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This Sunder Slayer guide is generated from statistical analysis of 1,728 real Duelist (Slayer) builds in Mirage league, collected from poe.ninja. Data covers levels 70-95 across three percentile bands (top 10%, median, bottom 10%).

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SUNDER · Slayer
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Character Stats

Survivability
EHP
12,567
Max Phys Hit
6,030
Max Chaos Hit
5,017
Defense
Life
3,759
Energy Shield
48
Evasion
450
Armour
8,458
Block Chance
54%
Spell Suppress
18%
Phys Reduction
48%
Offense
Total DPS
368,319(PoB)
Crit Chance
23%
Crit Multiplier
254%
Resistances
Fire
75%(+4 overcap)
Cold
75%(+3 overcap)
Lightning
75%(+3 overcap)
Chaos
-8%
Recovery
Life Regen
239/s
ES Regen
0/s
Resources
Mana
645
Unreserved Life
3,755
Unreserved %
100%
Move Speed
72%

Equipment

Weapon
Rare Weapon
Sundering Axe18%·Karui Chopper15%·Vaal Axe14%
Popular affixes
P4113% increased Physical Damage71%
P2Adds 23 to 47 Physical Damage54%
P118% increased Attack Speed50%
S5101 to Accuracy Rating38%
S335 to Dexterity13%
S424 to Strength11%
Popular crafted mods
C-P490% increased Physical Damage29%
C-P3Adds 19 to 37 Physical Damage29%
C-S113% increased Attack Speed16%
4L RRRR
Q20%
iLvl 68(3-85)
Helmet
Rare Helmet
Siege Helmet21%·Ezomyte Burgonet15%·Eternal Burgonet14%
Popular affixes
P1108 to maximum Life84%
P686 to Armour55%
P441% increased Armour48%
S529% to Fire Resistance44%
S433% to Lightning Resistance44%
S432% to Cold Resistance38%
Popular crafted mods
C-P456 to maximum Life12%
4L RRRR
Q18%
iLvl 70(41-87)
Ring
98%
Rare Ring 1
Two-Stone Ring44%·Amethyst Ring28%·Sapphire Ring9%
Popular affixes
P273 to maximum Life61%
P5Adds 5 to 9 Physical Damage to Attacks27%
P531 to maximum Mana24%
S433% to Lightning Resistance38%
S311% to all Elemental Resistances35%
S527% to Fire Resistance33%
Popular crafted mods
C-P547 to maximum Life22%
C-P5Adds 5 to 8 Physical Damage to Attacks10%
1L B
iLvl 64(17-84)
Body Armour
Rare Body Armour
Glorious Plate15%·Astral Plate14%·Majestic Plate10%
Popular affixes
P5119 to Armour66%
P365% increased Armour63%
P1110 to maximum Life57%
S433% to Cold Resistance49%
S433% to Lightning Resistance49%
S430% to Fire Resistance40%
Popular crafted mods
C-P447% increased Armour18%
6L RRRRRR
Q20%
iLvl 73(52-85)
Ring
96%
Rare Ring 2
Amethyst Ring37%·Two-Stone Ring36%·Topaz Ring8%
Popular affixes
P275 to maximum Life58%
P614 to maximum Energy Shield29%
P538 to maximum Mana27%
S434% to Lightning Resistance36%
S433% to Fire Resistance33%
S529% to Cold Resistance32%
Popular crafted mods
C-P548 to maximum Life26%
1L B
iLvl 67(15-85)
Gloves
Rare Gloves
Goliath Gauntlets17%·Titan Gauntlets17%·Vaal Gauntlets16%
Popular affixes
P195 to maximum Life82%
P689 to Armour40%
P452% increased Armour32%
S432% to Cold Resistance56%
S434% to Fire Resistance32%
S528% to Lightning Resistance26%
Popular crafted mods
C-P365 to maximum Life13%
C-P445% increased Armour12%
4L RRRR
Q19%
iLvl 69(29-86)
Belt
Rare Belt
Rustic Sash30%·Heavy Belt25%·Leather Belt25%
Popular affixes
P1111 to maximum Life86%
P522 to maximum Energy Shield46%
P534 to maximum Mana38%
S525% to Cold Resistance49%
S432% to Lightning Resistance46%
S433% to Fire Resistance43%
Popular crafted mods
C-S528% to Fire Resistance11%
1L A
iLvl 68(26-86)
Boots
Rare Boots
Goliath Greaves22%·Vaal Greaves19%·Ancient Greaves10%
Popular affixes
P188 to maximum Life75%
P451% increased Armour32%
P447% increased Armour and Evasion10%
S430% to Lightning Resistance51%
S434% to Cold Resistance47%
S433% to Fire Resistance47%
Popular crafted mods
C-P320% increased Movement Speed21%
C-P453 to maximum Life10%
4L RRRR
Q19%
iLvl 70(39-86)
Amulet
Rare Amulet
Turquoise Amulet33%·Onyx Amulet19%·Lapis Amulet13%
Popular affixes
P1104 to maximum Life44%
P5Adds 7 to 13 Physical Damage to Attacks37%
P520% increased Armour13%
S213% to all Elemental Resistances30%
S435% to Cold Resistance28%
S431% to Lightning Resistance28%
Popular crafted mods
C-P547 to maximum Life31%
iLvl 67(16-85)

