpiusOfficial You absolute legend, im about to check that out

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

@@MrOhgi 🤩

[@DarkWolfJCMC]

I really strugle with Siphoning strike to use it correctly any tips?

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Had the same issue was randomly using it expecting to generate charges. You only want to use Siphoning strike when you see the enemy is shocked. You'll notice that they are covered with electricity. If you see that then just use it on the mob thats shocked and it will give u a charge. Hope this helps

[@DarkWolfJCMC]

@@ScorpiusOfficialthank you. It’s just hard to see them in big clunks of mobs. Now iam struggling at act 2 with boss dmg need to work at dodge rolls and get items up to date. But great build you have got subs from me and I would recommend you to my friends.

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

@@DarkWolfJCMC Thank you for the kind words DarkWolf, means alot! Btw, if you have a decent weapon and the right abilities and support gems, then you shouldnt struggle. What you wanna do is: Start combat with Storm Wave or Flurry until you see boss is electrocuted (shocked) immediately use siphoning strike. You can repeat this until you have 3 charges or simply just drop the bell and spam Flurry. Rinse and repeat. 2nd bell usually kills them

[@danielmaldonado6388]

Act and 2 cold monk is 3asy mode once you have that charge thurnder then it's a diferent story

[@brenocolonetti8678]

im be a little lost with monk and what do whit him, but ur video helped me a lot, thanks

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Really happy to hear, hope you're enjoying it :)

[@N1cOn3]

i have no idea how u guys play tempest flurry, i cannot replace my default staff attack with that, i'm out of mana in milliseconds.

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

There are mutiple fixes in this issue. 1) find gear that gives mana per kill 2) invest in a few passive skill point for mana regen but the best one is 3) use Inspiration Support Gem on Tempest Flurry and go nuts :)

[@timeismoney9684]

I followed everything in this, but like an idiot i chose chayla instead of invoker. Should i just start over?

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Unfortunately you wont be able to respecc out of that for now atleast, but im almost certain there is an amazing build with that ascendancy. You can still try to make it work however endgame you will definitely need the Invoker aschendancy for more spirit and defense. If you dont mind restarting would be the best choice and keep the 2nd monk for a potential good build with Chayula :)

[@Rokxis]

i wish i am that guy but i didnt. stucking with monk in act 3 and with warrior act 2. i think im going to pass that game and go back to diablo 3.

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

If you managed to go Act 3 with Monk and Act 2 with Warrrior , you're doing things correctly, im sure that you simply need to find the right pieces to solve the puzzle and you'll fly from there on. Working on another Monk build now which makes it easier

[@teddings18]

Lvl 23 with no spirit yet. Feels bad man

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Make sure you go around the map and kill as many bosses with the + icon you have on the map , some of those give you 30 Spirit

[@SkelAzgar]

build planner link please

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Added in the description

[@SkelAzgar]

@@ScorpiusOfficial ty good man!!!

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

@@SkelAzgar You're very welcome!

[@aces8481]

You need Resonance my man

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

not for leveling through normal act 1 2 3 you dont. After that yes

[@koutakleinschmidt343]

Does this build work with Pillar Of the Caged God staff?

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

early on it will, depends on what other Staves you'll find with Phy Dmg and Lightning Dmg + more evasion

[@Wizemouth]

I dont see the slots you put on falling thunder etc. Like im new following your build but how can you call it a build guide when you dont have some major things in the video.

[@JohanVide0]

Timestamp for rundown on support gems: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJTVoIOOppKLldk

[@wingsoffreedom1023]

is it just me or its really hard to find a quaterstaffs ? like i get golden drops for every other classes but mine...............

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

its unlucky loot drop for you at this point, when i needed a good quarterstaff i never got one so i gambled

[@enaeer]

it's not "still the charge" it'e generate a charge. enemy doesen't need to have a charge.

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

If the enemy is shocked you steal the shock and convert it into a charge :)

[@eddiechan5894]

the survivability is so poor on the monk in later act 3 where regular mobs 1-2 shots you.

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

never had an issue with this build - also bare in mind that your gear and resistances play a huge role to avoid being one shot

[@DayW4lker]

Wtf is an auto attack???

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

Your basic hit

[@feliciozo]

no chalupa .. :/

[@ScorpiusOfficial]

By Chalupa you mean Hand of Chayula? If so, its a great spell but doesnt play with this build

[@utkuyazc5848]

poe2 monk is one of the worst class design i played in any arpg. extremely unsatisfying

[@hampstar]

This doesnt look op at all lol