The Storm Wave is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 27 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Culmination II, Ailith's Chimes. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Flow Like Water, For the Jugular, 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
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
44.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
44.4%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
29.6%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
29.6%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
29.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
25.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
25.9%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
22.2%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
22.2%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
18.5%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
48.1%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
48.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
37%
# to maximum Mana
33.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
29.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.5%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
18.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
18.5%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
51.9%
# to [Evasion] Rating
44.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
40.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.6%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
25.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
22.2%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
22.2%
# to [Deflect|Deflection Rating] per # missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.5%
#% of Damage from [Deflect|Deflected] [HitDamage|Hits] is taken from Damageable [Companion]'s Life before you
18.5%
[Companion|Companions] have #% increased maximum Life
18.5%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
122.2%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
122.2%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
66.7%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
63%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
63%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
63%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
59.3%
#% chance to gain [Onslaught] for # seconds on Hit
40.7%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
33.3%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Physical] Damage
33.3%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
66.7%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
40.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
37%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
37%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.6%
# to [Evasion] Rating
25.9%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
22.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
22.2%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
22.2%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
14.8%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
66.7%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
44.4%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29.6%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
25.9%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
25.9%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
22.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
22.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
22.2%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
18.5%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
66.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
55.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
48.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
37%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.6%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
14.8%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
44.4%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
44.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
37%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
37%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25.9%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
18.5%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
96.3%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
40.7%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
37%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
29.6%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
29.6%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
25.9%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
25.9%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
25.9%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
22.2%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
7.4%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
7.4%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
7.4%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Flow Like Water
(27)100%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(26)96.3%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(26)96.3%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(26)96.3%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(25)92.6%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(24)88.9%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(24)88.9%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(24)88.9%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(24)88.9%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(24)88.9%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(24)88.9%✕ Remove
True Strike
(23)85.2%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(22)81.5%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(22)81.5%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(22)81.5%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(22)81.5%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(21)77.8%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(21)77.8%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(20)74.1%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(19)70.4%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(19)70.4%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(17)63%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(17)63%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(17)63%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(16)59.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(16)59.3%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(16)59.3%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(15)55.6%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(14)51.9%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(13)48.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(13)48.1%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(12)44.4%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(11)40.7%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(11)40.7%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(10)37%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(10)37%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(10)37%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(9)33.3%✕ Remove
Flow State
(9)33.3%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(9)33.3%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(9)33.3%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(8)29.6%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(8)29.6%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(8)29.6%✕ Remove
One with the River
(8)29.6%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(8)29.6%✕ Remove
Melding
(7)25.9%✕ Remove
Abasement
(7)25.9%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(6)22.2%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(6)22.2%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(5)18.5%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(5)18.5%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(5)18.5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(5)18.5%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(4)14.8%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(4)14.8%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(4)14.8%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(4)14.8%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(4)14.8%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(4)14.8%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(4)14.8%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(4)14.8%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(4)14.8%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(4)14.8%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(3)11.1%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(3)11.1%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(3)11.1%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(3)11.1%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(3)11.1%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Storm
(3)11.1%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(3)11.1%✕ Remove
Cooked
(3)11.1%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(3)11.1%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(2)7.4%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(2)7.4%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(2)7.4%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(2)7.4%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(2)7.4%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(2)7.4%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(2)7.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(2)7.4%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(2)7.4%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(2)7.4%✕ Remove
Brain Storm
(2)7.4%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(2)7.4%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(2)7.4%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(2)7.4%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(2)7.4%✕ Remove
Storm Swell
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Storm Driven
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Endless Circuit
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Siphon
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Lingering Whispers
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Splitting Ground
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Paragon
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Grace of the Ancestors
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Primal Protection
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Preservation
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Manifold Method
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Electrotherapy
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Stormbreaker
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Instability
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Hail
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Devastation
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Electric Blood
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Fated End
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Roil
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Storm Surge
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Sigil of Fire
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(1)3.7%✕ Remove
Unbound Forces
(1)3.7%✕ Remove