The Flicker Strike is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 75 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Concentrated Area, Close Combat II, Perpetual Charge. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Flow Like Water, Killer Instinct, Overflowing Power on the skill tree.

Flicker Strike
(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
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
36%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
32%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
24%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
22.7%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
21.3%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
17.3%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
13.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
13.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
12%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
12%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
49.3%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
41.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
41.3%
# to maximum Mana
36%
# to maximum Life
32%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
32%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
26.7%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
60%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
49.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
46.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
32%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
24%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
21.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
21.3%
# to maximum Life
20%
# to [Deflect|Deflection Rating] per # missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16%
#% of Damage from [Deflect|Deflected] [HitDamage|Hits] is taken from Damageable [Companion]'s Life before you
16%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
120%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
120%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
32%
Has # to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward] per player level
29.3%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
28%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
26.7%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.7%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire|Fire] Damage
25.3%
# metres to [Melee] [Strike] Range while Unarmed
21.3%
#% increased Area of Effect for [UnarmedAttack|Unarmed Attacks] per # [Intelligence]
21.3%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
76%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
34.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.7%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
25.3%
# to maximum Life
20%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
17.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
17.3%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
50.7%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
45.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
40%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
32%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
24%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
22.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
21.3%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
18.7%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
18.7%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
46.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
42.7%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
25.3%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
22.7%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
52%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
32%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
32%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
29.3%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
28%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
26.7%
# to maximum Mana
24%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
80%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
28%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
28%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
24%
# to [Armour]
22.7%
# to maximum Mana
21.3%
Has # [Charm] Slot
20%
# to [Strength|Strength]
18.7%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
18.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
14.7%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
13.3%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
13.3%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
13.3%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
9.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
8%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
6.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
5.3%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
5.3%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Flow Like Water
(75)100%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(71)94.7%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(69)92%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(67)89.3%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(67)89.3%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(67)89.3%✕ Remove
True Strike
(63)84%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(61)81.3%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(61)81.3%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(60)80%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(59)78.7%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(58)77.3%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(57)76%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(57)76%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(56)74.7%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(55)73.3%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(55)73.3%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(54)72%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(53)70.7%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(50)66.7%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(42)56%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(39)52%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(38)50.7%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(38)50.7%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(37)49.3%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(36)48%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(35)46.7%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(34)45.3%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(31)41.3%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(31)41.3%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(31)41.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(30)40%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(28)37.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(26)34.7%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(25)33.3%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(25)33.3%✕ Remove
Flow State
(23)30.7%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(21)28%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(20)26.7%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(19)25.3%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(19)25.3%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(19)25.3%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(17)22.7%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(16)21.3%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(14)18.7%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(14)18.7%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(14)18.7%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(14)18.7%✕ Remove
One with the River
(13)17.3%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(12)16%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(12)16%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(10)13.3%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(10)13.3%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(10)13.3%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(9)12%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(9)12%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(9)12%✕ Remove
Melding
(8)10.7%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(8)10.7%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(8)10.7%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(8)10.7%✕ Remove
Cooked
(8)10.7%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(7)9.3%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(7)9.3%✕ Remove
Abasement
(6)8%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(6)8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(6)8%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(6)8%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(6)8%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(6)8%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(5)6.7%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(5)6.7%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Inferno
(5)6.7%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(5)6.7%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(5)6.7%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(5)6.7%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(5)6.7%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(5)6.7%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(4)5.3%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(4)5.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(4)5.3%✕ Remove
Preservation
(4)5.3%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(4)5.3%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(4)5.3%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(4)5.3%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(4)5.3%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(4)5.3%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(4)5.3%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(4)5.3%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(3)4%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(3)4%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(3)4%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(3)4%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(3)4%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(3)4%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(3)4%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(2)2.7%✕ Remove
Draiocht Cleansing
(2)2.7%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(2)2.7%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(2)2.7%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(2)2.7%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(2)2.7%✕ Remove
Paragon
(2)2.7%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(2)2.7%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(2)2.7%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(2)2.7%✕ Remove
Flow of Time
(2)2.7%✕ Remove
Warding Potions
(2)2.7%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(2)2.7%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(2)2.7%✕ Remove
The Great Boar
(2)2.7%✕ Remove
All Natural
(2)2.7%✕ Remove
Shattering Daze
(2)2.7%✕ Remove