The Maul is a highly effective skill for the Monk in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 129 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rage III, Rapid Attacks II, Life Leech III. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Battle Trance, Primal Rage, Tempered Defences on the skill tree.

Maul
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 129 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-29 19:45:52 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
47.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
37.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25.6%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
24.8%
# to Maximum [Rage]
21.7%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
17.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
17.1%
#% increased [Flammability] [BuffMagnitude|Magnitude]
16.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
15.5%
#% reduced [Attack] Speed
15.5%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
28.7%
# to maximum Mana
26.4%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
17.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
10.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] Regenerate # Life per second
10.1%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
9.3%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Cold|Cold] Damage
8.5%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Physical|Physical] Damage
7.8%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances|Resistances]
7.8%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
7%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
48.8%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
34.9%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
31.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.1%
# to [Armour|Armour]
20.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
20.9%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.2%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
20.2%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
19.4%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
54.3%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
45.7%
# to maximum Life per Socket filled
40.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance] per Socket filled
36.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
18.6%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
14%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
12.4%
# to maximum Life
11.6%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
10.1%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
9.3%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
55.8%
# to maximum Life
51.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
28.7%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
24.8%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
20.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
20.2%
# to [Armour|Armour]
18.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
18.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
18.6%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
82.2%
# to maximum Life
48.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
32.6%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
30.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
29.5%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
22.5%
# to [Armour|Armour]
15.5%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
13.2%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
47.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
43.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
43.4%
#% increased maximum Life
41.9%
Recover #% of Missing Life before being [HitDamage|Hit] by an Enemy
36.4%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
33.3%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
31.8%
# to maximum Life
25.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
20.2%
#% increased [Armour]
19.4%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
56.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
41.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.7%
# to maximum Life
34.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
28.7%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
28.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
24.8%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
41.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
39.5%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
32.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
30.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28.7%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.1%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.4%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
96.9%
# to maximum Life
65.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
44.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
37.2%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
37.2%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
37.2%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
32.6%
# to [Armour]
29.5%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
24.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
17.1%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
27.9%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
23.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
16.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
13.2%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
13.2%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
13.2%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
13.2%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
11.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
10.9%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
10.1%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Battle Trance
(100)77.5%✕ Remove
Primal Rage
(88)68.2%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(84)65.1%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(80)62%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(68)52.7%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(65)50.4%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(65)50.4%✕ Remove
Lord of the Wilds
(64)49.6%✕ Remove
Swift Claw
(63)48.8%✕ Remove
Relentless Vindicator
(62)48.1%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(62)48.1%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(60)46.5%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(60)46.5%✕ Remove
Piercing Claw
(58)45%✕ Remove
Protraction
(58)45%✕ Remove
Reactive Growth
(58)45%✕ Remove
Hide of the Bear
(57)44.2%✕ Remove
Wisdom of the Maji
(57)44.2%✕ Remove
Druidic Champion
(57)44.2%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(56)43.4%✕ Remove
Furious Wellspring
(56)43.4%✕ Remove
Molten Claw
(55)42.6%✕ Remove
Grounded in the Earth
(53)41.1%✕ Remove
Tides of Change
(52)40.3%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(47)36.4%✕ Remove
Sharpened Claw
(47)36.4%✕ Remove
Bolstering Presence
(47)36.4%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(46)35.7%✕ Remove
Radial Force
(44)34.1%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(43)33.3%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(39)30.2%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(37)28.7%✕ Remove
Brutal
(36)27.9%✕ Remove
Momentum
(36)27.9%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(35)27.1%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(34)26.4%✕ Remove
Goring
(34)26.4%✕ Remove
Personal Touch
(33)25.6%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(32)24.8%✕ Remove
Authority
(32)24.8%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(31)24%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(29)22.5%✕ Remove
Frozen Claw
(28)21.7%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(27)20.9%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(27)20.9%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(26)20.2%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(26)20.2%✕ Remove
Smash
(26)20.2%✕ Remove
Spirit of the Bear
(25)19.4%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(25)19.4%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(25)19.4%✕ Remove
Hulking Form
(25)19.4%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(25)19.4%✕ Remove
Colossal Capacity
(25)19.4%✕ Remove
Cruel Fate
(24)18.6%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(24)18.6%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(24)18.6%✕ Remove
Spirit of the Wolf
(23)17.8%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(23)17.8%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(22)17.1%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(22)17.1%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(22)17.1%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(21)16.3%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(20)15.5%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(20)15.5%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(19)14.7%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(18)14%✕ Remove
Relentless
(18)14%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(18)14%✕ Remove
Paragon
(18)14%✕ Remove
Beef
(18)14%✕ Remove
Deafening Cries
(18)14%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(18)14%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(18)14%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(18)14%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(17)13.2%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(17)13.2%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(17)13.2%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(17)13.2%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(17)13.2%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(17)13.2%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(17)13.2%✕ Remove
