The Flicker Strike is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 44 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Close Combat II, Perpetual Charge, Hit and Run. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Flow Like Water, Overflowing Power, Killer Instinct 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
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
40.9%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
38.6%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
38.6%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
34.1%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
31.8%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
25%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
22.7%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
20.5%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
18.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
11.4%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
43.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
43.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
40.9%
# to maximum Mana
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.4%
# to maximum Life
34.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
27.3%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
25%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20.5%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
54.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
47.7%
# to [Evasion] Rating
38.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
22.7%
# to maximum Life
20.5%
# to [Deflect|Deflection Rating] per # missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.2%
#% of Damage from [Deflect|Deflected] [HitDamage|Hits] is taken from Damageable [Companion]'s Life before you
18.2%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
104.5%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
104.5%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
43.2%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
40.9%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Physical] Damage
40.9%
#% less damage taken while on [LowLife|Low Life]
29.5%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
29.5%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire|Fire] Damage
25%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
22.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
20.5%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
68.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
40.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
38.6%
# to maximum Life
36.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
29.5%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
20.5%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
18.2%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
56.8%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
36.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
34.1%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
25%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
25%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
22.7%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
22.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
22.7%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
18.2%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
45.5%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
34.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
29.5%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
# to [Evasion] Rating
22.7%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
34.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
34.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
31.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
27.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
25%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
84.1%
# to maximum Life
43.2%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
36.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
31.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
# to maximum Mana
22.7%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
20.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSulphur|Sulphur]
20.5%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
22.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
20.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
15.9%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
13.6%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
13.6%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
13.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
11.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
9.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
6.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
6.8%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Flow Like Water
(44)100%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(43)97.7%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(40)90.9%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(37)84.1%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(37)84.1%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(37)84.1%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(37)84.1%✕ Remove
True Strike
(35)79.5%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(34)77.3%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(33)75%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(33)75%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(32)72.7%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(32)72.7%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(32)72.7%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(31)70.5%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(31)70.5%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(30)68.2%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(28)63.6%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(27)61.4%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(27)61.4%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(26)59.1%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(26)59.1%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(23)52.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(22)50%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(22)50%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(21)47.7%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(21)47.7%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(21)47.7%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(20)45.5%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(20)45.5%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(16)36.4%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(15)34.1%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(15)34.1%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(13)29.5%✕ Remove
One with the River
(13)29.5%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(13)29.5%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(12)27.3%✕ Remove
Flow State
(12)27.3%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(12)27.3%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(11)25%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(11)25%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(11)25%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(10)22.7%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(9)20.5%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(9)20.5%✕ Remove
Abasement
(8)18.2%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(8)18.2%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(7)15.9%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(7)15.9%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(7)15.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(6)13.6%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(6)13.6%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(6)13.6%✕ Remove
Cooked
(6)13.6%✕ Remove
Melding
(5)11.4%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(5)11.4%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(5)11.4%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(4)9.1%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(4)9.1%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(4)9.1%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(4)9.1%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(3)6.8%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(3)6.8%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(3)6.8%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(3)6.8%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(3)6.8%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(3)6.8%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(3)6.8%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(3)6.8%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Resonance
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Pure Power
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Preservation
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Storm
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Guidance
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Brain Storm
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Lucidity
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Distant Dreamer
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(2)4.5%✕ Remove
Efficient Killing
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Siphon
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Reaching Strike
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Paragon
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Alternating Current
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Brain Freeze
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
First Approach
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Succour
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
High Alert
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Lockdown
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Flow of Time
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Hunting Companion
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Blood of Rage
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Cull the Hordes
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Electrocution
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Manifold Method
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Blinding Flash
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Electrotherapy
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Wither Away
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Sigil of Lightning
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Goring
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Deadly Flourish
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
The Great Boar
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Profane Commander
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Electric Blood
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Momentum
(1)2.3%✕ Remove