Siege Ballista is a Tier 9 Fire-based Totem Attack skill in Path of Exile 2 that deploys a ballista turret which fires explosive bolts skyward. Upon landing, these bolts detonate, dealing area fire damage. Ideal for tactical ranged builds that benefit from fire conversion and totem support.
"Deploy a Ballista Totem that fires bolts skyward, to explode a short time after landing."
Note: Purchasing this item, you will receive a level 21 Siege Ballista gem with 5 Support Sockets.
Path of Exile 2 Siege Ballista Features
Item Type: Attack, Totem, Projectile, Fire, Duration
Tier: 9 | Level Range: 1–20
Attributes Required: 4–86 Strength, 4–86 Dexterity
Quality Bonus: Up to +0.3 metres explosion radius
Siege Ballista Mechanics & Behavior
Totem Behavior:
Deploys a Ballista Totem that lasts 8 seconds
Limit 1 active Ballista Totem
Totem gains up to +75% Elemental Resistances and +35% Chaos Resistance
Projectile & Explosion:
Fires 3 bolts upward that explode on impact with terrain
Each bolt deals Fire Damage in a small radius
Explosion radius: 0.5–1.4 metres depending on quality
Converts 60–100% of Physical Damage to Fire Damage
Attack Profile:
Attack Speed: 25% of base
Attack Damage: 25–66% of base
Projectile Speed: 200 units/sec
Duration & Reservation:
How to Get Siege Ballista in Path of Exile 2
Siege Ballista can be acquired via:
Use a perfect jeweller's orb to get to 5 sockets before corrupting it for a level 21 Siege Ballista gem
Level 21 Siege Ballista Gem can only be obtained by corrupting a level 20 gem
Tradeable via player marketplaces
Siege Ballista Build Synergy & Use
Totem Builds: Excellent for ranged totem setups that benefit from fire conversion
Fire Damage Builds: Synergizes with builds scaling fire penetration and elemental exposure
Area Control Builds: Useful for zoning and layered AoE damage via terrain-triggered explosions
Recommended Support Gems
Tier 1: Fire Attunement, Magnified Area, Overabundance
Tier 2: Multishot, Urgent Totems, Rising Tempest
Tier 3: Immolate, Reinforced Totems, Greatwood
Tier 4: Fire Exposure, Urgent Totems III, Greatwood II
Tier 5: Blind II, Fire Penetration II, Reinforced Totems II
Path of Exile 2 Siege Ballista Mechanic FAQs
Can Siege Ballista be used with multiple totems?
No. This skill limits you to 1 active Ballista Totem.
Do the bolts hit enemies directly?
No. Bolts explode on terrain impact, dealing AoE damage.
Does Siege Ballista scale with projectile modifiers?
Yes. Projectile speed, spread, and fire damage modifiers all apply.
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