The Falling Thunder is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 50 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Nova Projectiles I, Culmination II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Flow Like Water, Killer Instinct, Mindful Awareness on the skill tree.

Falling Thunder
(Martial Artist) Builds
Below data represents gem links within this cohort. Selected main skills are strictly isolated.
★ Selected Main Skills
Other Active Skills & Auras
Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
42%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
40%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
38%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
26%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
26%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
20%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
18%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
16%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
16%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
16%
Helmet
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
56%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
54%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
40%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
32%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
30%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
26%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26%
# to [Evasion] Rating
22%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
60%
# to [Evasion] Rating
42%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
30%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30%
# to [Deflect|Deflection Rating] per # missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
28%
#% of Damage from [Deflect|Deflected] [HitDamage|Hits] is taken from Damageable [Companion]'s Life before you
28%
[Companion|Companions] have #% increased maximum Life
28%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
22%
# Life Regeneration per second
18%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
96%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
96%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Physical] Damage
40%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
34%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
32%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
32%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
30%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
28%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
26%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
24%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
64%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
42%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40%
# to [Evasion] Rating
32%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
28%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
14%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
62%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
48%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
34%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
34%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
30%
# to [Strength|Strength]
26%
# to maximum Life
22%
# to maximum Mana
22%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
58%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
54%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
42%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
42%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
34%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
28%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
22%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
58%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
48%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
44%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
42%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
38%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
28%
# to [Evasion] Rating
24%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
24%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
24%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
94%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
44%
#% increased [Flask|Flask] Charges gained
36%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
28%
# to maximum Mana
26%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
24%
#% reduced [Flask] Life Recovery rate
24%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
24%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
24%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
14%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
14%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
12%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
12%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
12%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
8%
Causes #% increased [Stun|Stun] Buildup
8%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
6%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
6%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
6%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Flow Like Water
(50)100%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(46)92%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(46)92%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(45)90%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(45)90%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(44)88%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(43)86%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(43)86%✕ Remove
True Strike
(41)82%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(40)80%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(39)78%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(39)78%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(38)76%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(37)74%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(36)72%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(35)70%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(35)70%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(34)68%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(32)64%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(31)62%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(30)60%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(30)60%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(28)56%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(28)56%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(28)56%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(28)56%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(27)54%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(27)54%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(26)52%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(25)50%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(21)42%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(21)42%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(19)38%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(19)38%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(18)36%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(18)36%✕ Remove
Flow State
(14)28%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(14)28%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(12)24%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(11)22%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(10)20%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(10)20%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(10)20%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(10)20%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(9)18%✕ Remove
One with the River
(8)16%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(8)16%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(8)16%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(7)14%✕ Remove
Melding
(7)14%✕ Remove
Abasement
(7)14%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(7)14%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(7)14%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(7)14%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(7)14%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(6)12%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(6)12%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(6)12%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(6)12%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(5)10%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(5)10%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(5)10%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(5)10%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(5)10%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(5)10%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(4)8%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(4)8%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(4)8%✕ Remove
Cull the Hordes
(4)8%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(4)8%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(4)8%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(4)8%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(3)6%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(3)6%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(3)6%✕ Remove
Hunting Companion
(3)6%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(3)6%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Storm
(3)6%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(3)6%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(3)6%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(3)6%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(3)6%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(3)6%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(2)4%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(2)4%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(2)4%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(2)4%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(2)4%✕ Remove
Endless Circuit
(2)4%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(2)4%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(2)4%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(2)4%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(2)4%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(2)4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(2)4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(2)4%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(2)4%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(2)4%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(2)4%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(2)4%✕ Remove
Shattering
(2)4%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(2)4%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(2)4%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(2)4%✕ Remove
Cooked
(2)4%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(2)4%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(2)4%✕ Remove
Efficient Killing
(1)2%✕ Remove
Storm Swell
(1)2%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)2%✕ Remove
Burning Strikes
(1)2%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(1)2%✕ Remove
Life from Death
(1)2%✕ Remove
Rapid Strike
(1)2%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(1)2%✕ Remove
Loose Flesh
(1)2%✕ Remove
Endured Suffering
(1)2%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)2%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(1)2%✕ Remove
Reaching Strike
(1)2%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(1)2%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(1)2%✕ Remove
Impending Doom
(1)2%✕ Remove
Alternating Current
(1)2%✕ Remove
Ice Storm
(1)2%✕ Remove
Knight of Chitus
(1)2%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(1)2%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(1)2%✕ Remove
High Alert
(1)2%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(1)2%✕ Remove
Preservation
(1)2%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(1)2%✕ Remove
Incision
(1)2%✕ Remove
Deafening Cries
(1)2%✕ Remove
Thirst for Power
(1)2%✕ Remove
Stormcharged
(1)2%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(1)2%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(1)2%✕ Remove
Taste for Blood
(1)2%✕ Remove
Master of Hexes
(1)2%✕ Remove
Stormbreaker
(1)2%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(1)2%✕ Remove
Hail
(1)2%✕ Remove
Exploit the Elements
(1)2%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)2%✕ Remove
Taut Flesh
(1)2%✕ Remove
Affliction Enforcer
(1)2%✕ Remove
Distant Dreamer
(1)2%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(1)2%✕ Remove
Licking Wounds
(1)2%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(1)2%✕ Remove
Electric Blood
(1)2%✕ Remove
Fated End
(1)2%✕ Remove
Infusion of Power
(1)2%✕ Remove
Open Mind
(1)2%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(1)2%✕ Remove
Mana Blessing
(1)2%✕ Remove
Storm Surge
(1)2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(1)2%✕ Remove