The Whirling Slash is a highly effective skill for the Martial Artist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 80 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rapid Attacks III, Blazing Critical, Rage III. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Way of the Stonefist, Flow Like Water, Runic Meridians on the skill tree.

Whirling Slash
(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
#% increased [Attack] Speed
77.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
72.5%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
50%
No [Physical] Damage
50%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
50%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
17.5%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
16.2%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
10%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
10%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
8.8%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
6.2%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
5%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
5%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
5%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
5%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
5%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
52.5%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
52.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
28.7%
# to maximum Mana
27.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
21.2%
# to maximum Life
20%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
61.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
40%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
40%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
32.5%
# to [Deflect|Deflection Rating] per # missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.8%
#% of Damage from [Deflect|Deflected] [HitDamage|Hits] is taken from Damageable [Companion]'s Life before you
23.8%
[Companion|Companions] have #% increased maximum Life
23.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
18.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18.8%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
121.2%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
121.2%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
68.8%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
56.2%
#% chance to gain [Onslaught] for # seconds on Hit
53.8%
Has # to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward] per player level
50%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
48.8%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire|Fire] Damage
41.2%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
40%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Physical] Damage
33.8%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
42.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
42.5%
# to [Evasion] Rating
38.8%
#% increased Movement Speed
36.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
32.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25%
# to maximum Life
20%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
18.8%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
43.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
33.8%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
32.5%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
30%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
30%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
28.7%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
28.7%
# to maximum Life
26.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.8%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
17.5%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
116.3%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
43.8%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
43.8%
[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
43.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
42.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
21.2%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.8%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
17.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
13.8%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
96.2%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
37.5%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
37.5%
[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
37.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
31.2%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.2%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
22.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
21.2%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
92.5%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
61.3%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
45%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
42.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
33.8%
# to maximum Life
33.8%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
31.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
30%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
30%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
28.7%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
81.2%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
72.5%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
60%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
55%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
55%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
55%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
16.2%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
13.8%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
11.2%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
11.2%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
51.2%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
45%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
45%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
45%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
20%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
20%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
8.8%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineCold|Guided Freezing Shrine]
8.8%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Cold|Cold] Damage
8.8%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
8.8%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Way of the Stonefist
(80)100%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(80)100%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(79)98.8%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(78)97.5%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(77)96.2%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(77)96.2%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(76)95%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(75)93.8%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(75)93.8%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(73)91.2%✕ Remove
True Strike
(71)88.8%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(70)87.5%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(70)87.5%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(68)85%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(68)85%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(66)82.5%✕ Remove
Flow State
(66)82.5%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(65)81.2%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(62)77.5%✕ Remove
Javelin
(62)77.5%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(62)77.5%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(61)76.2%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(55)68.8%✕ Remove
Cooked
(55)68.8%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(55)68.8%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(54)67.5%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(54)67.5%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(46)57.5%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(45)56.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(43)53.8%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(40)50%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(40)50%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(40)50%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(40)50%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(39)48.8%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(37)46.2%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(36)45%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(35)43.8%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(33)41.2%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(33)41.2%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(31)38.8%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(29)36.2%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(28)35%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(28)35%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(26)32.5%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(24)30%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(24)30%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(23)28.7%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(21)26.2%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(20)25%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(20)25%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(19)23.8%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(19)23.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(18)22.5%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(18)22.5%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(18)22.5%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(16)20%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(15)18.8%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(14)17.5%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(14)17.5%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(13)16.2%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(13)16.2%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(12)15%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(11)13.8%✕ Remove
Fervour
(11)13.8%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(11)13.8%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(10)12.5%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(10)12.5%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(10)12.5%✕ Remove
Abasement
(9)11.2%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(9)11.2%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(9)11.2%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(8)10%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(8)10%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(8)10%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(7)8.8%✕ Remove
Trick Shot
(7)8.8%✕ Remove
Split Shot
(7)8.8%✕ Remove
Hail
(7)8.8%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(7)8.8%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(6)7.5%✕ Remove
Instability
(6)7.5%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(6)7.5%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(6)7.5%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(6)7.5%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(5)6.2%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(5)6.2%✕ Remove
Melding
(5)6.2%✕ Remove
Rapid Strike
(5)6.2%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(5)6.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(5)6.2%✕ Remove
Grace of the Ancestors
(5)6.2%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(5)6.2%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(5)6.2%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(4)5%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(4)5%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(4)5%✕ Remove
Preservation
(4)5%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(4)5%✕ Remove
Finesse
(4)5%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(4)5%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(4)5%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(4)5%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(4)5%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Death from Afar
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Siphon
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Resonance
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
High Alert
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Stormbreaker
(3)3.8%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Catapult
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(2)2.5%✕ Remove
Protraction
(2)2.5%✕ Remove