Unbending
(16)12.4%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(16)12.4%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(15)11.6%✕ Remove
Blood Rush
(15)11.6%✕ Remove
Lasting Incantations
(15)11.6%✕ Remove
Craving Slaughter
(14)10.9%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(14)10.9%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(14)10.9%✕ Remove
Breaking Blows
(14)10.9%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(14)10.9%✕ Remove
Honourless
(14)10.9%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(13)10.1%✕ Remove
Self Immolation
(13)10.1%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(13)10.1%✕ Remove
Molten Carapace
(13)10.1%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(13)10.1%✕ Remove
True Strike
(13)10.1%✕ Remove
Mysterious Lineage
(12)9.3%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(12)9.3%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(12)9.3%✕ Remove
Inherited Strength
(12)9.3%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(12)9.3%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(12)9.3%✕ Remove
Crushing Impacts
(12)9.3%✕ Remove
Reverberating Impact
(12)9.3%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(11)8.5%✕ Remove
Ancestral Empowerment
(11)8.5%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(11)8.5%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(11)8.5%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(11)8.5%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(11)8.5%✕ Remove
Earthbreaker
(11)8.5%✕ Remove
Aftershocks
(11)8.5%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(11)8.5%✕ Remove
Guided Hand
(10)7.8%✕ Remove
Channelled Heritage
(10)7.8%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(10)7.8%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(10)7.8%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(10)7.8%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(10)7.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(9)7%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(9)7%✕ Remove
Resilient Soul
(9)7%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(9)7%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(9)7%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(9)7%✕ Remove
Devastation
(9)7%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(9)7%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(8)6.2%✕ Remove
Chillproof
(8)6.2%✕ Remove
Deadly Swarm
(8)6.2%✕ Remove
Stand Ground
(8)6.2%✕ Remove
Price of Freedom
(8)6.2%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(8)6.2%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(8)6.2%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(8)6.2%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(8)6.2%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(8)6.2%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(7)5.4%✕ Remove
Endurance
(7)5.4%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(7)5.4%✕ Remove
Splitting Ground
(7)5.4%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(7)5.4%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(7)5.4%✕ Remove
Preservation
(7)5.4%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(7)5.4%✕ Remove
Guts
(7)5.4%✕ Remove
Blood of the Wolf
(7)5.4%✕ Remove
Scarred Faith
(7)5.4%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(7)5.4%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(7)5.4%✕ Remove
Cooked
(7)5.4%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(7)5.4%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(7)5.4%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(6)4.7%✕ Remove
Unbreakable
(6)4.7%✕ Remove
Thrill of the Fight
(6)4.7%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(6)4.7%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(6)4.7%✕ Remove
Electrified Claw
(6)4.7%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(6)4.7%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(6)4.7%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(6)4.7%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(6)4.7%✕ Remove
Unimpeded
(6)4.7%✕ Remove
Smoke Inhalation
(6)4.7%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(6)4.7%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(6)4.7%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
The Catha's Balance
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
Shockwaves
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
Spiral into Depression
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
Sturdy Ally
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
Cirel of Tarth's Light
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
Stone Skin
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
Spirit of the Wyvern
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
Cold Coat
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
Blur
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
The Natural Order
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
Trusted Kinship
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
Stormkeeper
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
Bond of the Mamba
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
Turning of the Seasons
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
Wild Protector
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
Sigil of Fire
(5)3.9%✕ Remove
Natural Immunity
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Draiocht Cleansing
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Burning Nature
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Reverberation
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Javelin
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Easy Going
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Split the Earth
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Inspiring Ally
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Howling Beast
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Long Distance Relationship
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Captivating Companionship
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Focused Channel
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Bond of the Viper
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Explosive Empowerment
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Primal Hunger
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Searing Heat
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Nimble Strength
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Gigantic Following
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Bringer of Order
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Invigorating Grandeur
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Warlord Berserker
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Unbreaking
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Rallying Form
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Avatar of Evolution
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Viciousness
(4)3.1%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Heatproof
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Bond of the Ape
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Push the Advantage
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Cacophony
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Encompassing Domain
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Unforgiving
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Smith's Masterwork
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Molten Symbol
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Reaving
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Arsonist
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
A Solid Plan
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Silent Guardian
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Bonded Precision
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Among the Hordes
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Tribute to Utula
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Sudden Infuriation
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Entropic Incarnation
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Grip of Evil
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Iron Slippers
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Lord of Horrors
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Unspoken Bond
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Near at Hand
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Vivid Stampede
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Overheating Blow
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Commanding Rage
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Resolute Technique
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Elemental Equilibrium
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Deadly Flourish
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Path of the Renegade
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Overexposure
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Shifted Strikes
(3)2.3%✕ Remove
Mountain Splitter
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Beastial Skin
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Kitavan Engraving
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Dedication to Kitava
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