The Whirling Slash is a highly effective skill for the Huntress in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 36 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 Struck Through, Stimulants, Heartbreaking on the skill tree.

Whirling Slash
(Huntress) Builds
Sample size: 36 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 Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
86.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
52.8%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
33.3%
No [Physical] Damage
33.3%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
33.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
16.7%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
16.7%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
13.9%
Causes #% increased [Stun|Stun] Buildup
13.9%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
11.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
72.2%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
47.2%
# to maximum Life
38.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
38.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
27.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
25%
# to maximum Mana
25%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
38.9%
# to [Evasion] Rating
33.3%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
33.3%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
30.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.8%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance] per Socket filled
25%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
# to all [Attributes] per Socket filled
13.9%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Projectile] Damage
33.3%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
30.6%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
27.8%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.8%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
13.9%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
11.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
8.3%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
44.4%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
36.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36.1%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30.6%
# to [Evasion] Rating
27.8%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
27.8%
# to maximum Life
25%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.2%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
22.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
19.4%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
47.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
41.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
38.9%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
30.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30.6%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
27.8%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
25%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
19.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
13.9%
# to maximum Life
13.9%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
91.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
44.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.1%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
30.6%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.6%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
30.6%
[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
30.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
19.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
19.4%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
105.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
58.3%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
38.9%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
38.9%
[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
38.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
22.2%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
19.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
16.7%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
16.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
13.9%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
88.9%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
61.1%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
55.6%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
50%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
36.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
30.6%
# to maximum Life
30.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSulphur|Sulphur]
30.6%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
27.8%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
25%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
72.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
72.2%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
66.7%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
52.8%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
52.8%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
52.8%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
27.8%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
16.7%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
13.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
13.9%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
66.7%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
66.7%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
66.7%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
66.7%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
13.9%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
13.9%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
11.1%
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
Struck Through
(36)100%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(35)97.2%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(35)97.2%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(35)97.2%✕ Remove
True Strike
(35)97.2%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(34)94.4%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(34)94.4%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(34)94.4%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(34)94.4%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(32)88.9%✕ Remove
Javelin
(31)86.1%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(27)75%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(27)75%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(26)72.2%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(26)72.2%✕ Remove
Cooked
(25)69.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(22)61.1%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(21)58.3%✕ Remove
Flow State
(21)58.3%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(20)55.6%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(19)52.8%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(19)52.8%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(19)52.8%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(19)52.8%✕ Remove
Fervour
(18)50%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(17)47.2%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(17)47.2%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(17)47.2%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(17)47.2%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(17)47.2%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(17)47.2%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(15)41.7%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(15)41.7%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(14)38.9%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(13)36.1%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(13)36.1%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(13)36.1%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(13)36.1%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(12)33.3%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(12)33.3%✕ Remove
Gathering Winds
(11)30.6%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(11)30.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(11)30.6%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(11)30.6%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(11)30.6%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(10)27.8%✕ Remove
Thrilling Chase
(10)27.8%✕ Remove
Avidity
(10)27.8%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(10)27.8%✕ Remove
Called Shots
(10)27.8%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(9)25%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(9)25%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(9)25%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(9)25%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(8)22.2%✕ Remove
Mystic Attunement
(8)22.2%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(8)22.2%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(8)22.2%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(8)22.2%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(8)22.2%✕ Remove
Unfurled Finger
(8)22.2%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(7)19.4%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(7)19.4%✕ Remove
Intricate Sigils
(7)19.4%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(7)19.4%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(7)19.4%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(7)19.4%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
Instability
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
Melding
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Mind Phylacteries
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Preservation
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Catapult
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Resonance
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
The Mhacha's Gift
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Paragon
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Sacred Unity
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Corrupted Lifeforce
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Vivid Stampede
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Primal Bounty
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Wild Protector
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Savagery
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Abasement
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Augmented Flesh
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Crystalline Phylactery
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Rupture the Soul
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Necromantic Conduit
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Grace of the Ancestors
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
High Alert
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Projectile Proximity Specialisation
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Stormbreaker
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Hail
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Blessing of the Moon
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Sustainable Practices
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Efficient Killing
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Toxic Tolerance
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Witchbane
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Shredding Force
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
The Unseen Path
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Relentless Vindicator
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Ceremonial Ablution
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Right Hand of Darkness
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Critical Strike
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Heartstopping Presence
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Combat Alchemy
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Endless Munitions
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Pyromancer
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Shedding Skin
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Siphon
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Path Seeker
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Bringer of Flame
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Altered Flesh
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Brain Freeze
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Infusing Power
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Relentless Pursuit
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Prize of the Hunt
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Touch the Arcane
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Succour
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Controlled Chaos
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Warding Fetish
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Defiance
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Entwined Realities
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Lord of Horrors
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Flurry
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
The Lesser Harm
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Grinning Immolation
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Blur
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Stormcharged
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Obsessive Rituals
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Infused Limits
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Anger Management
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Traveller's Wisdom
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
No Mercy
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Beidat's Will
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Impair
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Elemental Equilibrium
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Azmeri Brew
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Altered Brain Chemistry
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Invocated Efficiency
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Protraction
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Forced Outcome
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Predatory Instinct
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Blood Tearing
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Sanguimantic Rituals
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Roil
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Nurturing Guardian
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Puppet Master chance
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Anticipation
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Wildwood Persistence
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Stalking Panther
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Bolstering Presence
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(1)2.8%✕ Remove