Path of Exile 2 Artillery Ballista [Lvl 21 Sockets 5]

Artillery Ballista is a Tier 9 Fire-based Totem Attack skill in Path of Exile 2 that deploys a Ballista which launches explosive bolts into the sky. These bolts rain down after a short delay, dealing Fire damage in a small area. Ideal for ranged builds that benefit from passive damage deployment and elemental scaling.

"Let the sky fall—Artillery Ballista rains destruction with mechanical precision."

Note: Purchasing this item, you will receive a level 21 Artillery Ballista gem with 4 support sockets.

Path of Exile 2 Artillery Ballista Features

• Item Type: Attack, Totem, Projectile, Fire, Duration

• Tier: 9 | Level Range: 1–20 | Drop Level: Varies

• Attributes Required: 3–112 Strength, 3–112 Dexterity

• Mana Cost: 18–130

• Effect:

  • Deploys a Ballista Totem that fires bolts skyward

  • Bolts explode after landing, dealing Fire damage

  • Converts 60% of Physical Damage to Fire Damage

  • Fires 3–4 Projectiles per attack

  • Bolt explosion radius: 0.5–1.8 metres

  • Totem duration: 12–16 seconds

  • Limit: 1 Totem

  • Totem base attack time: 2.5 seconds

  • Totem base Critical Hit Chance: 5%

  • Totem gains up to +75% Elemental Resistance and +35% Chaos Resistance

• Additional Quality Effect: Reduces Totem base attack time by up to 0.4 seconds

How to Get Artillery Ballista in Path of Exile 2

Artillery Ballista is created by engraving an Uncut Skill Gem Tier 7. It can be obtained via:

• Engraving starting with Uncut Skill Gem Tier 7

• Level 21 Artillery Ballista Gem can only be obtained by corrupting a level 20 gem

• Use a perfect jeweller's orb to get to 4 sockets before corrupting it for a level 21 Artillery Ballista gem

• Drops from campaign bosses and elite enemies

• Tradeable via player marketplaces

Path of Exile 2 Artillery Ballista Mechanic & Use

Artillery Ballista is ideal for builds that emphasize:

• Passive damage via Totem deployment

• Fire damage scaling and projectile synergy

• Boss fights and area denial through delayed explosions

Core Mechanic:

• Deploys a Ballista Totem that fires explosive bolts

• Bolts convert Physical to Fire damage and explode on impact

• Compatible with Totem, Fire, Projectile, and Duration support gems

Recommended Support Gems:

• Tier 1: Magnified Area I, Brutality I, Overabundance I

• Tier 2: Blind I, Armour Break I, Font of Mana

• Tier 3: Font of Rage, Reinforced Totems I, Greatwood I

• Tier 4: Urgent Totems III, Greatwood II, Hardy Totems II

• Tier 5: Brutality III, Pin III, Reinforced Totems II

Path of Exile 2 Artillery Ballista FAQs

How does Physical-to-Fire conversion apply across bolt impact and explosion?

The initial bolt impact converts 60% of Physical Damage to Fire. The explosion converts 100% of Physical Damage to Fire. This means Fire Damage scaling is most effective on the explosion portion, while Physical modifiers still apply to the impact unless fully converted via other sources.

Can the Ballista benefit from Totem-specific modifiers like “Totem Attack Speed" or “Totem Critical Strike"?

Yes. Modifiers that affect Totem Attack Speed, Critical Strike Chance, and Totem Damage apply directly to the Ballista's firing behavior. However, modifiers that affect your own attack speed or crit chance do not transfer.

Is the Ballista's firing pattern affected by projectile modifiers like Fork, Chain, or Pierce?

No. The Ballista fires skyward bolts that explode on impact. These bolts do not interact with terrain or enemies mid-flight, so Fork and Chain have no effect. Pierce does not apply either, as the bolts are not traditional projectiles in flight—they detonate on landing.

Can multiple Ballistas be deployed via support gems or modifiers?

No. Artillery Ballista has a hard-coded limit of 1 active Ballista Totem. Support gems or passive nodes that increase Totem limit do not override this restriction.

How does Elemental Resistance and Chaos Resistance on the Ballista work?

These resistances apply only to the Ballista Totem itself, improving its survivability against elemental and chaos-based damage. They do not affect the damage it deals or its ability to apply ailments.

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