The Leap Slam is a highly effective skill for the Smith of Kitava in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 10 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rage III, Rapid Attacks II, Heft. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Smith's Masterwork, Kitavan Engraving, Flowing Metal on the skill tree.

Leap Slam
(Smith of Kitava) Builds
Sample size: 10 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-09-04 12:01:30 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 Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
70%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
60%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
40%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
30%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
30%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
30%
# to [Strength|Strength]
20%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
20%
[Warcry|Warcries] [Empowered|Empower] an additional [Attack]
20%
# to # Added [Attack] [Fire] Damage per # [Strength]
10%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
80%
# to [Strength|Strength]
50%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
50%
#% additional [Physical] Damage Reduction
50%
# to [Armour|Armour]
40%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
40%
# to maximum Life
20%
# to # Added [Attack] [Fire] Damage per # [Strength]
10%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
80%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
50%
# Life Regeneration per second
30%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
30%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
30%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
30%
# to [Armour|Armour]
20%
# to maximum Mana
20%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
20%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Regenerate #% of maximum Life per second
80%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
10%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
70%
# to maximum Life
70%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
40%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
20%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
20%
[LifeLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Life
20%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
90%
# to [Strength|Strength]
50%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
50%
# to [Armour|Armour]
30%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
30%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30%
# to maximum Life
20%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
20%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
50%
#% increased [Armour]
50%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
40%
# to [Strength|Strength]
40%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
40%
# to maximum Life
40%
# Life Regeneration per second
20%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
20%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
20%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
60%
# to maximum Life
50%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
# to [Strength|Strength]
40%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
40%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
40%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
40%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30%
# Life Regeneration per second
20%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
50%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
50%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
40%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
30%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30%
# to [Strength|Strength]
20%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
20%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
60%
# to maximum Life
50%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
50%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSulphur|Sulphur]
50%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGranite|Granite]
40%
# to [Armour]
30%
# to [Strength|Strength]
30%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
20%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
10%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
10%
Adds # to # [Chaos] damage
10%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
10%
Causes #% increased [Stun|Stun] Buildup
10%
Take # [Chaos] damage per second per [Charges|Endurance Charge]
10%
[Attack|Attacks] consume an [Charges|Endurance Charge] to [Critical|Critically Hit]
10%
[Warcry|Warcries] [Empowered|Empower] an additional [Attack]
10%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
20%
# to [Armour|Armour]
10%
# to [Strength|Strength]
10%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
10%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
10%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
10%
Chance to [Block] [HitDamage|Damage] is [Lucky]
10%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Smith's Masterwork
(10)100%✕ Remove
Kitavan Engraving
(10)100%✕ Remove
Flowing Metal
(9)90%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(9)90%✕ Remove
Leather Bindings
(8)80%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(8)80%✕ Remove
Heatproofing
(8)80%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(8)80%✕ Remove
Brutal
(7)70%✕ Remove
Dedication to Kitava
(7)70%✕ Remove
Molten Symbol
(6)60%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(6)60%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(6)60%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(6)60%✕ Remove
Coal Stoker
(6)60%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(5)50%✕ Remove
Relentless
(5)50%✕ Remove
Tribute to Utula
(5)50%✕ Remove
Beef
(5)50%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(5)50%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(5)50%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(5)50%✕ Remove
Smash
(5)50%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(5)50%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(5)50%✕ Remove
Internal Layer
(4)40%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(4)40%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(4)40%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(4)40%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(4)40%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(4)40%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(4)40%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(4)40%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(4)40%✕ Remove
Spiked Shield
(4)40%✕ Remove
Goring
(4)40%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(4)40%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(4)40%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(4)40%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(3)30%✕ Remove
Unbending
(3)30%✕ Remove
Cacophony
(3)30%✕ Remove
Unforgiving
(3)30%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(3)30%✕ Remove
Vigilance
(3)30%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(3)30%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(3)30%✕ Remove
Blood Rush
(3)30%✕ Remove
Breaking Blows
(3)30%✕ Remove
Support Straps
(3)30%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(3)30%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(3)30%✕ Remove
Shockwaves
(2)20%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(2)20%✕ Remove
Unnatural Resilience
(2)20%✕ Remove
Endurance
(2)20%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(2)20%✕ Remove
Crimson Assault
(2)20%✕ Remove
Reaving
(2)20%✕ Remove
Punctured Lung
(2)20%✕ Remove
Split the Earth
(2)20%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(2)20%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(2)20%✕ Remove
Avatar of Fire
(2)20%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(2)20%✕ Remove
Authority
(2)20%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(2)20%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(2)20%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(2)20%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(2)20%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(2)20%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(2)20%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(2)20%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(2)20%✕ Remove
Deafening Cries
(2)20%✕ Remove
Nimble Strength
(2)20%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(2)20%✕ Remove
Impair
(2)20%✕ Remove
Honourless
(2)20%✕ Remove
Forged in Flame
(2)20%✕ Remove
Aftershocks
(2)20%✕ Remove
Pile On
(2)20%✕ Remove
Reverberating Impact
(2)20%✕ Remove
Tantalum Alloy
(2)20%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(1)10%✕ Remove
Spiral into Depression
(1)10%✕ Remove
Sundering
(1)10%✕ Remove
Skullcrusher
(1)10%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(1)10%✕ Remove
Guided Hand
(1)10%✕ Remove
Channelled Heritage
(1)10%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(1)10%✕ Remove
Burning Nature
(1)10%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(1)10%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(1)10%✕ Remove
Bloodthirsty
(1)10%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(1)10%✕ Remove
Arsonist
(1)10%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(1)10%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(1)10%✕ Remove
Splitting Ground
(1)10%✕ Remove
Grit
(1)10%✕ Remove
Cremating Cries
(1)10%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(1)10%✕ Remove
Irreparable
(1)10%✕ Remove
Self Immolation
(1)10%✕ Remove
Fulmination
(1)10%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(1)10%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(1)10%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(1)10%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(1)10%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(1)10%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(1)10%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)10%✕ Remove
Shield Expertise
(1)10%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(1)10%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(1)10%✕ Remove
Low Tolerance
(1)10%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(1)10%✕ Remove
Flare
(1)10%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(1)10%✕ Remove
Intense Dose
(1)10%✕ Remove
Guts
(1)10%✕ Remove
Inherited Strength
(1)10%✕ Remove
Devastation
(1)10%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)10%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)10%✕ Remove
Wasting
(1)10%✕ Remove
Unimpeded
(1)10%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(1)10%✕ Remove
Molten Carapace
(1)10%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(1)10%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(1)10%✕ Remove
Unbreaking
(1)10%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(1)10%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(1)10%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(1)10%✕ Remove
Cooked
(1)10%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(1)10%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)10%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)10%✕ Remove
Against the Anvil
(1)10%✕ Remove
Lasting Toxins
(1)10%✕ Remove
Sigil of Fire
(1)10%✕ Remove
Leeching Toxins
(1)10%✕ Remove
Momentum
(1)10%✕ Remove
Stacking Toxins
(1)10%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(1)10%✕ Remove
Titanic
(1)10%✕ Remove