The Falling Thunder is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 51 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, Way of the Stonefist, 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
47.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
47.1%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
35.3%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
33.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
27.5%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
23.5%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
21.6%
[ManaLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Mana
21.6%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
15.7%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
13.7%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
66.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
49%
# to maximum Life
45.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
43.1%
# to maximum Mana
41.2%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.3%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
31.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.4%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
29.4%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
56.9%
# to [Evasion] Rating
49%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
43.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25.5%
# to maximum Life
23.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
23.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
21.6%
# to [Deflect|Deflection Rating] per # missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
17.6%
#% of Damage from [Deflect|Deflected] [HitDamage|Hits] is taken from Damageable [Companion]'s Life before you
17.6%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
125.5%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
125.5%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
37.3%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
33.3%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
33.3%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
31.4%
Has # to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward] per player level
27.5%
#% less damage taken while on [LowLife|Low Life]
25.5%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25.5%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
25.5%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
74.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
45.1%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.4%
# to maximum Life
27.5%
# to maximum Mana
19.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
19.6%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
17.6%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
43.1%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
37.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
33.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
29.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
27.5%
# to maximum Life
27.5%
# to maximum Mana
27.5%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.5%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
25.5%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
47.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
43.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
43.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
43.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
43.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
39.2%
# to maximum Mana
33.3%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
29.4%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
23.5%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
51%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
47.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
45.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
45.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
43.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
39.2%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
37.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
35.3%
# to maximum Mana
33.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
29.4%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
88.2%
#% increased [Flask|Flask] Charges gained
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
35.3%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
# to maximum Mana
31.4%
# to [Armour]
29.4%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
19.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
19.6%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
27.5%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
13.7%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
9.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
9.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
7.8%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
7.8%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
5.9%
#% increased [Stun|Stun] Duration
5.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
5.9%
Causes #% increased [Stun|Stun] Buildup
5.9%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Flow Like Water
(49)96.1%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(45)88.2%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(45)88.2%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(45)88.2%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(43)84.3%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(43)84.3%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(42)82.4%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(41)80.4%✕ Remove
True Strike
(41)80.4%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(40)78.4%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(39)76.5%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(39)76.5%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(39)76.5%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(38)74.5%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(38)74.5%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(34)66.7%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(33)64.7%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(31)60.8%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(31)60.8%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(29)56.9%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(29)56.9%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(29)56.9%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(28)54.9%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(28)54.9%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(25)49%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(25)49%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(24)47.1%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(24)47.1%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(24)47.1%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(23)45.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(23)45.1%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(23)45.1%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(22)43.1%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(21)41.2%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(20)39.2%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(19)37.3%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(18)35.3%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(16)31.4%✕ Remove
Flow State
(16)31.4%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(13)25.5%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(12)23.5%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(10)19.6%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(9)17.6%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(9)17.6%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(9)17.6%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(9)17.6%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(9)17.6%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(8)15.7%✕ Remove
One with the River
(8)15.7%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(8)15.7%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(8)15.7%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(7)13.7%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(7)13.7%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(6)11.8%✕ Remove
Melding
(6)11.8%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(6)11.8%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(6)11.8%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(6)11.8%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(6)11.8%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(5)9.8%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(5)9.8%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Storm
(5)9.8%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(5)9.8%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(4)7.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(4)7.8%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(4)7.8%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Abasement
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Endless Circuit
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Lightning Quick
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Alternating Current
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
General Electric
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Breathing
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Preservation
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Drenched
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Harmonic Generator
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Cooked
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(2)3.9%✕ Remove