The Maul is a highly effective skill for the Spirit Walker in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 35 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rage III, Rapid Attacks II, Armour Break III. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Wild Protector, The Catha's Balance, The Natural Order on the skill tree.

Maul
(Spirit Walker) Builds
Sample size: 35 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
#% increased [Physical] Damage
62.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
45.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25.7%
[Minion|Minions] deal #% increased Damage
25.7%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
22.9%
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
20%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
20%
#% increased [Stun|Stun] Duration
20%
# to maximum Mana
14.3%
Causes #% increased [Stun|Stun] Buildup
14.3%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
60%
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
42.9%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] Regenerate # Life per second
42.9%
# to maximum Mana
34.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
31.4%
You can have any number of [Companion|Companions] of different types
31.4%
[Companion|Companions] deal #% increased damage to your [Mark|Marked] targets
31.4%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% increased [Attack|Attack] Speed
28.6%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal #% increased Damage
17.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
11.4%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
71.4%
# to maximum Life
62.9%
# to maximum Mana
37.1%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
34.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
34.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
28.6%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
17.1%
# to [Evasion] Rating
17.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
17.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
14.3%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
40%
# to [Deflect|Deflection Rating] per # missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
37.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
37.1%
#% of Damage from [Deflect|Deflected] [HitDamage|Hits] is taken from Damageable [Companion]'s Life before you
37.1%
[Companion|Companions] have #% increased maximum Life
37.1%
# to maximum Life
34.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25.7%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
25.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
22.9%
# to [Armour|Armour]
17.1%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
68.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
57.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
37.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
28.6%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
20%
# to [Armour|Armour]
20%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
17.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
14.3%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
82.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
42.9%
# to maximum Life
40%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
37.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31.4%
# to [Armour|Armour]
22.9%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
20%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
17.1%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
17.1%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
17.1%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
88.6%
# to maximum Life
42.9%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
37.1%
#% increased [Armour]
31.4%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
28.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
25.7%
# to maximum Mana
22.9%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20%
# to [Strength|Strength]
20%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
54.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
51.4%
# to maximum Mana
40%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
37.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
28.6%
[Minion|Minions] deal #% increased Damage
25.7%
[Minion|Minions] have #% increased [Attack] and Cast Speed
22.9%
# to [Evasion] Rating
20%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
57.1%
# to maximum Life
51.4%
# to maximum Mana
45.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
45.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
37.1%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
31.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
25.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
20%
[Minion|Minions] deal #% increased Damage
20%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
85.7%
# to [Armour]
65.7%
# to maximum Life
57.1%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
28.6%
#% increased [Charm] Effect Duration
25.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
22.9%
# to maximum Mana
20%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
34.3%
# to maximum Mana
28.6%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
28.6%
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
25.7%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
25.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
22.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
17.1%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
14.3%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
14.3%
[Minion|Minions] deal #% increased Damage
14.3%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
28.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
22.9%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
22.9%
#% increased [ParriedDebuff|Parried Debuff] Duration
22.9%
Infinite [Parry] Range
22.9%
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
8.6%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
8.6%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
8.6%
#% increased [Block] chance
8.6%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
8.6%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Wild Protector
(35)100%✕ Remove
The Catha's Balance
(34)97.1%✕ Remove
The Natural Order
(33)94.3%✕ Remove
Trusted Kinship
(33)94.3%✕ Remove
Bond of the Mamba
(31)88.6%✕ Remove
Long Distance Relationship
(30)85.7%✕ Remove
Bond of the Ape
(29)82.9%✕ Remove
Sturdy Ally
(29)82.9%✕ Remove
Unspoken Bond
(29)82.9%✕ Remove
Inspiring Ally
(28)80%✕ Remove
Captivating Companionship
(28)80%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(27)77.1%✕ Remove
Easy Going
(27)77.1%✕ Remove
Blur
(26)74.3%✕ Remove
Bond of the Viper
(24)68.6%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(23)65.7%✕ Remove
Idolatry
(22)62.9%✕ Remove
Lord of the Wilds
(20)57.1%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(19)54.3%✕ Remove
Rallying Form
(16)45.7%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(15)42.9%✕ Remove
Gigantic Following
(14)40%✕ Remove
Bond of the Owl
(14)40%✕ Remove
Grip of Evil
(13)37.1%✕ Remove
Vivid Stampede
(13)37.1%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(13)37.1%✕ Remove
Nourishing Ally
(12)34.3%✕ Remove
Sic 'Em
(12)34.3%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(11)31.4%✕ Remove
Entropic Incarnation
(11)31.4%✕ Remove
Bringer of Order
(11)31.4%✕ Remove
Warlord Berserker
(11)31.4%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(11)31.4%✕ Remove
Pack Encouragement
(10)28.6%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(10)28.6%✕ Remove
Silent Guardian
(9)25.7%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(9)25.7%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(8)22.9%✕ Remove
Lifelong Friend
(8)22.9%✕ Remove
Lord of Horrors
(8)22.9%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(8)22.9%✕ Remove
Thirsting Ally
(7)20%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(7)20%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(7)20%✕ Remove
Necrotic Touch
(6)17.1%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(6)17.1%✕ Remove
Relentless Fallen
(6)17.1%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(6)17.1%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(5)14.3%✕ Remove
Vile Mending
(5)14.3%✕ Remove
Right Hand of Darkness
(4)11.4%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(4)11.4%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(4)11.4%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(4)11.4%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(4)11.4%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(3)8.6%✕ Remove
Dead can Dance
(3)8.6%✕ Remove
Hide of the Bear
(3)8.6%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(3)8.6%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(3)8.6%✕ Remove
Nurturing Guardian
(3)8.6%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
Left Hand of Darkness
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
Reprisal
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
Fleshcrafting
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
Sacred Unity
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
Gravedigger
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
Primal Bounty
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
Goring
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
Splintering Force
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
Necrotised Flesh
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
Momentum
(2)5.7%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Sanguine Tolerance
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Brutal
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Deadly Swarm
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Relentless Vindicator
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Crimson Assault
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Mental Perseverance
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Heartstopping Presence
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Reaving
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Flash Storm
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Growing Swarm
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Augmented Flesh
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Ruinic Helm
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
The Quick Fox
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Holy Protector
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Beef
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Lust for Sacrifice
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
The Mórrigan's Guidance
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Primal Rage
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Shocking Limit
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Preservation
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Shield Expertise
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Presence Present
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Lead by Example
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Sigil of Ice
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Utmost Offering
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Adaptive Skin
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Wide Barrier
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Impair
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Expendable Army
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Blood of the Wolf
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Aftershocks
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Path of the Renegade
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Immolation
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Unbreaking
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
The Great Boar
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Protraction
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Dominus' Providence
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Crystalline Flesh
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Living Death
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Titanic
(1)2.9%✕ Remove