The Punch is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 15 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Prolonged Duration II, Rapid Attacks III, Perpetual Charge. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Way of the Stonefist, Mindful Awareness, Runic Meridians on the skill tree.

Punch
(Martial Artist) Builds
Sample size: 15 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-09-04 12:01:30 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
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
13.3%
# to maximum Mana
13.3%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
13.3%
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
6.7%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
6.7%
# to Maximum [Charges|Power Charges]
6.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
6.7%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
6.7%
#% increased Cast Speed
6.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
6.7%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
6.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
6.7%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
6.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
6.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
6.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
6.7%
#% increased [Block] chance
6.7%
#% increased [ESRechargeRate|Energy Shield Recharge Rate]
6.7%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
6.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
6.7%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
60%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
53.3%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
53.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
46.7%
# to maximum Mana
40%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
20%
# Life Regeneration per second
13.3%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
13.3%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
13.3%
Body Armour
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
40%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
40%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
33.3%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
20%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
13.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
13.3%
# to all [Attributes] per Socket filled
13.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
13.3%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
120%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
120%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
60%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
46.7%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
40%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire|Fire] Damage
40%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
33.3%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
33.3%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
33.3%
#% chance to gain [Onslaught] for # seconds on Hit
26.7%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
60%
#% increased Movement Speed
46.7%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
33.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
26.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.7%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.7%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.7%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
40%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
33.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
26.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.7%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
26.7%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
20%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
20%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
20%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
53.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.7%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.7%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Reflects opposite Ring
40%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20%
# to maximum Mana
20%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
20%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
13.3%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
93.3%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
46.7%
# to maximum Life
40%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
33.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
33.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
26.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
26.7%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
26.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
26.7%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
26.7%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
13.3%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
6.7%
# to Maximum [Charges|Power Charges]
6.7%
#% increased Cast Speed
6.7%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
6.7%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
6.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances] per [Charges|Power Charge]
6.7%
When a Party Member in your [Presence] Casts a [Spell], you
[Sacrifice] #% of Mana and they [ManaLeech|Leech that Mana]
6.7%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
6.7%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
6.7%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
6.7%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
6.7%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances|Resistances]
6.7%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Way of the Stonefist
(15)100%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(14)93.3%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(13)86.7%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(12)80%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(12)80%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(11)73.3%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(11)73.3%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(11)73.3%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(10)66.7%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(10)66.7%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(10)66.7%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(10)66.7%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(10)66.7%✕ Remove
True Strike
(10)66.7%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(9)60%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(8)53.3%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(8)53.3%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(8)53.3%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(8)53.3%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(6)40%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(6)40%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(6)40%✕ Remove
Flow State
(6)40%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(6)40%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(6)40%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(6)40%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(6)40%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(6)40%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Preservation
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(3)20%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(3)20%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(3)20%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(3)20%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(3)20%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(3)20%✕ Remove
Cooked
(3)20%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Melding
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
One with the River
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Spiral into Depression
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Toxic Tolerance
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Spiral into Insanity
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Dimensional Weakspot
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Spirit of the Wolf
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Relentless Vindicator
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Javelin
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Radial Force
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Frozen Claw
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Spirit of the Wyvern
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Desensitisation
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Primal Rage
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Electrified Claw
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Long Distance Relationship
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Warding Fetish
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Personal Touch
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Bond of the Viper
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Molten Claw
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Lead by Example
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Sigil of Ice
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Bond of the Mamba
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Honourless
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Barrier of Venarius
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
All Natural
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Bolstering Presence
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Viciousness
(1)6.7%✕ Remove