The Shield Wall is a highly effective skill for the Warbringer in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 14 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rapid Attacks II, Heft, Rageforged II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Brutal, Anvil's Weight, Crushing Verdict on the skill tree.

Shield Wall
(Warbringer) 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
71.4%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
35.7%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
35.7%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
35.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
35.7%
#% chance to [Daze] on [HitDamage|Hit]
28.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
21.4%
#% increased [Stun|Stun] Duration
21.4%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
21.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
21.4%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
92.9%
# to [Armour|Armour]
57.1%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
42.9%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
42.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
28.6%
# to maximum Life
28.6%
#% additional [Physical] Damage Reduction
28.6%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
21.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
21.4%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
35.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.7%
[Onslaught]
35.7%
# to [Armour|Armour]
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
28.6%
# to maximum Mana
21.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
21.4%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
21.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
14.3%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
14.3%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
100%
# to [Armour|Armour]
85.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
85.7%
# to maximum Life
42.9%
# Life Regeneration per second
35.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
35.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
35.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28.6%
Regenerate #% of maximum Life per second
14.3%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
57.1%
# to maximum Mana
42.9%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
42.9%
# to maximum Life
35.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
35.7%
# to [Armour|Armour]
28.6%
[LifeLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Life
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
21.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
21.4%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
21.4%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
92.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
71.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
64.3%
# to [Armour|Armour]
42.9%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
42.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
42.9%
# to maximum Life
35.7%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
35.7%
#% reduced [Shock|Shock] duration on you
21.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
21.4%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
92.9%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
57.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
50%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
35.7%
# to maximum Life
35.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.7%
# to maximum Mana
28.6%
#% increased [Armour]
28.6%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
28.6%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
21.4%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
78.6%
# to maximum Life
57.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
57.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
57.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
42.9%
[LifeLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Life
42.9%
# to maximum Mana
35.7%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
28.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
28.6%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
64.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
57.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
42.9%
# to maximum Mana
35.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35.7%
[ManaLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Mana
35.7%
# to [Evasion] Rating
28.6%
# to [Strength|Strength]
28.6%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
28.6%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
85.7%
# to [Armour]
64.3%
# to maximum Life
50%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
50%
# to maximum Mana
35.7%
#% reduced [Charm] Charges used
35.7%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
28.6%
# to [Strength|Strength]
28.6%
#% increased [Charm] Effect Duration
21.4%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
21.4%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
14.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
14.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
14.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
14.3%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
14.3%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
14.3%
# to # Added [Attack] [Fire] Damage per # [Strength]
7.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
7.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
7.1%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
7.1%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to # Added [Attack] [Fire] Damage per # [Strength]
7.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
7.1%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
7.1%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
7.1%
#% increased [Parry] Damage
7.1%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
7.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
7.1%
Hits with this Weapon have #% chance to Trigger Molten Shower per # Strength
7.1%
[Parry|Parrying] applies # Stacks of [CriticalWeakness|Critical Weakness]
7.1%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Brutal
(14)100%✕ Remove
Anvil's Weight
(14)100%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(13)92.9%✕ Remove
Imploding Impacts
(13)92.9%✕ Remove
Warcaller's Bellow
(12)85.7%✕ Remove
Relentless
(11)78.6%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(11)78.6%✕ Remove
Smash
(11)78.6%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(10)71.4%✕ Remove
Blood Rush
(10)71.4%✕ Remove
Pile On
(10)71.4%✕ Remove
Jade Heritage
(9)64.3%✕ Remove
Beef
(9)64.3%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(9)64.3%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(9)64.3%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(8)57.1%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(7)50%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(7)50%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(7)50%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(7)50%✕ Remove
Cacophony
(6)42.9%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(6)42.9%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(6)42.9%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(6)42.9%✕ Remove
Devastation
(6)42.9%✕ Remove
Reverberating Impact
(6)42.9%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
Momentum
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
Escalation
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Irreparable
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Heatproof
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Inherited Strength
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Honourless
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Burning Strikes
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Punctured Lung
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Vigilance
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Answered Call
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Nimble Strength
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Goring
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Perfect Opportunity
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Unbending
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Blade Flurry
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Sundering
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Ancestral Alacrity
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Unnatural Resilience
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Watchtowers
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Unforgiving
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Craving Slaughter
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Knight of Izaro
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Price of Freedom
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Bloodthirsty
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Authority
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Cremating Cries
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Cirel of Tarth's Light
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Renly's Training
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Fortified Aegis
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Ancestral Artifice
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Primal Rage
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Sudden Infuriation
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Unexpected Finesse
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Defiance
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Unstoppable Barrier
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Cold Coat
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Presence Present
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Deafening Cries
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Wooden Wall
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Flare
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Advanced Munitions
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Resolute Technique
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Coated Arms
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Voracious
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Headshot
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Finality
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Symbol of Defiance
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Shattering Blow
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Unbreaking
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
True Strike
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Cranial Impact
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Defender's Resolve
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(1)7.1%✕ Remove