The Midnight Zenith is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 21 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Crystalline Shards, Magnified Area II, Overabundance II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Flow Like Water, Heartstopping, Struck Through on the skill tree.

Midnight Zenith
(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 Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
14.3%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
14.3%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
9.5%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
9.5%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
9.5%
Gain # [Guard] for # seconds per [Combo] expended when using Skills
9.5%
Gain [Finality] for # seconds per [Combo] expended when using Skills
9.5%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
61.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
42.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
42.9%
# to [Evasion] Rating
33.3%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
33.3%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.3%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
28.6%
# to maximum Mana
23.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
23.8%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
47.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
42.9%
# to [Evasion] Rating
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
19%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
19%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
19%
# to maximum Life
19%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
19%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
114.3%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
114.3%
#% chance to gain [Onslaught] for # seconds on Hit
66.7%
#% to [MaximumResistances|Maximum Cold Resistance]
61.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
61.9%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
57.1%
#% to Unarmed [Melee] [Attack] [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
52.4%
Adds # to # [Cold] Damage to Unarmed [Melee] Hits
52.4%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
28.6%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
23.8%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
47.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
28.6%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
28.6%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.8%
# to maximum Life
19%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
19%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
14.3%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
100%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
100%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
100%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
95.2%
[IceCrystals|Ice Crystals] have #% increased maximum Life per #% [Resistances|Cold Resistance] you have
61.9%
[IceCrystals|Ice Crystals] have #% reduced maximum Life per #% [Resistances|Cold Resistance] you have
33.3%
# to Level of all [Cold] Skills
19%
#% to [MaximumResistances|Maximum Cold Resistance]
19%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
61.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
57.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
52.4%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
52.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
47.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
38.1%
#% increased [Cold] Damage
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
28.6%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
57.1%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
57.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
42.9%
#% increased [Cold] Damage
38.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
23.8%
# to maximum Mana
23.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
23.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.8%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
95.2%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
38.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
# to maximum Life
28.6%
#% increased [Flask|Flask] Charges gained
23.8%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
19%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
19%
#% increased [Charm] Charges gained
19%
#% increased bonuses gained from left Equipped Ring
19%
#% increased bonuses gained from right Equipped Ring
19%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
19%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
14.3%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
14.3%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
14.3%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
14.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
9.5%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Flow Like Water
(21)100%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(20)95.2%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(20)95.2%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(20)95.2%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(19)90.5%✕ Remove
True Strike
(19)90.5%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(18)85.7%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(18)85.7%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(17)81%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(17)81%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(16)76.2%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(16)76.2%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(16)76.2%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(15)71.4%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(15)71.4%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(15)71.4%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(15)71.4%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(14)66.7%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(14)66.7%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(14)66.7%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(13)61.9%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(12)57.1%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(11)52.4%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(11)52.4%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(11)52.4%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(10)47.6%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(10)47.6%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(10)47.6%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(10)47.6%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(10)47.6%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(9)42.9%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(9)42.9%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(9)42.9%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(8)38.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(8)38.1%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(8)38.1%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(8)38.1%✕ Remove
Flow State
(7)33.3%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(7)33.3%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(6)28.6%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(6)28.6%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(6)28.6%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(4)19%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(4)19%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(4)19%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(4)19%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(4)19%✕ Remove
Melding
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Abasement
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
One with the River
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Deep Freeze
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Brain Freeze
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Cooked
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Dynamism
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Near Sighted
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Flip the Script
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Endless Circuit
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Mending Deflection
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Grit
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Paragon
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Mental Toughness
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Resonance
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Energising Deflection
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Biting Frost
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Energise
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Storm
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Shattering
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Shattering Daze
(1)4.8%✕ Remove