The Quarterstaff Strike is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 35 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rapid Attacks II, Rapid Attacks I, Rage III. 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
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
74.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
40%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
28.6%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
25.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
25.7%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
22.9%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
22.9%
Gain # [Guard] for # seconds per [Combo] expended when using Skills
22.9%
Gain [Finality] for # seconds per [Combo] expended when using Skills
22.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
20%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
51.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
42.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
37.1%
# to maximum Mana
34.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
31.4%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
28.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
25.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
22.9%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Evasion] Rating
51.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
37.1%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
34.3%
# to maximum Life
31.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25.7%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
22.9%
#% increased Movement Speed
20%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
17.1%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
157.1%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
157.1%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
60%
#% less damage taken while on [LowLife|Low Life]
60%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Endurance Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
57.1%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Frenzy Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
57.1%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Power Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
57.1%
Cannot Leech Mana
57.1%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
28.6%
#% to [MaximumResistances|Maximum Cold Resistance]
25.7%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
65.7%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
54.3%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
42.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
42.9%
# to maximum Life
34.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25.7%
# to [Evasion] Rating
20%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
20%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
42.9%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
40%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
37.1%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
37.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
37.1%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
31.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
28.6%
# to maximum Mana
28.6%
# to maximum Life
25.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
22.9%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
68.6%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
57.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
54.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
45.7%
# to maximum Life
37.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
37.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
37.1%
# to maximum Mana
34.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
28.6%
# to [Evasion] Rating
22.9%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
54.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
54.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
48.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
37.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
34.3%
# to maximum Mana
31.4%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
22.9%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
22.9%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
22.9%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
88.6%
# to [Armour]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
40%
#% increased [Flask] Mana Recovery rate
34.3%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
34.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
34.3%
# to maximum Life
28.6%
#% increased [Flask|Flask] Charges gained
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
28.6%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
25.7%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
45.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
40%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
34.3%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
34.3%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
34.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
17.1%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
14.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
14.3%
#% to [Block] chance
11.4%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
11.4%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Flow Like Water
(34)97.1%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(32)91.4%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(30)85.7%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(29)82.9%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(28)80%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(28)80%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(26)74.3%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(25)71.4%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(24)68.6%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(24)68.6%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(24)68.6%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(24)68.6%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(24)68.6%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(24)68.6%✕ Remove
True Strike
(24)68.6%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(24)68.6%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(22)62.9%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(22)62.9%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(22)62.9%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(22)62.9%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(22)62.9%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(19)54.3%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(18)51.4%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(18)51.4%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(18)51.4%✕ Remove
Flow State
(17)48.6%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(17)48.6%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(17)48.6%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(17)48.6%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(16)45.7%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(16)45.7%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(15)42.9%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(15)42.9%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(13)37.1%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(13)37.1%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(10)28.6%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(9)25.7%✕ Remove
One with the River
(9)25.7%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(9)25.7%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(8)22.9%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(8)22.9%✕ Remove
Melding
(7)20%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(7)20%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(7)20%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(7)20%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(7)20%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(7)20%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(7)20%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(6)17.1%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(5)14.3%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(5)14.3%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(5)14.3%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(5)14.3%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(5)14.3%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(5)14.3%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(5)14.3%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(4)11.4%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(4)11.4%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(4)11.4%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(4)11.4%✕ Remove
Preservation
(4)11.4%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(4)11.4%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(4)11.4%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(4)11.4%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(4)11.4%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(4)11.4%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(4)11.4%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(4)11.4%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(4)11.4%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(3)8.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(3)8.6%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(3)8.6%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(3)8.6%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(3)8.6%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(3)8.6%✕ Remove
Abasement
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
Mending Deflection
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
First Approach
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
Efficient Killing
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Elemental Force
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Snowpiercer
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Volcanic Skin
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Sniper
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Stormwalker
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Initiative
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Mental Toughness
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Resonance
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Quick Fingers
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Heartstopper
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Energising Deflection
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Convalescence
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Self Mortification
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Altered Brain Chemistry
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Brain Storm
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Unsight
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Distant Dreamer
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Electric Amplification
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Cooked
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Pocket Sand
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Feathered Fletching
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Storm Surge
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Shattering Daze
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Unbound Forces
(1)2.9%✕ Remove