Build Overview

Physical two-hand axe slam build using Sunder with warcry exertion. Resolute Technique ensures every hit lands while Ryslatha's Coil maximises per-hit physical damage. Slayer ascendancy provides overleech, culling strike, and 20% more damage against unique enemies. Warcries (Seismic, Rallying, Intimidating) exert attacks for massive single hits that shatter packs and aggravate bleeds.

Key Requirements
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Sunder - Primary slam skill — sends a shockwave through the ground dealing physical damage in a line with aftershocks
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Resolute Technique - 94% adoption — hits can't be evaded, enabling full investment into physical damage instead of accuracy
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Unwavering Stance - 86% adoption — cannot be stunned, critical for melee safety during Sunder's wind-up animation
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Ryslatha's Coil - 58% adoption at L90+ — best-in-slot belt that randomises physical damage for higher maximum hits
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Carnage Heart - 45% adoption across all levels — core amulet with life leech, attributes, and extra damage while leeching
Synergy Groups
Seismic Cry+Rallying Cry+Intimidating Cry+Autoexertion

Three warcries cycle through exerting Sunder attacks: Seismic Cry adds more damage per remaining power, Rallying Cry grants added physical based on weapon damage, and Intimidating Cry treats enemy armour as zero. Autoexertion automates warcry usage so the player can focus on positioning and attacking.

Stat Contributions
Rare Ring 1
+73 Life+11% Fire Res+11% Cold Res+33% Light Res+11% Light Res
Rare Amulet
+104 Life+13% Fire Res+13% Cold Res+13% Light Res
Rare Helmet
+108 Life+86 Armour+41% Armour
Rare Body Armour
+110 Life+119 Armour+65% Armour
Rare Gloves
+95 Life+89 Armour+32% Cold Res
Rare Boots
+88 Life+34% Cold Res+30% Light Res
Rare Belt
+111 Life+22 ES+25% Cold Res
Rare Ring 2
+75 Life+33% Fire Res+34% Light Res
Flasks
Quicksilver Flask
99%
40% increased Movement Speed
Movement speed for mapping and dodging mechanics
6s30/60 chargesQ11%
+16 to +19 to Maximum Charges(15%)
12-14% additional Elemental Resistances during Effect(8%)
Divine Life Flask
85%
Instantly restores Life
Instant or sustained life recovery - emergency healing
3.5s15/45 chargesQ11%
66% reduced Amount Recovered, Instant Recovery(23%)
Grants Immunity to Bleeding and Corrupted Blood for 6-8 seconds(14%)
Granite Flask
54%
+3000 Armour
Flat armour - layered with other physical mitigation
6s30/60 chargesQ11%
14-16% reduced Charges per use(14%)
41-45% increased Armour during Effect(9%)
▹Armour flask — significant physical damage reduction for melee survivability
▹56% adoption; core defensive flask for pure armour builds
Silver Flask
43%
Onslaught (20% increased Speed)
Onslaught (20% attack/cast/move speed) - universal speed boost
6s40/60 charges
21-25% increased Charge Recovery(11%)
41-45% increased Armour during Effect(9%)
▹Grants Onslaught for 20% attack/cast/movement speed
▹48% adoption; speeds up Sunder attack rate and mapping pace
Eternal Life Flask
19%
Recovers Life over time
Highest life recovery flask - endgame sustain
2s15/45 chargesQ16%
66% reduced Amount Recovered, Instant Recovery(13%)
Grants Immunity to Bleeding and Corrupted Blood for 6-8 seconds(20%)

