Monk
Martial Artist
Monk ascendancy. A combo striker built around bells, hollow form clones and fast attacks.
0.5 Return of the Ancients · updated October 17, 2026
- Class
- Monk
- Tier (Oct 2026)
- S
- Added
- Return of the Ancients (0.5.0)
Martial Artist overview
Martial Artist is a Monk ascendancy. A combo striker built around bells, hollow form clones and fast attacks. Added in Return of the Ancients and quickly became one of the most played endgame options.
Editorial rating
We rate Martial Artist S tier for general endgame play in the 0.5 Return of the Ancients era. The rating is our own opinion based on community build performance and it can change with every balance patch.
Popular build
- Whirling Assault Martial Artist (hollow form clones, strong boss damage, tanky, fast clear)
When it was added
Martial Artist arrived in Return of the Ancients (0.5.0).
Related
See the Monk class page and the ascendancy tier list.
FAQ
Is Martial Artist good in Path of Exile 2?
We rate it S tier for endgame in the 0.5 era. Added in Return of the Ancients and quickly became one of the most played endgame options.
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