The Whirling Slash is a highly effective skill for the Druid in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 271 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 Acceleration, Dance with Death, Heartstopping on the skill tree.

Whirling Slash
(Druid) Builds
Sample size: 271 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
79.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
63.1%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
46.9%
No [Physical] Damage
46.9%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
46.9%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
15.9%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
12.5%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
11.4%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
11.4%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
7.4%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
64.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
51.7%
# to maximum Life
33.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
28.8%
# to maximum Mana
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
22.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
22.9%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
19.6%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
29.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
24.4%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
24%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
22.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
21.8%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
19.2%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
19.2%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
17.3%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.6%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.7%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
28%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
23.6%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
20.7%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
19.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
18.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
14.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
14%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
37.6%
#% increased Movement Speed
36.9%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
32.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
28.4%
# to maximum Life
25.1%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
24.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
22.1%
# to [Evasion] Rating
19.2%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
61.6%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
54.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
35.4%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.9%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
25.5%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
25.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.6%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
21.4%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
20.7%
# to maximum Life
16.2%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
129.5%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
52.4%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
52.4%
[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
52.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
34.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
22.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
17.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
17.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
16.6%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
16.2%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
97.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
44.6%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
35.1%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
35.1%
[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
35.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
24.4%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20.7%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.8%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
93.4%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
54.6%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
51.3%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
45%
# to maximum Life
38.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
32.5%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
29.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
27.7%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
27.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
25.8%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
72%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
71.6%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
69%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
55.7%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
53.9%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
53.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
15.9%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
11.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
10.3%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
9.6%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
67.2%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
64.9%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
64.9%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
64.9%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
16.2%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
15.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
11.4%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineCold|Guided Freezing Shrine]
11.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Cold|Cold] Damage
11.1%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
11.1%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Acceleration
(261)96.3%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(258)95.2%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(249)91.9%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(249)91.9%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(247)91.1%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(241)88.9%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(233)86%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(223)82.3%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(221)81.5%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(221)81.5%✕ Remove
True Strike
(220)81.2%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(215)79.3%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(214)79%✕ Remove
Flow State
(213)78.6%✕ Remove
Javelin
(210)77.5%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(190)70.1%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(179)66.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(178)65.7%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(175)64.6%✕ Remove
Fervour
(161)59.4%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(154)56.8%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(129)47.6%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(127)46.9%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(120)44.3%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(114)42.1%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(114)42.1%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(114)42.1%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(112)41.3%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(112)41.3%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(112)41.3%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(108)39.9%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(104)38.4%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(97)35.8%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(96)35.4%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(92)33.9%✕ Remove
Resonance
(89)32.8%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(88)32.5%✕ Remove
Cooked
(87)32.1%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(86)31.7%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(84)31%✕ Remove
Melding
(83)30.6%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(83)30.6%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(83)30.6%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(81)29.9%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(80)29.5%✕ Remove
Crystalline Phylactery
(78)28.8%✕ Remove
Necromantic Conduit
(78)28.8%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(77)28.4%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(77)28.4%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(77)28.4%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(77)28.4%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(76)28%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(74)27.3%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(74)27.3%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(72)26.6%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(70)25.8%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(69)25.5%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(64)23.6%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(63)23.2%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(62)22.9%✕ Remove
Rupture the Soul
(61)22.5%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(60)22.1%✕ Remove
Paragon
(55)20.3%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(55)20.3%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(54)19.9%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(54)19.9%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(52)19.2%✕ Remove
Lord of Horrors
(50)18.5%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(48)17.7%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(48)17.7%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(46)17%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(45)16.6%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(44)16.2%✕ Remove
The Mhacha's Gift
(42)15.5%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(42)15.5%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(42)15.5%✕ Remove
Vivid Stampede
(42)15.5%✕ Remove
Primal Bounty
(42)15.5%✕ Remove
Wild Protector
(42)15.5%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(41)15.1%✕ Remove
Sacred Unity
(40)14.8%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(39)14.4%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(38)14%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(38)14%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(36)13.3%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(36)13.3%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(35)12.9%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(34)12.5%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(33)12.2%✕ Remove
Hail
(33)12.2%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(33)12.2%✕ Remove
Gathering Winds
(32)11.8%✕ Remove
Called Shots
(32)11.8%✕ Remove
Catapult
(31)11.4%✕ Remove
Avidity
(31)11.4%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(31)11.4%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(31)11.4%✕ Remove
Thrilling Chase
(30)11.1%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(28)10.3%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(27)10%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(27)10%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(26)9.6%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(25)9.2%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(25)9.2%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(24)8.9%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(23)8.5%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(23)8.5%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(22)8.1%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(21)7.7%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(21)7.7%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(21)7.7%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(19)7%✕ Remove
The Frenzied Bear
(18)6.6%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(18)6.6%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(18)6.6%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(18)6.6%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(18)6.6%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(17)6.3%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(17)6.3%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(16)5.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(16)5.9%✕ Remove
Instability
(16)5.9%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(16)5.9%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(15)5.5%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(15)5.5%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(15)5.5%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(14)5.2%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(14)5.2%✕ Remove
Defiance
(14)5.2%✕ Remove
Preservation
(14)5.2%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(14)5.2%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(14)5.2%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(13)4.8%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(13)4.8%✕ Remove
Augmented Flesh
(13)4.8%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(13)4.8%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(13)4.8%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(13)4.8%✕ Remove
Abasement
(12)4.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(12)4.4%✕ Remove
Mystic Attunement
(11)4.1%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(11)4.1%✕ Remove
Unfurled Finger
(11)4.1%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(11)4.1%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(10)3.7%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(10)3.7%✕ Remove
Savagery
(10)3.7%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(9)3.3%✕ Remove
Rapid Strike
(9)3.3%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(9)3.3%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(9)3.3%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(9)3.3%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(9)3.3%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(8)3%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(8)3%✕ Remove
Intricate Sigils
(8)3%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(8)3%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(8)3%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(8)3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(8)3%✕ Remove
Soulless Form
(8)3%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(8)3%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(8)3%✕ Remove
Anticipation
(8)3%✕ Remove
Eternal Life
(7)2.6%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(7)2.6%✕ Remove
Corrupted Lifeforce
(7)2.6%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(7)2.6%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(7)2.6%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(7)2.6%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(6)2.2%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(6)2.2%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(6)2.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(6)2.2%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(6)2.2%✕ Remove