Gems & Links

Setup
6-Link · Body Armour
Sunder
83%
Lv 19Q2
linked gems
Melee Physical Damage
86%
Lv 19
Brutality
77%
Lv 17
Fist of War
76%
Lv 18
Fortify
68%
Lv 18
Cruelty
38%
Lv 17
6-Link · Weapon
Autoexertion
100%
Lv 19
linked gems
General's Cry
100%
Lv 19
Sunder
100%
Lv 19
Pulverise
86%
Lv 18
Melee Physical Damage
86%
Lv 17
Brutality
71%
Lv 15
Slot SetupsReal player setup · 2 similar builds
Helmet3G
Rallying Cry
Lv 18
Seismic Cry
Lv 19
Flesh and Stone
Lv 18
Gloves4G
Static Strike
Lv 18
Maim
Lv 18
Faster Attacks
Lv 9
Leap Slam
Lv 19
Boots2G
Cast when Damage Taken
Lv 7trigger
1L
Frostblink
Lv 1
Main Hand3G
Herald of Purity
Lv 18
1L
Vulnerability
Lv 19
1L
Blood Rage
Lv 18
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Keystones & Masteries

Keystones
Resolute Technique
86%
Your hits can't be Evaded Never deal Critical Strikes
Hits can't be evaded but never crit - consistent damage for non-crit builds
• Core keystone — hits can't be evaded but can never deal critical strikes
• 94% adoption across all levels; essential for consistent Sunder hits without accuracy investment
• Synergises with Ryslatha's Coil — since crits are impossible, maximizing per-hit physical damage is the scaling path
Unwavering Stance
80%
Cannot Evade enemy Attacks Cannot be Stunned
Cannot be stunned but cannot evade - armour-based builds need stun immunity
• Keystone — cannot evade enemy attacks but cannot be stunned
• 86% adoption across all levels; prevents stun-locking during Sunder's attack animation
Masteries
Axe Mastery
80%
Bleeding you inflict deals Damage 15% faster41%
30% increased Damage while in Blood Stance 15% increased Area of Effect while in Sand Stance31%
Axe-specific damage, bleed, or attack speed bonuses
• Top choices: "Bleeding deals 15% faster" (62%) and "30% damage in Blood Stance / 15% AoE in Sand Stance" (43%)
• 86% adoption; directly scales Sunder's bleeding and stance-based damage
Charge Mastery
65%
100% increased Charge Duration63%
Charge generation, duration, or bonus per charge
• 100% increased Charge Duration — extends endurance charge uptime
• 75% adoption; longer charges mean more consistent bleed DoT multi per charge
Bleeding Mastery
65%
25% chance to Aggravate Bleeding on targets you Hit with Exerted Attacks58%
Bleed damage, duration, or bleed-specific scaling
• "25% chance to Aggravate Bleeding with Exerted Attacks" (72%) — core bleed damage mechanic
• "+3% DoT Multi for Bleeding per Endurance Charge" (54%) — scales bleed with charge stacking
Bleeding Mastery
58%
+3% to Damage over Time Multiplier for Bleeding per Endurance Charge46%
Bleed damage, duration, or bleed-specific scaling
• "25% chance to Aggravate Bleeding with Exerted Attacks" (72%) — core bleed damage mechanic
• "+3% DoT Multi for Bleeding per Endurance Charge" (54%) — scales bleed with charge stacking
Mana Mastery
56%
12% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of Skills49%
Mana recovery, max mana, or mana cost reduction
• 12% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency — enables multi-aura setup (Pride, Herald of Purity, Flesh and Stone)
