Path Of Exile 2: Deadeye Lightning Arrow Build Guide

The Deadeye Lightning Arrow build in Path of Exile 2 is renowned for its exceptional speed and efficiency in clearing endgame content. By utilizing Deadeye's projectile enhancements and the high damage potential of Lightning Arrow, this build excels in both map clearing and boss encounters.

Build Overview:

Primary Skill: Lightning Arrow - Fires a lightning-infused arrow that chains multiple enemies, dealing significant area damage.

Secondary Skill: Lightning Rod - Deploys rods that, when triggered, deal substantial lightning damage to enemies within their area of effect.

Support Skills:

Cast on Shock - Automatically triggers linked spells when you shock an enemy.

Ball Lightning - Casts slow-moving orbs that deal continuous lightning damage, enhancing single-target DPS.

Herald of Thunder and Herald of Ice - Provide buffs that enhance damage and clear speed by triggering additional effects upon killing shocked or frozen enemies.

Skill Gem Links:

Lightning Arrow Setup:

Lightning Arrow

Martial Tempo (Increases attack speed)

Lightning Infusion (Enhances lightning damage)

Heft (Adds physical damage)

Primal Armament (Provides additional benefits)

Lightning Rod Setup:

Lightning Rod

Scattershot (Increases area coverage)

Concentrated Effect (Boosts damage at the cost of area)

Lightning Penetration (Reduces enemy lightning resistance)

Cast on Shock Setup:

Cast on Shock

Ball Lightning

Deceleration (Reduces enemy action speed)

Impetus (Increases spell damage)

Heralds Setup:

Herald of Thunder

Lightning Mastery (Enhances lightning skills)

Elemental Focus (Increases elemental damage)

Herald of Ice

Utility Skills:

Orb of Storms linked with Unleash and Chain for additional lightning damage and triggering effects.

Voltaic Mark linked with Magnified Effect to enhance shock application and damage.

Passive Skill Tree:

Focus on nodes that enhance:

Dexterity

Lightning Damage

Attack Speed

Projectile Damage

Evasion Rating

Key passive skills include:

Catlike Agility

Vile Wounds

Clean Shot

Master Fletching

Harness the Elements

Surging Currents

Escape Velocity

Trick Shot

Piercing Shot

Pierce the Heart

Sniper

Lightning Rod

Ascendancy Progression:

Gathering Winds - Grants increased movement and attack speed, along with enhanced evasion.

Far Shot - Increases damage dealt to distant enemies, boosting both clear speed and single-target DPS.

Endless Munitions - Provides an additional projectile, enhancing the effectiveness of Lightning Arrow and Lightning Rod.

Wind Ward - Reduces damage taken after being hit, offering increased survivability.

Gear Recommendations:

Weapon: A DualString Bow is highly recommended, as it fires two arrows simultaneously, significantly boosting damage output. If unavailable, bows with high physical and lightning damage bonuses are suitable alternatives. Unique options like Death's Harp or Widowhail can be used until a rare DualString Bow is acquired.

Armor: Prioritize gear with a high Evasion Rating, Energy Shield, life, and mana regeneration. Ensure all elemental resistances (Cold, Fire, Lightning) are capped to survive in endgame content. Additionally, sufficient Spirit is necessary to sustain Herald of Thunder, Wind Dancer, and Cast on Shock simultaneously.

Gameplay Tips:

Deploy Lightning Rods near enemies or bosses, then cast Orb of Storms over them to trigger lightning damage.

Use Lightning Arrow to attack enemies, benefiting from the Deadeye's projectile bonuses and dealing substantial area damage.

Herald of Thunder and Cast on Shock will activate automatically, providing additional damage through lightning strikes and Ball Lightning casts.

Maintain mobility to evade enemy attacks, leveraging the Deadeye's high evasion and movement speed.

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