The Twister is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 28 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Projectile Acceleration III, Elemental Armament II, Retreat III. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Flow Like Water, Killer Instinct, Dance with Death on the skill tree.

Twister
(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
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
82.1%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
60.7%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
53.6%
No [Physical] Damage
53.6%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
53.6%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
39.3%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
25%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
21.4%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
21.4%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
21.4%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
17.9%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
17.9%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
10.7%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Cold|Cold] Damage
10.7%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
10.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
7.1%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineCold|Guided Freezing Shrine]
7.1%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineFire|Guided Meteoric Shrine]
7.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Fire|Fire] Damage
7.1%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
7.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
64.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
60.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.7%
# to maximum Life
32.1%
# to maximum Mana
32.1%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
32.1%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
32.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
28.6%
Gain [Tailwind] on [Critical|Critical Hit], no more than once per second
25%
Lose all [Tailwind] when [HitDamage|Hit]
25%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
75%
# to [Evasion] Rating
50%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
46.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
35.7%
# to maximum Life
35.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
# to [Deflect|Deflection Rating] per # missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
21.4%
#% of Damage from [Deflect|Deflected] [HitDamage|Hits] is taken from Damageable [Companion]'s Life before you
21.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
21.4%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
100%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
100%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
50%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
50%
#% chance to gain [Onslaught] for # seconds on Hit
46.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.7%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
32.1%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Physical] Damage
32.1%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional [Projectile]
28.6%
#% to [MaximumResistances|Maximum Cold Resistance]
28.6%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
85.7%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
46.4%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
42.9%
# to maximum Life
32.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
32.1%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
Drop [ShockedGround|Shocked Ground] while moving, lasting # seconds
25%
# to maximum Mana
21.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
17.9%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
71.4%
# to maximum Mana
50%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
35.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
32.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
28.6%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
28.6%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
28.6%
# to maximum Life
25%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
25%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
132.1%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
42.9%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
42.9%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] count
as being boosted by [IgnitedGround|Ignited], [ShockedGround|Shocked], and [ChilledGround|Chilled] Ground
42.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
21.4%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
17.9%
# to maximum Mana
17.9%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
89.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
42.9%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
35.7%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35.7%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
35.7%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] count
as being boosted by [IgnitedGround|Ignited], [ShockedGround|Shocked], and [ChilledGround|Chilled] Ground
35.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
21.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
21.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.4%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
82.1%
# to maximum Life
57.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.7%
# to [Armour]
32.1%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
32.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
28.6%
# to [Strength|Strength]
21.4%
# to maximum Mana
21.4%
#% increased [Charm] Effect Duration
17.9%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
64.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
53.6%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
50%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
39.3%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
39.3%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
39.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
28.6%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
21.4%
No [Physical] Damage
21.4%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
21.4%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
46.4%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
28.6%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Fire|Fire] Damage
28.6%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
25%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineFire|Guided Meteoric Shrine]
25%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
21.4%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
21.4%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
21.4%
# to maximum Mana
14.3%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Flow Like Water
(28)100%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(26)92.9%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(25)89.3%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(24)85.7%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(24)85.7%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(24)85.7%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(24)85.7%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(23)82.1%✕ Remove
Flow State
(23)82.1%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(23)82.1%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(22)78.6%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(22)78.6%✕ Remove
True Strike
(22)78.6%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(21)75%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(21)75%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(21)75%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(21)75%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(20)71.4%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(19)67.9%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(19)67.9%✕ Remove
Javelin
(18)64.3%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(17)60.7%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(17)60.7%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(17)60.7%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(16)57.1%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(15)53.6%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(15)53.6%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(14)50%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(13)46.4%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(13)46.4%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(13)46.4%✕ Remove
Cooked
(13)46.4%✕ Remove
Hail
(12)42.9%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(12)42.9%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(11)39.3%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(11)39.3%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(11)39.3%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(10)35.7%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(10)35.7%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(9)32.1%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(9)32.1%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(8)28.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(8)28.6%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(8)28.6%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(8)28.6%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(8)28.6%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(7)25%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(7)25%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(6)21.4%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(6)21.4%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(6)21.4%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(6)21.4%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(6)21.4%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(5)17.9%✕ Remove
Death from Afar
(5)17.9%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(4)14.3%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(4)14.3%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(4)14.3%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(4)14.3%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(4)14.3%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(3)10.7%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(3)10.7%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Rapid Strike
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Adaptable Assault
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Resonance
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Grace of the Ancestors
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Finesse
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Abasement
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Catapult
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Brain Freeze
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
One with the River
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Glaciation
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Blessing of the Moon
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Infusion of Power
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(1)3.6%✕ Remove