The Shred is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 67 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rage III, Prolonged Duration II, Perpetual Charge. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Way of the Stonefist, Flow Like Water, Heartbreaking on the skill tree.

Shred
(Martial Artist) Builds
Sample size: 67 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
#% increased [Physical] Damage
43.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
31.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
29.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
26.9%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
23.9%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
23.9%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
22.4%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
17.9%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
16.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
16.4%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
46.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
44.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
32.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.9%
# to maximum Life
25.4%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
22.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
22.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
19.4%
# to maximum Mana
19.4%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
52.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
31.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
31.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
28.4%
# to [Deflect|Deflection Rating] per # missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.9%
#% of Damage from [Deflect|Deflected] [HitDamage|Hits] is taken from Damageable [Companion]'s Life before you
26.9%
[Companion|Companions] have #% increased maximum Life
26.9%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
23.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
19.4%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
150.7%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
150.7%
Has # to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward] per player level
44.8%
#% less damage taken while on [LowLife|Low Life]
40.3%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
40.3%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.8%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
35.8%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
34.3%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Endurance Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
34.3%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Frenzy Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
34.3%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
59.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.9%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
28.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.9%
# to [Evasion] Rating
25.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
22.4%
# to maximum Life
20.9%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
19.4%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
19.4%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
47.8%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
43.3%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
31.3%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
31.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
25.4%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
23.9%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
19.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
17.9%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
16.4%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
68.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
67.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
34.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
34.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
34.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.9%
# to maximum Mana
22.4%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
22.4%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
37.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
37.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
35.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
34.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.9%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
28.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
28.4%
Reflects opposite Ring
25.4%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
19.4%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
95.5%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
50.7%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
41.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
38.8%
# to maximum Life
34.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
32.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
29.9%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
28.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
25.4%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
25.4%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
46.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
43.3%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
31.3%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
31.3%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
31.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
28.4%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
19.4%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
16.4%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
14.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
13.4%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Way of the Stonefist
(66)98.5%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(65)97%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(63)94%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(63)94%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(62)92.5%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(61)91%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(59)88.1%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(59)88.1%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(59)88.1%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(59)88.1%✕ Remove
True Strike
(58)86.6%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(56)83.6%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(54)80.6%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(51)76.1%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(51)76.1%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(49)73.1%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(49)73.1%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(48)71.6%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(48)71.6%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(47)70.1%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(47)70.1%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(42)62.7%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(41)61.2%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(40)59.7%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(39)58.2%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(39)58.2%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(37)55.2%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(37)55.2%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(35)52.2%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(35)52.2%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(34)50.7%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(30)44.8%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(29)43.3%✕ Remove
Flow State
(28)41.8%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(28)41.8%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(25)37.3%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(24)35.8%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(20)29.9%✕ Remove
Preservation
(20)29.9%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(20)29.9%✕ Remove
Melding
(17)25.4%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(17)25.4%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(16)23.9%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(16)23.9%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(16)23.9%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(15)22.4%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(15)22.4%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(15)22.4%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(15)22.4%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(15)22.4%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(13)19.4%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(13)19.4%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(12)17.9%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(12)17.9%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(12)17.9%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(11)16.4%✕ Remove
One with the River
(11)16.4%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(11)16.4%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(10)14.9%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(10)14.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(10)14.9%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(10)14.9%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(10)14.9%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(10)14.9%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(9)13.4%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(9)13.4%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(9)13.4%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(8)11.9%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(8)11.9%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(8)11.9%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(8)11.9%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(8)11.9%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(7)10.4%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(7)10.4%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(7)10.4%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(7)10.4%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(7)10.4%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(7)10.4%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(7)10.4%✕ Remove
Cooked
(7)10.4%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(6)9%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(6)9%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(6)9%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(6)9%✕ Remove
Primal Rage
(6)9%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(6)9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(6)9%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(6)9%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(6)9%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(5)7.5%✕ Remove
Toxic Tolerance
(5)7.5%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(5)7.5%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(5)7.5%✕ Remove
Abasement
(5)7.5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(5)7.5%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(5)7.5%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(5)7.5%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(5)7.5%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(5)7.5%✕ Remove
Protraction
(5)7.5%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(5)7.5%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(5)7.5%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(4)6%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(4)6%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(4)6%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(4)6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(4)6%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(4)6%✕ Remove
Breaking Blows
(4)6%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(4)6%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(4)6%✕ Remove
Honourless
(4)6%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(4)6%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(3)4.5%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(3)4.5%✕ Remove
Reaching Strike
(3)4.5%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(3)4.5%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(3)4.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(3)4.5%✕ Remove
Defiance
(3)4.5%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(3)4.5%✕ Remove
Split Shot
(3)4.5%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(3)4.5%✕ Remove
Unsight
(3)4.5%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(3)4.5%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(3)4.5%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(3)4.5%✕ Remove
Marathon Runner
(3)4.5%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(2)3%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(2)3%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(2)3%✕ Remove
Spirit of the Wolf
(2)3%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(2)3%✕ Remove
Rapid Strike
(2)3%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(2)3%✕ Remove
Spirit of the Bear
(2)3%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(2)3%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(2)3%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(2)3%✕ Remove
Authority
(2)3%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(2)3%✕ Remove
Trick Shot
(2)3%✕ Remove
Alternating Current
(2)3%✕ Remove
Beef
(2)3%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(2)3%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(2)3%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(2)3%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(2)3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(2)3%✕ Remove
Blur
(2)3%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(2)3%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(2)3%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(2)3%✕ Remove
Instability
(2)3%✕ Remove
Shattering
(2)3%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(2)3%✕ Remove
Altered Brain Chemistry
(2)3%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(2)3%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(2)3%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(2)3%✕ Remove
Lightning Storm
(2)3%✕ Remove
Rattled
(2)3%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(2)3%✕ Remove
Momentum
(2)3%✕ Remove
Titanic
(2)3%✕ Remove