The Killing Palm is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 31 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Charge Profusion II, Thrill of the Kill II, Blazing Critical. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Hollow Focus Technique, Flow Like Water, Killer Instinct on the skill tree.

Killing Palm
(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
71%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
61.3%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
35.5%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
35.5%
Gain # [Guard] for # seconds per [Combo] expended when using Skills
35.5%
Gain [Finality] for # seconds per [Combo] expended when using Skills
35.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
32.3%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
25.8%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
22.6%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
22.6%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
41.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
41.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
38.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.5%
# to maximum Life
32.3%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
22.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
22.6%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
19.4%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Evasion] Rating
58.1%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
54.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
45.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
32.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
32.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25.8%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
25.8%
# to maximum Life
22.6%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
19.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
19.4%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
129%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
129%
#% less damage taken while on [LowLife|Low Life]
41.9%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
38.7%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Endurance Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
35.5%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Frenzy Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
35.5%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Power Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
35.5%
Cannot Leech Mana
35.5%
Has # to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward] per player level
32.3%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
19.4%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
71%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
41.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
35.5%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
32.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
22.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
22.6%
# to maximum Mana
22.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
19.4%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
58.1%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
38.7%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
38.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
32.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
29%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
25.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
22.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
22.6%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
22.6%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
19.4%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
71%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
45.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
41.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.5%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
32.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
32.3%
# to maximum Mana
29%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
19.4%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
45.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
41.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
38.7%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35.5%
# to maximum Mana
32.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
32.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
25.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
22.6%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
87.1%
# to maximum Life
41.9%
# to [Armour]
35.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
32.3%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
32.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
25.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
22.6%
# to maximum Mana
22.6%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
32.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
29%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
22.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
16.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
16.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
12.9%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
12.9%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
12.9%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
12.9%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
12.9%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Hollow Focus Technique
(31)100%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(29)93.5%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(28)90.3%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(26)83.9%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(26)83.9%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(26)83.9%✕ Remove
True Strike
(26)83.9%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(25)80.6%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(25)80.6%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(25)80.6%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(25)80.6%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(23)74.2%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(23)74.2%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(22)71%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(22)71%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(22)71%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(21)67.7%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(20)64.5%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(20)64.5%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(19)61.3%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(19)61.3%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(19)61.3%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(19)61.3%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(17)54.8%✕ Remove
Flow State
(16)51.6%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(16)51.6%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(15)48.4%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(15)48.4%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(12)38.7%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(12)38.7%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(12)38.7%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(11)35.5%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(11)35.5%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(11)35.5%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(10)32.3%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(9)29%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(9)29%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(8)25.8%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(7)22.6%✕ Remove
One with the River
(7)22.6%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(7)22.6%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(7)22.6%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(6)19.4%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(6)19.4%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(6)19.4%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(6)19.4%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(6)19.4%✕ Remove
Melding
(5)16.1%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(5)16.1%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(5)16.1%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(5)16.1%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(5)16.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(5)16.1%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(5)16.1%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(5)16.1%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(5)16.1%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(5)16.1%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(5)16.1%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Preservation
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Snowpiercer
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
First Approach
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Sight
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Cooked
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Abasement
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Sitting Duck
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Suffusion
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Siphon
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Deep Freeze
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Ether Flow
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Mental Alacrity
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Bone Chains
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
General Electric
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Hunting Companion
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Cull the Hordes
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Storm
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Stormbreaker
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Hail
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Devastation
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Honourless
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Shattering
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Unsight
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Lucidity
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Distant Dreamer
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Protraction
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Desperate Times
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Resolute Reprisal
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Shattering Daze
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Unbound Forces
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(1)3.2%✕ Remove