The Twister is a highly effective skill for the Amazon in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 47 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Projectile Acceleration III, Elemental Armament II, Salvo. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Honed Instincts, Predatory Instinct, Roll and Strike on the skill tree.

Twister
(Amazon) Builds
Sample size: 47 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-28 19:43:54 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 [Attack] Speed
78.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
78.7%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
61.7%
No [Physical] Damage
61.7%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
61.7%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
17%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
10.6%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
10.6%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
8.5%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
6.4%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
6.4%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
6.4%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
6.4%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
6.4%
Helmet
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Evasion] Rating
76.6%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
76.6%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
59.6%
# to maximum Life
48.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
40.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
34%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
23.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
21.3%
# to maximum Mana
21.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
19.1%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
63.8%
#% increased maximum Life
53.2%
#% reduced Duration of [Bleeding] on You
53.2%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] can [Overflow|Overflow] Maximum Life
53.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.4%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
21.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
19.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
17%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
14.9%
#% less Life [Flask] Recovery
10.6%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
57.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
40.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
34%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.7%
[LifeLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Life
25.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
23.4%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
21.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.3%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
68.1%
# to [Evasion] Rating
55.3%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
55.3%
# to maximum Life
51.1%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
29.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
23.4%
#% increased Movement Speed
21.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
21.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
19.1%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
68.1%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
66%
# to maximum Life
40.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
36.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
34%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
25.5%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
23.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
21.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
19.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
19.1%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
119.1%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
44.7%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
44.7%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] count
as being boosted by [IgnitedGround|Ignited], [ShockedGround|Shocked], and [ChilledGround|Chilled] Ground
44.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25.5%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
21.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
19.1%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
127.7%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
42.6%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
42.6%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] count
as being boosted by [IgnitedGround|Ignited], [ShockedGround|Shocked], and [ChilledGround|Chilled] Ground
42.6%
[LifeLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Life
29.8%
# to maximum Life
27.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.7%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
23.4%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
91.5%
# to maximum Life
61.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
31.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31.9%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
29.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.8%
# to [Armour]
27.7%
#% increased [Charm] Effect Duration
27.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25.5%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
21.3%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
57.4%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
42.6%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
42.6%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
40.4%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
38.3%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
34%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
23.4%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
17%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
17%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
17%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
72.3%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
70.2%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
70.2%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
70.2%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
6.4%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
6.4%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Honed Instincts
(45)95.7%✕ Remove
Predatory Instinct
(45)95.7%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(44)93.6%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(43)91.5%✕ Remove
Critical Strike
(43)91.5%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(43)91.5%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(43)91.5%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(43)91.5%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(43)91.5%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(43)91.5%✕ Remove
Stalking Panther
(43)91.5%✕ Remove
Javelin
(39)83%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(39)83%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(38)80.9%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(36)76.6%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(35)74.5%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(35)74.5%✕ Remove
Cooked
(35)74.5%✕ Remove
True Strike
(35)74.5%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(34)72.3%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(33)70.2%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(32)68.1%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(31)66%✕ Remove
Mystic Harvest
(30)63.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(29)61.7%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(28)59.6%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(28)59.6%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(27)57.4%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(26)55.3%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(26)55.3%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(25)53.2%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(24)51.1%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(23)48.9%✕ Remove
Resonance
(23)48.9%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(21)44.7%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(21)44.7%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(21)44.7%✕ Remove
Pinpoint Shot
(20)42.6%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(19)40.4%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(17)36.2%✕ Remove
Finesse
(17)36.2%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(15)31.9%✕ Remove
Flow State
(14)29.8%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(14)29.8%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(13)27.7%✕ Remove
Penetrate
(12)25.5%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(12)25.5%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(11)23.4%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(10)21.3%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(10)21.3%✕ Remove
Fervour
(9)19.1%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(9)19.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(9)19.1%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(9)19.1%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(8)17%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(7)14.9%✕ Remove
In for the Kill
(7)14.9%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(7)14.9%✕ Remove
Catapult
(6)12.8%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(6)12.8%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(6)12.8%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(6)12.8%✕ Remove
Azmeri Brew
(5)10.6%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(5)10.6%✕ Remove
Escape Strategy
(4)8.5%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(4)8.5%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(4)8.5%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(4)8.5%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(4)8.5%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(4)8.5%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(4)8.5%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(4)8.5%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(4)8.5%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(3)6.4%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(3)6.4%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(3)6.4%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(3)6.4%✕ Remove
Combat Alchemy
(3)6.4%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(3)6.4%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(3)6.4%✕ Remove
The Frenzied Bear
(3)6.4%✕ Remove
Blur
(3)6.4%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(3)6.4%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(3)6.4%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(3)6.4%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(3)6.4%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(3)6.4%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(3)6.4%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(3)6.4%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(2)4.3%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(2)4.3%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(2)4.3%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(2)4.3%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(2)4.3%✕ Remove
Deep Freeze
(2)4.3%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(2)4.3%✕ Remove
Oasis
(2)4.3%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(2)4.3%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(2)4.3%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(2)4.3%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(2)4.3%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(2)4.3%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(2)4.3%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(2)4.3%✕ Remove
Hail
(2)4.3%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(2)4.3%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(2)4.3%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(2)4.3%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(2)4.3%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(2)4.3%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(2)4.3%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Push the Advantage
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Splinters
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Rapid Strike
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Adaptable Assault
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Heavy Drinker
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Ether Flow
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
The Quick Fox
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Stormbreaker
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Goring
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Forcewave
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Shattering
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Lucidity
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Hale Traveller
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Profane Commander
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
All Natural
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Anticipation
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Savagery
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Wary Dodging
(1)2.1%✕ Remove