The Twister is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 69 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Projectile Acceleration III, Elemental Armament II, Rakiata's Flow. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Flow Like Water, Runic Meridians, Way of the Stonefist on the skill tree.

Twister
(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 # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
87%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
76.8%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
63.8%
No [Physical] Damage
63.8%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
63.8%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
23.2%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
18.8%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
15.9%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
15.9%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
15.9%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
11.6%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
10.1%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
10.1%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
10.1%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
10.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
10.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
52.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
52.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
44.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
44.9%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
37.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
37.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30.4%
# to maximum Mana
23.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20.3%
# to maximum Life
20.3%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
69.6%
# to [Evasion] Rating
52.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50.7%
# to maximum Life
27.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.1%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
23.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
21.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
21.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.3%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
121.7%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
121.7%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
68.1%
#% chance to gain [Onslaught] for # seconds on Hit
55.1%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
55.1%
Has # to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward] per player level
53.6%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire|Fire] Damage
44.9%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
40.6%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36.2%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Physical] Damage
27.5%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
55.1%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
53.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36.2%
# to [Evasion] Rating
34.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
34.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
24.6%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
23.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
21.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
17.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
17.4%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
53.6%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
34.8%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
34.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
31.9%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
27.5%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
27.5%
# to maximum Life
21.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
21.7%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
15.9%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
117.4%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
47.8%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
47.8%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] count
as being boosted by [IgnitedGround|Ignited], [ShockedGround|Shocked], and [ChilledGround|Chilled] Ground
47.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.1%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.1%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
24.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
18.8%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
126.1%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
52.2%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
52.2%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] count
as being boosted by [IgnitedGround|Ignited], [ShockedGround|Shocked], and [ChilledGround|Chilled] Ground
52.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
26.1%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
24.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
17.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
17.4%
#% to Maximum [Quality]
14.5%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
91.3%
# to maximum Life
52.2%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
44.9%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
36.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
34.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
34.8%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
33.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
31.9%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
31.9%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
23.2%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
81.2%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
71%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
69.6%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
62.3%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
62.3%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
62.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
15.9%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
13%
No [Physical] Damage
13%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
13%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
59.4%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
50.7%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
50.7%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
50.7%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
20.3%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
20.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
10.1%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
10.1%
#% reduced [LightRadius|Light Radius]
10.1%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineChaos|Dreaming Gloom Shrine]
10.1%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Flow Like Water
(69)100%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(67)97.1%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(67)97.1%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(67)97.1%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(66)95.7%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(66)95.7%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(66)95.7%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(65)94.2%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(65)94.2%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(65)94.2%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(64)92.8%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(63)91.3%✕ Remove
Javelin
(63)91.3%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(62)89.9%✕ Remove
True Strike
(62)89.9%✕ Remove
Flow State
(61)88.4%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(60)87%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(59)85.5%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(57)82.6%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(57)82.6%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(56)81.2%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(54)78.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(54)78.3%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(52)75.4%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(51)73.9%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(51)73.9%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(46)66.7%✕ Remove
Cooked
(46)66.7%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(43)62.3%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(42)60.9%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(41)59.4%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(40)58%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(36)52.2%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(35)50.7%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(35)50.7%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(32)46.4%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(31)44.9%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(29)42%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(29)42%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(29)42%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(29)42%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(28)40.6%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(23)33.3%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(23)33.3%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(23)33.3%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(21)30.4%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(20)29%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(20)29%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(19)27.5%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(18)26.1%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(18)26.1%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(17)24.6%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(17)24.6%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(16)23.2%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(16)23.2%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(12)17.4%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(12)17.4%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(12)17.4%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(11)15.9%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(11)15.9%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(11)15.9%✕ Remove
Hail
(10)14.5%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(10)14.5%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(9)13%✕ Remove
Abasement
(9)13%✕ Remove
Fervour
(8)11.6%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(8)11.6%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(8)11.6%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(8)11.6%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(7)10.1%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(7)10.1%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(7)10.1%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(6)8.7%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(6)8.7%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(5)7.2%✕ Remove
Grace of the Ancestors
(5)7.2%✕ Remove
Finesse
(5)7.2%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(5)7.2%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(4)5.8%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(4)5.8%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(4)5.8%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(4)5.8%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(4)5.8%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Death from Afar
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Catapult
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Adaptable Assault
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Preservation
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Instability
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Melding
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Resonance
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Multi Shot
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Blessing of the Moon
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(2)2.9%✕ Remove