The Rend is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 4,794 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Prolonged Duration II, Perpetual Charge, Rage III. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Way of the Stonefist, Flow Like Water, First Principle of the Hollow on the skill tree.

Rend
(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
45.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
38.9%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
31.2%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
25.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
22.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
21.7%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
19.3%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
19.3%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
19.3%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
19.2%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
54.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
49.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.6%
# to maximum Mana
29.5%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
27%
# to maximum Life
26%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
24.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
24.5%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
49.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
46.6%
# to [Evasion] Rating
33.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
24.8%
# to [Deflect|Deflection Rating] per # missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
19.9%
#% of Damage from [Deflect|Deflected] [HitDamage|Hits] is taken from Damageable [Companion]'s Life before you
19.9%
[Companion|Companions] have #% increased maximum Life
19.9%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
182.5%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
182.5%
#% less damage taken while on [LowLife|Low Life]
78%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Endurance Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
76.1%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Frenzy Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
76.1%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Power Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
76.1%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
76.1%
Cannot Leech Mana
76.1%
Has # to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward] per player level
37.8%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
17.3%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
63.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
32.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
32%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.4%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
26.4%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
24.9%
# to [Evasion] Rating
20.9%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.5%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
56.2%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
54.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
34.7%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
23.8%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
18.8%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
17.4%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
16%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
15.8%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
58.9%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
50.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
44.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
38.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.8%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.4%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.3%
# to maximum Mana
15.4%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
47.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
39.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
35.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.9%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
24.8%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
24.5%
Reflects opposite Ring
22%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
96.3%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
60.5%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
48.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
39.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
32%
# to maximum Life
31.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
28.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25.4%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
23.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
21.9%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
68.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
63.4%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
60.4%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
60.4%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
60.4%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
18.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
12.1%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
11.6%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
10.1%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
9.9%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Way of the Stonefist
(4789)99.9%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(4775)99.6%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(4660)97.2%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(4636)96.7%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(4626)96.5%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(4626)96.5%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(4583)95.6%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(4540)94.7%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(4511)94.1%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(4439)92.6%✕ Remove
True Strike
(4401)91.8%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(4391)91.6%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(4343)90.6%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(4152)86.6%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(4128)86.1%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(4113)85.8%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(4080)85.1%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(4061)84.7%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(4046)84.4%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(3984)83.1%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(3974)82.9%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(3941)82.2%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(3778)78.8%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(3730)77.8%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(3581)74.7%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(3514)73.3%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(3509)73.2%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(3504)73.1%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(3380)70.5%✕ Remove
Preservation
(3284)68.5%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(3222)67.2%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(3140)65.5%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(2991)62.4%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(2905)60.6%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(2900)60.5%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(2785)58.1%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(2512)52.4%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(2493)52%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(2488)51.9%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(2402)50.1%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(2181)45.5%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(2004)41.8%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(1620)33.8%✕ Remove
Flow State
(1620)33.8%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(1611)33.6%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(1505)31.4%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(1366)28.5%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(1088)22.7%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(877)18.3%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(849)17.7%✕ Remove
Melding
(829)17.3%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(767)16%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(705)14.7%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(657)13.7%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(618)12.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(594)12.4%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(585)12.2%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(570)11.9%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(561)11.7%✕ Remove
One with the River
(503)10.5%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(489)10.2%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(441)9.2%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(417)8.7%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(417)8.7%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(412)8.6%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(403)8.4%✕ Remove
Cooked
(403)8.4%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(379)7.9%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(379)7.9%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(374)7.8%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(355)7.4%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(350)7.3%✕ Remove
Honourless
(350)7.3%✕ Remove
Protraction
(336)7%✕ Remove
Breaking Blows
(331)6.9%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(331)6.9%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(326)6.8%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(321)6.7%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(316)6.6%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(312)6.5%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(307)6.4%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(302)6.3%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(292)6.1%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(283)5.9%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(273)5.7%✕ Remove
Abasement
(268)5.6%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(268)5.6%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(259)5.4%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(254)5.3%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(240)5%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(230)4.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(230)4.8%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(216)4.5%✕ Remove
Split Shot
(211)4.4%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(206)4.3%✕ Remove
Shattering Daze
(206)4.3%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(201)4.2%✕ Remove
Trick Shot
(201)4.2%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(201)4.2%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(201)4.2%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(197)4.1%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(192)4%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(177)3.7%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(177)3.7%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(173)3.6%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(168)3.5%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(168)3.5%✕ Remove
Reaching Strike
(168)3.5%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(153)3.2%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(149)3.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(144)3%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(139)2.9%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(134)2.8%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(125)2.6%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(125)2.6%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(125)2.6%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(120)2.5%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(115)2.4%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(115)2.4%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(110)2.3%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(105)2.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(105)2.2%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(105)2.2%✕ Remove
Ether Flow
(101)2.1%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(101)2.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Sight
(101)2.1%✕ Remove
Marathon Runner
(101)2.1%✕ Remove
Rapid Strike
(96)2%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(96)2%✕ Remove