The Whirling Slash is a highly effective skill for the Gemling Legionnaire in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 34 top players in the 75-89 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 Essence of Virtue, Advanced Thaumaturgy, Dance with Death on the skill tree.

Whirling Slash
(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
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
79.4%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
67.6%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
47.1%
No [Physical] Damage
47.1%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
47.1%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
32.4%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
14.7%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
14.7%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
11.8%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
11.8%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
14.7%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
14.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
11.8%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineCold|Guided Freezing Shrine]
11.8%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Cold|Cold] Damage
11.8%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
11.8%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
5.9%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
52.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
44.1%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
32.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
26.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
26.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.5%
# to maximum Mana
20.6%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
41.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance] per Socket filled
29.4%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
29.4%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
23.5%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
17.6%
# to [Evasion] Rating
17.6%
# to maximum Mana
17.6%
#% increased Cast Speed
17.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
17.6%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
17.6%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35.3%
# to maximum Life
26.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
23.5%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
23.5%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
20.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20.6%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
11.8%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
58.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
52.9%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
41.2%
# to maximum Life
38.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
32.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
23.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
23.5%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.6%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
50%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
50%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
32.4%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
29.4%
# to maximum Life
29.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
23.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
23.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
20.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
17.6%
# Life Regeneration per second
14.7%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
114.7%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
47.1%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
47.1%
[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
47.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
32.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.5%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
17.6%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
85.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
61.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
41.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
32.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
32.4%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
26.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.5%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
26.5%
[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
26.5%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.5%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
85.3%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
44.1%
# to maximum Life
38.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
35.3%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
29.4%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
26.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
20.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
17.6%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
17.6%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
79.4%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
67.6%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
52.9%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
44.1%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
44.1%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
44.1%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
29.4%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
20.6%
No [Physical] Damage
20.6%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
20.6%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
47.1%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
47.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
47.1%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
47.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
17.6%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
17.6%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
17.6%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineCold|Guided Freezing Shrine]
17.6%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Cold|Cold] Damage
17.6%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
17.6%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Essence of Virtue
(34)100%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(33)97.1%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(30)88.2%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(30)88.2%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(30)88.2%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(29)85.3%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(29)85.3%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(26)76.5%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(23)67.6%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(21)61.8%✕ Remove
Fervour
(20)58.8%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(20)58.8%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(20)58.8%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(19)55.9%✕ Remove
Flow State
(19)55.9%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(19)55.9%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(19)55.9%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(19)55.9%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(18)52.9%✕ Remove
Javelin
(18)52.9%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(18)52.9%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(18)52.9%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(18)52.9%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(15)44.1%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(15)44.1%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(14)41.2%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(13)38.2%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(13)38.2%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(12)35.3%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(12)35.3%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(12)35.3%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(12)35.3%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(11)32.4%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(10)29.4%✕ Remove
Catapult
(10)29.4%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(10)29.4%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(10)29.4%✕ Remove
True Strike
(10)29.4%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(9)26.5%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(9)26.5%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(9)26.5%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(9)26.5%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(9)26.5%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(9)26.5%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(8)23.5%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(8)23.5%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(8)23.5%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(8)23.5%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(7)20.6%✕ Remove
Paragon
(7)20.6%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(7)20.6%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(7)20.6%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(7)20.6%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(5)14.7%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(5)14.7%✕ Remove
The Frenzied Bear
(5)14.7%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(5)14.7%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(5)14.7%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(5)14.7%✕ Remove
Cooked
(5)14.7%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Melding
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Blur
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Hail
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Splinters
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Reverberation
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Death from Afar
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Combat Alchemy
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Authority
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Mental Toughness
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Resonance
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Cold Nature
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Grace of the Ancestors
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Pressure Points
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Succour
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Unexpected Finesse
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Defiance
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Thirst for Power
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Trusted Kinship
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Overheating Blow
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Coated Arms
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Hidden Barb
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Perfectly Placed Knife
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Wasting
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
The Great Boar
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Desperate Times
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Infusion of Power
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Rattled
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Brush Off
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(1)2.9%✕ Remove