The Devour is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 12 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Thrill of the Kill II, Charge Profusion II, Blazing Critical. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Hollow Focus Technique, Way of the Stonefist, Flow Like Water on the skill tree.

Devour
(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
66.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
41.7%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
41.7%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
33.3%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
33.3%
Gain # [Guard] for # seconds per [Combo] expended when using Skills
33.3%
Gain [Finality] for # seconds per [Combo] expended when using Skills
33.3%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
25%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
25%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Armour|Armour]
8.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
8.3%
#% additional [Physical] Damage Reduction
8.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
8.3%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
33.3%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
# to maximum Mana
33.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
25%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
25%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
25%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
25%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
25%
# to maximum Life
25%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
16.7%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
16.7%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
16.7%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
150%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
150%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Endurance Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
50%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Frenzy Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
50%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Power Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
50%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
50%
#% less damage taken while on [LowLife|Low Life]
50%
Cannot Leech Mana
50%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
41.7%
Has # to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward] per player level
33.3%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
58.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
25%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
16.7%
# Life Regeneration per second
8.3%
# to [Armour|Armour]
8.3%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
66.7%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
41.7%
# Life Regeneration per second
33.3%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
25%
# to maximum Life
25%
# to maximum Mana
25%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
25%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
16.7%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
16.7%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
58.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
58.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
58.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
41.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
41.7%
# to maximum Mana
41.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
41.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
33.3%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
58.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
50%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
50%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
# to [Evasion] Rating
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
41.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
33.3%
# to maximum Life
25%
# to maximum Mana
25%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
83.3%
# to maximum Life
58.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
41.7%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
33.3%
# to [Armour]
33.3%
#% increased [Charm] Effect Duration
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
#% increased [Flask] Mana Recovery rate
25%
#% increased [Flask|Flask] Charges gained
25%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
66.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
58.3%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
58.3%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
58.3%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
58.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
8.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
8.3%
#% chance to [Maim|Maim] on [HitDamage|Hit]
8.3%
#% increased [Armour]
8.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
8.3%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Hollow Focus Technique
(12)100%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(12)100%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(12)100%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(11)91.7%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(10)83.3%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(10)83.3%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(10)83.3%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(10)83.3%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(10)83.3%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(9)75%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(9)75%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(9)75%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(9)75%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(9)75%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(9)75%✕ Remove
True Strike
(9)75%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(9)75%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(8)66.7%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(8)66.7%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(8)66.7%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(8)66.7%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(8)66.7%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(7)58.3%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(7)58.3%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(7)58.3%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(7)58.3%✕ Remove
Flow State
(7)58.3%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(7)58.3%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(7)58.3%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(7)58.3%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(6)50%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(6)50%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(6)50%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(6)50%✕ Remove
Preservation
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(3)25%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(3)25%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(3)25%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(3)25%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(3)25%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(3)25%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(3)25%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(3)25%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(3)25%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(3)25%✕ Remove
Melding
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Heatproof
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Abasement
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Life from Death
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Endless Circuit
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Consistent Intake
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Reprisal
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Trick Shot
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Alternating Current
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Brain Freeze
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Hunting Companion
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Breathing
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
One with the River
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Electrocution
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Exploit
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Breaking Blows
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Energise
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Storm
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Off-Balancing Retort
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Split Shot
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Blackflame Covenant
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Electrotherapy
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Honourless
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Forcewave
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Exploit the Elements
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Barrier of Venarius
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Protraction
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Ice Walls
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Cooked
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Flashy Parrying
(1)8.3%✕ Remove