The Whirling Assault is a highly effective skill for the Acolyte of Chayula in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 23 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rage III, Magnified Area II, Ancestral Call II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Chayula's Gift, Flow Like Water, For the Jugular on the skill tree.

Whirling Assault
(Acolyte of Chayula) Builds
Below data represents gem links within this cohort. Selected main skills are strictly isolated.
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Other Active Skills & Auras
Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
34.8%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
30.4%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
26.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
26.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
21.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
21.7%
Adds # to # [Chaos] damage
17.4%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
17.4%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
13%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
13%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
43.5%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
43.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.1%
#% additional [Physical] Damage Reduction
26.1%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.1%
#% increased [Reservation] [Efficiency] of [Remnant] Skills
26.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
26.1%
[Remnant|Remnants] you create affect [Allies] in your [Presence] as well as you when collected
26.1%
# to maximum Mana
21.7%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
21.7%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
39.1%
# to [Evasion] Rating
34.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
34.8%
# to maximum Life
30.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.4%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
21.7%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
21.7%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
17.4%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
13%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
43.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.1%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
21.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
21.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
21.7%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.7%
[LifeLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Life
21.7%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
60.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
47.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.1%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
21.7%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
17.4%
# to maximum Life
17.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
17.4%
# to [Armour|Armour]
13%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
60.9%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
43.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
39.1%
# to maximum Mana
34.8%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
34.8%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.4%
# to maximum Life
26.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
21.7%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
47.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
39.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
39.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
34.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
34.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.4%
# to maximum Mana
26.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
21.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
21.7%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
56.5%
#% increased [Chaos] Damage
39.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
39.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
34.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
34.8%
# to maximum Mana
30.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.4%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
21.7%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
91.3%
# to maximum Life
56.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
47.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
34.8%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
30.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30.4%
#% increased [Charm] Effect Duration
26.1%
# to maximum Mana
21.7%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
17.4%
# to [Armour]
17.4%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
26.1%
Adds # to # [Chaos] damage
13%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
13%
# to maximum Mana
8.7%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
8.7%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
8.7%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
8.7%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
8.7%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
8.7%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Chayula's Gift
(23)100%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(21)91.3%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(19)82.6%✕ Remove
True Strike
(19)82.6%✕ Remove
Archon of Chayula
(18)78.3%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(17)73.9%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(17)73.9%✕ Remove
Waking Dream
(17)73.9%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(16)69.6%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(16)69.6%✕ Remove
Lucid Dreaming
(16)69.6%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(14)60.9%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(14)60.9%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(14)60.9%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(13)56.5%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(13)56.5%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(13)56.5%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(12)52.2%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(12)52.2%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(12)52.2%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(12)52.2%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(12)52.2%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(11)47.8%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(11)47.8%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(11)47.8%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(11)47.8%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(10)43.5%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(9)39.1%✕ Remove
Dominion
(9)39.1%✕ Remove
Flow State
(9)39.1%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(9)39.1%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(8)34.8%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(8)34.8%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(8)34.8%✕ Remove
Empowering Remnants
(8)34.8%✕ Remove
Wither Away
(8)34.8%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(8)34.8%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(8)34.8%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(7)30.4%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(7)30.4%✕ Remove
Arcane Remnants
(7)30.4%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(7)30.4%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(7)30.4%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(7)30.4%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(6)26.1%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(6)26.1%✕ Remove
Sap of Nightmares
(5)21.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(5)21.7%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(5)21.7%✕ Remove
Raw Mana
(4)17.4%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(4)17.4%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(4)17.4%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(4)17.4%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(4)17.4%✕ Remove
Distant Dreamer
(4)17.4%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(4)17.4%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(4)17.4%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(3)13%✕ Remove
Melding
(3)13%✕ Remove
Inner Turmoil
(3)13%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(3)13%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(3)13%✕ Remove
Preservation
(3)13%✕ Remove
One with the River
(3)13%✕ Remove
Deepening Shadows
(3)13%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(3)13%✕ Remove
Embrace the Darkness
(3)13%✕ Remove
Invigorating Archon
(3)13%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(3)13%✕ Remove
Energising Archon
(3)13%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(3)13%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(3)13%✕ Remove
Vigorous Remnants
(3)13%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Unravelling
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Thrill of the Fight
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Gravedigger
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(2)8.7%✕ Remove
Efficient Killing
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Spiral into Insanity
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Near Sighted
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Abasement
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Craving Slaughter
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Temporal Mastery
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Asceticism
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Endured Suffering
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Bhatair's Storm
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Reaching Strike
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Unstable Bond
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Left Hand of Darkness
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Impending Doom
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Madness in the Bones
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Beef
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Sudden Infuriation
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
First Approach
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Grasp of the Void
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Resurging Archon
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Defiance
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Hunting Companion
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Precise Volatility
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Blur
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Nimble Strength
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Commanding Rage
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Adaptive Skin
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Instability
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Forcewave
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Precise Invocations
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Profane Commander
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Locked On
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Enduring Archon
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Fated End
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Roil
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Glorious Anticipation
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Shattering Daze
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(1)4.3%✕ Remove
Titanic
(1)4.3%✕ Remove