• 56% adoption across all levels
Two Hand Mastery
53%
40% increased Damage with Hits against Rare and Unique Enemies44%
Enhanced two-handed weapon damage, speed, or reach
• 40% increased Damage with Hits against Rare and Unique Enemies
• 57% adoption; significant single-target boost for boss fights
Life Mastery
44%
15% increased maximum Life if there are no Life Modifiers on Equipped Body Armour30%
Extra life recovery, max life, or life-related mechanics
• 15% increased maximum Life if no life mods on body armour
• 52% adoption; significant life boost when using unique body armour
Physical Mastery
40%
10% more Maximum Physical Attack Damage37%
Physical damage scaling or physical damage reduction
• 10% more Maximum Physical Attack Damage — direct multiplier on Sunder's physical hits
• 54% adoption at L80-95
Bleeding Mastery
36%
Moving while Bleeding doesn't cause you to take extra Damage31%
Bleed damage, duration, or bleed-specific scaling
• "25% chance to Aggravate Bleeding with Exerted Attacks" (72%) — core bleed damage mechanic
• "+3% DoT Multi for Bleeding per Endurance Charge" (54%) — scales bleed with charge stacking
Warcry Mastery
31%
Warcries cannot Exert Travel Skills31%
Warcry cooldown, power, or exerted attack bonuses
• Warcries cannot Exert Travel Skills — prevents wasting exerts on Leap Slam
• 53% adoption at L70-85; ensures all exerts go to Sunder
Mana Mastery
28%
12% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of Skills27%
Mana recovery, max mana, or mana cost reduction
• 12% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency — enables multi-aura setup (Pride, Herald of Purity, Flesh and Stone)
• 56% adoption across all levels
Leech Mastery
22%
25% increased Maximum total Life, Mana and Energy Shield Recovery per second from Leech21%
Improved life/mana/ES leech rate and maximum leech
• 25% increased Maximum total Recovery per second from Leech — boosts Slayer overleech cap
• 37% adoption at L80-90

Pantheon & Bandit

Pantheon
Major God
The Brine King69%
You cannot be Stunned if you've been Stunned or Blocked a Stunning Hit in the past 2 seconds
50% reduced Effect of Chill on you
100% chance to Avoid being Frozen
Minor God
Gruthkul21%
1% additional Physical Damage Reduction for each Hit you've taken Recently up to a maximum of 5%
Enemies that have Hit you with an Attack Recently have 8% reduced Attack Speed
Bandit Quest
AliraRecommended
63%
15% to all Elemental Resistances +20 to maximum Mana 5 Mana Regenerated per second
Eramir
37%
2 Passive Skill Points
Oak
0%
+40 to maximum Life 2% of Life Regenerated per second 1% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life
Kraityn
0%
6% increased Attack and Cast Speed 6% increased Movement Speed 30% increased Global Damage over Time Multiplier

Jewels

Regular Jewels
Rare Regular Jewel40%
Crimson Jewel
7% increased maximum Life(38%)
Corrupted(19%)
16% increased Global Physical Damage(16%)
7% to Physical Damage over Time Multiplier(16%)