The Pounce is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 39 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Cooldown Recovery II, Brutus' Brain, Rapid Attacks III. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Way of the Stonefist, Flow Like Water, Mindful Awareness on the skill tree.

Pounce
(Martial Artist) Builds
Below data represents gem links within this cohort. Selected main skills are strictly isolated.
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Other Active Skills & Auras
Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
35.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
35.9%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
28.2%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
28.2%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
23.1%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
17.9%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
12.8%
No [Physical] Damage
12.8%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
12.8%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
10.3%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
12.8%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
12.8%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
48.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
46.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
30.8%
# to maximum Mana
30.8%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
25.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
23.1%
# to maximum Life
20.5%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
12.8%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
46.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
30.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
28.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
28.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
23.1%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
23.1%
# to [Deflect|Deflection Rating] per # missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.5%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
20.5%
#% of Damage from [Deflect|Deflected] [HitDamage|Hits] is taken from Damageable [Companion]'s Life before you
20.5%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
156.4%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
156.4%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
53.8%
#% chance to gain [Onslaught] for # seconds on Hit
41%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
41%
Has # to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward] per player level
41%
#% less damage taken while on [LowLife|Low Life]
35.9%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Endurance Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
30.8%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Frenzy Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
30.8%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Power Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
30.8%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
53.8%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
41%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.9%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
25.6%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
20.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
17.9%
# to maximum Life
15.4%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15.4%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
53.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
43.6%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
33.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
28.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
25.6%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25.6%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
23.1%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
20.5%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
17.9%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
17.9%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
64.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
51.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
43.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
43.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20.5%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
20.5%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
59%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
48.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.8%
Reflects opposite Ring
28.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
23.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.1%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20.5%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
17.9%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
15.4%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
51.3%
# to maximum Life
38.5%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
38.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
33.3%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
33.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
33.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
28.2%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
28.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
25.6%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
38.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
33.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
33.3%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
28.2%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
28.2%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
28.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
23.1%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
23.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
20.5%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
17.9%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Way of the Stonefist
(39)100%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(39)100%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(38)97.4%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(37)94.9%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(37)94.9%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(36)92.3%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(35)89.7%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(35)89.7%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(34)87.2%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(31)79.5%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(31)79.5%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(30)76.9%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(30)76.9%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(30)76.9%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(29)74.4%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(28)71.8%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(28)71.8%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(27)69.2%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(26)66.7%✕ Remove
True Strike
(25)64.1%✕ Remove
Flow State
(23)59%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(22)56.4%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(21)53.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(20)51.3%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(20)51.3%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(20)51.3%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(19)48.7%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(19)48.7%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(18)46.2%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(18)46.2%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(18)46.2%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(17)43.6%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(16)41%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(15)38.5%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(15)38.5%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(15)38.5%✕ Remove
Cooked
(15)38.5%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(15)38.5%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(13)33.3%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(13)33.3%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(13)33.3%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(13)33.3%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(12)30.8%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(12)30.8%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(11)28.2%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(10)25.6%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(10)25.6%✕ Remove
Preservation
(10)25.6%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(9)23.1%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(9)23.1%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(9)23.1%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(8)20.5%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(8)20.5%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(8)20.5%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(8)20.5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(8)20.5%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(8)20.5%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(8)20.5%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(7)17.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(7)17.9%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(7)17.9%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(7)17.9%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(7)17.9%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(7)17.9%✕ Remove
Melding
(6)15.4%✕ Remove
Abasement
(6)15.4%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(6)15.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(6)15.4%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(6)15.4%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(6)15.4%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(6)15.4%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(5)12.8%✕ Remove
Rapid Strike
(5)12.8%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(5)12.8%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(5)12.8%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(5)12.8%✕ Remove
Trick Shot
(5)12.8%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(5)12.8%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(5)12.8%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(5)12.8%✕ Remove
Split Shot
(5)12.8%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(5)12.8%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(5)12.8%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(4)10.3%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(4)10.3%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(4)10.3%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(4)10.3%✕ Remove
Quick Fingers
(4)10.3%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(4)10.3%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(4)10.3%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(3)7.7%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(3)7.7%✕ Remove
One with the River
(3)7.7%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(3)7.7%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(3)7.7%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(3)7.7%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(3)7.7%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(3)7.7%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(3)7.7%✕ Remove
Electric Blood
(3)7.7%✕ Remove
Anticipation
(3)7.7%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(2)5.1%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(2)5.1%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(2)5.1%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(2)5.1%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(2)5.1%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(2)5.1%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(2)5.1%✕ Remove
High Alert
(2)5.1%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(2)5.1%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(2)5.1%✕ Remove
Stormbreaker
(2)5.1%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(2)5.1%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(2)5.1%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(2)5.1%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(2)5.1%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(2)5.1%✕ Remove
Marathon Runner
(2)5.1%✕ Remove
Efficient Killing
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Unbending
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Lavianga's Brew
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Agile Sprinter
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Death from Afar
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Authority
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Paragon
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Pack Encouragement
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Grace of the Ancestors
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Captivating Companionship
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Spiked Shield
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Manifold Method
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Breaking Blows
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Surging Currents
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Sight
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Honourless
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Deadly Flourish
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Brush Off
(1)2.6%✕ Remove