Path of Exile 2 Herald of Thunder [Lvl 21 Sockets 5]

Herald of Thunder is a Lightning-based Herald buff skill in Path of Exile 2 that triggers lightning bolts after killing Shocked enemies, dealing AoE Attack damage to nearby foes.

"While active, killing a Shocked enemy causes your next few Attack Hits to release lightning bolts that strike surrounding enemies."

Note: Purchasing this item, you will receive a level 21 Herald of Thunder gem with 5 Support Sockets.

Path of Exile 2 Herald of Thunder Features

• Item Type: Buff, Attack, Persistent, AoE, Lightning, Herald

• Tier: 4 | Level Range: 1–20

• Attributes Required: 2–205 Dexterity

• Weapon Requirement: Any Martial Weapon

Effect:

• Killing a Shocked enemy with a non-Herald Attack Hit causes your next 2–3 Attack Hits to release lightning bolts

• Lightning bolts deal 35–143% Attack Damage

• Bolt impact radius: 1.4 metres

• 100% of Bolt Physical Damage is converted to Lightning Damage

• Bolts cannot be Evaded

• Supported Skills cannot inflict Shock

Quality bonus: Up to 2 additional lightning bolt triggers after killing a Shocked enemy

Herald of Thunder Mechanics & Behavior

• Shock Trigger: Only non-Herald Attack Hits that kill Shocked enemies activate the lightning bolt sequence

• Bolt Sequence: Lightning bolts are released on your next few Attack Hits, striking the same target or nearby enemies

• Lightning Conversion: Bolts deal pure Lightning damage, scaling with elemental and attack modifiers

• Synergy: Works well with Shock-stacking builds and Lightning-based melee or ranged attacks

How to Get Herald of Thunder in Path of Exile 2

Herald of Thunder can be acquired via:

• Engraving starting with Uncut Spirit Gem Tier 4

• Use a perfect jeweller's orb to get to 5 sockets before corrupting it for a level 21 Herald of Thunder gem

• Level 21 Herald of Thunder Gem can only be obtained by corrupting a level 20 gem

• Tradeable via player marketplaces

Herald of Thunder Build Synergy & Use

• Shock Payoff Builds: Ideal for builds that reliably inflict Shock and benefit from conditional triggers

• Lightning Elemental Builds: Pairs well with Lightning penetration and elemental damage bonuses

• Martial Weapon Builds: Compatible with both melee and ranged Martial Weapon attacks

Recommended Support Gems

• Tier 1: Concentrated Area, Precision I

• Tier 2: Maim, Herbalism I

• Tier 3: Elemental Focus, Deadly Herald

• Tier 4: Precision II, Living Lightning II

• Tier 5: Blind II, Culling Strike II

Path of Exile 2 Herald of Thunder Mechanic FAQs

How many bolts are released after killing a Shocked enemy?

You release 2–3 lightning bolts on your next Attack Hits, depending on gem level and quality.

Can the lightning bolts hit multiple enemies or chain?

Bolts strike the target of your Attack Hit and nearby enemies within the impact radius. They do not chain but benefit from AoE scaling.

Does Herald of Thunder work with ranged attacks or projectiles?

Yes. Any non-Herald Attack Hit—including ranged or projectile attacks—can trigger the bolt release after killing a Shocked enemy.

Can the lightning bolts inflict Shock or other ailments?

No. Supported Skills cannot inflict Shock, and the bolts themselves do not apply ailments.

Does the bolt damage scale with elemental or attack modifiers?

Absolutely. Bolt damage benefits from Lightning, Elemental, and Attack Damage modifiers, making it highly scalable in elemental builds.

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