The Rend is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 131 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Prolonged Duration II, Perpetual Charge, Rapid Attacks 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.

Rend
(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
61.8%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
35.1%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
33.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
30.5%
# 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%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
20.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
19.1%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
18.3%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
48.9%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
45.8%
# to maximum Mana
41.2%
# to maximum Life
39.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
35.9%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
25.2%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
19.8%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.3%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
51.1%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
51.1%
# to [Evasion] Rating
47.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
32.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
32.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.8%
# to maximum Life
29%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
19.1%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
16.8%
# Life Regeneration per second
15.3%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
178.6%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
178.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
81.7%
#% less damage taken while on [LowLife|Low Life]
80.9%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Endurance Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
80.2%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Frenzy Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
80.2%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Power Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
80.2%
Cannot Leech Mana
80.2%
Has # to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward] per player level
34.4%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
8.4%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
73.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
44.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
38.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
35.9%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
32.8%
# to maximum Mana
27.5%
# to maximum Life
25.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
24.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
22.1%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
19.8%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
58%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
51.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
35.1%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
33.6%
# to maximum Mana
32.8%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29%
# to maximum Life
25.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
24.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
19.8%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
52.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
51.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
46.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
43.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
42%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
30.5%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.5%
# to maximum Mana
28.2%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
59.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
55.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
51.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
46.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
45.8%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.6%
# to maximum Mana
31.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
29%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
28.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.7%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
87%
# to maximum Life
47.3%
# to [Armour]
45.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
38.9%
# to maximum Mana
37.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
37.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.1%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
24.4%
#% increased [Flask|Flask] Charges gained
24.4%
#% increased [Charm] Effect Duration
23.7%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
63.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
62.6%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
57.3%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
57.3%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
57.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
26.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
16.8%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
10.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
10.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
10.7%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Flow Like Water
(131)100%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(126)96.2%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(124)94.7%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(119)90.8%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(118)90.1%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(118)90.1%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(114)87%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(113)86.3%✕ Remove
True Strike
(113)86.3%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(112)85.5%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(111)84.7%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(106)80.9%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(106)80.9%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(105)80.2%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(105)80.2%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(105)80.2%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(104)79.4%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(98)74.8%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(97)74%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(94)71.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(93)71%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(93)71%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(87)66.4%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(85)64.9%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(83)63.4%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(83)63.4%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(80)61.1%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(78)59.5%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(74)56.5%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(71)54.2%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(70)53.4%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(69)52.7%✕ Remove
Flow State
(59)45%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(59)45%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(56)42.7%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(49)37.4%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(48)36.6%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(45)34.4%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(45)34.4%✕ Remove
Preservation
(44)33.6%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(43)32.8%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(40)30.5%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(38)29%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(37)28.2%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(33)25.2%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(29)22.1%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(28)21.4%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(28)21.4%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(19)14.5%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(19)14.5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(18)13.7%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(18)13.7%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(17)13%✕ Remove
Melding
(16)12.2%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(14)10.7%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(14)10.7%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(13)9.9%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(11)8.4%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(11)8.4%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(11)8.4%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(10)7.6%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(10)7.6%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(10)7.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(9)6.9%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(9)6.9%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(9)6.9%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(8)6.1%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(8)6.1%✕ Remove
Shattering Daze
(8)6.1%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(7)5.3%✕ Remove
One with the River
(7)5.3%✕ Remove
Ether Flow
(6)4.6%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(6)4.6%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(6)4.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Sight
(6)4.6%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(6)4.6%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(5)3.8%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(5)3.8%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(5)3.8%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(5)3.8%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(5)3.8%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(5)3.8%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Siphon
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Reaching Strike
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(3)2.3%✕ Remove