The Hammer of the Gods is a highly effective skill for the Smith of Kitava in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 11 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Fist of War III, Heavy Swing, Rageforged II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Smith's Masterwork, Brutal, Brute Strength on the skill tree.

Hammer of the Gods
(Smith of Kitava) Builds
Sample size: 11 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
#% increased [Physical] Damage
54.5%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
36.4%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
27.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
18.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
18.2%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
18.2%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
18.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
18.2%
[Crushed|Crushes] Enemies on Hit
18.2%
[ManaLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Mana
18.2%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Block] chance
45.5%
#% additional [Physical] Damage Reduction
36.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
36.4%
# to [Armour|Armour]
27.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
27.3%
# to maximum Life
27.3%
#% to [MaximumResistances|Maximum Fire Resistance]
27.3%
Recover #% of maximum Life when you [Block]
18.2%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
9.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
9.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
72.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
54.5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
54.5%
# Life Regeneration per second
36.4%
# to [Armour|Armour]
36.4%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
36.4%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
36.4%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
27.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.2%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Regenerate #% of maximum Life per second
45.5%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
27.3%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
63.6%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
54.5%
# to [Armour|Armour]
45.5%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
36.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
36.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
27.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
27.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.3%
[LifeLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Life
27.3%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
63.6%
# to [Strength|Strength]
54.5%
#% increased Movement Speed
54.5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
45.5%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
36.4%
# to [Armour|Armour]
27.3%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
27.3%
# to maximum Mana
18.2%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
90.9%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
45.5%
#% increased [Armour]
45.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
36.4%
# to maximum Life
36.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
27.3%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
27.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.3%
# [Physical] Damage taken from [Attack] Hits
18.2%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
63.6%
# to [Strength|Strength]
45.5%
# to maximum Life
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.4%
# to maximum Mana
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
27.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
27.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.3%
#% increased [Cold] Damage
18.2%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
63.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
54.5%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
45.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
36.4%
# to maximum Life
36.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
36.4%
# to maximum Mana
27.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
18.2%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
81.8%
Has # [Charm] Slots
81.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
54.5%
# to [Armour]
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.4%
#% increased [Charm] Effect Duration
27.3%
#% increased [Flask] Life Recovery rate
27.3%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
27.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGranite|Granite]
27.3%
#% increased [Charm] Charges gained
18.2%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
27.3%
Causes #% increased [Stun|Stun] Buildup
27.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
18.2%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
18.2%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
9.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
9.1%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
9.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
9.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
9.1%
Grants # Life per Enemy [HitDamage|Hit]
9.1%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
18.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
18.2%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
9.1%
# to [Armour|Armour]
9.1%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
9.1%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
9.1%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
9.1%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
9.1%
#% to [MaximumResistances|Maximum Fire Resistance]
9.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
9.1%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Smith's Masterwork
(11)100%✕ Remove
Brutal
(10)90.9%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(10)90.9%✕ Remove
Kitavan Engraving
(10)90.9%✕ Remove
Molten Symbol
(9)81.8%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(9)81.8%✕ Remove
Beef
(9)81.8%✕ Remove
Support Straps
(9)81.8%✕ Remove
Coal Stoker
(9)81.8%✕ Remove
Heatproofing
(8)72.7%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(8)72.7%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(8)72.7%✕ Remove
Smash
(8)72.7%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(8)72.7%✕ Remove
Split the Earth
(7)63.6%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(7)63.6%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(7)63.6%✕ Remove
Shockwaves
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
Forged in Flame
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
Reverberating Impact
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
Dedication to Kitava
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
Skullcrusher
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Guided Hand
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Unnatural Resilience
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Vigilance
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Blood Rush
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Tantalum Alloy
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Flowing Metal
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Aftershocks
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Internal Layer
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Channelled Heritage
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Burning Strikes
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Leather Bindings
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Unstoppable Barrier
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Resolute Technique
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Goring
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Honourless
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Unbending
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Relentless
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Punctured Lung
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Thrill of the Fight
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Authority
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Fulmination
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Breaking Blows
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Nimble Strength
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Overheating Blow
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Inherited Strength
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Devastation
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Pile On
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Momentum
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Easy Target
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Heatproof
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Dimensional Weakspot
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Flip the Script
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Chillproof
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Cacophony
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Reaving
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Volcanic Skin
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Hale Heart
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Splitting Ground
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Irreparable
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Tribute to Utula
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Self Immolation
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Shockproof
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Cold Coat
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Spiked Shield
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Deafening Cries
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Heavy Weaponry
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Hefty Unit
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Molten Carapace
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Shattering Blow
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Unbreaking
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Perfect Opportunity
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Incendiary
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Defender's Resolve
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Titanic
(1)9.1%✕ Remove