The Twister is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 107 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, Focused Thrust 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
82.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
81.3%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
65.4%
No [Physical] Damage
65.4%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
65.4%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
16.8%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
8.4%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
8.4%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
8.4%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
8.4%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
8.4%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
7.5%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
7.5%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
7.5%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
5.6%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
5.6%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
60.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
44.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
42.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40.2%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
32.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
32.7%
# to maximum Mana
31.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.8%
# to maximum Life
23.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
22.4%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
70.1%
# to [Evasion] Rating
52.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
51.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
31.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
24.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.4%
# to [Deflect|Deflection Rating] per # missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.4%
#% of Damage from [Deflect|Deflected] [HitDamage|Hits] is taken from Damageable [Companion]'s Life before you
22.4%
[Companion|Companions] have #% increased maximum Life
22.4%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
117.8%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
117.8%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
75.7%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
71%
Has # to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward] per player level
61.7%
#% chance to gain [Onslaught] for # seconds on Hit
51.4%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire|Fire] Damage
48.6%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
44.9%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
38.3%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional [Projectile]
29%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
42.1%
#% increased Movement Speed
39.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
31.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
27.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25.2%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
25.2%
# to [Evasion] Rating
24.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
15.9%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
15.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
15.9%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
60.7%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
32.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
31.8%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
30.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
27.1%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.1%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
24.3%
# to maximum Life
24.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
21.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
21.5%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
133.6%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
56.1%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
56.1%
[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
56.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
18.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
18.7%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.7%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
17.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
14%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
111.2%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
43.9%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
43.9%
[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
43.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
33.6%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
22.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
22.4%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
19.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
17.8%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
96.3%
# to maximum Life
50.5%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
44.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
43%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
41.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
38.3%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
38.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
35.5%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
30.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
20.6%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
85%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
80.4%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
78.5%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
73.8%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
73.8%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
73.8%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
10.3%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
6.5%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
6.5%
No [Physical] Damage
6.5%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
62.6%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
58.9%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
58.9%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
58.9%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
16.8%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
16.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
7.5%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineCold|Guided Freezing Shrine]
7.5%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Cold|Cold] Damage
7.5%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
7.5%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Flow Like Water
(107)100%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(105)98.1%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(104)97.2%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(104)97.2%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(104)97.2%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(103)96.3%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(103)96.3%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(102)95.3%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(102)95.3%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(101)94.4%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(101)94.4%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(100)93.5%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(98)91.6%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(98)91.6%✕ Remove
Javelin
(96)89.7%✕ Remove
True Strike
(95)88.8%✕ Remove
Flow State
(94)87.9%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(90)84.1%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(88)82.2%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(88)82.2%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(87)81.3%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(84)78.5%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(84)78.5%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(79)73.8%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(78)72.9%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(74)69.2%✕ Remove
Cooked
(71)66.4%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(69)64.5%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(66)61.7%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(63)58.9%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(60)56.1%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(58)54.2%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(58)54.2%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(56)52.3%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(55)51.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(52)48.6%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(50)46.7%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(50)46.7%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(50)46.7%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(47)43.9%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(44)41.1%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(41)38.3%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(41)38.3%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(38)35.5%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(36)33.6%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(36)33.6%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(36)33.6%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(34)31.8%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(34)31.8%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(29)27.1%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(29)27.1%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(28)26.2%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(25)23.4%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(24)22.4%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(24)22.4%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(21)19.6%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(18)16.8%✕ Remove
Fervour
(17)15.9%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(17)15.9%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(17)15.9%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(15)14%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(15)14%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(14)13.1%✕ Remove
Abasement
(14)13.1%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(13)12.1%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(13)12.1%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(12)11.2%✕ Remove
Hail
(12)11.2%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(11)10.3%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(10)9.3%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(10)9.3%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(10)9.3%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(10)9.3%✕ Remove
Finesse
(10)9.3%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(10)9.3%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(10)9.3%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(10)9.3%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(9)8.4%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(8)7.5%✕ Remove
Death from Afar
(8)7.5%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(8)7.5%✕ Remove
Grace of the Ancestors
(8)7.5%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(8)7.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(7)6.5%✕ Remove
Catapult
(6)5.6%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(6)5.6%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(5)4.7%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(5)4.7%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(5)4.7%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(5)4.7%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(5)4.7%✕ Remove
Melding
(4)3.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(4)3.7%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(4)3.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(4)3.7%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(4)3.7%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(3)2.8%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(3)2.8%✕ Remove
The Frenzied Bear
(3)2.8%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(3)2.8%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(3)2.8%✕ Remove