The Maul is a highly effective skill for the Smith of Kitava in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 40 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 Armament II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Smith's Masterwork, Molten Being, Blood Magic on the skill tree.

Maul
(Smith of Kitava) Builds
Sample size: 40 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
#% reduced [Attack] Speed
92.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
90%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
87.5%
#% increased [Flammability] [BuffMagnitude|Magnitude]
85%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] have [Exposure]
85%
Skills which require [Glory] generate # [Glory] every # seconds
85%
[Bear] Skills [Conversion|Convert] #% of [Physical] Damage to [Fire] Damage
85%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
10%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
10%
Causes #% increased [Stun|Stun] Buildup
7.5%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
85%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
72.5%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
70%
# Life Regeneration per second
65%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
12.5%
# to [Armour|Armour]
10%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
10%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
7.5%
# to maximum Mana
5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
5%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
75%
Regenerate #% of maximum Life per second
15%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
10%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
67.5%
# to maximum Life
67.5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
47.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
27.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
22.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20%
# to [Armour|Armour]
17.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
17.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
15%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
72.5%
# to maximum Life
60%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
47.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
37.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
35%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
30%
# to [Strength|Strength]
22.5%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
22.5%
# to [Armour|Armour]
20%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Strength|Strength]
72.5%
#% increased maximum Life
72.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
65%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
65%
Recover #% of Missing Life before being [HitDamage|Hit] by an Enemy
65%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
22.5%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
15%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
15%
# to maximum Life
10%
#% increased [Armour]
10%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
52.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
50%
# to maximum Life
45%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
45%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
45%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40%
# to [Strength|Strength]
37.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
37.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
35%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
32.5%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
42.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
42.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
40%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
37.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
32.5%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
27.5%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
Reflects opposite Ring
25%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
95%
# to [Armour]
50%
# to maximum Life
42.5%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
42.5%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
37.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
32.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
32.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
25%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
25%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Strength|Strength]
20%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
17.5%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
17.5%
#% reduced [Attack] Speed
12.5%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
10%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
10%
#% increased [Flammability] [BuffMagnitude|Magnitude]
10%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
7.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
7.5%
Causes #% increased [Stun|Stun] Buildup
7.5%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Smith's Masterwork
(38)95%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(36)90%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(36)90%✕ Remove
Kitavan Engraving
(36)90%✕ Remove
Primal Rage
(33)82.5%✕ Remove
Dedication to Kitava
(33)82.5%✕ Remove
Heat of the Forge
(32)80%✕ Remove
Heatproofing
(32)80%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(31)77.5%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(31)77.5%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(30)75%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(29)72.5%✕ Remove
Tribute to Utula
(28)70%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(28)70%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(27)67.5%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(27)67.5%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(27)67.5%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(26)65%✕ Remove
Molten Symbol
(26)65%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(26)65%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(26)65%✕ Remove
Endurance
(25)62.5%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(25)62.5%✕ Remove
Resolute Technique
(25)62.5%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(25)62.5%✕ Remove
Guided Hand
(24)60%✕ Remove
Channelled Heritage
(23)57.5%✕ Remove
Goring
(23)57.5%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(22)55%✕ Remove
Self Immolation
(21)52.5%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(21)52.5%✕ Remove
Molten Carapace
(21)52.5%✕ Remove
Momentum
(20)50%✕ Remove
Flowing Metal
(18)45%✕ Remove
Brutal
(16)40%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(16)40%✕ Remove
Tantalum Alloy
(16)40%✕ Remove
Leather Bindings
(14)35%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(14)35%✕ Remove
