The Midnight Zenith is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 13 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Magnified Area II, Elemental Focus, Crystalline Shards. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Flow Like Water, Hollow Focus Technique, Way of the Stonefist 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 Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
53.8%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
46.2%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
38.5%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
38.5%
Gain # [Guard] for # seconds per [Combo] expended when using Skills
38.5%
Gain [Finality] for # seconds per [Combo] expended when using Skills
38.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
23.1%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
15.4%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
15.4%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
15.4%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
38.5%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
38.5%
# to maximum Life
30.8%
# to maximum Mana
30.8%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30.8%
#% increased [ESRechargeRate|Energy Shield Recharge Rate]
23.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
23.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
15.4%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
46.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
38.5%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
23.1%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
23.1%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
23.1%
# to maximum Life
23.1%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.1%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
107.7%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
107.7%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
53.8%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Physical] Damage
53.8%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
46.2%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire|Fire] Damage
46.2%
#% less damage taken while on [LowLife|Low Life]
38.5%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
38.5%
#% chance to gain [Onslaught] for # seconds on Hit
30.8%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
30.8%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
61.5%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
46.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
46.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
38.5%
# to [Evasion] Rating
30.8%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.1%
# to maximum Life
15.4%
# to maximum Mana
15.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15.4%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
100%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
100%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
100%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
92.3%
[IceCrystals|Ice Crystals] have #% increased maximum Life per #% [Resistances|Cold Resistance] you have
46.2%
[IceCrystals|Ice Crystals] have #% reduced maximum Life per #% [Resistances|Cold Resistance] you have
46.2%
# to Level of all [Cold] Skills
38.5%
#% increased maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
7.7%
#% to [MaximumResistances|Maximum Cold Resistance]
7.7%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
84.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
53.8%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
53.8%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
46.2%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
38.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.8%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.8%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
23.1%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
46.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
38.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.8%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
23.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
23.1%
Reflects opposite Ring
23.1%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
92.3%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
53.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
46.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
30.8%
# to maximum Life
30.8%
#% increased [Charm] Charges gained
30.8%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
30.8%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
30.8%
#% increased bonuses gained from left Equipped Ring
23.1%
#% increased bonuses gained from right Equipped Ring
23.1%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
30.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
23.1%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
23.1%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
23.1%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
23.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
7.7%
#% chance to [Daze] on [HitDamage|Hit]
7.7%
#% chance to cause [Bleeding|Bleeding] on [HitDamage|Hit]
7.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
7.7%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
7.7%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Flow Like Water
(13)100%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(12)92.3%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(12)92.3%✕ Remove
True Strike
(12)92.3%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(11)84.6%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(11)84.6%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(11)84.6%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(10)76.9%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(10)76.9%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(10)76.9%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(10)76.9%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(8)61.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(7)53.8%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(7)53.8%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Flow State
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
One with the River
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Preservation
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Cooked
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Storm Driven
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Perpetual Freeze
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Melding
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Mending Deflection
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Deep Freeze
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Endless Blizzard
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
The Quick Fox
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Brain Freeze
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Cold Nature
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Sigil of Ice
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Instability
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Storm Surge
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Shattering Daze
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Unbound Forces
(1)7.7%✕ Remove