The Quarterstaff Strike is a highly effective skill for the Monk in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 532 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rapid Attacks II, Rage III, Close Combat II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Heartbreaking, Struck Through, Flow Like Water on the skill tree.

Quarterstaff Strike
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 532 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.
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Other Active Skills & Auras
Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
37%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
32.5%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
31.6%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
26.5%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
25.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
23.9%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
23.3%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
22.2%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
18.6%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
18.2%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
47.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
41.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
32.5%
# to maximum Life
31%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31%
# to maximum Mana
28.6%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
24.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
19.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
18%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
27.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
21.4%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
21.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
19.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
17.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
16.4%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
15.4%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
121.1%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
121.1%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
46.1%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
38.3%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
37.8%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
32.5%
#% less damage taken while on [LowLife|Low Life]
31.6%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Endurance Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
28.6%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Frenzy Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
28.6%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Power Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
28.6%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
60.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
32.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
28.9%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
24.2%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
23.5%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
22.9%
# to [Evasion] Rating
20.7%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
52.6%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
48.9%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
26.9%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
26.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
26.5%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
24.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
23.5%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
19.7%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
18%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
51.9%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
47.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
35.2%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.8%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
28.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
18.6%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
41%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
40%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.3%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
21.2%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
96.6%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
57.1%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
50.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
32.1%
# to maximum Life
31.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
31%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
30.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
24.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
24.1%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
23.7%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
32.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
28.4%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
25.6%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
25.6%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
25.6%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
15%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
10.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
10.2%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
9.8%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
9.8%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Heartbreaking
(483)90.8%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(483)90.8%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(483)90.8%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(480)90.2%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(447)84%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(445)83.6%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(445)83.6%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(445)83.6%✕ Remove
True Strike
(432)81.2%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(429)80.6%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(426)80.1%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(411)77.3%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(395)74.2%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(393)73.9%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(393)73.9%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(369)69.4%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(367)69%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(358)67.3%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(354)66.5%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(329)61.8%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(318)59.8%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(313)58.8%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(302)56.8%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(290)54.5%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(278)52.3%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(263)49.4%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(257)48.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(253)47.6%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(249)46.8%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(239)44.9%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(233)43.8%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(221)41.5%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(220)41.4%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(209)39.3%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(199)37.4%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(194)36.5%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(180)33.8%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(167)31.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(161)30.3%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(156)29.3%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(155)29.1%✕ Remove
Flow State
(141)26.5%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(137)25.8%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(136)25.6%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(131)24.6%✕ Remove
One with the River
(130)24.4%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(130)24.4%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(125)23.5%✕ Remove
Preservation
(116)21.8%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(114)21.4%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(112)21.1%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(92)17.3%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(91)17.1%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(87)16.4%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(86)16.2%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(86)16.2%✕ Remove
Cooked
(86)16.2%✕ Remove
Melding
(81)15.2%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(81)15.2%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(76)14.3%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(73)13.7%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(73)13.7%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(68)12.8%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(68)12.8%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(67)12.6%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(66)12.4%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(63)11.8%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(61)11.5%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(58)10.9%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(58)10.9%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(56)10.5%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(55)10.3%✕ Remove
Paragon
(55)10.3%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(52)9.8%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(51)9.6%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(51)9.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(50)9.4%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(50)9.4%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(50)9.4%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(49)9.2%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(48)9%✕ Remove
Abasement
(47)8.8%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(47)8.8%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(46)8.6%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(45)8.5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(43)8.1%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(42)7.9%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(42)7.9%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(41)7.7%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(41)7.7%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(38)7.1%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(38)7.1%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(38)7.1%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(36)6.8%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(35)6.6%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(33)6.2%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(32)6%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(31)5.8%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(31)5.8%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(30)5.6%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(30)5.6%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(29)5.5%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(29)5.5%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(28)5.3%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(28)5.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(27)5.1%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(26)4.9%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(24)4.5%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(23)4.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(23)4.3%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(23)4.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(23)4.3%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(23)4.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(22)4.1%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(22)4.1%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(22)4.1%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(21)3.9%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(21)3.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(21)3.9%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(20)3.8%✕ Remove
Hulking Form
(20)3.8%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(20)3.8%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(20)3.8%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(20)3.8%✕ Remove
Colossal Capacity
(20)3.8%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(19)3.6%✕ Remove
Brutal
(19)3.6%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(19)3.6%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(19)3.6%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(19)3.6%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(19)3.6%✕ Remove
Stone Skin
(18)3.4%✕ Remove
Breaking Blows
(18)3.4%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(18)3.4%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(18)3.4%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(18)3.4%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(17)3.2%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(17)3.2%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(17)3.2%✕ Remove
Smash
(17)3.2%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(17)3.2%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(17)3.2%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(17)3.2%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(16)3%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(16)3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(16)3%✕ Remove
Honourless
(16)3%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(16)3%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(15)2.8%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(15)2.8%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(15)2.8%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(15)2.8%✕ Remove
Manifold Method
(15)2.8%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(15)2.8%✕ Remove
Channelled Heritage
(14)2.6%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(14)2.6%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(14)2.6%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(14)2.6%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(14)2.6%✕ Remove
Guided Hand
(13)2.4%✕ Remove
Reaching Strike
(13)2.4%✕ Remove
Authority
(13)2.4%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(13)2.4%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgical Infusion
(13)2.4%✕ Remove
Goring
(13)2.4%✕ Remove
Protraction
(13)2.4%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(12)2.3%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(12)2.3%✕ Remove
Mysterious Lineage
(12)2.3%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(12)2.3%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(12)2.3%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(12)2.3%✕ Remove
Deadly Flourish
(12)2.3%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(12)2.3%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(12)2.3%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(11)2.1%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(11)2.1%✕ Remove
Reverberating Impact
(11)2.1%✕ Remove