The Tornado Shot is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 43 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Overabundance II, Durability, Prolonged Duration II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Runic Meridians, Flow Like Water, For the Jugular on the skill tree.

Tornado Shot
(Martial Artist) Builds
Sample size: 43 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-28 19:43:54 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
53.5%
#% reduced Projectile Range
41.9%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional Arrow
34.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
27.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
27.9%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
23.3%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
20.9%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
18.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
18.6%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
16.3%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
76.7%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
62.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
9.3%
#% increased Damage with Bow Skills
7%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
51.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
46.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
39.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
32.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
30.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.2%
# to maximum Mana
25.6%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
20.9%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
20.9%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
20.9%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
44.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
37.2%
# to [Evasion] Rating
32.6%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
32.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
23.3%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
23.3%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.9%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
20.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
20.9%
#% increased Movement Speed
18.6%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
107%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
107%
#% chance to gain [Onslaught] for # seconds on Hit
72.1%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional [Projectile]
67.4%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
58.1%
#% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
46.5%
[Critical|Critical Hit] chance for [Attack|Attacks] is #%
46.5%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
34.9%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
30.2%
Has # to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward] per player level
25.6%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
60.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
39.5%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
37.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
34.9%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
23.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
20.9%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
20.9%
Cannot be [LightStun|Light Stunned] by [Deflect|Deflected] [HitDamage|Hits]
18.6%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# Prefix Modifier allowed
62.8%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
62.8%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
62.8%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
30.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
23.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
14%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
14%
# to Level of all [Cold] Skills
11.6%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
11.6%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
11.6%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
65.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
44.2%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
39.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
37.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
37.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
34.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
32.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.2%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
18.6%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
44.2%
Reflects opposite Ring
41.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
32.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.2%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25.6%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
20.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
18.6%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.6%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
97.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
60.5%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
51.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
48.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
48.8%
# to maximum Life
48.8%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
48.8%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
48.8%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
44.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
32.6%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
20.9%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
16.3%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
16.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
14%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
11.6%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional Arrow
9.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
9.3%
[ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] from [HitDamage|Hits] [Contributes|Contributes] to [Flammability], [Ignite], and [Chill] [BuffMagnitude|Magnitudes], [Freeze] Buildup, and [Shock] Chance
9.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
7%
#% increased Cast Speed
7%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
25.6%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
25.6%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Runic Meridians
(43)100%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(43)100%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(42)97.7%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(42)97.7%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(42)97.7%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(41)95.3%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(39)90.7%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(38)88.4%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(38)88.4%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(38)88.4%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(38)88.4%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(37)86%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(37)86%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(36)83.7%✕ Remove
Cooked
(35)81.4%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(34)79.1%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(32)74.4%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(31)72.1%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(31)72.1%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(31)72.1%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(28)65.1%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(28)65.1%✕ Remove
Quick Fingers
(26)60.5%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(25)58.1%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(25)58.1%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(22)51.2%✕ Remove
Flow State
(22)51.2%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(22)51.2%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(21)48.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(21)48.8%✕ Remove
True Strike
(21)48.8%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(19)44.2%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(19)44.2%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(18)41.9%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(18)41.9%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(17)39.5%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(17)39.5%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(17)39.5%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(17)39.5%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(15)34.9%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(13)30.2%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(12)27.9%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(11)25.6%✕ Remove
Momentum
(11)25.6%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(10)23.3%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(10)23.3%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(9)20.9%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(9)20.9%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(9)20.9%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(8)18.6%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(8)18.6%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(7)16.3%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(7)16.3%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(6)14%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(6)14%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(6)14%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(6)14%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(6)14%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(6)14%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(6)14%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(5)11.6%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(5)11.6%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(5)11.6%✕ Remove
Marathon Runner
(5)11.6%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(4)9.3%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(4)9.3%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(4)9.3%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(4)9.3%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(4)9.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Sight
(4)9.3%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(4)9.3%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(4)9.3%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(4)9.3%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(3)7%✕ Remove
Agile Sprinter
(3)7%✕ Remove
Sniper
(3)7%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(3)7%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(3)7%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(3)7%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(3)7%✕ Remove
Feathered Fletching
(3)7%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(3)7%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(2)4.7%✕ Remove
Pierce the Heart
(2)4.7%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(2)4.7%✕ Remove
Inspiring Ally
(2)4.7%✕ Remove
Pack Encouragement
(2)4.7%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(2)4.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(2)4.7%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(2)4.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(2)4.7%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(2)4.7%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(2)4.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(2)4.7%✕ Remove
Warding Potions
(2)4.7%✕ Remove
Unsight
(2)4.7%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(2)4.7%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(2)4.7%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(2)4.7%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(2)4.7%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Toxic Tolerance
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Melding
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Abasement
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Lavianga's Brew
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Embracing Frost
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Easy Going
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Temporal Mastery
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Paragon
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
General Electric
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Pressure Points
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Preservation
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
The Frenzied Bear
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Blood of Rage
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Blur
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Manifold Method
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Efficient Inscriptions
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Rallying Icon
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Hidden Barb
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Voracious
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Multi Shot
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Shattering
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Distant Dreamer
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Shrapnel
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Glancing Deflection
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Electric Blood
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
All Natural
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(1)2.3%✕ Remove
Intense Flames
(1)2.3%✕ Remove