The Quarterstaff Strike is a highly effective skill for the Titan in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 49 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rapid Attacks II, Heft, Concentrated Area. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Colossal Capacity, Hulking Form, Barbaric Strength on the skill tree.

Quarterstaff Strike
(Titan) Builds
Sample size: 49 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 Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
69.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
46.9%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
42.9%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
16.3%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
16.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
16.3%
[LifeLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Life
16.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
14.3%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
12.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
10.2%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
81.6%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
71.4%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
71.4%
# Life Regeneration per second
65.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
12.2%
# to [Armour|Armour]
8.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
8.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
8.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
8.2%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
6.1%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
83.7%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
75.5%
#% to all [MaximumResistances|Maximum Elemental Resistances]
75.5%
Take no Extra Damage from [Critical|Critical Hits]
75.5%
# to [Armour|Armour]
8.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
8.2%
# to maximum Life
8.2%
# to maximum Life per Socket filled
8.2%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
8.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
8.2%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
69.4%
# to maximum Life
63.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
42.9%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
20.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
18.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
18.4%
[LifeLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Life
18.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
16.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
16.3%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
79.6%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
46.9%
# to maximum Life
44.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
44.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
38.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.7%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
32.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
30.6%
# to [Armour|Armour]
28.6%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
28.6%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
79.6%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
51%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
34.7%
#% increased [Armour]
34.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
34.7%
# to maximum Life
26.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
22.4%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
22.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.4%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
69.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
51%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
49%
# to maximum Life
42.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
38.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
34.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
32.7%
[LifeLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Life
26.5%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
24.5%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
67.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
53.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
53.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
53.1%
# to maximum Life
51%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
42.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
24.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20.4%
# to maximum Mana
18.4%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
98%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
59.2%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
53.1%
# to maximum Life
36.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
32.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
30.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBasalt|Basalt]
26.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
26.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
22.4%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
20.4%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
53.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
30.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
22.4%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
20.4%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
18.4%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
14.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
12.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
12.2%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
10.2%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
10.2%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Colossal Capacity
(49)100%✕ Remove
Hulking Form
(48)98%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(44)89.8%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(43)87.8%✕ Remove
Brutal
(42)85.7%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(42)85.7%✕ Remove
Stone Skin
(40)81.6%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(39)79.6%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(38)77.6%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(37)75.5%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(36)73.5%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(35)71.4%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(35)71.4%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(34)69.4%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(34)69.4%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(30)61.2%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(29)59.2%✕ Remove
Smash
(29)59.2%✕ Remove
Mysterious Lineage
(28)57.1%✕ Remove
Goring
(27)55.1%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(26)53.1%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(25)51%✕ Remove
Guided Hand
(23)46.9%✕ Remove
Authority
(21)42.9%✕ Remove
Crushing Impacts
(21)42.9%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(19)38.8%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(19)38.8%✕ Remove
Channelled Heritage
(18)36.7%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(17)34.7%✕ Remove
Deadly Flourish
(17)34.7%✕ Remove
True Strike
