The Pounce is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 34 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Cooldown Recovery II, Mark for Death II, Rapid Attacks III. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Way of the Stonefist, Flow Like Water, Mindful Awareness on the skill tree.

Pounce
(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
52.9%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
38.2%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
32.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
32.4%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
23.5%
Gain # [Guard] for # seconds per [Combo] expended when using Skills
23.5%
Gain [Finality] for # seconds per [Combo] expended when using Skills
23.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20.6%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
14.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
14.7%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
58.8%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
55.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
41.2%
# to maximum Life
38.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
35.3%
# to maximum Mana
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
32.4%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
23.5%
# to [Evasion] Rating
20.6%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
44.1%
# to [Evasion] Rating
38.2%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
32.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.5%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
23.5%
# to maximum Life
23.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
23.5%
# Life Regeneration per second
20.6%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
17.6%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
188.2%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
188.2%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Endurance Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
73.5%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Frenzy Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
73.5%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Power Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
73.5%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
73.5%
#% less damage taken while on [LowLife|Low Life]
73.5%
Cannot Leech Mana
73.5%
Has # to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward] per player level
41.2%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire|Fire] Damage
14.7%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
58.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
38.2%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
29.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
26.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.5%
# to maximum Life
23.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
14.7%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
61.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
44.1%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
41.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
32.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
26.5%
# to maximum Mana
26.5%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
26.5%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
23.5%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
23.5%
# to maximum Life
20.6%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
73.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
58.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
55.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
52.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
47.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
47.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
44.1%
# to maximum Mana
23.5%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.5%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.5%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
47.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
44.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
38.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
32.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.4%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
26.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
26.5%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.5%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
91.2%
# to maximum Life
52.9%
# to [Armour]
38.2%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
38.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
32.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
32.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
32.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.4%
# Life Regeneration per second
23.5%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
23.5%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
67.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
58.8%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
58.8%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
58.8%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
58.8%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
20.6%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
14.7%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
14.7%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
14.7%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
11.8%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Way of the Stonefist
(34)100%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(33)97.1%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(30)88.2%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(29)85.3%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(29)85.3%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(29)85.3%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(28)82.4%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(28)82.4%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(28)82.4%✕ Remove
True Strike
(28)82.4%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(28)82.4%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(27)79.4%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(27)79.4%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(27)79.4%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(26)76.5%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(26)76.5%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(26)76.5%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(25)73.5%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(25)73.5%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(23)67.6%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(22)64.7%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(22)64.7%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(21)61.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(21)61.8%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(20)58.8%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(19)55.9%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(18)52.9%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(17)50%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(17)50%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(17)50%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(16)47.1%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(16)47.1%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(15)44.1%✕ Remove
Preservation
(13)38.2%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(13)38.2%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(13)38.2%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(12)35.3%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(12)35.3%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(12)35.3%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(11)32.4%✕ Remove
Flow State
(10)29.4%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(9)26.5%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(8)23.5%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(8)23.5%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(8)23.5%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(8)23.5%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(7)20.6%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Ether Flow
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Sight
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Melding
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Trick Shot
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Split Shot
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Rapid Strike
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Endless Blizzard
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Cold Nature
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Surging Currents
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Spiral into Insanity
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Spirit of the Wolf
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Relentless Vindicator
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Abasement
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Flash Storm
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Adaptable Assault
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Breath of Ice
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Frozen Claw
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Among the Hordes
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Paragon
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Chilled to the Bone
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Grounded in the Earth
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Resonance
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Desensitisation
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Wyvern's Breath
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Spiked Shield
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Finesse
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Breaking Blows
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Sigil of Ice
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Glaciation
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Inescapable Cold
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Stormkeeper
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Honourless
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Blood of the Wolf
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Raw Power
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Protraction
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Cooked
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Infused Flesh
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Shifted Strikes
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Wolf's Howl
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Dispatch Foes
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Open Mind
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Titanic
(1)2.9%✕ Remove