The Hollow Focus is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 3,936 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Cooldown Recovery II, Magnified Area II, Blind II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Flow Like Water, Way of the Stonefist, Heartbreaking on the skill tree.

Hollow Focus
(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 [Attack] Speed
37.4%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
34.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
33.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
20.3%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
18%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
17.4%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
17.1%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
16.6%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
16%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
12.6%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
56.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
51%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
34.4%
# to maximum Life
30.6%
# to maximum Mana
27.9%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
27.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
24.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20.9%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
56.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
41.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
41.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
23.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
22.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
22%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
21.5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.3%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
19%
# to [Deflect|Deflection Rating] per # missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.3%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
132.9%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
132.9%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
53.2%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
39.1%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
38%
Has # to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward] per player level
37.2%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Physical] Damage
36.4%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
35.1%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
34.4%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
32.1%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
58%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
37.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
28.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
25.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
24.1%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
23.2%
# to maximum Life
13.5%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
41.9%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
34.2%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
29.6%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
29.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
27%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
26.1%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
25.3%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
24.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.2%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
16.6%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
58.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
46.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.2%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
34.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
34.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
34.1%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.1%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
14.2%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
57.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
35.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
32.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.7%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
28.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
28.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25.9%
Reflects opposite Ring
17.1%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
95.8%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
53.1%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
44.9%
# to maximum Life
32.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
31.1%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
28.4%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
26.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
23.6%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
23.5%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
26.6%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
26.4%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
22.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
22.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.1%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
15.2%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
15.2%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
15.2%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
14.5%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
13.1%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
11.5%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
9.7%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
9.7%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
9.7%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
6%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Flow Like Water
(3897)99%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(3893)98.9%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(3798)96.5%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(3790)96.3%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(3782)96.1%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(3779)96%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(3775)95.9%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(3700)94%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(3692)93.8%✕ Remove
True Strike
(3637)92.4%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(3444)87.5%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(3416)86.8%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(3397)86.3%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(3302)83.9%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(3298)83.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(3259)82.8%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(3078)78.2%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(2885)73.3%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(2661)67.6%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(2657)67.5%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(2547)64.7%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(2531)64.3%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(2484)63.1%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(2137)54.3%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(2137)54.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(1984)50.4%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(1917)48.7%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(1818)46.2%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(1811)46%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(1811)46%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(1807)45.9%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(1775)45.1%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(1700)43.2%✕ Remove
Flow State
(1488)37.8%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(1397)35.5%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(1102)28%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(1075)27.3%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(1071)27.2%✕ Remove
Melding
(1004)25.5%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(976)24.8%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(953)24.2%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(909)23.1%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(893)22.7%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(882)22.4%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(830)21.1%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(756)19.2%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(756)19.2%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(736)18.7%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(732)18.6%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(732)18.6%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(724)18.4%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(724)18.4%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(712)18.1%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(708)18%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(689)17.5%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(681)17.3%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(677)17.2%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(661)16.8%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(657)16.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(653)16.6%✕ Remove
Javelin
(649)16.5%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(646)16.4%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(630)16%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(606)15.4%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(606)15.4%✕ Remove
Cooked
(606)15.4%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(586)14.9%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(579)14.7%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(579)14.7%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(575)14.6%✕ Remove
Preservation
(575)14.6%✕ Remove
One with the River
(575)14.6%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(575)14.6%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(531)13.5%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(531)13.5%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(531)13.5%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(508)12.9%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(500)12.7%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(468)11.9%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(445)11.3%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(433)11%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(429)10.9%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(413)10.5%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(398)10.1%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(398)10.1%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(394)10%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(374)9.5%✕ Remove
Abasement
(362)9.2%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(350)8.9%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(346)8.8%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(327)8.3%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(327)8.3%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(315)8%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(303)7.7%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(303)7.7%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(303)7.7%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(299)7.6%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(291)7.4%✕ Remove
Fervour
(287)7.3%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(287)7.3%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(279)7.1%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(256)6.5%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(252)6.4%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(240)6.1%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(232)5.9%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(232)5.9%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(228)5.8%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(216)5.5%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(205)5.2%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(201)5.1%✕ Remove
Devastation
(197)5%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(197)5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(193)4.9%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(189)4.8%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(185)4.7%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(181)4.6%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(181)4.6%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(173)4.4%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(173)4.4%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(169)4.3%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(165)4.2%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(165)4.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(157)4%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(154)3.9%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(142)3.6%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(138)3.5%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(138)3.5%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(130)3.3%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(130)3.3%✕ Remove
Instability
(126)3.2%✕ Remove
Hail
(126)3.2%✕ Remove
Shattering Daze
(126)3.2%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(122)3.1%✕ Remove
Toxic Tolerance
(122)3.1%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(118)3%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(114)2.9%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(114)2.9%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(102)2.6%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(102)2.6%✕ Remove
Finesse
(98)2.5%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(98)2.5%✕ Remove
Grace of the Ancestors
(94)2.4%✕ Remove
Death from Afar
(91)2.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(91)2.3%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(87)2.2%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(83)2.1%✕ Remove