The Whirling Assault is a highly effective skill for the Druid in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 81 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rage III, Culmination II, Ailith's Chimes. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Struck Through, Martial Artistry, For the Jugular on the skill tree.

Whirling Assault
(Druid) Builds
Sample size: 81 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
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
32.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
32.1%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
29.6%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
28.4%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
27.2%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
25.9%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
25.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
21%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
17.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
14.8%
Helmet
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
46.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
40.7%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
39.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.9%
# Life Regeneration per second
28.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
28.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.2%
# to maximum Mana
24.7%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
22.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
21%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
46.9%
# to [Evasion] Rating
45.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
42%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
24.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
24.7%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
21%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
19.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
19.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
17.3%
#% to all [MaximumResistances|Maximum Elemental Resistances]
17.3%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
65.4%
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
64.2%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
64.2%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
38.3%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
37%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
34.6%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
33.3%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Physical] Damage
25.9%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire|Fire] Damage
24.7%
# to maximum Life
21%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
61.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28.4%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
27.2%
# to maximum Life
27.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25.9%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
22.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
16%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
65.4%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
64.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
32.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25.9%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
24.7%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
19.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
18.5%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
17.3%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
17.3%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
53.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
49.4%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
49.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
45.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
42%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
37%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.8%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.6%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
21%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
38.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
34.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
32.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
29.6%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.6%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.2%
# to maximum Life
22.2%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
96.3%
# to maximum Life
44.4%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
37%
# to [Strength|Strength]
30.9%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
28.4%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
23.5%
# to [Armour]
22.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
22.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
21%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
21%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
12.3%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
12.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
11.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
9.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
9.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
8.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
6.2%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
6.2%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
6.2%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Struck Through
(69)85.2%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(67)82.7%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(66)81.5%✕ Remove
True Strike
(65)80.2%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(64)79%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(64)79%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(61)75.3%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(60)74.1%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(60)74.1%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(56)69.1%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(55)67.9%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(54)66.7%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(54)66.7%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(54)66.7%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(54)66.7%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(53)65.4%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(48)59.3%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(46)56.8%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(45)55.6%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(45)55.6%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(44)54.3%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(44)54.3%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(43)53.1%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(40)49.4%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(39)48.1%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(39)48.1%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(38)46.9%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(38)46.9%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(37)45.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(35)43.2%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(35)43.2%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(35)43.2%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(34)42%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(33)40.7%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(32)39.5%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(26)32.1%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(22)27.2%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(21)25.9%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(18)22.2%✕ Remove
Melding
(18)22.2%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(18)22.2%✕ Remove
One with the River
(18)22.2%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(17)21%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(17)21%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(17)21%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(16)19.8%✕ Remove
Brutal
(15)18.5%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(15)18.5%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(15)18.5%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(15)18.5%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(15)18.5%✕ Remove
Hulking Form
(15)18.5%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(15)18.5%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(15)18.5%✕ Remove
Colossal Capacity
(15)18.5%✕ Remove
Stone Skin
(14)17.3%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(14)17.3%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(14)17.3%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(14)17.3%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(13)16%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(13)16%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(12)14.8%✕ Remove
Smash
(12)14.8%✕ Remove
Goring
(12)14.8%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(12)14.8%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(11)13.6%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(11)13.6%✕ Remove
Abasement
(11)13.6%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(11)13.6%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(11)13.6%✕ Remove
Crushing Impacts
(11)13.6%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(10)12.3%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(10)12.3%✕ Remove
Flow State
(10)12.3%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(10)12.3%✕ Remove
Deadly Flourish
(10)12.3%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(9)11.1%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(9)11.1%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(9)11.1%✕ Remove
Cooked
(9)11.1%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(9)11.1%✕ Remove
Guided Hand
(8)9.9%✕ Remove
Channelled Heritage
(8)9.9%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(8)9.9%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(8)9.9%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(7)8.6%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(7)8.6%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(7)8.6%✕ Remove
Authority
(7)8.6%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(7)8.6%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(7)8.6%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(6)7.4%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(6)7.4%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(6)7.4%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(6)7.4%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(6)7.4%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(6)7.4%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(6)7.4%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(6)7.4%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(6)7.4%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(6)7.4%✕ Remove
Reverberating Impact
(6)7.4%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(6)7.4%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(5)6.2%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(5)6.2%✕ Remove
Lead me through Grace...
(5)6.2%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(5)6.2%✕ Remove
Mysterious Lineage
(5)6.2%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(5)6.2%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(5)6.2%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(5)6.2%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(5)6.2%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(5)6.2%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(5)6.2%✕ Remove
Perfect Opportunity
(5)6.2%✕ Remove
Momentum
(5)6.2%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Relentless
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
I am the Blizzard...
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Preservation
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Deafening Cries
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Sunder my Enemies...
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(4)4.9%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Path Seeker
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Paragon
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Relentless Pursuit
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Sap of Nightmares
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Archon of Chayula
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Manifold Method
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Wither Away
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Traveller's Wisdom
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Waking Dream
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Chayula's Gift
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Shattering Daze
(3)3.7%✕ Remove
Sustainable Practices
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Mystic Attunement
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
I am the Thunder...
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Bloodthirsty
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Bonded Precision
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Initiative
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Desensitisation
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Unfurled Finger
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Corrupted Lifeforce
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Energising Archon
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
...and Scatter Them to the Winds
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
The Soul Springs Eternal
(2)2.5%✕ Remove