The Profane Ritual is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 38 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Charge Profusion II, Boundless Energy II, Overabundance I. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Heartbreaking, Heartstopping, Struck Through on the skill tree.

Profane Ritual
(Martial Artist) Builds
Sample size: 38 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-29 19:45:52 UTC
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
50%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
42.1%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
34.2%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
28.9%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
28.9%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
23.7%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
21.1%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
10.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
10.5%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
7.9%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
65.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
52.6%
# to maximum Mana
39.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.8%
# to maximum Life
34.2%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
31.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
26.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
23.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
21.1%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
47.4%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
39.5%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
36.8%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
34.2%
# to [Evasion] Rating
28.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.3%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
23.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.7%
# to all [Attributes] per Socket filled
13.2%
# to [Deflect|Deflection Rating] per # missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
10.5%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
118.4%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
118.4%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
86.8%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
76.3%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
71.1%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
60.5%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
44.7%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Physical] Damage
44.7%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
42.1%
#% chance to gain [Onslaught] for # seconds on Hit
39.5%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
60.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
42.1%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
34.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
28.9%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
26.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.7%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.7%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
13.2%
# to maximum Life
13.2%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# Prefix Modifier allowed
78.9%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
78.9%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
55.3%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
50%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
28.9%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
15.8%
# Life Regeneration per second
5.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
5.3%
# to maximum Mana
5.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
5.3%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
60.5%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
47.4%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
44.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
42.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
39.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
34.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
34.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
23.7%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
44.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
36.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28.9%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
28.9%
Reflects opposite Ring
26.3%
[ManaLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Mana
23.7%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.4%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
97.4%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
68.4%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
68.4%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
52.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
50%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
47.4%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
39.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
36.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
21.1%
# to maximum Life
18.4%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
28.9%
# to maximum Mana
28.9%
#% increased Cast Speed
28.9%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances] per [Charges|Power Charge]
28.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
18.4%
# to Maximum [Charges|Power Charges]
15.8%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
15.8%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
13.2%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
10.5%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
10.5%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
13.2%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
13.2%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
10.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
7.9%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
7.9%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
7.9%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineFire|Guided Meteoric Shrine]
7.9%
You can have any number of [Companion|Companions] of different types
7.9%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] Regenerate # Life per second
7.9%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Fire|Fire] Damage
7.9%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Heartbreaking
(38)100%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(38)100%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(38)100%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(38)100%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(37)97.4%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(37)97.4%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(37)97.4%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(36)94.7%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(36)94.7%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(36)94.7%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(35)92.1%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(35)92.1%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(35)92.1%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(34)89.5%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(33)86.8%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(32)84.2%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(32)84.2%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(32)84.2%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(31)81.6%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(31)81.6%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(30)78.9%✕ Remove
True Strike
(30)78.9%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(26)68.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(23)60.5%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(23)60.5%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(23)60.5%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(21)55.3%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(20)52.6%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(19)50%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(19)50%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(15)39.5%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(15)39.5%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(15)39.5%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(14)36.8%✕ Remove
One with the River
(14)36.8%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(14)36.8%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(14)36.8%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(13)34.2%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(11)28.9%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(10)26.3%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(9)23.7%✕ Remove
Abasement
(9)23.7%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(9)23.7%✕ Remove
Flow State
(9)23.7%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(9)23.7%✕ Remove
Melding
(8)21.1%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(8)21.1%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(7)18.4%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(7)18.4%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(7)18.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(7)18.4%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(7)18.4%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(7)18.4%✕ Remove
Cooked
(7)18.4%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(6)15.8%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(5)13.2%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(5)13.2%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(4)10.5%✕ Remove
Defiance
(4)10.5%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(4)10.5%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(4)10.5%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(4)10.5%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(4)10.5%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Toxic Tolerance
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Preservation
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Soul Bloom
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Agile Sprinter
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Volcanic Skin
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Suffusion
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Siphon
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Reaching Strike
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Fervour
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Trick Shot
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Total Incineration
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Harmonic Generator
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Heavy Weaponry
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Guidance
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Essence Infusion
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Split Shot
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Thousand Cuts
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Instability
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Sigil of Lightning
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Lucidity
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Marathon Runner
(1)2.6%✕ Remove