The Staggering Palm 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 Multishot II, Ricochet II, Elemental Armament II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Flow Like Water, Hollow Focus Technique, Way of the Stonefist on the skill tree.

Staggering Palm
(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
16.7%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
12.5%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
12.5%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
12.5%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
12.5%
Gain # [Guard] for # seconds per [Combo] expended when using Skills
12.5%
Gain [Finality] for # seconds per [Combo] expended when using Skills
12.5%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
8.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
8.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
8.3%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
45.8%
# to maximum Mana
37.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
37.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
37.5%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
16.7%
# to [Strength|Strength] and [Intelligence|Intelligence]
16.7%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Evasion] Rating
50%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
37.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
# to maximum Life
20.8%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
20.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
16.7%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
108.3%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
108.3%
# metres to [Melee] [Strike] Range while Unarmed
41.7%
Can [Attack] as though using a [Mace|One Handed Mace] while both of your hand slots are empty
[UnarmedAttack|Unarmed Attacks] that would use an [Equipped] [Mace|One Hand Mace]'s damage use this Item's damage
41.7%
#% increased Area of Effect for [UnarmedAttack|Unarmed Attacks] per # [Intelligence]
33.3%
Has # to # [Fire|Fire] damage, # to # per [BrokenFace|Boss's Face Broken]
33.3%
[Gain] #% of [UnarmedDamage|Unarmed Damage] as extra [Fire] damage per # [Intelligence]
33.3%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29.2%
Has # to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward] per player level
29.2%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Physical] Damage
29.2%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
58.3%
# Life Regeneration per second
33.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
33.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
33.3%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
29.2%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
29.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
20.8%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
83.3%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
45.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
37.5%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
33.3%
# [Physical] Damage taken from [Attack] Hits
29.2%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
25%
# to maximum Mana
20.8%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
16.7%
#% increased [Armour]
16.7%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
62.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
54.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
50%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
25%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25%
# to maximum Mana
25%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
58.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
45.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
37.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
37.5%
# to [Evasion] Rating
29.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
29.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.2%
# to maximum Mana
25%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
87.5%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
37.5%
# to [Armour]
29.2%
# to maximum Life
29.2%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
29.2%
# to maximum Mana
25%
#% increased [Flask] Life Recovery rate
25%
#% increased [Flask|Flask] Charges gained
25%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
# to [Strength|Strength]
20.8%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
33.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
16.7%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
12.5%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
12.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
12.5%
#% to [Block] chance
12.5%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
12.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
12.5%
#% increased Damage per [Minion]
8.3%
#% increased Movement Speed
8.3%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Flow Like Water
(24)100%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(21)87.5%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(21)87.5%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(20)83.3%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(19)79.2%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(19)79.2%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(19)79.2%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(19)79.2%✕ Remove
True Strike
(19)79.2%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(18)75%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(18)75%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(18)75%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(17)70.8%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(17)70.8%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(17)70.8%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(16)66.7%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(16)66.7%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(16)66.7%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(16)66.7%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(15)62.5%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(14)58.3%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(14)58.3%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(12)50%✕ Remove
Flow State
(11)45.8%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(11)45.8%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(10)41.7%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(10)41.7%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(9)37.5%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(9)37.5%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(9)37.5%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(9)37.5%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(8)33.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(6)25%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(6)25%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(6)25%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Melding
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
One with the River
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Lucidity
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Abasement
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Rapid Strike
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Volcanic Skin
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Asceticism
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Siphon
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Ether Flow
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Reaching Strike
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Cremation
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Madness in the Bones
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Alternating Current
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
General Electric
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Hunting Companion
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Preservation
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Energising Deflection
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Harmonic Generator
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Storm
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Heavy Weaponry
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Advanced Munitions
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Self Mortification
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Shattering Blow
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Mana Blessing
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Shattering Daze
(1)4.2%✕ Remove