The Whirling Slash is a highly effective skill for the Deadeye in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 85 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 Gathering Winds, Honed Instincts, Called Shots on the skill tree.

Whirling Slash
(Deadeye) Builds
Sample size: 85 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 Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
72.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
57.6%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
37.6%
No [Physical] Damage
37.6%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
37.6%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
17.6%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
14.1%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
11.8%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
9.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
9.4%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
7.1%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
7.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
7.1%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
7.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
67.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
48.2%
# to maximum Life
44.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
44.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
37.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
37.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
37.6%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
29.4%
# to maximum Mana
23.5%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
17.6%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
48.2%
# to [Evasion] Rating
47.1%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
31.8%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
30.6%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
27.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25.9%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
22.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
22.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance] per Socket filled
21.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
17.6%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
37.6%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
34.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.6%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
29.4%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
28.2%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.5%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
22.4%
#% increased [Projectile] Damage
21.2%
# to maximum Life
17.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
12.9%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
44.7%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
34.1%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
34.1%
# to [Evasion] Rating
32.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
32.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.6%
# to maximum Life
28.2%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
27.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25.9%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
61.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
61.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
51.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
28.2%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
21.2%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
21.2%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
21.2%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
18.8%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
16.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
15.3%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
128.2%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
52.9%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
52.9%
[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
52.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
41.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25.9%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.8%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
17.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
16.5%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
123.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
51.8%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
43.5%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
43.5%
[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
43.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25.9%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
24.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
21.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
98.8%
# to maximum Life
57.6%
# to [Strength|Strength]
51.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
49.4%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
49.4%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
48.2%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
40%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
38.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
37.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
23.5%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
85.9%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
76.5%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
74.1%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
65.9%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
64.7%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
64.7%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
11.8%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
9.4%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
8.2%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
7.1%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
70.6%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
67.1%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
67.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
67.1%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
15.3%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
15.3%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Cold|Cold] Damage
8.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
7.1%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineCold|Guided Freezing Shrine]
7.1%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
7.1%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Gathering Winds
(83)97.6%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(82)96.5%✕ Remove
Called Shots
(81)95.3%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(80)94.1%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(79)92.9%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(78)91.8%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(78)91.8%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(76)89.4%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(76)89.4%✕ Remove
Avidity
(75)88.2%✕ Remove
Thrilling Chase
(73)85.9%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(72)84.7%✕ Remove
True Strike
(69)81.2%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(67)78.8%✕ Remove
Fervour
(66)77.6%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(64)75.3%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(63)74.1%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(63)74.1%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(63)74.1%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(62)72.9%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(61)71.8%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(60)70.6%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(58)68.2%✕ Remove
Flow State
(57)67.1%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(56)65.9%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(56)65.9%✕ Remove
Javelin
(55)64.7%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(54)63.5%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(49)57.6%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(49)57.6%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(49)57.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(48)56.5%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(44)51.8%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(43)50.6%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(42)49.4%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(41)48.2%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(40)47.1%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(33)38.8%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(33)38.8%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(33)38.8%✕ Remove
Catapult
(31)36.5%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(30)35.3%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(29)34.1%✕ Remove
Cooked
(29)34.1%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(27)31.8%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(26)30.6%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(26)30.6%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(26)30.6%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(25)29.4%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(24)28.2%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(22)25.9%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(22)25.9%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(21)24.7%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(20)23.5%✕ Remove
Savagery
(20)23.5%✕ Remove
Hail
(17)20%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(16)18.8%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(15)17.6%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(14)16.5%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(14)16.5%✕ Remove
Projectile Proximity Specialisation
(14)16.5%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(14)16.5%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(14)16.5%✕ Remove
Endless Munitions
(13)15.3%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(12)14.1%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(12)14.1%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(12)14.1%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(11)12.9%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(11)12.9%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(10)11.8%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(10)11.8%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(10)11.8%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(10)11.8%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(9)10.6%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(9)10.6%✕ Remove
Instability
(9)10.6%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(9)10.6%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(9)10.6%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(8)9.4%✕ Remove
The Frenzied Bear
(8)9.4%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(8)9.4%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(8)9.4%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(8)9.4%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(7)8.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(7)8.2%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(7)8.2%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(7)8.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(7)8.2%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(7)8.2%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(7)8.2%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(6)7.1%✕ Remove
Augmented Flesh
(6)7.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(6)7.1%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(6)7.1%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(6)7.1%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(5)5.9%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(5)5.9%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(5)5.9%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(5)5.9%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(5)5.9%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(4)4.7%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Melding
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Paragon
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Preservation
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Wary Dodging
(3)3.5%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Rapid Strike
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Quick Fingers
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(2)2.4%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(2)2.4%✕ Remove