The Storm Wave is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 22 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Rapid Attacks II, Branching Fissures II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Way of the Stonefist, Flow Like Water, First Principle of the Hollow on the skill tree.

Storm Wave
(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
40.9%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
22.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
18.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
18.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
18.2%
[LifeLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Life
18.2%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
13.6%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
9.1%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
9.1%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
9.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
50%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
45.5%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
40.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36.4%
# to maximum Mana
31.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
27.3%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.3%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
22.7%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
63.6%
# to maximum Life
36.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
31.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
31.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
27.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
27.3%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18.2%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
127.3%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
127.3%
#% to [MaximumResistances|Maximum Cold Resistance]
40.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40.9%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36.4%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
36.4%
Has # to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward] per player level
31.8%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
31.8%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Physical] Damage
31.8%
#% to Unarmed [Melee] [Attack] [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
27.3%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
59.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
45.5%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
40.9%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.7%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
22.7%
# to [Evasion] Rating
18.2%
# to maximum Life
18.2%
# to maximum Mana
18.2%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
45.5%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
40.9%
# to maximum Mana
40.9%
# to maximum Life
36.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
36.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
27.3%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
# Life Regeneration per second
22.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
22.7%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
18.2%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
54.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
54.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
40.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.8%
# to maximum Mana
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.3%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
63.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
54.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
54.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
31.8%
#% increased [Lightning] Damage
31.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
22.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
22.7%
# to maximum Mana
22.7%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
90.9%
# to maximum Life
59.1%
#% increased [Flask|Flask] Charges gained
40.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.4%
# to maximum Mana
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.3%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
22.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
22.7%
#% reduced [Flask] Life Recovery rate
22.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
22.7%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
27.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
13.6%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
13.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
9.1%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
9.1%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
9.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
9.1%
Causes #% increased [Stun|Stun] Buildup
9.1%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
9.1%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
9.1%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Way of the Stonefist
(22)100%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(20)90.9%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(19)86.4%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(19)86.4%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(19)86.4%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(17)77.3%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(16)72.7%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(16)72.7%✕ Remove
True Strike
(16)72.7%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(15)68.2%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(15)68.2%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(15)68.2%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(15)68.2%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(14)63.6%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(14)63.6%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(14)63.6%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(13)59.1%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(13)59.1%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(13)59.1%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(13)59.1%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(13)59.1%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(12)54.5%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(11)50%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(11)50%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(11)50%✕ Remove
Flow State
(10)45.5%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(10)45.5%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(9)40.9%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(6)27.3%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(6)27.3%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(6)27.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Melding
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Alternating Current
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
One with the River
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Endless Circuit
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Storm
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Surging Currents
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Unbound Forces
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
General Electric
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Storm Surge
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Storm Swell
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Decrepifying Curse
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Splinters
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Volcanic Skin
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Ice Storm
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Preservation
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Apocalypse
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Taste for Blood
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Master of Hexes
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Harmonic Generator
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Sight
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Electrotherapy
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Forcewave
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Precise Invocations
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Doomsayer
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Lightning Storm
(1)4.5%✕ Remove