The Shred is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 65 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Prolonged Duration II, Rage III, 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: 65 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
#% increased [Physical] Damage
50.8%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
36.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
33.8%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
24.6%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
23.1%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
18.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
16.9%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
15.4%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
13.8%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
13.8%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
46.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
32.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
32.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.7%
# to maximum Mana
26.2%
# to maximum Life
21.5%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
20%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
18.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
16.9%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36.9%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.8%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
32.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.2%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
26.2%
# to [Evasion] Rating
24.6%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
21.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
16.9%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
15.4%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
143.1%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
143.1%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
41.5%
Has # to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward] per player level
40%
#% less damage taken while on [LowLife|Low Life]
38.5%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
35.4%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Endurance Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
35.4%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Frenzy Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
35.4%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Power Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
35.4%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
35.4%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
60%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.8%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.2%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
23.1%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
21.5%
# to [Evasion] Rating
16.9%
# to maximum Life
15.4%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15.4%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
41.5%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
36.9%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
33.8%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
30.8%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
29.2%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
27.7%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
26.2%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
24.6%
# to Level of all [Cold] Skills
23.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
21.5%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
49.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
47.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
44.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.5%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
32.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
32.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
26.2%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
24.6%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
41.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
41.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
32.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.8%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
23.1%
# to maximum Mana
18.5%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
93.8%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
67.7%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
55.4%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
55.4%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
43.1%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
35.4%
# to maximum Life
24.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
24.6%
# to [Strength|Strength]
21.5%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
20%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
46.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
44.6%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
36.9%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
36.9%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
36.9%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
24.6%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
20%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
18.5%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
18.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
16.9%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Way of the Stonefist
(64)98.5%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(61)93.8%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(57)87.7%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(57)87.7%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(57)87.7%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(55)84.6%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(55)84.6%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(55)84.6%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(54)83.1%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(54)83.1%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(53)81.5%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(51)78.5%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(49)75.4%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(49)75.4%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(49)75.4%✕ Remove
True Strike
(49)75.4%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(46)70.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(45)69.2%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(45)69.2%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(40)61.5%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(40)61.5%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(40)61.5%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(38)58.5%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(36)55.4%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(35)53.8%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(34)52.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(34)52.3%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(31)47.7%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(31)47.7%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(30)46.2%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(29)44.6%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(29)44.6%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(26)40%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(25)38.5%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(23)35.4%✕ Remove
Flow State
(21)32.3%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(20)30.8%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(20)30.8%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(20)30.8%✕ Remove
Preservation
(19)29.2%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(18)27.7%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(18)27.7%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(18)27.7%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(18)27.7%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(17)26.2%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(15)23.1%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(15)23.1%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(13)20%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(13)20%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(13)20%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(13)20%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(13)20%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(13)20%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(12)18.5%✕ Remove
Cooked
(12)18.5%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(12)18.5%✕ Remove
Melding
(11)16.9%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(11)16.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(11)16.9%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(11)16.9%✕ Remove
One with the River
(11)16.9%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(11)16.9%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(10)15.4%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(9)13.8%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(9)13.8%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(9)13.8%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(9)13.8%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(9)13.8%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(9)13.8%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(8)12.3%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(8)12.3%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(7)10.8%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(7)10.8%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(7)10.8%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(7)10.8%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Abasement
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(6)9.2%✕ Remove
Toxic Tolerance
(5)7.7%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(5)7.7%✕ Remove
Breaking Blows
(5)7.7%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(5)7.7%✕ Remove
Split Shot
(5)7.7%✕ Remove
Honourless
(5)7.7%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(5)7.7%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(5)7.7%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
Reaching Strike
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
Trick Shot
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
Primal Rage
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
Protraction
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
Efficient Killing
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Beef
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Shattering Daze
(3)4.6%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Spirit of the Wolf
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Authority
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Paragon
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Fervour
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Desensitisation
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Defiance
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Quick Fingers
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Manifold Method
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Instability
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Pocket Sand
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Momentum
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Marathon Runner
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Morgana, the Storm Seer
(2)3.1%✕ Remove