The Whirling Assault is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 213 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rage III, Ancestral Call II, Pinpoint Critical. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Flow Like Water, Mindful Awareness, True Strike on the skill tree.

Whirling Assault
(Martial Artist) 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
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
47.9%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
37.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
37.1%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
36.2%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
31.9%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
23%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
23%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
20.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
17.4%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
16.4%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
52.6%
# to maximum Life
49.8%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
49.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
44.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
37.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
34.7%
# to maximum Mana
34.3%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
25.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.3%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.3%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
63.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
58.7%
# to [Evasion] Rating
57.7%
# to maximum Life
33.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.1%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
21.6%
# Life Regeneration per second
21.1%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
13.6%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
117.4%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
117.4%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Physical] Damage
42.3%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
41.3%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
35.2%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
34.3%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
33.3%
Has # to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward] per player level
30.5%
#% less damage taken while on [LowLife|Low Life]
29.1%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire|Fire] Damage
27.7%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
75.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
43.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.6%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
35.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
35.7%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.2%
# to [Evasion] Rating
26.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25.4%
# to maximum Life
23.9%
# to maximum Mana
20.7%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
62%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
57.3%
# to maximum Mana
33.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
31%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.3%
# to maximum Life
25.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
23.9%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
22.5%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
22.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
18.8%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
50.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
48.4%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
45.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
44.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
43.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
41.8%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30%
# to maximum Mana
24.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
23.9%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
54.9%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
45.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
43.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
42.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
42.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
40.8%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
34.3%
# to maximum Mana
29.6%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
22.5%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
83.6%
# to maximum Life
43.2%
#% increased [Flask|Flask] Charges gained
33.8%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
30.5%
# to maximum Mana
27.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
27.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
25.8%
#% reduced [Flask] Life Recovery rate
25.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25.8%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
20.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
16.4%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
16%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
13.1%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
13.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
12.2%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
11.7%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
11.7%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
9.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
8.9%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Flow Like Water
(212)99.5%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(202)94.8%✕ Remove
True Strike
(199)93.4%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(198)93%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(198)93%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(198)93%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(196)92%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(195)91.5%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(194)91.1%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(188)88.3%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(184)86.4%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(184)86.4%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(183)85.9%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(182)85.4%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(176)82.6%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(173)81.2%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(171)80.3%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(170)79.8%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(164)77%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(164)77%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(153)71.8%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(136)63.8%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(127)59.6%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(121)56.8%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(113)53.1%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(111)52.1%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(108)50.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(102)47.9%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(98)46%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(84)39.4%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(84)39.4%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(74)34.7%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(67)31.5%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(57)26.8%✕ Remove
Flow State
(55)25.8%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(54)25.4%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(48)22.5%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(46)21.6%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(44)20.7%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(43)20.2%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(41)19.2%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(40)18.8%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(40)18.8%✕ Remove
Melding
(39)18.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(39)18.3%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(37)17.4%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(37)17.4%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(34)16%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(31)14.6%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(29)13.6%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(27)12.7%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(25)11.7%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(25)11.7%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(24)11.3%✕ Remove
One with the River
(20)9.4%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(17)8%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(17)8%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(16)7.5%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(16)7.5%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(16)7.5%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(14)6.6%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(13)6.1%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(13)6.1%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(13)6.1%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(13)6.1%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(13)6.1%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(12)5.6%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(11)5.2%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(11)5.2%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(9)4.2%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(9)4.2%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(9)4.2%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(8)3.8%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(8)3.8%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(8)3.8%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(7)3.3%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(7)3.3%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(7)3.3%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(7)3.3%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(7)3.3%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(7)3.3%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(6)2.8%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(6)2.8%✕ Remove
Abasement
(5)2.3%✕ Remove
Mending Deflection
(5)2.3%✕ Remove
Reaching Strike
(5)2.3%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(5)2.3%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(5)2.3%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(5)2.3%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(5)2.3%✕ Remove
Shattering Daze
(5)2.3%✕ Remove