Volatile Catalyst passive skill icon in Path of Exile 2

Volatile Catalyst Notable passive · Path of Exile 2

Notable passive
Type
Notable passive
Closest class
Mercenary7 points from its start
Stat lines
2From the 0.5.5f client

What Volatile Catalyst does

Game data Verified for 0.5.5f
Volatile CatalystNotable passive

Where Volatile Catalyst is on the tree

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Points needed from each class

Calculated

The cheapest path from each class start to Volatile Catalyst, counting Volatile Catalyst itself.

Points needed from each class
ClassPoints
Mercenary7
Ranger11
Huntress11
Warrior14
Monk20
Druid22
Witch28
Sorceress28

Calculated on the 0.5.5f tree. Classes that share a starting node have the same cost.

Small passives around Volatile Catalyst

Calculated

The 2 small passives in the same cluster, added together.

  • 10% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate (×2)

Nearby notables

The closest notables and keystones to Volatile Catalyst on the tree.

Nearby notables
PassiveStats
Hard to KillRegenerate 0.75% of maximum Life per second 40% increased Flask Life Recovery rate
Ricochet15% increased Projectile Damage Projectiles have 10% chance to Chain an additional time from terrain
Feel no Pain20% increased Armour and Evasion Rating 20% increased Stun Threshold
Exposed Wounds15% increased chance to inflict Ailments Hits Break 30% increased Armour on targets with Ailments
Remorseless15% increased Projectile Damage 30% increased Stun Buildup against enemies within 2 metres +5 to Strength and Dexterity
Fearful ParalysisEnemies are Intimidated for 4 seconds when you Immobilise them
Battle-hardened20% increased Armour and Evasion Rating Hits against you have 20% reduced Critical Damage Bonus +5 to Strength and Dexterity
Bloodletting10% chance to inflict Bleeding on Hit 15% increased Magnitude of Bleeding you inflict

Game data: Path of Exile 2 client · How we source this

Volatile Catalyst (Notable passive) in Path of Exile 2 0.5.5f: 10% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate 8% increased Area of Effect The Mercenary reaches it soonest (7 points); the Sorceress needs 28. Nearby notables include Hard to Kill, Ricochet, Feel no Pain.

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Volatile Catalyst FAQ — 0.5.5f

What does Volatile Catalyst do in PoE 2?

Volatile Catalyst (Notable passive): 10% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate 8% increased Area of Effect

Which class is closest to Volatile Catalyst?

The Mercenary can reach Volatile Catalyst in 7 points from its starting node. The furthest class is the Sorceress at 28 points.

What notables are near Volatile Catalyst?

The closest notables to Volatile Catalyst are Hard to Kill, Ricochet, Feel no Pain.

How do I plan a path to Volatile Catalyst?

Open Volatile Catalyst in the passive tree planner, pick your class and click it: the cheapest path is allocated for you. You can then share the link or export it to Path of Building.