The Staggering Palm is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 17 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Multishot II, Ricochet II, Heft. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Flow Like Water, Heartbreaking, For the Jugular on the skill tree.

Staggering Palm
(Martial Artist) Builds
Sample size: 17 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-09-04 12:01:30 UTC
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
29.4%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
23.5%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
23.5%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
17.6%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
17.6%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
17.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
17.6%
Gain # [Guard] for # seconds per [Combo] expended when using Skills
17.6%
Gain [Finality] for # seconds per [Combo] expended when using Skills
17.6%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
11.8%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
52.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
52.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
47.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
29.4%
# to maximum Life
29.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29.4%
# to [Strength|Strength] and [Intelligence|Intelligence]
17.6%
# to maximum Mana
17.6%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
17.6%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
47.1%
# to maximum Life
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
23.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.5%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
17.6%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
17.6%
# Life Regeneration per second
11.8%
# Life Regeneration per second per Socket filled
11.8%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
111.8%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
111.8%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
47.1%
#% to [MaximumResistances|Maximum Fire Resistance]
41.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
41.2%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
41.2%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire|Fire] Damage
35.3%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
29.4%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
29.4%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Physical] Damage
29.4%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
64.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
52.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
47.1%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
41.2%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
29.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.5%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.5%
# to [Evasion] Rating
17.6%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
17.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
11.8%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
70.6%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
52.9%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
35.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
29.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
29.4%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
23.5%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
17.6%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
17.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
17.6%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
58.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
52.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
52.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
47.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
47.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
35.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
23.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
23.5%
#% increased [Lightning] Damage
23.5%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
76.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
52.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
52.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
35.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
29.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
29.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
29.4%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
94.1%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
47.1%
#% increased [Flask|Flask] Charges gained
41.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
35.3%
#% reduced [Flask] Life Recovery rate
35.3%
Life Recovery from [Flask|Flasks] also applies to [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.3%
# to maximum Life
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.4%
# to [Armour]
23.5%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
23.5%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
17.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
11.8%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
11.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
11.8%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
5.9%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
5.9%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
5.9%
#% reduced [Presence|Presence] Area of Effect
5.9%
#% to [Block] chance
5.9%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
5.9%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Flow Like Water
(17)100%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(16)94.1%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(16)94.1%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(16)94.1%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(16)94.1%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(15)88.2%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(15)88.2%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(15)88.2%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(15)88.2%✕ Remove
True Strike
(15)88.2%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(14)82.4%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(14)82.4%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(13)76.5%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(13)76.5%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(13)76.5%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(12)70.6%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(12)70.6%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(11)64.7%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(11)64.7%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(11)64.7%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(10)58.8%✕ Remove
Flow State
(10)58.8%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(9)52.9%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(9)52.9%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(9)52.9%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(8)47.1%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
One with the River
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Melding
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Toxic Tolerance
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Fate Finding
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Flip the Script
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Rapid Strike
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Crimson Assault
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Reaching Strike
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Hunting Companion
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Efficient Inscriptions
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Forcewave
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Barrier of Venarius
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Soul Bloom
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Cooked
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Shattering Daze
(1)5.9%✕ Remove