The Resonating Shield is a highly effective skill for the Smith of Kitava in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 15 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rapid Attacks II, Armour Break III, Rage III. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Coal Stoker, Smith's Masterwork, Tempered Defences on the skill tree.

Resonating Shield
(Smith of Kitava) 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
# to [Strength|Strength]
40%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
40%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
33.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
33.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
26.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
20%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
20%
# to # added [Physical] [Thorns] damage per Runic Plate
13.3%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
13.3%
#% increased [Stun|Stun] Duration
13.3%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
73.3%
# to [Armour|Armour]
53.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
46.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
40%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.7%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
20%
# to maximum Life
13.3%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
13.3%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# Life Regeneration per second
33.3%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
# to [Armour|Armour]
26.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
26.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.7%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
20%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
20%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
20%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
13.3%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Regenerate #% of maximum Life per second
40%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
20%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
20%
# to [Armour|Armour]
13.3%
# to maximum Life
13.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
13.3%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
13.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
13.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
6.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
6.7%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
60%
# to maximum Life
46.7%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
40%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
33.3%
# to [Armour|Armour]
33.3%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
33.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
26.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20%
# to maximum Mana
20%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
100%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
80%
# to maximum Life
66.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
66.7%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.7%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
20%
# to [Strength|Strength]
20%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
73.3%
# to maximum Life
60%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
33.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
33.3%
#% increased [Armour]
33.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
# to maximum Mana
26.7%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
26.7%
#% of Damage taken [Recoup|Recouped] as Life
26.7%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
73.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
53.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
46.7%
# to maximum Mana
46.7%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
33.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
26.7%
# to [Evasion] Rating
26.7%
# to maximum Life
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
26.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
26.7%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
66.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
53.3%
# to maximum Life
26.7%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
20%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
20%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
13.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
13.3%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Armour]
106.7%
Has # [Charm] Slots
80%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
66.7%
# to maximum Life
53.3%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
33.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
33.3%
# Life Regeneration per second
20%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
40%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
40%
Adds # to # [Chaos] damage
26.7%
Take # [Chaos] damage per second per [Charges|Endurance Charge]
26.7%
[Attack|Attacks] consume an [Charges|Endurance Charge] to [Critical|Critically Hit]
26.7%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
13.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
13.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
13.3%
Causes #% increased [Stun|Stun] Buildup
13.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
6.7%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Strength|Strength]
20%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
20%
# to [Armour|Armour]
13.3%
#% increased [Block] chance
13.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
13.3%
# to # added [Physical] [Thorns] damage per Runic Plate
6.7%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
6.7%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
6.7%
# to maximum Life
6.7%
# to maximum Mana
6.7%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Coal Stoker
(13)86.7%✕ Remove
Smith's Masterwork
(11)73.3%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(10)66.7%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(10)66.7%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(9)60%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(8)53.3%✕ Remove
Flowing Metal
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Kitavan Engraving
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Burning Strikes
(6)40%✕ Remove
Leather Bindings
(6)40%✕ Remove
Molten Symbol
(6)40%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(6)40%✕ Remove
Heatproofing
(6)40%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(6)40%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(6)40%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(6)40%✕ Remove
Relentless
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Avatar of Fire
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Tribute to Utula
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Fulmination
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Blood Rush
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Forged in Flame
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Pile On
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Tantalum Alloy
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Brutal
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Beef
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Dedication to Kitava
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(3)20%✕ Remove
Revenge
(3)20%✕ Remove
Endurance
(3)20%✕ Remove
Cacophony
(3)20%✕ Remove
Retaliation
(3)20%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(3)20%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(3)20%✕ Remove
Authority
(3)20%✕ Remove
Heat of the Forge
(3)20%✕ Remove
Vigilance
(3)20%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(3)20%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(3)20%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(3)20%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(3)20%✕ Remove
Spiked Armour
(3)20%✕ Remove
Thornhide
(3)20%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(3)20%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(3)20%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(3)20%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(3)20%✕ Remove
Reverberating Impact
(3)20%✕ Remove
Momentum
(3)20%✕ Remove
Internal Layer
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Skullcrusher
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Arsonist
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Punctured Lung
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Vengeance
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Spiked Plates
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Irreparable
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Shockproof
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Overheating Blow
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Smash
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Inherited Strength
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Goring
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Support Straps
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Burn Away
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Hunker Down
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Sigil of Fire
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Defender's Resolve
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Heatproof
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Shockwaves
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Unbending
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Sundering
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Left Ventricle
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Unnatural Resilience
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Watchtowers
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Chillproof
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Core of the Guardian
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Burning Nature
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Sturdy Ally
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Craving Slaughter
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Knight of Izaro
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Dazing Blocks
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Reaving
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Defensive Stance
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Unbreakable
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Split the Earth
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Hale Heart
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Inspiring Ally
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Breakage
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Knight of Chitus
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Iron Slippers
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Long Distance Relationship
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Unstoppable Barrier
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Mass Rejuvenation
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Bond of the Viper
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Heart Tissue
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Explosive Empowerment
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Trusted Kinship
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Efficient Inscriptions
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Commanding Rage
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Exposed Wounds
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Voracious
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Gigantic Following
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Impair
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Sic 'Em
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Living Weapon
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Bond of the Mamba
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Devastation
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Scarred Faith
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Barrier of Venarius
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Path of the Renegade
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Bond of the Owl
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Desperate Times
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Titan's Determination
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Titanic
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Enveloping Presence
(1)6.7%✕ Remove