The Twister is a highly effective skill for the Gemling Legionnaire in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 64 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Projectile Acceleration III, Elemental Armament II, Prolonged Duration II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Essence of Virtue, Advanced Thaumaturgy, Acceleration on the skill tree.

Twister
(Gemling Legionnaire) Builds
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
79.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
78.1%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
62.5%
No [Physical] Damage
62.5%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
62.5%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
15.6%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
10.9%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
9.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
9.4%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
7.8%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
14.1%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
12.5%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
12.5%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
12.5%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
6.2%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
6.2%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
45.3%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
40.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
37.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
32.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
26.6%
# to [Evasion] Rating
25%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
21.9%
# to maximum Mana
21.9%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
51.6%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
39.1%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance] per Socket filled
28.1%
# to [Evasion] Rating
23.4%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
23.4%
# to all [Attributes] per Socket filled
17.2%
# to maximum Life
15.6%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
15.6%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
14.1%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
14.1%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.7%
# to maximum Life
28.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.9%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
20.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
18.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18.8%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
14.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
14.1%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
14.1%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
59.4%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
35.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31.2%
# to maximum Life
28.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
28.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
28.1%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
23.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
21.9%
# to [Evasion] Rating
18.8%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
57.8%
# to maximum Life
34.4%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
31.2%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
31.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
31.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
26.6%
# to maximum Mana
26.6%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
25%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
25%
# to [Strength|Strength]
17.2%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
148.4%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
57.8%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
57.8%
[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
57.8%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
17.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
17.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
15.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
15.6%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
95.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
32.8%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
31.2%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
31.2%
[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
31.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
28.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.6%
# to maximum Mana
25%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
23.4%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.4%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
93.8%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
50%
# to maximum Life
31.2%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
26.6%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.4%
# to [Armour]
21.9%
#% increased bonuses gained from left Equipped Ring
20.3%
#% increased bonuses gained from right Equipped Ring
20.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
20.3%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
79.7%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
68.8%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
65.6%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
54.7%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
54.7%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
54.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
15.6%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
14.1%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
14.1%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
9.4%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
48.4%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
45.3%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
45.3%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
45.3%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
26.6%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
26.6%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Cold|Cold] Damage
21.9%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20.3%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineCold|Guided Freezing Shrine]
20.3%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
20.3%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Essence of Virtue
(64)100%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(61)95.3%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(57)89.1%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(54)84.4%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(53)82.8%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(52)81.2%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(52)81.2%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(51)79.7%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(50)78.1%✕ Remove
Javelin
(48)75%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(48)75%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(47)73.4%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(46)71.9%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(45)70.3%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(45)70.3%✕ Remove
Fervour
(44)68.8%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(42)65.6%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(40)62.5%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(39)60.9%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(38)59.4%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(38)59.4%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(36)56.2%✕ Remove
Flow State
(35)54.7%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(34)53.1%✕ Remove
True Strike
(34)53.1%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(33)51.6%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(33)51.6%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(33)51.6%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(33)51.6%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(32)50%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(31)48.4%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(30)46.9%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(30)46.9%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(30)46.9%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(28)43.8%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(27)42.2%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(27)42.2%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(23)35.9%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(23)35.9%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(20)31.2%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(20)31.2%✕ Remove
Paragon
(19)29.7%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(18)28.1%✕ Remove
Catapult
(17)26.6%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(15)23.4%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(13)20.3%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(12)18.8%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(12)18.8%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(12)18.8%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(11)17.2%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(11)17.2%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(11)17.2%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(10)15.6%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(9)14.1%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(9)14.1%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(9)14.1%✕ Remove
The Frenzied Bear
(9)14.1%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(8)12.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(8)12.5%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(8)12.5%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(8)12.5%✕ Remove
Hail
(8)12.5%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(8)12.5%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(7)10.9%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(7)10.9%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(7)10.9%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(7)10.9%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(6)9.4%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(6)9.4%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(6)9.4%✕ Remove
Cooked
(6)9.4%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(6)9.4%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(5)7.8%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(5)7.8%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(5)7.8%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(5)7.8%✕ Remove
Blur
(5)7.8%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(5)7.8%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(5)7.8%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(4)6.2%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(3)4.7%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(3)4.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(3)4.7%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(3)4.7%✕ Remove
Defiance
(3)4.7%✕ Remove
Instability
(3)4.7%✕ Remove
Coated Arms
(3)4.7%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(3)4.7%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(3)4.7%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(3)4.7%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(3)4.7%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(3)4.7%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Snowpiercer
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Resonance
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgical Infusion
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(2)3.1%✕ Remove
Savagery
(2)3.1%✕ Remove