The Quarterstaff Strike is a highly effective skill for the Acolyte of Chayula in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 16 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rapid Attacks II, Close Combat II, Rage III. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Flow Like Water, Chayula's Gift, For the Jugular on the skill tree.

Quarterstaff Strike
(Acolyte of Chayula) Builds
Sample size: 16 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-28 19:43:54 UTC
Below data represents gem links within this cohort. Selected main skills are strictly isolated.
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Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
43.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
43.8%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
25%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
25%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
25%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
18.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
18.8%
Causes #% increased [Stun|Stun] Buildup
18.8%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
12.5%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
12.5%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
6.2%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
6.2%
#% reduced [LightRadius|Light Radius]
6.2%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineChaos|Dreaming Gloom Shrine]
6.2%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Chaos] Damage
6.2%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Chaos] Damage
6.2%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
68.8%
# to maximum Life
56.2%
# to [Evasion] Rating
37.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
37.5%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
31.2%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
12.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
12.5%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
37.5%
# to [Evasion] Rating
25%
# to maximum Life
25%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
18.8%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
18.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
18.8%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
18.8%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
43.8%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
37.5%
# to maximum Life
31.2%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
25%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
25%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
Adds # to # [Chaos] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
Gain # [FearIncarnate|Fear Incarnate] when you [CullingStrike|Cull] a target
25%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
18.8%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
75%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
37.5%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
31.2%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
# to maximum Life
18.8%
# to maximum Mana
18.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.8%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
18.8%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
43.8%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
43.8%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
37.5%
# to maximum Life
37.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
18.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.8%
# to maximum Mana
18.8%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
18.8%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
68.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
56.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
43.8%
#% increased [Chaos] Damage
37.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
25%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
# to maximum Mana
18.8%
[ManaLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Mana
18.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
12.5%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Chaos] Damage
56.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
56.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
56.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
56.2%
# to maximum Mana
43.8%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
43.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
43.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
31.2%
[LifeLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Life
31.2%
[ManaLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Mana
31.2%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
50%
# to maximum Life
37.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
37.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.2%
# to maximum Mana
25%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
25%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
25%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
18.8%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
18.8%
Adds # to # [Chaos] damage
18.8%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
12.5%
# to maximum Mana
12.5%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
12.5%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
12.5%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
12.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
12.5%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
12.5%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
12.5%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
12.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
6.2%
# to maximum Life
6.2%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
6.2%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
6.2%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
6.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
6.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
6.2%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
6.2%
Chance to [Block] [HitDamage|Damage] is [Lucky]
6.2%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Flow Like Water
(15)93.8%✕ Remove
Chayula's Gift
(15)93.8%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(13)81.2%✕ Remove
True Strike
(13)81.2%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(12)75%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(12)75%✕ Remove
Waking Dream
(12)75%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(11)68.8%✕ Remove
Archon of Chayula
(11)68.8%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(11)68.8%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(10)62.5%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(10)62.5%✕ Remove
Lucid Dreaming
(10)62.5%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(10)62.5%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(9)56.2%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(9)56.2%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(9)56.2%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(9)56.2%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(9)56.2%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(9)56.2%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(9)56.2%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(8)50%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(8)50%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(8)50%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(8)50%✕ Remove
Sap of Nightmares
(7)43.8%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(7)43.8%✕ Remove
Dominion
(7)43.8%✕ Remove
Flow State
(7)43.8%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(7)43.8%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(7)43.8%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(6)37.5%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(6)37.5%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(6)37.5%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(6)37.5%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(6)37.5%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(6)37.5%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Distant Dreamer
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(5)31.2%✕ Remove
Inner Turmoil
(4)25%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(4)25%✕ Remove
One with the River
(4)25%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(4)25%✕ Remove
Wither Away
(4)25%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(4)25%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(4)25%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Grasp of the Void
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Arcane Remnants
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(3)18.8%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Abasement
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Building Toxins
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Manifold Method
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Escalating Toxins
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Empowering Remnants
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Embrace the Darkness
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Blackflame Covenant
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Instability
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Lucidity
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Dark Entries
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Vigorous Remnants
(2)12.5%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Unbending
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Toxic Tolerance
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Spiral into Insanity
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Melding
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Void
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Raw Mana
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Chillproof
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Mending Deflection
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Bloodthirsty
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Thrill of the Fight
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Reaching Strike
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Savoured Blood
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Unstable Bond
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Dark Entropy
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Impending Doom
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Madness in the Bones
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Resonance
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Preservation
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Precise Volatility
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Sight
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Low Tolerance
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Crippling Toxins
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Guts
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Devastation
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Honourless
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Forcewave
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Wasting
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Unsight
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Protraction
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Hunker Down
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
All Natural
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Fated End
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Perfect Opportunity
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Lasting Toxins
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Leeching Toxins
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Stacking Toxins
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(1)6.2%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(1)6.2%✕ Remove