The Storm Wave is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 19 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Rapid Attacks II, Culmination II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Heartbreaking, Heartstopping, Way of the Stonefist on the skill tree.

Storm Wave
(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
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
36.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
36.8%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
31.6%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
26.3%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
26.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
26.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
21.1%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
21.1%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
21.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
10.5%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
63.2%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
47.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.8%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
31.6%
# to maximum Mana
26.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
21.1%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
21.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
15.8%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Evasion] Rating
57.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
52.6%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
47.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
47.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36.8%
# to maximum Life
26.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.3%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
21.1%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
15.8%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
15.8%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
142.1%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
142.1%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
68.4%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
68.4%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
63.2%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
63.2%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Physical] Damage
52.6%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
47.4%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
31.6%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire|Fire] Damage
31.6%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
52.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36.8%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
21.1%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
21.1%
# to Maximum [Charges|Power Charges]
15.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
15.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
15.8%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
68.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
42.1%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
31.6%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
26.3%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.3%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
21.1%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
21.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
21.1%
# Life Regeneration per second
15.8%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
15.8%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
47.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
47.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.8%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.8%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
31.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
26.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.3%
#% increased [Lightning] Damage
21.1%
#% to Maximum [Quality]
21.1%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.6%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
31.6%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
26.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
26.3%
#% to Maximum [Quality]
21.1%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.1%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
73.7%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
57.9%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
47.4%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
47.4%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
36.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
21.1%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
21.1%
Legacy of [LegacyOfStibnite|Stibnite]
21.1%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
15.8%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
15.8%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
15.8%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
15.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
15.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
15.8%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
10.5%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
10.5%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
10.5%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
10.5%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
5.3%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
5.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
5.3%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
5.3%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
5.3%
You can have any number of [Companion|Companions] of different types
5.3%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] Regenerate # Life per second
5.3%
[Companion|Companions] deal #% increased damage to your [Mark|Marked] targets
5.3%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Heartbreaking
(19)100%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(19)100%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(19)100%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(19)100%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(18)94.7%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(17)89.5%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(16)84.2%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(16)84.2%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(16)84.2%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(15)78.9%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(15)78.9%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(15)78.9%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(14)73.7%✕ Remove
True Strike
(14)73.7%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(13)68.4%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(13)68.4%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(13)68.4%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(12)63.2%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(12)63.2%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(11)57.9%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(11)57.9%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(11)57.9%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(11)57.9%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(11)57.9%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(10)52.6%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(10)52.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(10)52.6%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(10)52.6%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(10)52.6%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(9)47.4%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(9)47.4%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(7)36.8%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(7)36.8%✕ Remove
Flow State
(7)36.8%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(7)36.8%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(6)31.6%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(6)31.6%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(6)31.6%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(6)31.6%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(6)31.6%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(5)26.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(5)26.3%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(5)26.3%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(5)26.3%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(5)26.3%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(5)26.3%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(5)26.3%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(5)26.3%✕ Remove
Melding
(4)21.1%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(4)21.1%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(4)21.1%✕ Remove
Manifold Method
(4)21.1%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(3)15.8%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(3)15.8%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(3)15.8%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(3)15.8%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(3)15.8%✕ Remove
One with the River
(3)15.8%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(3)15.8%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(3)15.8%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(3)15.8%✕ Remove
Cooked
(3)15.8%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(3)15.8%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Abasement
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Preservation
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(2)10.5%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Rapid Strike
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Agile Sprinter
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Mending Deflection
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Siphon
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Reaching Strike
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Paragon
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Pure Power
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
First Approach
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Primal Protection
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Forcewave
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Brain Storm
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Electric Blood
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
All Natural
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Momentum
(1)5.3%✕ Remove
Marathon Runner
(1)5.3%✕ Remove