The Quarterstaff Strike is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 24 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rapid Attacks II, Rage III, Perpetual Charge. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Flow Like Water, Way of the Stonefist, Mindful Awareness on the skill tree.

Quarterstaff Strike
(Martial Artist) Builds
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Other Active Skills & Auras
Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
62.5%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
33.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
33.3%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
29.2%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
25%
Gain # [Guard] for # seconds per [Combo] expended when using Skills
25%
Gain [Finality] for # seconds per [Combo] expended when using Skills
25%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
20.8%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
16.7%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
16.7%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
37.5%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
29.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29.2%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
25%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
# to [Strength|Strength] and [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.8%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Evasion] Rating
50%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
41.7%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
41.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
37.5%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.2%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
25%
#% increased Movement Speed
20.8%
# Life Regeneration per second
16.7%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
179.2%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
179.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
87.5%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Endurance Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
83.3%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Frenzy Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
83.3%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Power Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
83.3%
#% less damage taken while on [LowLife|Low Life]
83.3%
Cannot Leech Mana
83.3%
Has # to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward] per player level
45.8%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
8.3%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
58.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
41.7%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
# to maximum Life
29.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
# to maximum Mana
20.8%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
45.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
45.8%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
41.7%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
37.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
37.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
37.5%
# to maximum Mana
33.3%
#% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
33.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
29.2%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29.2%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
66.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
66.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
45.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
41.7%
# Life Regeneration per second
25%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20.8%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
58.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
58.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
# to maximum Mana
41.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
41.7%
#% increased [Lightning] Damage
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
29.2%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
25%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
25%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
87.5%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
45.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
37.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
37.5%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
29.2%
#% increased [Flask] Mana Recovery rate
29.2%
# to [Armour]
25%
# to maximum Life
25%
# to maximum Mana
25%
#% increased [Charm] Charges gained
25%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
58.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
54.2%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
54.2%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
54.2%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
54.2%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
12.5%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
8.3%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
8.3%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Flow Like Water
(24)100%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(22)91.7%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(22)91.7%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(22)91.7%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(21)87.5%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(21)87.5%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(20)83.3%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(20)83.3%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(20)83.3%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(20)83.3%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(20)83.3%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(19)79.2%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(19)79.2%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(19)79.2%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(19)79.2%✕ Remove
True Strike
(19)79.2%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(18)75%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(18)75%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(16)66.7%✕ Remove
Flow State
(15)62.5%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(15)62.5%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(15)62.5%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(14)58.3%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(14)58.3%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(14)58.3%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(13)54.2%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(12)50%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(12)50%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(12)50%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(11)45.8%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(11)45.8%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(10)41.7%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(9)37.5%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(9)37.5%✕ Remove
Preservation
(8)33.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(8)33.3%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(8)33.3%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(6)25%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(6)25%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(6)25%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(6)25%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(6)25%✕ Remove
One with the River
(6)25%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(6)25%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Melding
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Ether Flow
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Efficient Killing
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Storm Swell
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Life from Death
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Siphon
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Convalescence
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Thirst for Power
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Heavy Weaponry
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Forcewave
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Hunter
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Brain Storm
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Frozen Limit
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Fortified Location
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Shattering Daze
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Unbound Forces
(1)4.2%✕ Remove