The Shield Wall is a highly effective skill for the Warbringer in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 31 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Heft, Ahn's Citadel, Rapid Attacks II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Anvil's Weight, Crushing Verdict, Warcaller's Bellow 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
74.2%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
32.3%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
32.3%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
29%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
25.8%
#% chance to [Daze] on [HitDamage|Hit]
19.4%
Causes #% increased [Stun|Stun] Buildup
19.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
16.1%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
16.1%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
12.9%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
77.4%
# to [Armour|Armour]
64.5%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
61.3%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
38.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
32.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
22.6%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
22.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
22.6%
#% additional [Physical] Damage Reduction
19.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
19.4%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
51.6%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
35.5%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
32.3%
# Life Regeneration per second
29%
# to [Armour|Armour]
29%
[Onslaught]
22.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
19.4%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
19.4%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
16.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
16.1%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
90.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
74.2%
# to [Armour|Armour]
61.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.5%
# to maximum Life
32.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
22.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
22.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
22.6%
#% to all [MaximumResistances|Maximum Elemental Resistances]
22.6%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
19.4%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
80.6%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
71%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
38.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
35.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
32.3%
# to [Armour|Armour]
25.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25.8%
[LifeLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Life
22.6%
# to maximum Mana
19.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
19.4%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
74.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
61.3%
# to maximum Life
58.1%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
51.6%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
48.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
48.4%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
35.5%
# to [Armour|Armour]
25.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
19.4%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
67.7%
# to maximum Life
45.2%
#% increased [Armour]
41.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
29%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
29%
#% increased maximum Life
29%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
25.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
22.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
22.6%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
19.4%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
64.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
64.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
64.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
54.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
41.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
25.8%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
22.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
22.6%
# to [Strength|Strength]
19.4%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
54.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
45.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
38.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
38.7%
[LifeLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Life
38.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
35.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
32.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
29%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25.8%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
77.4%
Has # [Charm] Slots
74.2%
# to [Armour]
45.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25.8%
#% increased [Flask] Life Recovery rate
25.8%
Has # [Charm] Slot
25.8%
#% increased [Charm] Effect Duration
22.6%
#% reduced [Charm] Charges used
22.6%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
16.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
12.9%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
12.9%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
12.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
12.9%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
9.7%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
9.7%
[LifeLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Life
9.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
6.5%
#% increased Damage per [Minion]
6.5%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Anvil's Weight
(31)100%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(30)96.8%✕ Remove
Warcaller's Bellow
(30)96.8%✕ Remove
Imploding Impacts
(28)90.3%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(27)87.1%✕ Remove
Brutal
(25)80.6%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(25)80.6%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(24)77.4%✕ Remove
Blood Rush
(24)77.4%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(23)74.2%✕ Remove
Smash
(23)74.2%✕ Remove
Relentless
(22)71%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(20)64.5%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(20)64.5%✕ Remove
Jade Heritage
(19)61.3%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(19)61.3%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(19)61.3%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(18)58.1%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(17)54.8%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(16)51.6%✕ Remove
Cacophony
(16)51.6%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(16)51.6%✕ Remove
Pile On
(16)51.6%✕ Remove
Goring
(14)45.2%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(13)41.9%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(13)41.9%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(13)41.9%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(12)38.7%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(12)38.7%✕ Remove
Inherited Strength
(12)38.7%✕ Remove
Devastation
(12)38.7%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(11)35.5%✕ Remove
Renly's Training
(11)35.5%✕ Remove
Beef
(11)35.5%✕ Remove
Momentum
(11)35.5%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(10)32.3%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(10)32.3%✕ Remove
Honourless
(10)32.3%✕ Remove
Internal Bleeding
(9)29%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(9)29%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(9)29%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(8)25.8%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(8)25.8%✕ Remove
Punctured Lung
(7)22.6%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(7)22.6%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(7)22.6%✕ Remove
Unstoppable Barrier
(7)22.6%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(7)22.6%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(7)22.6%✕ Remove
Reverberating Impact
(7)22.6%✕ Remove
Burning Strikes
(6)19.4%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(6)19.4%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(6)19.4%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(6)19.4%✕ Remove
Spiked Shield
(6)19.4%✕ Remove
Deafening Cries
(6)19.4%✕ Remove
Resolute Technique
(6)19.4%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(6)19.4%✕ Remove
Heatproof
(5)16.1%✕ Remove
Unbending
(5)16.1%✕ Remove
Escalation
(5)16.1%✕ Remove
Craving Slaughter
(5)16.1%✕ Remove
Thrill of the Fight
(5)16.1%✕ Remove
Irreparable
(5)16.1%✕ Remove
Nimble Strength
(5)16.1%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(5)16.1%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(5)16.1%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Cirel of Tarth's Light
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Vigilance
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Fortified Aegis
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Turtle Charm
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Hunker Down
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Spiral into Depression
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Cremating Cries
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Cold Coat
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Breaking Blows
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Symbol of Defiance
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Defender's Resolve
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Abasement
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Unforgiving
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Fulmination
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Explosive Empowerment
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Unimpeded
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Perfect Opportunity
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Efficient Killing
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Sundering
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Chillproof
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Core of the Guardian
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Encompassing Domain
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Dazing Blocks
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Defensive Stance
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Bloodthirsty
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Unbreakable
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Reaching Strike
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Avatar of Fire
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Authority
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Paragon
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Glazed Flesh
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Dominion
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Steadfast Resolve
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Desensitisation
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Howling Beast
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Shockproof
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Mass Rejuvenation
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Bastion of Light
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Searing Heat
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Spiked Armour
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Voracious
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Guts
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Finality
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Burn Away
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Towering Shield
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Unbreaking
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Protraction
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Extinguishing Exhalation
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Doomsayer
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Against the Elements
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Impenetrable Shell
(1)3.2%✕ Remove