The Storm Wave is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 14 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Lightning Attunement, Rapid Attacks II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Way of the Stonefist, Flow Like Water, Killer Instinct 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
64.3%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
42.9%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
35.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
28.6%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
21.4%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
21.4%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
21.4%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
21.4%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
21.4%
Gain # [Guard] for # seconds per [Combo] expended when using Skills
21.4%
Helmet
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
78.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
64.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
57.1%
# to [Evasion] Rating
42.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
42.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
42.9%
# to maximum Mana
35.7%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
28.6%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
28.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
21.4%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Evasion] Rating
42.9%
# to maximum Life
42.9%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
42.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
42.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28.6%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
21.4%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
21.4%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
21.4%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
21.4%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
135.7%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
135.7%
#% to [MaximumResistances|Maximum Cold Resistance]
57.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
57.1%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
50%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
42.9%
Has # to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward] per player level
42.9%
#% less damage taken while on [LowLife|Low Life]
35.7%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Endurance Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
28.6%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Frenzy Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
28.6%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
85.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
42.9%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
35.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
35.7%
# to maximum Life
28.6%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
28.6%
# to maximum Mana
21.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
21.4%
# Life Regeneration per second
14.3%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
71.4%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
71.4%
# to maximum Life
50%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
42.9%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
35.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
35.7%
# to maximum Mana
35.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
28.6%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
28.6%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
64.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
57.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
42.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.7%
# to maximum Mana
28.6%
#% increased Cast Speed
28.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
28.6%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
28.6%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
64.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
57.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
42.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.7%
# to [Evasion] Rating
28.6%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
28.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
28.6%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
28.6%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
# to maximum Life
64.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
42.9%
# to [Armour]
35.7%
# to maximum Mana
35.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
35.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
28.6%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
28.6%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
21.4%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
42.9%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
28.6%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
28.6%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
28.6%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
28.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
21.4%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
21.4%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
14.3%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
7.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
7.1%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Way of the Stonefist
(14)100%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(14)100%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(14)100%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(13)92.9%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(13)92.9%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(13)92.9%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(12)85.7%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(12)85.7%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(12)85.7%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(11)78.6%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(11)78.6%✕ Remove
Flow State
(10)71.4%✕ Remove
True Strike
(10)71.4%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(9)64.3%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(9)64.3%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(8)57.1%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(8)57.1%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(8)57.1%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(8)57.1%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(7)50%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(7)50%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(7)50%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(7)50%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(7)50%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(7)50%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(7)50%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(7)50%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Alternating Current
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Melding
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
One with the River
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Storm Swell
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Storm
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Storm Surge
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Unbound Forces
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Life from Death
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Snowpiercer
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Mental Toughness
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Resonance
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Preservation
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Electrotherapy
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Forcewave
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Distant Dreamer
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(1)7.1%✕ Remove