Best for
Monk players who want elemental melee from the start.
meleelightningmonk
Should you use Falling Thunder in POE2?
Adds lightning damage to an aggressive melee route.
Decision rule
Choose it when your melee plan needs early lightning identity.
Level requirement
Level 1
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.