The Twister is a highly effective skill for the Druid in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 375 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Projectile Acceleration III, Rakiata's Flow, Elemental Armament II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Acceleration, Dance with Death, Tenfold Attacks on the skill tree.

Twister
(Druid) Builds
Sample size: 375 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-29 19:45:52 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
84.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
70.9%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
56%
No [Physical] Damage
56%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
56%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
16.5%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
11.7%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
9.9%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
8.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
7.2%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
5.1%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
5.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
5.1%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
5.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
60.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
51.2%
# to maximum Life
40.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
26.4%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
25.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
25.3%
# to maximum Mana
24%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Evasion] Rating
33.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
24.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
22.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
21.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
19.2%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.1%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
17.9%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
17.6%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15.5%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
42.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.5%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.9%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
27.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
21.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
17.6%
# to maximum Life
16%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
15.2%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
41.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.2%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
32.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
32%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.6%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
28.8%
# to maximum Life
25.1%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
21.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
20.3%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
62.1%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
59.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
34.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30.9%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
28.5%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
21.9%
# to maximum Life
21.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
18.1%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
16.3%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
16%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
130.7%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
56.5%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
56.5%
[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
56.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
25.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
24.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
17.9%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
17.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
16.5%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
15.5%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
103.5%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
39.5%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
39.5%
[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
39.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
38.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.6%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
22.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
22.1%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.6%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
95.5%
# to maximum Life
49.6%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
42.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
40.8%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
36.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
34.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
32.8%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
32.8%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
29.9%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
20.5%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
80.3%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
75.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
73.6%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
61.6%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
61.3%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
61.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
13.9%
#% increased [Projectile|Projectile] Speed with this Weapon
13.1%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
10.9%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
9.9%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
72.8%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
69.1%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
69.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
69.1%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
17.9%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
17.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
13.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Cold|Cold] Damage
12.8%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineCold|Guided Freezing Shrine]
12.5%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
12.5%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Acceleration
(361)96.3%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(356)94.9%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(346)92.3%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(337)89.9%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(330)88%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(329)87.7%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(327)87.2%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(320)85.3%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(316)84.3%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(315)84%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(304)81.1%✕ Remove
True Strike
(303)80.8%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(301)80.3%✕ Remove
Flow State
(299)79.7%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(289)77.1%✕ Remove
Javelin
(281)74.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(248)66.1%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(235)62.7%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(228)60.8%✕ Remove
Fervour
(202)53.9%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(190)50.7%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(185)49.3%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(185)49.3%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(179)47.7%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(176)46.9%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(176)46.9%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(172)45.9%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(168)44.8%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(166)44.3%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(154)41.1%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(153)40.8%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(152)40.5%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(149)39.7%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(148)39.5%✕ Remove
Cooked
(146)38.9%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(127)33.9%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(127)33.9%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(120)32%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(120)32%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(118)31.5%✕ Remove
Resonance
(115)30.7%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(115)30.7%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(113)30.1%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(111)29.6%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(110)29.3%✕ Remove
The Mhacha's Gift
(108)28.8%✕ Remove
Vivid Stampede
(108)28.8%✕ Remove
Primal Bounty
(108)28.8%✕ Remove
Wild Protector
(106)28.3%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(102)27.2%✕ Remove
Sacred Unity
(100)26.7%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(96)25.6%✕ Remove
Crystalline Phylactery
(96)25.6%✕ Remove
Necromantic Conduit
(96)25.6%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(94)25.1%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(94)25.1%✕ Remove
Melding
(93)24.8%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(93)24.8%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(89)23.7%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(88)23.5%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(86)22.9%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(84)22.4%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(81)21.6%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(79)21.1%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(77)20.5%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(76)20.3%✕ Remove
Rupture the Soul
(74)19.7%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(70)18.7%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(69)18.4%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(66)17.6%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(66)17.6%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(65)17.3%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(64)17.1%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(63)16.8%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(63)16.8%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(62)16.5%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(62)16.5%✕ Remove
Hail
(60)16%✕ Remove
Catapult
(57)15.2%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(56)14.9%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(55)14.7%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(53)14.1%✕ Remove
Gathering Winds
(52)13.9%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(52)13.9%✕ Remove
Called Shots
(51)13.6%✕ Remove
Lord of Horrors
(48)12.8%✕ Remove
Avidity
(47)12.5%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(47)12.5%✕ Remove
Thrilling Chase
(46)12.3%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(46)12.3%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(45)12%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(43)11.5%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(41)10.9%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(41)10.9%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(40)10.7%✕ Remove
Paragon
(39)10.4%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(38)10.1%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(37)9.9%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(35)9.3%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(34)9.1%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(33)8.8%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(33)8.8%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(33)8.8%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(29)7.7%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(29)7.7%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(29)7.7%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(29)7.7%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(29)7.7%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(29)7.7%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(28)7.5%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(28)7.5%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(28)7.5%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(27)7.2%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(27)7.2%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(27)7.2%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(26)6.9%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(25)6.7%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(24)6.4%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(24)6.4%✕ Remove
The Frenzied Bear
(23)6.1%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(23)6.1%✕ Remove
Preservation
(22)5.9%✕ Remove
Instability
(22)5.9%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(22)5.9%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(21)5.6%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(21)5.6%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(20)5.3%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(19)5.1%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(19)5.1%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(18)4.8%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(18)4.8%✕ Remove
Anticipation
(18)4.8%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(17)4.5%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(17)4.5%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(17)4.5%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(17)4.5%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(16)4.3%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(16)4.3%✕ Remove
Savagery
(16)4.3%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(15)4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(15)4%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(15)4%✕ Remove
Augmented Flesh
(14)3.7%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(14)3.7%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(14)3.7%✕ Remove
Rapid Strike
(13)3.5%✕ Remove
Death from Afar
(12)3.2%✕ Remove
Defiance
(12)3.2%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(12)3.2%✕ Remove
Blessing of the Moon
(12)3.2%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(12)3.2%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(11)2.9%✕ Remove
Ceremonial Ablution
(11)2.9%✕ Remove
Mystic Attunement
(11)2.9%✕ Remove
Weapon Master
(11)2.9%✕ Remove
Unfurled Finger
(11)2.9%✕ Remove
Obsessive Rituals
(11)2.9%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(10)2.7%✕ Remove
Soulless Form
(10)2.7%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(10)2.7%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(9)2.4%✕ Remove
Inspiring Ally
(8)2.1%✕ Remove
Eternal Life
(8)2.1%✕ Remove
Finesse
(8)2.1%✕ Remove