The Punch is a highly effective skill for the Monk in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 24 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rapid Attacks II, Rage III, Rapid Attacks III. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Heartbreaking, Heartstopping, Struck Through on the skill tree.

Punch
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 24 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
# to maximum Mana
12.5%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
8.3%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] Regenerate # Life per second
8.3%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
12.5%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
12.5%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
12.5%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
12.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
8.3%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
58.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
45.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.3%
# to maximum Mana
29.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
25%
# to maximum Life
25%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
# Life Regeneration per second
20.8%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
20.8%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
25%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20.8%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
20.8%
# to maximum Life
16.7%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
16.7%
# Life Regeneration per second
12.5%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
45.8%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
45.8%
# to maximum Life
29.2%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.8%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
16.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
16.7%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
16.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
16.7%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
16.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
16.7%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
50%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
29.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.2%
# to maximum Life
25%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.8%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.8%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
20.8%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
37.5%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
33.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
29.2%
# to maximum Mana
29.2%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
25%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
25%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20.8%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
20.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.8%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
62.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
45.8%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20.8%
# to maximum Life
20.8%
# to maximum Mana
20.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
16.7%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
37.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
Reflects opposite Ring
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.2%
# to maximum Life
25%
# to maximum Mana
20.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20.8%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
16.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
16.7%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
75%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
45.8%
# to maximum Life
29.2%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
29.2%
Has # [Charm] Slot
25%
# to [Strength|Strength]
20.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
20.8%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
20.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
16.7%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
16.7%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
16.7%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
12.5%
#% increased Cast Speed
8.3%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
8.3%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Heartbreaking
(14)58.3%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(14)58.3%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(14)58.3%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(12)50%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(12)50%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(12)50%✕ Remove
True Strike
(11)45.8%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
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Stupefy
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Dizzying Hits
(10)41.7%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(10)41.7%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(10)41.7%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(9)37.5%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
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Deadly Force
(8)33.3%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
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Spectral Ward
(8)33.3%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Cooked
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(6)25%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(6)25%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(6)25%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Melding
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Brutal
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Path Seeker
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Relentless Pursuit
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Running Assault
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Raw Mana
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Quick Fingers
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Blur
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Smash
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Traveller's Wisdom
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Goring
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Spiral into Depression
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Relentless
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Javelin
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Paragon
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Hulking Form
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Flow State
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Blood Rush
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Tides of Change
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Barrier of Venarius
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Unsight
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Protraction
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Reverberating Impact
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Colossal Capacity
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Mana Blessing
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Gathering Winds
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Sustainable Practices
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Natural Immunity
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Shockwaves
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Unbending
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Storm Driven
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Spiral into Insanity
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Skullcrusher
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Spirit of the Wolf
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Ancestral Empowerment
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Elemental Force
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Channelled Heritage
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
The Unseen Path
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Mirage Deadeye
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Cacophony
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Burning Strikes
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Relentless Vindicator
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Ceremonial Ablution
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Abasement
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Pierce the Heart
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Spirit of the Bear
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Mending Deflection
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Whoever Pays Best
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Sudden Escalation
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Reaving
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Defensive Stance
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Sniper
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Mysterious Lineage
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Endless Munitions
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Flash Storm
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Radial Force
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Split the Earth
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
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A Solid Plan
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Deep Freeze
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Watch How I Do It
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Ether Flow
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Piercing Claw
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Cruel Fate
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Splitting Ground
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Frozen Claw
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Authority
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Reprisal
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Fervour
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Vigilance
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Alternating Current
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Stone Skin
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Grounded in the Earth
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Beef
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Resonance
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
General Electric
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Primal Rage
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Iron Slippers
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Long Distance Relationship
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Warding Fetish
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Swift Claw
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Breathing
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Entwined Realities
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Preservation
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Conduit
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
The Lesser Harm
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Energising Deflection
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Furious Wellspring
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
One For All
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Molten Claw
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Practiced Signs
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Convalescence
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Zealous Inquisition
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Manifold Method
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Thirst for Power
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Obsessive Rituals
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Harmonic Generator
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Lead by Example
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Empowering Remnants
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Hide of the Bear
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Wisdom of the Maji
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Earthbreaker
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Projectile Proximity Specialisation
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Defensive Reflexes
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Guts
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Inherited Strength
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Impair
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Stormkeeper
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Scarred Faith
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Aftershocks
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Frozen Limit
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Pile On
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Raw Power
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Affliction Enforcer
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Path of the Renegade
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Profane Commander
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Forced Outcome
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Druidic Champion
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Lasting Incantations
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Reactive Growth
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Dispatch Foes
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Infusion of Power
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Feathered Fletching
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
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Redblade Discipline
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Martial Master
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Sharpened Claw
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Lord of the Wilds
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Pitiless Killer
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Rattled
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Chakra of Elements
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Momentum
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Principal Infusion
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Battle Fever
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Bolstering Presence
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Defender's Resolve
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Impact Force
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Unbound Forces
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Enveloping Presence
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