The Whirling Assault is a highly effective skill for the Monk in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 163 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rage III, Culmination II, Ailith's Chimes. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like For the Jugular, Flow Like Water, Struck Through on the skill tree.

Whirling Assault
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 163 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-29 19:45:52 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 Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
35.6%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
33.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
33.1%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
28.8%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
27.6%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
24.5%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
24.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
23.9%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
16%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
15.3%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
43.6%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
42.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
38.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.7%
# to maximum Mana
30.1%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
30.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28.2%
# Life Regeneration per second
17.8%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
17.8%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
47.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
38%
# to [Evasion] Rating
35.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20.9%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
19%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
19%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
18.4%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
17.8%
# to [Deflect|Deflection Rating] per # missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
16%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
Has # to [Evasion] Rating per player level
80.4%
Has # to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per player level
80.4%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
73.6%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
51.5%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
51.5%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
38.7%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold|Cold] Damage
37.4%
#% more Global [Evasion] Rating and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30.1%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Physical] Damage
27.6%
[Attack|Attacks] [Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire|Fire] Damage
25.8%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
61.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
34.4%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.4%
# to maximum Life
21.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
21.5%
# to [Evasion] Rating
17.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
17.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
15.3%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
62.6%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
44.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
32.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30.1%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.6%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
26.4%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
25.8%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
24.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
20.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
17.2%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
50.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
44.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
42.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
42.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
41.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.8%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.1%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
28.2%
# to maximum Life
19.6%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
44.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
40.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
37.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.7%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.4%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.5%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
20.2%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
98.2%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
49.7%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
43.6%
# to maximum Life
36.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
34.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
31.9%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
30.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
26.4%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
26.4%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
25.2%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
13.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
13.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
8%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
6.7%
# to maximum Mana
6.7%
#% increased Cast Speed
6.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
6.7%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
6.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances] per [Charges|Power Charge]
6.1%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
6.1%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
For the Jugular
(133)81.6%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(133)81.6%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(129)79.1%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(127)77.9%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(127)77.9%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(127)77.9%✕ Remove
True Strike
(126)77.3%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(124)76.1%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(121)74.2%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(120)73.6%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(119)73%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(112)68.7%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(111)68.1%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(111)68.1%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(110)67.5%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(104)63.8%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(99)60.7%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(99)60.7%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(98)60.1%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(98)60.1%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(96)58.9%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(95)58.3%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(94)57.7%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(89)54.6%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(88)54%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(81)49.7%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(80)49.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(75)46%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(73)44.8%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(70)42.9%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(69)42.3%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(68)41.7%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(59)36.2%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(59)36.2%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(55)33.7%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(47)28.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(45)27.6%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(44)27%✕ Remove
One with the River
(41)25.2%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(41)25.2%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(37)22.7%✕ Remove
Melding
(36)22.1%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(35)21.5%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(35)21.5%✕ Remove
Brutal
(32)19.6%✕ Remove
Abasement
(31)19%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(31)19%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(30)18.4%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(30)18.4%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(29)17.8%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(28)17.2%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(27)16.6%✕ Remove
Cooked
(27)16.6%✕ Remove
Hulking Form
(26)16%✕ Remove
Smash
(26)16%✕ Remove
Colossal Capacity
(26)16%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(25)15.3%✕ Remove
Stone Skin
(25)15.3%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(25)15.3%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(25)15.3%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(24)14.7%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(24)14.7%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(23)14.1%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(23)14.1%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(23)14.1%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(22)13.5%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(22)13.5%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(22)13.5%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(21)12.9%✕ Remove
Goring
(21)12.9%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(19)11.7%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(19)11.7%✕ Remove
Flow State
(19)11.7%✕ Remove
Authority
(18)11%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(17)10.4%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(17)10.4%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(16)9.8%✕ Remove
Crushing Impacts
(16)9.8%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(15)9.2%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(14)8.6%✕ Remove
Channelled Heritage
(14)8.6%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(14)8.6%✕ Remove
Guided Hand
(13)8%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(13)8%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(13)8%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(13)8%✕ Remove
Deadly Flourish
(13)8%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(13)8%✕ Remove
Reverberating Impact
(13)8%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(13)8%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(12)7.4%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(12)7.4%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(11)6.7%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(11)6.7%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(11)6.7%✕ Remove
Mysterious Lineage
(11)6.7%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(11)6.7%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(11)6.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(11)6.7%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(11)6.7%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(11)6.7%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(11)6.7%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(10)6.1%✕ Remove
Relentless
(10)6.1%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(10)6.1%✕ Remove
Beef
(10)6.1%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(10)6.1%✕ Remove
Momentum
(10)6.1%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(9)5.5%✕ Remove
Hollow Resonance Technique
(9)5.5%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(9)5.5%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(9)5.5%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(9)5.5%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(8)4.9%✕ Remove
Archon of Chayula
(8)4.9%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(8)4.9%✕ Remove
Chayula's Gift
(8)4.9%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(8)4.9%✕ Remove
Bloodthirsty
(7)4.3%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(7)4.3%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(7)4.3%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(7)4.3%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(7)4.3%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(7)4.3%✕ Remove
Waking Dream
(7)4.3%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(7)4.3%✕ Remove
Lucid Dreaming
(7)4.3%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(6)3.7%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(6)3.7%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(6)3.7%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(6)3.7%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(6)3.7%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(6)3.7%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(6)3.7%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(6)3.7%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(6)3.7%✕ Remove
Hollow Form Technique
(5)3.1%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(5)3.1%✕ Remove
Lead me through Grace...
(5)3.1%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(5)3.1%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(5)3.1%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(5)3.1%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(5)3.1%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(5)3.1%✕ Remove
Inherited Strength
(5)3.1%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(5)3.1%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(5)3.1%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(5)3.1%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(5)3.1%✕ Remove
Perfect Opportunity
(5)3.1%✕ Remove
Sunder my Enemies...
(5)3.1%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(5)3.1%✕ Remove
Shockwaves
(4)2.5%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(4)2.5%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(4)2.5%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(4)2.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(4)2.5%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(4)2.5%✕ Remove
High Alert
(4)2.5%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(4)2.5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(4)2.5%✕ Remove
Preservation
(4)2.5%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(4)2.5%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(4)2.5%✕ Remove
Devastation
(4)2.5%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(4)2.5%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(4)2.5%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(4)2.5%✕ Remove