The Midnight Zenith is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 36 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Crystalline Shards, Magnified Area II, Cold Mastery. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Struck Through, Way of the Stonefist, Flow Like Water on the skill tree.

Midnight Zenith
(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
38.9%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
27.8%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
27.8%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
27.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
27.8%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
19.4%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
16.7%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
16.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
16.7%
Gain # [Guard] for # seconds per [Combo] expended when using Skills
16.7%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
55.6%
# to maximum Life
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
41.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
38.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
30.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.6%
# to maximum Mana
27.8%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
22.2%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
19.4%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
41.7%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
36.1%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36.1%
# to [Evasion] Rating
27.8%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
22.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
19.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
19.4%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
19.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
16.7%
# to [Deflect|Deflection Rating] per # missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
13.9%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
130.6%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
130.6%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
66.7%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
63.9%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
63.9%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Physical] Damage
58.3%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
55.6%
#% chance to gain [Onslaught] for # seconds on Hit
44.4%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
41.7%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
38.9%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
61.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
30.6%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.6%
# to [Evasion] Rating
25%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
13.9%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
100%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
100%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
100%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
91.7%
# to Level of all [Cold] Skills
69.4%
[IceCrystals|Ice Crystals] have #% reduced maximum Life per #% [Resistances|Cold Resistance] you have
47.2%
[IceCrystals|Ice Crystals] have #% increased maximum Life per #% [Resistances|Cold Resistance] you have
38.9%
#% increased maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
8.3%
#% to [MaximumResistances|Maximum Cold Resistance]
8.3%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
50%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
47.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
44.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
41.7%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
30.6%
[ManaLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Mana
25%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
44.4%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
41.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
38.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.9%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
22.2%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
91.7%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
61.1%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
52.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
47.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
41.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
41.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
27.8%
# to maximum Life
25%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
19.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
19.4%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
19.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
16.7%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
16.7%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
16.7%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
16.7%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
11.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
11.1%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
8.3%
# to Maximum [Charges|Power Charges]
8.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
8.3%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
5.6%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
5.6%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
5.6%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Fire|Fire] Damage
5.6%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Struck Through
(36)100%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(36)100%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(36)100%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(36)100%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(35)97.2%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(35)97.2%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(34)94.4%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(34)94.4%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(33)91.7%✕ Remove
True Strike
(33)91.7%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(32)88.9%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(31)86.1%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(30)83.3%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(28)77.8%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(28)77.8%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(28)77.8%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(27)75%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(26)72.2%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(23)63.9%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(23)63.9%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(23)63.9%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(23)63.9%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(23)63.9%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(22)61.1%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(20)55.6%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(20)55.6%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(19)52.8%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(19)52.8%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(19)52.8%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(17)47.2%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(16)44.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(16)44.4%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(15)41.7%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(14)38.9%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(13)36.1%✕ Remove
One with the River
(13)36.1%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(13)36.1%✕ Remove
Melding
(12)33.3%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(12)33.3%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(11)30.6%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(11)30.6%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(11)30.6%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(11)30.6%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(10)27.8%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(10)27.8%✕ Remove
Flow State
(10)27.8%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(10)27.8%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(8)22.2%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(8)22.2%✕ Remove
Cooked
(8)22.2%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(8)22.2%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(8)22.2%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(7)19.4%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(7)19.4%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(7)19.4%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(7)19.4%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Abasement
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Preservation
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Efficient Inscriptions
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Stormbreaker
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Invocated Efficiency
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Bond of the Ape
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Toxic Tolerance
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Unbothering Cold
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Sanguine Tolerance
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Splinters
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Catapult
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Necrotic Touch
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Siphon
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Reaching Strike
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Endless Blizzard
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Paragon
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Irreparable
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Holy Protector
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Desensitisation
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Pressure Points
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Lockdown
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Escalating Toxins
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Casting Cascade
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Elemental Equilibrium
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Devastation
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Deadly Flourish
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Brain Storm
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Flashy Parrying
(1)2.8%✕ Remove