The Maul is a highly effective skill for the Smith of Kitava in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 18 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rapid Attacks II, Close Combat II, Elemental Focus. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Smith's Masterwork, Kitavan Engraving, Dedication to Kitava on the skill tree.

Maul
(Smith of Kitava) Builds
Sample size: 18 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 Explicit Mods
# to [Strength|Strength]
77.8%
#% increased [Flammability] [BuffMagnitude|Magnitude]
77.8%
#% reduced [Attack] Speed
77.8%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
77.8%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] have [Exposure]
77.8%
Skills which require [Glory] generate # [Glory] every # seconds
77.8%
[Bear] Skills [Conversion|Convert] #% of [Physical] Damage to [Fire] Damage
77.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
11.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
5.6%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
5.6%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
100%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
61.1%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
61.1%
# Life Regeneration per second
44.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
22.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
22.2%
# to maximum Mana
16.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
16.7%
# to [Armour|Armour]
11.1%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
66.7%
Regenerate #% of maximum Life per second
16.7%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
11.1%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
83.3%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
66.7%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.9%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
22.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
22.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
11.1%
# to maximum Mana
11.1%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
72.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
72.2%
#% increased Movement Speed
66.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
50%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
38.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
22.2%
# to maximum Mana
16.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
16.7%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
61.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
61.1%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
61.1%
#% increased maximum Life
61.1%
Recover #% of Missing Life before being [HitDamage|Hit] by an Enemy
61.1%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
27.8%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
22.2%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
22.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
11.1%
# to maximum Life
11.1%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
55.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
50%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
44.4%
# to maximum Life
38.9%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
38.9%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
38.9%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
33.3%
#% increased maximum Life
22.2%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
22.2%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
38.9%
Reflects opposite Ring
38.9%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
# to maximum Life
27.8%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
27.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
22.2%
# to maximum Mana
16.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
16.7%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
# to maximum Life
50%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
50%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
44.4%
# to [Armour]
38.9%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
38.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
33.3%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
27.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
27.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGranite|Granite]
27.8%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
27.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
27.8%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
27.8%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
22.2%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
22.2%
#% reduced [Attack] Speed
16.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
16.7%
#% increased [Flammability] [BuffMagnitude|Magnitude]
11.1%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
11.1%
Causes #% increased [Stun|Stun] Buildup
11.1%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Smith's Masterwork
(18)100%✕ Remove
Kitavan Engraving
(18)100%✕ Remove
Dedication to Kitava
(17)94.4%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(16)88.9%✕ Remove
Molten Symbol
(15)83.3%✕ Remove
Endurance
(13)72.2%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(13)72.2%✕ Remove
Heat of the Forge
(13)72.2%✕ Remove
Tribute to Utula
(13)72.2%✕ Remove
Primal Rage
(13)72.2%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(13)72.2%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(13)72.2%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(13)72.2%✕ Remove
Heatproofing
(12)66.7%✕ Remove
Resolute Technique
(12)66.7%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(11)61.1%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(11)61.1%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(11)61.1%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(11)61.1%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(11)61.1%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(11)61.1%✕ Remove
Goring
(11)61.1%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(11)61.1%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(11)61.1%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(10)55.6%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(10)55.6%✕ Remove
Channelled Heritage
(9)50%✕ Remove
Flowing Metal
(9)50%✕ Remove
Self Immolation
(9)50%✕ Remove
Fulmination
(9)50%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(9)50%✕ Remove
Molten Carapace
(9)50%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(9)50%✕ Remove
Tantalum Alloy
(9)50%✕ Remove
Guided Hand
(8)44.4%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(8)44.4%✕ Remove
Momentum
(8)44.4%✕ Remove
Leather Bindings
(7)38.9%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(7)38.9%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Brutal
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Molten Claw
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Hide of the Bear
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Guts
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Internal Layer
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Relentless
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Kitavan Imprint
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Avatar of Fire
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Primal Hunger
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Master of Hexes
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Flare
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Melting Flames
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
One With Flame
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Blood of the Wolf
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Protraction
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Lingering Whispers
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Piercing Claw
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Beef
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Overheating Blow
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Tides of Change
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Support Straps
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Invigorating Grandeur
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Immolation
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Burning Nature
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Grit
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Irreparable
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Swift Claw
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Deafening Cries
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Pile On
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Coal Stoker
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Incendiary
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Sigil of Fire
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Unbending
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Sundering
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Spirit of the Wolf
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Shredding Force
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Chillproof
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Push the Advantage
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Stand Ground
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Cacophony
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Unforgiving
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Bashing Beast
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Craving Slaughter
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Spirit of the Bear
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Heartstopping Presence
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Price of Freedom
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Bloodthirsty
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Hale Heart
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Ruinic Helm
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Spiked Plates
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Authority
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Spirit of the Wyvern
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Desensitisation
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Electrified Claw
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Unstoppable Barrier
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Bond of the Viper
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Blood Rush
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Breaking Blows
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Utmost Offering
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Smash
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
The Raging Ox
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Voracious
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Forged in Flame
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Wasting
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Burn Away
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Blood Tearing
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Sanguimantic Rituals
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Infusion of Power
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Thirst for Endurance
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Reverberating Impact
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Sharpened Claw
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Titan's Determination
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Glorious Anticipation
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Cranial Impact
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(1)5.6%✕ Remove