The Whirling Slash is a highly effective skill for the Amazon in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 17 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rapid Attacks III, Rage III, Knockback. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Predatory Instinct, Honed Instincts, Heartstopping on the skill tree.

Whirling Slash
(Amazon) Builds
Sample size: 17 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-09-04 12:01:30 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
64.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
52.9%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
35.3%
No [Physical] Damage
35.3%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
35.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
17.6%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
17.6%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
11.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
11.8%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
11.8%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
17.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
11.8%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
11.8%
[Minion|Minions] have #% increased maximum Life
11.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
5.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
5.9%
# to maximum Life
5.9%
# to maximum Mana
5.9%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
5.9%
#% increased [Presence|Presence] Area of Effect
5.9%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Evasion] Rating
35.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
29.4%
# to maximum Life
29.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.4%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
29.4%
The Effect of [Blind] on you is reversed
29.4%
You are [Blind]
29.4%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
52.9%
#% reduced Duration of [Bleeding] on You
35.3%
#% increased maximum Life
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.4%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] can [Overflow|Overflow] Maximum Life
29.4%
#% less Life [Flask] Recovery
23.5%
Cannot use Life [Flask|Flasks]
Non-Unique Life [Flask|Flasks] apply their Effects constantly
Recovery from Life [Flask|Flasks] cannot be Instant
Recovery from your Life [Flask|Flasks] cannot be applied to anything other than you
23.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
17.6%
# to [Evasion] Rating
11.8%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
52.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
35.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
35.3%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.5%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
23.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
17.6%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
76.5%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
64.7%
# to [Evasion] Rating
35.3%
# to maximum Life
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.3%
#% increased Movement Speed
29.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
23.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
23.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
17.6%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
11.8%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
52.9%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
52.9%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
41.2%
# to maximum Life
41.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
29.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
29.4%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
23.5%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
23.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
23.5%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
117.6%
# to maximum Life
35.3%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
35.3%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
35.3%
[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
35.3%
# to maximum Mana
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.4%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.4%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
58.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
47.1%
# to maximum Life
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
35.3%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
23.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
23.5%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
23.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.5%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
23.5%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
94.1%
# to maximum Life
52.9%
# to maximum Mana
35.3%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
35.3%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
35.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
23.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.5%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
41.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
41.2%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
35.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
29.4%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
29.4%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
23.5%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
23.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
23.5%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
17.6%
#% increased [Projectile|Projectile] Speed with this Weapon
17.6%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
35.3%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
35.3%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
35.3%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
35.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
17.6%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
17.6%
# to maximum Mana
11.8%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
11.8%
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
5.9%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
5.9%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Predatory Instinct
(17)100%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(15)88.2%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(14)82.4%✕ Remove
Stalking Panther
(14)82.4%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(13)76.5%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(13)76.5%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(13)76.5%✕ Remove
Critical Strike
(12)70.6%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(12)70.6%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(12)70.6%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(12)70.6%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(12)70.6%✕ Remove
Javelin
(11)64.7%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(11)64.7%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(11)64.7%✕ Remove
Cooked
(11)64.7%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(11)64.7%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(11)64.7%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(10)58.8%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(10)58.8%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(9)52.9%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(9)52.9%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(9)52.9%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(9)52.9%✕ Remove
True Strike
(9)52.9%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(8)47.1%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Flow State
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Mystic Harvest
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Resonance
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
In for the Kill
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Penetrate
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Azmeri Brew
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Combat Alchemy
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Blur
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Thirst for Power
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Lord of the Wilds
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Pinpoint Shot
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
High Alert
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Finesse
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Fervour
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Trick Shot
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Split Shot
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Hail
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Lucidity
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Savagery
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Escape Strategy
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Snowpiercer
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Catapult
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Power Conduction
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Cirel of Tarth's Light
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Grace of the Ancestors
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Primal Rage
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
First Approach
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Blinding Flash
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Cautious Concoctions
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Cross Strike
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Goring
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Hale Traveller
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Glancing Deflection
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
All Natural
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Pocket Sand
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Thirst for Endurance
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Rattled
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(1)5.9%✕ Remove