The Whirling Slash is a highly effective skill for the Gemling Legionnaire in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 450 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rapid Attacks III, Rigwald's Ferocity, Rage III. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Essence of Virtue, Advanced Thaumaturgy, Gem Studded 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 Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
73.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
55.8%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
35.8%
No [Physical] Damage
35.8%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
35.8%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
18.4%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
14.9%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
11.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
11.1%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
10%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
6.9%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] Regenerate # Life per second
6.9%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
6.7%
You can have any number of [Companion|Companions] of different types
6.4%
[Companion|Companions] deal #% increased damage to your [Mark|Marked] targets
6.4%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
68.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
39.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.1%
# to maximum Life
32.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.4%
# to maximum Mana
27.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
27.1%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
25.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
25.8%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
78.7%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
62%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
58%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance] per Socket filled
47.8%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
27.6%
# to all [Attributes] per Socket filled
14%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
7.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
6.9%
# Life Regeneration per second per Socket filled
6.7%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
6.4%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
31.3%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
29.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26%
#% increased [Projectile] Damage
23.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
23.3%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.6%
# to maximum Life
14%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
9.8%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
41.8%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
41.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
38.9%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
34.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
32.4%
Skills have #% chance to not remove [Charges|Charges] but still count as consuming them
31.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18.9%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
16.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
15.6%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# Prefix Modifier allowed
70.7%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
62.9%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
57.8%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
25.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
18.7%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
14.2%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
11.6%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
10%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
9.3%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
125.1%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
50.2%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
50.2%
[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
50.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
36%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.9%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
15.8%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
15.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
14%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
13.8%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
89.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
52.2%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
27.8%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
27.8%
[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
27.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
22.9%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
19.1%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
17.6%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
97.3%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
71.3%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
69.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
63.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
58.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
42%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
39.1%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
25.8%
# to maximum Life
22.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
21.6%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
69.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
67.1%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
66.7%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
51.6%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
48%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
48%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
14.9%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
14.4%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
14%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
12.9%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
70.2%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
68.4%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
68.4%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
68.4%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
6.2%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
6.2%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Essence of Virtue
(450)100%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(450)100%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(440)97.8%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(431)95.8%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(426)94.7%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(422)93.8%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(417)92.7%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(415)92.2%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(394)87.6%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(390)86.7%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(373)82.9%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(361)80.2%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(350)77.8%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(345)76.7%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(329)73.1%✕ Remove
True Strike
(328)72.9%✕ Remove
Paragon
(312)69.3%✕ Remove
Fervour
(310)68.9%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(307)68.2%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(300)66.7%✕ Remove
Flow State
(297)66%✕ Remove
Javelin
(292)64.9%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(290)64.4%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(281)62.4%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(277)61.6%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(275)61.1%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(272)60.4%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(266)59.1%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(258)57.3%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(249)55.3%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(237)52.7%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(222)49.3%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(220)48.9%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(216)48%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(215)47.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(213)47.3%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(196)43.6%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(194)43.1%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(191)42.4%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(182)40.4%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(180)40%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(168)37.3%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(167)37.1%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(165)36.7%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(160)35.6%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(158)35.1%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(150)33.3%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(135)30%✕ Remove
Instability
(131)29.1%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(129)28.7%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(105)23.3%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(102)22.7%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(89)19.8%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(88)19.6%✕ Remove
Defiance
(82)18.2%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(81)18%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(81)18%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(73)16.2%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(73)16.2%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(67)14.9%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(67)14.9%✕ Remove
Augmented Flesh
(66)14.7%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(65)14.4%✕ Remove
Cooked
(65)14.4%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(63)14%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(61)13.6%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(59)13.1%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(57)12.7%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(54)12%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(53)11.8%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(53)11.8%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(50)11.1%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(49)10.9%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(48)10.7%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(48)10.7%✕ Remove
Catapult
(48)10.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(46)10.2%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(46)10.2%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(45)10%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(45)10%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(42)9.3%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(38)8.4%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(38)8.4%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(37)8.2%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(36)8%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(36)8%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(35)7.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(34)7.6%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(34)7.6%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(33)7.3%✕ Remove
The Frenzied Bear
(33)7.3%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(32)7.1%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(32)7.1%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(32)7.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(31)6.9%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(29)6.4%✕ Remove
Abasement
(29)6.4%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(29)6.4%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(28)6.2%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(26)5.8%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(26)5.8%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(26)5.8%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(26)5.8%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(25)5.6%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(25)5.6%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(23)5.1%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(22)4.9%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(20)4.4%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(20)4.4%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(20)4.4%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(19)4.2%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(19)4.2%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(17)3.8%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(17)3.8%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(16)3.6%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(16)3.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(16)3.6%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(16)3.6%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(14)3.1%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(14)3.1%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(13)2.9%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(12)2.7%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(12)2.7%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(11)2.4%✕ Remove
Resonance
(10)2.2%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(10)2.2%✕ Remove
Hail
(10)2.2%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(10)2.2%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(10)2.2%✕ Remove
Savagery
(10)2.2%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(9)2%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(9)2%✕ Remove
Preservation
(9)2%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(9)2%✕ Remove