(17)34.7%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(15)30.6%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(15)30.6%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(15)30.6%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(14)28.6%✕ Remove
Beef
(13)26.5%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(13)26.5%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(13)26.5%✕ Remove
Reverberating Impact
(13)26.5%✕ Remove
Cooked
(12)24.5%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(11)22.4%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(11)22.4%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(11)22.4%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(11)22.4%✕ Remove
Deafening Cries
(10)20.4%✕ Remove
Inherited Strength
(10)20.4%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(10)20.4%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(10)20.4%✕ Remove
Momentum
(10)20.4%✕ Remove
Sundering
(9)18.4%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(9)18.4%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(9)18.4%✕ Remove
Shockwaves
(8)16.3%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(8)16.3%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(8)16.3%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(8)16.3%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(8)16.3%✕ Remove
Howling Beast
(8)16.3%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(8)16.3%✕ Remove
Bloodthirsty
(7)14.3%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(7)14.3%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(7)14.3%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(7)14.3%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(7)14.3%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(6)12.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(6)12.2%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(6)12.2%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(6)12.2%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(6)12.2%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(6)12.2%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(6)12.2%✕ Remove
Perfect Opportunity
(6)12.2%✕ Remove
Relentless
(5)10.2%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(5)10.2%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(5)10.2%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(5)10.2%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(5)10.2%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(5)10.2%✕ Remove
Breaking Blows
(5)10.2%✕ Remove
Devastation
(5)10.2%✕ Remove
Ancestral Empowerment
(4)8.2%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(4)8.2%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(4)8.2%✕ Remove
Bonded Precision
(4)8.2%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(4)8.2%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(4)8.2%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(4)8.2%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(4)8.2%✕ Remove
Defiance
(4)8.2%✕ Remove
Earthbreaker
(4)8.2%✕ Remove
Tides of Change
(4)8.2%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(4)8.2%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(3)6.1%✕ Remove
Burning Strikes
(3)6.1%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(3)6.1%✕ Remove
Unforgiving
(3)6.1%✕ Remove
Split the Earth
(3)6.1%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(3)6.1%✕ Remove
Paragon
(3)6.1%✕ Remove
Finish Them
(3)6.1%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(3)6.1%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(3)6.1%✕ Remove
Protraction
(3)6.1%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(3)6.1%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(2)4.1%✕ Remove
Relentless Vindicator
(2)4.1%✕ Remove
Life from Death
(2)4.1%✕ Remove
Escalation
(2)4.1%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(2)4.1%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(2)4.1%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(2)4.1%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(2)4.1%✕ Remove
Cremating Cries
(2)4.1%✕ Remove
Shockproof
(2)4.1%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(2)4.1%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(2)4.1%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(2)4.1%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(2)4.1%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(2)4.1%✕ Remove
Honourless
(2)4.1%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(2)4.1%✕ Remove
Reinforced Rallying
(2)4.1%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(2)4.1%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(2)4.1%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(2)4.1%✕ Remove
Bannerman
(2)4.1%✕ Remove
Heatproof
(1)2%✕ Remove
Unbending
(1)2%✕ Remove
Inspiring Leader
(1)2%✕ Remove
Flip the Script
(1)2%✕ Remove
Chillproof
(1)2%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(1)2%✕ Remove
Core of the Guardian
(1)2%✕ Remove
Cacophony
(1)2%✕ Remove
Internal Bleeding
(1)2%✕ Remove
Necromantic Ward
(1)2%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(1)2%✕ Remove
Unbreakable
(1)2%✕ Remove
Bravado
(1)2%✕ Remove
Bhatair's Storm
(1)2%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(1)2%✕ Remove
Pinpoint Shot
(1)2%✕ Remove
Cruel Fate
(1)2%✕ Remove
Cirel of Tarth's Light
(1)2%✕ Remove
Breakage
(1)2%✕ Remove
Initiative
(1)2%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(1)2%✕ Remove
Knight of Chitus
(1)2%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(1)2%✕ Remove
Grounded in the Earth
(1)2%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(1)2%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(1)2%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(1)2%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(1)2%✕ Remove
Desensitisation
(1)2%✕ Remove
Invigorating Hate
(1)2%✕ Remove
Sudden Infuriation
(1)2%✕ Remove
Primal Protection
(1)2%✕ Remove
Iron Slippers
(1)2%✕ Remove
Hunting Companion
(1)2%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(1)2%✕ Remove
Flow State
(1)2%✕ Remove
Explosive Empowerment
(1)2%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(1)2%✕ Remove
Blood Rush
(1)2%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(1)2%✕ Remove
Bear's Roar
(1)2%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)2%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(1)2%✕ Remove
Overheating Blow
(1)2%✕ Remove
Rallying Icon
(1)2%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(1)2%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(1)2%✕ Remove
Sigil of Lightning
(1)2%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(1)2%✕ Remove
Hefty Unit
(1)2%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)2%✕ Remove
Pile On
(1)2%✕ Remove
Unimpeded
(1)2%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(1)2%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)2%✕ Remove
Distant Dreamer
(1)2%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)2%✕ Remove
Symbol of Defiance
(1)2%✕ Remove
Smoke Inhalation
(1)2%✕ Remove
Extinguishing Exhalation
(1)2%✕ Remove
Lasting Incantations
(1)2%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(1)2%✕ Remove
Dominus' Providence
(1)2%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(1)2%✕ Remove
Incendiary
(1)2%✕ Remove
Cranial Impact
(1)2%✕ Remove
Bolstering Presence
(1)2%✕ Remove
Titanic
(1)2%✕ Remove