The Resonating Shield is a highly effective skill for the Smith of Kitava in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 72 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rage III, Styrn's Mountain, Uruk's Smelting. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Smith's Masterwork, Tempered Defences, Coal Stoker on the skill tree.

Resonating Shield
(Smith of Kitava) Builds
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
59.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
26.4%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
20.8%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
19.4%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
19.4%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
19.4%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
19.4%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
19.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
18.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
16.7%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
81.9%
# to [Armour|Armour]
72.2%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
47.2%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
45.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
41.7%
#% additional [Physical] Damage Reduction
40.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25%
# to [Strength|Strength]
23.6%
#% to [MaximumResistances|Maximum Fire Resistance]
20.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
18.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
88.9%
# Life Regeneration per second
61.1%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
61.1%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
58.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
23.6%
# to [Armour|Armour]
12.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
11.1%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
11.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
9.7%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
8.3%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Regenerate #% of maximum Life per second
62.5%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
20.8%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
70.8%
# to maximum Life
62.5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
36.1%
# to [Armour|Armour]
31.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.2%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.1%
#% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
15.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
13.9%
# to maximum Mana
13.9%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
84.7%
# to maximum Life
56.9%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
52.8%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
40.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
37.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.9%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
29.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
27.8%
# to [Armour|Armour]
23.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
20.8%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
66.7%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
51.4%
# to maximum Life
44.4%
#% increased [Armour]
38.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
34.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
25%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
22.2%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
22.2%
#% increased maximum Life
20.8%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
59.7%
# to maximum Life
56.9%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
54.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
44.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.1%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.6%
# to [Strength|Strength]
26.4%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
26.4%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
22.2%
# to maximum Mana
19.4%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
51.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
48.6%
# to maximum Life
45.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
37.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
34.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
26.4%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
26.4%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
88.9%
# to maximum Life
55.6%
# to [Armour]
45.8%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
34.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.2%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
26.4%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
25%
# to [Strength|Strength]
23.6%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
23.6%
#% increased [Flask] Life Recovery rate
19.4%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
37.5%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
34.7%
Adds # to # [Chaos] damage
33.3%
Take # [Chaos] damage per second per [Charges|Endurance Charge]
33.3%
[Attack|Attacks] consume an [Charges|Endurance Charge] to [Critical|Critically Hit]
33.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
5.6%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Smith's Masterwork
(70)97.2%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(63)87.5%✕ Remove
Coal Stoker
(61)84.7%✕ Remove
Heatproofing
(59)81.9%✕ Remove
Kitavan Engraving
(59)81.9%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(57)79.2%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(55)76.4%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(52)72.2%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(50)69.4%✕ Remove
Leather Bindings
(47)65.3%✕ Remove
Molten Symbol
(46)63.9%✕ Remove
Flowing Metal
(44)61.1%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(43)59.7%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(42)58.3%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(42)58.3%✕ Remove
Dedication to Kitava
(42)58.3%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(41)56.9%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(40)55.6%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(39)54.2%✕ Remove
Relentless
(39)54.2%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(37)51.4%✕ Remove
Tribute to Utula
(35)48.6%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(35)48.6%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(34)47.2%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(34)47.2%✕ Remove
Momentum
(32)44.4%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(31)43.1%✕ Remove
Spiked Shield
(31)43.1%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(29)40.3%✕ Remove
Beef
(29)40.3%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(29)40.3%✕ Remove
Avatar of Fire
(27)37.5%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(26)36.1%✕ Remove
Fulmination
(25)34.7%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(25)34.7%✕ Remove
Internal Layer
(24)33.3%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(24)33.3%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(24)33.3%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(24)33.3%✕ Remove
Sundering
(22)30.6%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(22)30.6%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(22)30.6%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(21)29.2%✕ Remove
Tantalum Alloy
(21)29.2%✕ Remove
Crimson Assault
(20)27.8%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(20)27.8%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(20)27.8%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(20)27.8%✕ Remove
Intense Dose
(20)27.8%✕ Remove
Wasting
(20)27.8%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(19)26.4%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(19)26.4%✕ Remove
Forged in Flame
(18)25%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(17)23.6%✕ Remove
Lasting Toxins
(17)23.6%✕ Remove
Stacking Toxins
(17)23.6%✕ Remove
Cacophony
(16)22.2%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(16)22.2%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(15)20.8%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(15)20.8%✕ Remove
Support Straps
(15)20.8%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(15)20.8%✕ Remove
Endurance
(14)19.4%✕ Remove
Arsonist
(14)19.4%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(14)19.4%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(14)19.4%✕ Remove
Blood Rush
(14)19.4%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(14)19.4%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(14)19.4%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(14)19.4%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(13)18.1%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(13)18.1%✕ Remove
Goring
(13)18.1%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(12)16.7%✕ Remove
Brutal
(12)16.7%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(12)16.7%✕ Remove
Punctured Lung
(12)16.7%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(12)16.7%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(12)16.7%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(12)16.7%✕ Remove
Pile On
(11)15.3%✕ Remove
Burning Strikes
(10)13.9%✕ Remove
Self Immolation
(10)13.9%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(10)13.9%✕ Remove
Molten Carapace
(10)13.9%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(9)12.5%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(9)12.5%✕ Remove
Revenge
(8)11.1%✕ Remove
Retaliation
(8)11.1%✕ Remove
Vengeance
(8)11.1%✕ Remove
Spiked Plates
(8)11.1%✕ Remove
Authority
(8)11.1%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(8)11.1%✕ Remove
Shield Expertise
(8)11.1%✕ Remove
Thornhide
(8)11.1%✕ Remove
Smash
(8)11.1%✕ Remove
Unbending
(7)9.7%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(7)9.7%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(7)9.7%✕ Remove
Inherited Strength
(7)9.7%✕ Remove
Devastation
(7)9.7%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(6)8.3%✕ Remove
Unnatural Resilience
(5)6.9%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(5)6.9%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(5)6.9%✕ Remove
Deafening Cries
(5)6.9%✕ Remove
Low Tolerance
(5)6.9%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(5)6.9%✕ Remove
Reverberating Impact
(5)6.9%✕ Remove
Core of the Guardian
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Vigilance
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Overheating Blow
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Unimpeded
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Immolation
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Sigil of Fire
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Defender's Resolve
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Burning Nature
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Unforgiving
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Necromantic Ward
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Dazing Blocks
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Building Toxins
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Cremating Cries
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Spiked Armour
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Nimble Strength
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Escalation
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Defensive Stance
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Bloodthirsty
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Unbreakable
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Bonded Precision
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Cruel Fate
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Potent Incantation
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Paragon
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Breakage
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Irreparable
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Desensitisation
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Sudden Infuriation
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Exposed Wounds
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Crippling Toxins
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Honourless
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Hefty Unit
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Towering Shield
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Unbreaking
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Firestarter
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Desperate Times
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Blood Tearing
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
True Strike
(2)2.8%✕ Remove