The Manifest Weapon is a highly effective skill for the Smith of Kitava in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 22 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rapid Attacks II, Hulking Minions, Rage III. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Living Weapon, Coal Stoker, Beef on the skill tree.

Manifest Weapon
(Smith of Kitava) Builds
Sample size: 22 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.
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Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
72.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
36.4%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
27.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
22.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
22.7%
# to # Added [Attack] [Fire] Damage per # [Strength]
13.6%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
13.6%
#% reduced [Attack] Speed
13.6%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
13.6%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
13.6%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
54.5%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
40.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
27.3%
# to [Armour|Armour]
22.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
22.7%
#% increased [Block] chance
18.2%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
18.2%
# to maximum Life
13.6%
#% additional [Physical] Damage Reduction
13.6%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
45.5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
# to [Strength|Strength] and [Intelligence|Intelligence]
22.7%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] are [Blind|Blinded]
22.7%
The Bodach haunts your [Presence]
22.7%
[Physical] damage from [HitDamage|Hits] [Contributes|Contributes] to [Chill] [BuffMagnitude|Magnitude] and [Freeze|Freeze Buildup]
22.7%
# to [Armour|Armour]
18.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.2%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
27.3%
Regenerate #% of maximum Life per second
27.3%
[AilmentThreshold|Elemental Ailment Threshold] is increased by [UncappedResist|Uncapped] [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
27.3%
[Armour] is increased by [UncappedResist|Uncapped] [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.3%
[EnergyShield|Energy Shield] is increased by [UncappedResist|Uncapped] [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.3%
[Evasion] Rating is increased by [UncappedResist|Uncapped] [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.3%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
22.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
13.6%
# to maximum Life
9.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
9.1%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
50%
# to [Armour|Armour]
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
40.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
36.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
36.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
31.8%
# to maximum Mana
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
22.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
22.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
22.7%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
59.1%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
36.4%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
31.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.8%
# to maximum Life
27.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
22.7%
# to [Armour|Armour]
18.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
18.2%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
90.9%
# [Physical] Damage taken from [Attack] Hits
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36.4%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
27.3%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
22.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
22.7%
# to maximum Life
22.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
22.7%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
18.2%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
18.2%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
81.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
45.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
36.4%
# to maximum Life
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
27.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
18.2%
# to maximum Mana
18.2%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
50%
# to maximum Life
36.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
36.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
31.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
27.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.3%
Reflects opposite Ring
27.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
22.7%
# to maximum Mana
22.7%
# to [Evasion] Rating
18.2%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
81.8%
# to [Armour]
54.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
50%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
45.5%
# to maximum Life
40.9%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
40.9%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGranite|Granite]
36.4%
Legacy of [LegacyOfRuby|Ruby]
27.3%
# to maximum Mana
22.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBasalt|Basalt]
22.7%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
9.1%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
9.1%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
9.1%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
9.1%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
13.6%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
9.1%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
9.1%
Gain # [RunefathersBoast|Runefather's Boast] per [Power] of targets affected by [RunefathersChallenge|Runefather's Challenge] you kill
9.1%
Inflicts [RunefathersChallenge|Runefather's Challenge] on enemies # metres in front of you when raised, no more than once every # seconds
9.1%
Off-hand [HitDamage|Hits] inflict [RunefathersChallenge|Runefather's Challenge]
9.1%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Living Weapon
(21)95.5%✕ Remove
Coal Stoker
(19)86.4%✕ Remove
Beef
(12)54.5%✕ Remove
Relentless
(11)50%✕ Remove
Smith's Masterwork
(11)50%✕ Remove
Forged in Flame
(11)50%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(10)45.5%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(10)45.5%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Support Straps
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Bond of the Owl
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Kitavan Engraving
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Bond of the Mamba
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Tantalum Alloy
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(6)27.3%✕ Remove
Heat of the Forge
(6)27.3%✕ Remove
Tribute to Utula
(6)27.3%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(6)27.3%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(6)27.3%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Brutal
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Leather Bindings
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Sturdy Ally
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Split the Earth
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Long Distance Relationship
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Smash
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Internal Layer
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Bond of the Ape
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Iron Slippers
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Against the Anvil
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Dedication to Kitava
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Unnatural Resilience
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Crimson Assault
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Heatproofing
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Spiked Shield
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Trusted Kinship
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Gigantic Following
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Pile On
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Defender's Resolve
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Titanic
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Enveloping Presence
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Skullcrusher
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Guided Hand
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Channelled Heritage
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Core of the Guardian
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Unforgiving
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Defensive Stance
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Avatar of Fire
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Ruinic Helm
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Self Immolation
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Grip of Evil
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Crystalline Resistance
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Mass Rejuvenation
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Thickened Arteries
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Heart Tissue
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Sic 'Em
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Devastation
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Scarred Faith
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Barrier of Venarius
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Molten Carapace
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Overexposure
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Relentless Fallen
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Alchemical Oil
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Reverberating Impact
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Heatproof
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Shockwaves
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Unbending
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Storm Driven
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Blade Flurry
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Melding
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Left Ventricle
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Inspiring Leader
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Hulking Smash
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Sanguine Tolerance
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Flip the Script
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Endurance
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Chillproof
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Deadly Swarm
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Stand Ground
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Cacophony
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Burning Strikes
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Aggravation
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Abasement
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Lavianga's Brew
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Right Hand of Darkness
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Craving Slaughter
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Knight of Izaro
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Molten Symbol
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Necromantic Ward
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Necrotic Touch
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Mauling Stuns
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Lone Warrior
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Punctured Lung
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Flowing Metal
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Unwavering Stance
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Hale Heart
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Inspiring Ally
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Lingering Whispers
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Augmented Flesh
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Bleeding Out
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Splitting Ground
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Cremating Cries
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Among the Hordes
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Cirel of Tarth's Light
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Irreparable
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Inevitable Rupture
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Vigilance
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Entropic Incarnation
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Voll's Protection
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Shockproof
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Deep Wounds
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Bond of the Viper
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Hallowed
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
One For All
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Explosive Empowerment
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Incision
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Nourishing Ally
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Primal Hunger
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Rhythm of Fire
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Presence Present
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Restless Dead
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Nimble Strength
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Master of Hexes
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Energise
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Overheating Blow
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Thousand Cuts
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Adaptive Skin
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Resolute Technique
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Intense Dose
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Wide Barrier
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Goring
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Warding Potions
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Expendable Army
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Honourless
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Hefty Unit
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Bringer of Order
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Aftershocks
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Wasting
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Path of the Renegade
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Distant Dreamer
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Symbol of Defiance
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Shattering Blow
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Profane Commander
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Reinforced Rallying
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Hunker Down
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Clear Space
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Against the Elements
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Perfect Opportunity
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Wasting Casts
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
True Strike
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Lasting Toxins
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Bannerman
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Cranial Impact
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Momentum
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Stacking Toxins
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Bolstering Presence
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Easy Target
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Viciousness
(1)4.5%✕ Remove