Molten Claw
(12)30%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(10)25%✕ Remove
Relentless
(10)25%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(10)25%✕ Remove
Hide of the Bear
(10)25%✕ Remove
Internal Layer
(9)22.5%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(8)20%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(8)20%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(8)20%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(8)20%✕ Remove
Support Straps
(8)20%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(8)20%✕ Remove
Coal Stoker
(8)20%✕ Remove
Piercing Claw
(7)17.5%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(7)17.5%✕ Remove
Avatar of Fire
(7)17.5%✕ Remove
Fulmination
(7)17.5%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(7)17.5%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(7)17.5%✕ Remove
Swift Claw
(7)17.5%✕ Remove
Master of Hexes
(7)17.5%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(7)17.5%✕ Remove
Protraction
(7)17.5%✕ Remove
Kitavan Imprint
(6)15%✕ Remove
Lingering Whispers
(6)15%✕ Remove
Melting Flames
(6)15%✕ Remove
Guts
(6)15%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(5)12.5%✕ Remove
Watchtowers
(5)12.5%✕ Remove
Burning Nature
(5)12.5%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(5)12.5%✕ Remove
Primal Hunger
(5)12.5%✕ Remove
Tides of Change
(5)12.5%✕ Remove
Craving Slaughter
(4)10%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(4)10%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(4)10%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(4)10%✕ Remove
Ancestral Artifice
(4)10%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(4)10%✕ Remove
Flare
(4)10%✕ Remove
One With Flame
(4)10%✕ Remove
Sigil of Fire
(4)10%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(4)10%✕ Remove
Cacophony
(3)7.5%✕ Remove
Spirit of the Bear
(3)7.5%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(3)7.5%✕ Remove
Volcanic Skin
(3)7.5%✕ Remove
Ancestral Mending
(3)7.5%✕ Remove
Beef
(3)7.5%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(3)7.5%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(3)7.5%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(3)7.5%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(3)7.5%✕ Remove
Deafening Cries
(3)7.5%✕ Remove
Smash
(3)7.5%✕ Remove
Blood of the Wolf
(3)7.5%✕ Remove
Invigorating Grandeur
(3)7.5%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(3)7.5%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(3)7.5%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(2)5%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(2)5%✕ Remove
Stand Ground
(2)5%✕ Remove
Burning Strikes
(2)5%✕ Remove
Unbreakable
(2)5%✕ Remove
Hale Heart
(2)5%✕ Remove
Thrill of the Fight
(2)5%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(2)5%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(2)5%✕ Remove
Cremation
(2)5%✕ Remove
Grit
(2)5%✕ Remove
Irreparable
(2)5%✕ Remove
Spirit of the Wyvern
(2)5%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(2)5%✕ Remove
Nimble Strength
(2)5%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(2)5%✕ Remove
Inherited Strength
(2)5%✕ Remove
Forged in Flame
(2)5%✕ Remove
Pile On
(2)5%✕ Remove
Immolation
(2)5%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(2)5%✕ Remove
Sharpened Claw
(2)5%✕ Remove
Incendiary
(2)5%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Unbending
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Spirit of the Wolf
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Fate Finding
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Unnatural Resilience
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Relentless Vindicator
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Bashing Beast
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Escalation
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Radial Force
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Pyromancer
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Perforation
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Bonded Precision
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Splitting Ground
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Cremating Cries
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Paragon
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Vigilance
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Trick Shot
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Determined Precision
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Total Incineration
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Sudden Infuriation
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Howling Beast
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Electrified Claw
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Crystalline Resistance
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Preservation
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Mass Rejuvenation
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Near at Hand
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Thickened Arteries
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Explosive Empowerment
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Rhythm of Fire
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Searing Heat
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Empowering Remnants
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Overheating Blow
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Arcane Remnants
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Elemental Equilibrium
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Barrier of Venarius
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Burn Away
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Unbreaking
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Shrapnel
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Forthcoming
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Shifted Strikes
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
All Natural
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Infusion of Power
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Thirst for Endurance
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Against the Elements
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Against the Anvil
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Flamewalker
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Glorious Anticipation
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Cranial Impact
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Vigorous Remnants
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(1)2.5%✕ Remove
Titanic
(1)2.5%✕ Remove