The Killing Palm is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 41 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, Rage III. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Flow Like Water, Hollow Focus Technique, Mindful Awareness 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
39%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
31.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
26.8%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
22%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
19.5%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
19.5%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
17.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
17.1%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
14.6%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
14.6%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
51.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
43.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
39%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.6%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
31.7%
# to maximum Life
29.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
26.8%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
26.8%
#% increased [CullingStrike|Culling Strike] Threshold
22%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Evasion] Rating
51.2%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
48.8%
# to maximum Life
36.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
34.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
34.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
22%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
19.5%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
17.1%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
97.6%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
97.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
46.3%
#% less damage taken while on [LowLife|Low Life]
26.8%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Endurance Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
24.4%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Frenzy Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
24.4%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Power Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
24.4%
Cannot Leech Mana
24.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
22%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
22%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
80.5%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
56.1%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
41.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
34.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.8%
# to maximum Life
24.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
22%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
22%
# to [Evasion] Rating
14.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
14.6%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
51.2%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
46.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
36.6%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
26.8%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
24.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
24.4%
# to maximum Life
24.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
22%
# to maximum Mana
19.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
19.5%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
53.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
43.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
43.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
39%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
34.1%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
34.1%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.7%
# to [Evasion] Rating
24.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
24.4%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
46.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
43.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
43.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
41.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
39%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
39%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
29.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
26.8%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
78%
# to maximum Life
39%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
39%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
36.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36.6%
# to [Armour]
34.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
34.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
22%
# to maximum Mana
22%
Has # [Charm] Slot
22%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
36.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
36.6%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
26.8%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
26.8%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
26.8%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
12.2%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
12.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
9.8%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
7.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
7.3%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Flow Like Water
(41)100%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(38)92.7%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(37)90.2%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(36)87.8%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(36)87.8%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(35)85.4%✕ Remove
True Strike
(35)85.4%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(34)82.9%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(34)82.9%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(34)82.9%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(33)80.5%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(33)80.5%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(32)78%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(32)78%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(30)73.2%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(29)70.7%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(29)70.7%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(28)68.3%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(28)68.3%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(26)63.4%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(23)56.1%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(23)56.1%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(23)56.1%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(21)51.2%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(21)51.2%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(19)46.3%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(19)46.3%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(19)46.3%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(18)43.9%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(17)41.5%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(15)36.6%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(15)36.6%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(14)34.1%✕ Remove
Flow State
(12)29.3%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(12)29.3%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(11)26.8%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(11)26.8%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(11)26.8%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(11)26.8%✕ Remove
Melding
(9)22%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(9)22%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(9)22%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(9)22%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(8)19.5%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(8)19.5%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(8)19.5%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(7)17.1%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(7)17.1%✕ Remove
One with the River
(7)17.1%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(7)17.1%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(7)17.1%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(7)17.1%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(6)14.6%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(6)14.6%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(6)14.6%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(6)14.6%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(5)12.2%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(5)12.2%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(5)12.2%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(5)12.2%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(5)12.2%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(4)9.8%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(4)9.8%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(4)9.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(4)9.8%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(4)9.8%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(4)9.8%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(4)9.8%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Hunting Companion
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Cull the Hordes
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Distant Dreamer
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Efficient Killing
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Life from Death
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Preservation
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Storm
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Sight
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Cooked
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Toxic Tolerance
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Abasement
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Death from Afar
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Mending Deflection
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Easy Going
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Inferno
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Adaptable Assault
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Lightning Quick
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Reaching Strike
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Decisive Retreat
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Vengeance
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Reprisal
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Initiative
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
First Approach
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Finish Them
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Defiance
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Deep Wounds
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Manifold Method
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Branching Bolts
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Finesse
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Off-Balancing Retort
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Split Shot
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Wither Away
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Stormkeeper
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Overload
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Devastation
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Deadly Flourish
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Unsight
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Conductive Embrace
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Briny Carapace
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
The Great Boar
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Storm Surge
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Unbound Forces
(1)2.4%✕ Remove