The Mace Strike is a highly effective skill for the Tactician in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 10 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rage III, Rapid Attacks II, Rapid Attacks III. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Whoever Pays Best, A Solid Plan, Watch How I Do It on the skill tree.

Mace Strike
(Tactician) Builds
Sample size: 10 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 Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
100%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
90%
#% reduced [Attack] Speed
90%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
90%
Every # seconds, gain a random non-damaging [Shrine] buff for # seconds
90%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
10%
Causes #% increased [Stun|Stun] Buildup
10%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
10%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Presence|Presence] Area of Effect
50%
# to maximum Mana
40%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
30%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% increased [Attack|Attack] Speed
30%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
20%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
20%
[Allies] in your [Presence] have #% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
20%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
20%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Cold|Cold] Damage
20%
Helmet
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
100%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
100%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
100%
[Presence] Radius is doubled
100%
Body Armour
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
60%
#% chance to Avoid [Chaos] Damage from [HitDamage|Hits]
30%
#% chance to Avoid [Cold] Damage from [HitDamage|Hits]
30%
#% chance to Avoid [Fire] Damage from [HitDamage|Hits]
30%
#% chance to Avoid [Lightning] Damage from [HitDamage|Hits]
30%
#% chance to Avoid [Physical] Damage from [HitDamage|Hits]
30%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] are [Intimidate|Intimidated]
30%
# to [Armour|Armour]
20%
# to [Evasion] Rating
20%
# to all [Attributes] per Socket filled
20%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
80%
# to maximum Life
50%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
40%
# to [Armour|Armour]
30%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
30%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30%
# to Maximum [Rage]
20%
# to [Strength|Strength]
20%
Gain # [Rage] on [HitDamage|Hit]
20%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
70%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
40%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40%
# to [Armour|Armour]
30%
# to [Strength|Strength]
30%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
30%
# to maximum Life
20%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
110%
# to maximum Life
70%
#% reduced [Presence|Presence] Area of Effect
60%
[Allies] in your [Presence] have #% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
60%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% increased Cast Speed
60%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% increased [Attack|Attack] Speed
60%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
60%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
30%
#% increased [Armour]
30%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
30%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
50%
# to [Strength|Strength]
40%
# to maximum Mana
40%
#% increased Cast Speed
40%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Chaos] Damage
40%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Chaos] Damage
40%
# to [Evasion] Rating
30%
# to maximum Life
30%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
20%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
40%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40%
# to [Evasion] Rating
30%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
30%
# to maximum Mana
30%
Reflects opposite Ring
30%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20%
# to [Strength|Strength]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
20%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
20%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
90%
# to [Armour]
60%
# to maximum Life
40%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
40%
# to [Strength|Strength]
30%
#% increased [Flask] Life Recovery rate
30%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
30%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
30%
#% increased effect of Socketed [Augment] Items
20%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
10%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
10%
#% increased Cast Speed
10%
#% increased [Cold] Damage
10%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
10%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
10%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Physical|Physical] Damage
10%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal #% increased Damage
10%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% increased Cast Speed
10%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances|Resistances]
10%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [MaximumResistances|Maximum Fire Resistance]
10%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
10%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance] while on [LowLife|Low Life]
10%
Regenerate #% of maximum Life per second
10%
Regenerate #% of maximum Life per second while on [LowLife|Low Life]
10%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Whoever Pays Best
(10)100%✕ Remove
A Solid Plan
(10)100%✕ Remove
Watch How I Do It
(10)100%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(10)100%✕ Remove
Symbol of Defiance
(10)100%✕ Remove
Inspiring Leader
(9)90%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(9)90%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(9)90%✕ Remove
Bannerman
(9)90%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(8)80%✕ Remove
Knight of Izaro
(8)80%✕ Remove
Rallying Icon
(8)80%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(8)80%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(7)70%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(6)60%✕ Remove
Enveloping Presence
(6)60%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(5)50%✕ Remove
Bolstering Presence
(5)50%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(4)40%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(4)40%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(4)40%✕ Remove
Conduit
(4)40%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(4)40%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(4)40%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(4)40%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(3)30%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(3)30%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(3)30%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(3)30%✕ Remove
Profane Commander
(3)30%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(3)30%✕ Remove
Glorious Anticipation
(3)30%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(2)20%✕ Remove
Brutal
(2)20%✕ Remove
Relentless
(2)20%✕ Remove
Lone Warrior
(2)20%✕ Remove
Everlasting Glory
(2)20%✕ Remove
Knight of Chitus
(2)20%✕ Remove
Iron Slippers
(2)20%✕ Remove
Defiance
(2)20%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(2)20%✕ Remove
Blood of Rage
(2)20%✕ Remove
Lead by Example
(2)20%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(2)20%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(2)20%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(2)20%✕ Remove
Momentum
(2)20%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(1)10%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(1)10%✕ Remove
Dependable Ward
(1)10%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(1)10%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(1)10%✕ Remove
Lingering Whispers
(1)10%✕ Remove
Beef
(1)10%✕ Remove
Shockproof
(1)10%✕ Remove
Hallowed
(1)10%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(1)10%✕ Remove
Master of Hexes
(1)10%✕ Remove
Trusted Kinship
(1)10%✕ Remove
Invigorating Grandeur
(1)10%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(1)10%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(1)10%✕ Remove
Path of the Renegade
(1)10%✕ Remove
Warlord Berserker
(1)10%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(1)10%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(1)10%✕ Remove
Reinforced Rallying
(1)10%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(1)10%✕ Remove