The Hollow Form is a highly effective skill for the Warrior 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 Vorana's Siege, Blindside, Heavy Swing. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Way of the Stonefist, Flow Like Water, First Principle of the Hollow on the skill tree.

Hollow Form
(Warrior) Builds
Sample size: 31 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-29 19:45:52 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
51.6%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
38.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
32.3%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
25.8%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
22.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
22.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
19.4%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
19.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
16.1%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
16.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
48.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
41.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
41.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
32.3%
# to maximum Life
29%
# to maximum Mana
22.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
19.4%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
19.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
19.4%
# to [Strength|Strength] and [Intelligence|Intelligence]
16.1%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
51.6%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
45.2%
# to [Evasion] Rating
38.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
38.7%
# to maximum Life
32.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
32.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
22.6%
#% increased Movement Speed
19.4%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
19.4%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
177.4%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
177.4%
#% less damage taken while on [LowLife|Low Life]
77.4%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Endurance Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
74.2%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Frenzy Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
74.2%
#% chance to grant a [Charges|Power Charge] to [Allies] in your [Presence] on [HitDamage|Hit]
74.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
74.2%
Cannot Leech Mana
74.2%
Has # to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward] per player level
29%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
16.1%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
74.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
64.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
51.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.7%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
32.3%
# to maximum Life
29%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29%
# to [Evasion] Rating
16.1%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
16.1%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16.1%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
64.5%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
58.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.5%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
32.3%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
25.8%
# to maximum Mana
25.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
25.8%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
22.6%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
19.4%
#% increased [Armour]
19.4%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
51.6%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
41.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
38.7%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
35.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
32.3%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
29%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
61.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
54.8%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
48.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
48.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
32.3%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
32.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
32.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
16.1%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
90.3%
# to maximum Life
38.7%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
38.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
29%
# to [Strength|Strength]
29%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
29%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
29%
#% reduced [Charm] Charges used
22.6%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
22.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
19.4%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
41.9%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
38.7%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
38.7%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
38.7%
Gain # [DruidicProwess|Druidic Prowess] for every # total Rage spent
38.7%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
16.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
9.7%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Way of the Stonefist
(31)100%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(30)96.8%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(30)96.8%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(30)96.8%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(30)96.8%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(29)93.5%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(29)93.5%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(28)90.3%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(28)90.3%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(28)90.3%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(28)90.3%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(28)90.3%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(28)90.3%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(27)87.1%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(27)87.1%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(27)87.1%✕ Remove
True Strike
(27)87.1%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(26)83.9%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(26)83.9%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(25)80.6%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(24)77.4%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(23)74.2%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(22)71%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(22)71%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(22)71%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(22)71%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(22)71%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(21)67.7%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(21)67.7%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(20)64.5%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(19)61.3%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(19)61.3%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(18)58.1%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(17)54.8%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(16)51.6%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(14)45.2%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(13)41.9%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(13)41.9%✕ Remove
Preservation
(13)41.9%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(13)41.9%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(12)38.7%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(11)35.5%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(10)32.3%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(8)25.8%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(8)25.8%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(8)25.8%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(8)25.8%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(7)22.6%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(7)22.6%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(7)22.6%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(7)22.6%✕ Remove
Melding
(6)19.4%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(6)19.4%✕ Remove
Flow State
(6)19.4%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(5)16.1%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(5)16.1%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(5)16.1%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(5)16.1%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(5)16.1%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(5)16.1%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Reaching Strike
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(4)12.9%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(3)9.7%✕ Remove
Rapid Strike
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Lavianga's Brew
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
One with the River
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Energising Deflection
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Shattering Daze
(2)6.5%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Sundering
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Abasement
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Mending Deflection
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Ether Flow
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Decisive Retreat
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Grit
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Lord of the Squall
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Breathing
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Reverberating Parry
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Investing Energies
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
At your Command
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Thirst for Power
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Heavy Weaponry
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Sight
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Devastation
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Cooked
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(1)3.2%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(1)3.2%✕ Remove