The Twister is a highly effective skill for the Monk in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 395 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Projectile Acceleration III, Rakiata's Flow, Elemental Armament II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Heartbreaking, Acceleration, Struck Through on the skill tree.

Twister
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 395 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
79.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
69.9%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
54.2%
No [Physical] Damage
54.2%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
54.2%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
13.2%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
10.1%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
8.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
7.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
6.8%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
6.3%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
5.3%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
5.3%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
5.3%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
61.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
46.1%
# to maximum Life
35.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
32.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28.6%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
26.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
26.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
25.6%
# to maximum Mana
24.3%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.7%
# to [Evasion] Rating
30.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.3%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
26.3%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
22.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
20.5%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance] per Socket filled
20.3%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
17%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
34.2%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.1%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
24.6%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
23.5%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
20.5%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
16.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
15.9%
#% increased [Projectile] Damage
14.9%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
43.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
35.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
28.1%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.3%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
24.6%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
23.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
22.5%
# to maximum Life
22%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
59.7%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
43%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
33.9%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
28.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
26.3%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25.1%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
19.7%
# to maximum Life
19.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
19%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
132.4%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
57.5%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
57.5%
[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
57.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
25.8%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.2%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
17%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
16.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
15.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
13.9%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
99.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
44.6%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
35.7%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
35.7%
[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
35.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25.8%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
95.2%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
48.1%
# to maximum Life
45.6%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
39.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
39%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
35.9%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
35.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
32.9%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
32.9%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
26.8%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
80.3%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
78.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
77.5%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
66.1%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
65.8%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
65.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
12.9%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
9.4%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
9.4%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
7.1%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
75.4%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
73.7%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
73.7%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
73.7%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
12.9%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
12.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
10.4%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineCold|Guided Freezing Shrine]
8.9%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Cold|Cold] Damage
8.9%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
8.9%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Heartbreaking
(371)93.9%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(371)93.9%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(370)93.7%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(369)93.4%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(358)90.6%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(342)86.6%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(340)86.1%✕ Remove
True Strike
(332)84.1%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(321)81.3%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(317)80.3%✕ Remove
Javelin
(310)78.5%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(309)78.2%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(308)78%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(302)76.5%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(280)70.9%✕ Remove
Flow State
(280)70.9%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(244)61.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(240)60.8%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(238)60.3%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(224)56.7%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(219)55.4%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(218)55.2%✕ Remove
Fervour
(217)54.9%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(217)54.9%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(209)52.9%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(197)49.9%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(195)49.4%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(175)44.3%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(171)43.3%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(167)42.3%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(167)42.3%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(163)41.3%✕ Remove
Cooked
(163)41.3%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(157)39.7%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(152)38.5%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(146)37%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(139)35.2%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(135)34.2%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(130)32.9%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(121)30.6%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(116)29.4%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(115)29.1%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(115)29.1%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(114)28.9%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(112)28.4%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(112)28.4%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(111)28.1%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(105)26.6%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(97)24.6%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(92)23.3%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(88)22.3%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(84)21.3%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(84)21.3%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(83)21%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(82)20.8%✕ Remove
Primal Bounty
(79)20%✕ Remove
Wild Protector
(79)20%✕ Remove
The Mhacha's Gift
(77)19.5%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(77)19.5%✕ Remove
Vivid Stampede
(77)19.5%✕ Remove
Sacred Unity
(74)18.7%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(73)18.5%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(72)18.2%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(72)18.2%✕ Remove
Paragon
(72)18.2%✕ Remove
Resonance
(71)18%✕ Remove
Gathering Winds
(69)17.5%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(69)17.5%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(69)17.5%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(69)17.5%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(68)17.2%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(68)17.2%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(68)17.2%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(65)16.5%✕ Remove
Called Shots
(65)16.5%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(64)16.2%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(64)16.2%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(62)15.7%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(62)15.7%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(59)14.9%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(58)14.7%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(56)14.2%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(56)14.2%✕ Remove
Melding
(55)13.9%✕ Remove
Instability
(55)13.9%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(54)13.7%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(54)13.7%✕ Remove
Crystalline Phylactery
(54)13.7%✕ Remove
Necromantic Conduit
(54)13.7%✕ Remove
Catapult
(53)13.4%✕ Remove
Avidity
(53)13.4%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(51)12.9%✕ Remove
Thrilling Chase
(50)12.7%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(49)12.4%✕ Remove
Hail
(49)12.4%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(46)11.6%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(46)11.6%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(44)11.1%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(42)10.6%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(42)10.6%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(41)10.4%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(41)10.4%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(40)10.1%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(37)9.4%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(37)9.4%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(35)8.9%✕ Remove
Rupture the Soul
(34)8.6%✕ Remove
Lord of Horrors
(34)8.6%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(34)8.6%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(33)8.4%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(33)8.4%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(33)8.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(32)8.1%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(32)8.1%✕ Remove
The Frenzied Bear
(30)7.6%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(30)7.6%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(29)7.3%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(27)6.8%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(26)6.6%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(25)6.3%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(25)6.3%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(24)6.1%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(24)6.1%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(23)5.8%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(23)5.8%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(23)5.8%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(22)5.6%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(22)5.6%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(22)5.6%✕ Remove
Preservation
(21)5.3%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(21)5.3%✕ Remove
Defiance
(20)5.1%✕ Remove
Blessing of the Moon
(20)5.1%✕ Remove
Endless Munitions
(19)4.8%✕ Remove
Augmented Flesh
(19)4.8%✕ Remove
Projectile Proximity Specialisation
(19)4.8%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(19)4.8%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(19)4.8%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(18)4.6%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(18)4.6%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(17)4.3%✕ Remove
Mystic Attunement
(16)4.1%✕ Remove
Unfurled Finger
(16)4.1%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(16)4.1%✕ Remove
Death from Afar
(15)3.8%✕ Remove
Soulless Form
(15)3.8%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(15)3.8%✕ Remove
Anticipation
(15)3.8%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(14)3.5%✕ Remove
Eternal Life
(14)3.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(14)3.5%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(14)3.5%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(13)3.3%✕ Remove
Critical Strike
(13)3.3%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(13)3.3%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(13)3.3%✕ Remove
Savagery
(13)3.3%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(12)3%✕ Remove
Predatory Instinct
(12)3%✕ Remove
Stalking Panther
(12)3%✕ Remove
Abasement
(11)2.8%✕ Remove
Blur
(11)2.8%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(10)2.5%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(10)2.5%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(10)2.5%✕ Remove
Corrupted Lifeforce
(10)2.5%✕ Remove
Finesse
(10)2.5%✕ Remove
Wary Dodging
(9)2.3%✕ Remove
Escape Strategy
(8)2%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(8)2%✕ Remove
Rapid Strike
(8)2%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(8)2%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(8)2%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(8)2%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(8)2%✕ Remove