Path of Exile 2 has brought a wave of new mechanics, skills, and builds that have flipped the ARPG meta on its head-but one build stands above the rest this season. Whether you're flat broke and struggling through Act 3, or stacking Divines like a POE tycoon POE 2 Currency Orbs, this Lightning Spear and Wind Serpent's Fury setup is your all-access ticket to god-tier mapping and bossing. It offers screen-wide clears and the ability to literally one-tap Tier 4 pinnacle bosses. Let's break down exactly why this build is so powerful-and how anyone can get started with it.

Why This Build Is So Insane

The core of this build revolves around the broken synergy between Lightning Spear and a few unique mechanics that make it absolutely shred content:

Splitting + Chaining + AoE: Lightning Spear splits on hit, chains via Vaal version mechanics, and with proper modifiers, hits everything in a huge radius.

100% Crit Chance: Thanks to Tangle Tongue's high base crit and crit scaling, your Lightning Spear hits are basically always critical.

Frenzy Charge Synergy: Frenzy charges supercharge your DPS. You generate them with Combat Frenzy, Sniper's Mark (cast-on-crit), and the Aidity ascendancy node.

Dual Setup for Versatility: Lightning Spear clears maps like a laser show. Wind Serpent's Fury deletes bosses. Together, you're covered for every scenario.

This combination leads to over 100 million DPS when optimized-yes, you read that right. Even budget versions shred through endgame content effortlessly.

Class Choice: Deadeye vs. Huntress

Both Deadeye and Huntress can play this build effectively:

Deadeye: Better frenzy charge generation thanks to Aidity and Thrilling Chase.

Huntress: Slightly higher raw damage on average.

If you're already playing one, don't feel the need to reroll-the build works well with either.

Gem Setup Breakdown

Here's how the core of the build functions through its gem setup:

Lightning Spear (Clear)

Vault: Makes the skill chain.

Marshall Tempo + Perpetual Charge: Big clear and sustain.

Pinpoint Support: Maxes out crit.

Longot: Huge multiplier.

Embitter (optional): Converts fire to cold for freezing synergy.

Wind Serpent's Fury (Bossing)

Needs high frenzy charges to function.

Concentrated Effect, Overextend, Blind Side: Core damage multipliers.

Execute (if using Spirit Boner helmet): Extra boss damage.

Ambrosia: Converts mana charges into lightning damage (mana flask synergy).

Combat Frenzy & Freeze Generation

Leverages freeze (via cold damage or Sacred Flame) to instantly generate frenzy.

Profusion: More charges when freezing.

Ring cold damage works as a backup if you lack Sacred Flame.

Infernal Cry Combo

Infernal Cry + Premeditation + Enraged Warcry + Second Wind: Fire and rage bonuses.

Use twice before Wind Serpent to max out damage.

Voltaic Mark (Optional)

Ensures enemies are shocked pre-burst.

Helps guarantee Wind Serpent crits and stuns.

Herald of Thunder

AoE clear and a 35% damage boost to Lightning Spear.

Stack it with AoE and Lightning Infusion.

Gear Guide: Budget to Endgame

Let's talk about the essential gear and how to scale based on your budget.

Weapon: Tangle Tongue

Cheap and busted.

Forking, high base crit, and crit multi-what more do you need?

Aim for Tak'a's Soulcore or elemental damage suffixes.

Helmet: Spirit Boner

Key for bossing setups.

Makes enemies count as low life, unlocking massive damage from low-life passives

Swap helmets when mapping for better defenses.

Scepter: Sacred Flame (Optional)

Adds fire damage to convert into cold for freeze synergy.

Also grants Purity of Fire and Spirit, which helps mitigate cast-on-crit spirit cost.

If you're broke: use a rare scepter with Purity of Fire.

Chest, Rings, Boots

Prioritize:

Max life

Capped resistances

Evasion and Energy Shield

Flat damage (especially lightning/cold)

Evasion is crucial to make the most of nodes like Beastial Skin and Spectral Ward, which scale heavily with your chest armor's evasion.

Gloves: Hand of Wisdom and Action

Great budget option, especially if you're stacking Intelligence.

Better gloves exist with higher flat damage-but this is solid and cheap.

Belt: Ingenuity

Amazing if your ring rolls are good and you've got flat bonuses.

Otherwise, go defensive.

Passive Tree and Ascendancy

Let's simplify the passive tree layout:

Frenzy Charge Focus: 7 base charges + Thrilling Chase = 14 during bossing.

Low Life Cluster: For the Spirit Boner helmet setup-massive boss damage.

Spear and Crit Clusters: South and north paths for scaling and crit chance.

Evasion Synergy: Beastial Skin, Spectral Ward-stack evasion chest.

Tailwind + Elemental Conflux: Mobility and DPS boost.

Falcon Technique: Additional spear-based DPS.

How to Play: Rotation & Strategy

Mapping

Just run and throw Lightning Spear.

Cast-on-crit and Combat Frenzy auto-generate frenzy charges.

Don't get stunned-avoid head-on mob collisions.

Bossing Combo

Cast Voltaic Mark (if using).

Stab with regular spear until 7 frenzy charges.

Infernal Cry ×2 for rage/damage.

Drop Wind Serpent and watch the boss vanish.

If the boss survives, it'll be stunned-repeat combo.

Leveling Tips

While leveling, you won't rely on frenzy or Wind Serpent. Instead, use Primal Strike for single-target DPS. It's incredibly strong and scales well with basic gear.

Full leveling planner included in the build guide spreadsheet!

Final Thoughts

This Lightning Spear & Wind Serpent's Fury setup is everything you'd want in a POE 2 build: fast, flashy, and disgustingly powerful. Whether you're blasting through maps or nuking bosses off the screen, this build delivers on all fronts-and with multiple versions available, it's viable for players at any budget level.

So go ahead: respec your boring old build, snag some budget gear cheap POE 2 Divine Orbs, and become the flashiest boss destroyer in Wraeclast.