The Rend is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 147 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, Hollow Form Technique 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
63.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
41.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
36.7%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
28.6%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
21.8%
Gain # [Guard] for # seconds per [Combo] expended when using Skills
21.8%
Gain [Finality] for # seconds per [Combo] expended when using Skills
21.8%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
19.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
19%
Causes #% increased [Stun|Stun] Buildup
15.6%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
44.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
44.2%
# to maximum Mana
42.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
41.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40.1%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
38.1%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
25.9%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
15.6%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
47.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
45.6%
# to [Evasion] Rating
39.5%
# to maximum Life
35.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
21.1%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
19%
# Life Regeneration per second
17%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
193.2%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
193.2%
#% less damage taken while on [LowLife|Low Life]
93.2%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Endurance Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
91.8%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Frenzy Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
91.8%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Power Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
91.8%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
91.8%
Cannot Leech Mana
91.8%
Has # to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward] per player level
38.8%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
76.9%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
50.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
42.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
39.5%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
34%
# to maximum Life
27.9%
# to maximum Mana
21.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
19.7%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
53.7%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
53.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
43.5%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30.6%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
29.9%
# to maximum Life
28.6%
# to maximum Mana
28.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
27.9%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
25.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25.2%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
59.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
53.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
51.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
44.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
41.5%
# to maximum Mana
34.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
34%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
28.6%
# to [Evasion] Rating
25.9%
# to maximum Life
25.9%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
59.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
51%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
49.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
49%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
37.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
# to maximum Mana
30.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
29.3%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.2%
# to [Evasion] Rating
26.5%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
84.4%
# to maximum Life
53.7%
# to [Armour]
47.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
38.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
# to maximum Mana
30.6%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
27.2%
#% increased [Flask|Flask] Charges gained
25.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
20.4%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
64.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
63.3%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
57.1%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
57.1%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
57.1%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
27.9%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
19%
# to [Strength|Strength]
10.9%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
10.2%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
9.5%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Flow Like Water
(147)100%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(144)98%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(142)96.6%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(138)93.9%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(134)91.2%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(131)89.1%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(131)89.1%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(128)87.1%✕ Remove
True Strike
(126)85.7%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(125)85%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(125)85%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(125)85%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(121)82.3%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(120)81.6%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(119)81%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(118)80.3%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(112)76.2%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(112)76.2%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(109)74.1%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(109)74.1%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(108)73.5%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(102)69.4%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(101)68.7%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(100)68%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(96)65.3%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(93)63.3%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(89)60.5%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(88)59.9%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(87)59.2%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(83)56.5%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(82)55.8%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(80)54.4%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(78)53.1%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(78)53.1%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(65)44.2%✕ Remove
Flow State
(64)43.5%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(64)43.5%✕ Remove
Preservation
(63)42.9%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(62)42.2%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(54)36.7%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(50)34%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(45)30.6%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(44)29.9%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(44)29.9%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(36)24.5%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(34)23.1%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(28)19%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(28)19%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(23)15.6%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(22)15%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(22)15%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(19)12.9%✕ Remove
Melding
(18)12.2%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(18)12.2%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(17)11.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(15)10.2%✕ Remove
One with the River
(15)10.2%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(14)9.5%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(13)8.8%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(12)8.2%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(12)8.2%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(11)7.5%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(10)6.8%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(10)6.8%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(9)6.1%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(9)6.1%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(9)6.1%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(9)6.1%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(9)6.1%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(8)5.4%✕ Remove
Shattering Daze
(8)5.4%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(7)4.8%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(7)4.8%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(6)4.1%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(6)4.1%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(6)4.1%✕ Remove
Ether Flow
(5)3.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Sight
(5)3.4%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(5)3.4%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(5)3.4%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(5)3.4%✕ Remove
Mending Deflection
(4)2.7%✕ Remove
Reaching Strike
(4)2.7%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(4)2.7%✕ Remove
Honourless
(4)2.7%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(4)2.7%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(4)2.7%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(3)2%✕ Remove
Endured Suffering
(3)2%✕ Remove
Siphon
(3)2%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(3)2%✕ Remove
Manifold Method
(3)2%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(3)2%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(3)2%✕ Remove
Protraction
(3)2%✕ Remove