Best for
Spell players who like burst windows and corpse-based gameplay.
spellcorpseburst
Should you use Detonate Dead in POE2?
Turns corpses into damage, rewarding players who can manage setup.
Decision rule
Choose it when you are comfortable setting up damage instead of spamming one button.
Level requirement
Level 23
Patch-sensitive note
Use this page to decide whether the skill belongs on your shortlist. Exact damage, support links, and endgame scaling should be checked against the current in-game tooltip before committing expensive gear.