The Whirling Slash is a highly effective skill for the Monk in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 386 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rapid Attacks III, Rage III, Rigwald's Ferocity. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Acceleration, Dance with Death, Heartstopping on the skill tree.

Whirling Slash
(Monk) Builds
Sample size: 386 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
81.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
64.5%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
48.7%
No [Physical] Damage
48.7%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
48.7%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
13.7%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
11.4%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
10.6%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
7.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
7.5%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
63.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
45.9%
# to maximum Life
34.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
32.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31.1%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
29.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
27.7%
# to maximum Mana
23.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
23.3%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
41.7%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
31.9%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
29.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance] per Socket filled
24.6%
# to [Evasion] Rating
21.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.2%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
17.4%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
17.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
16.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
16.1%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.8%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
22.5%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
22.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
20.5%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
19.9%
# to maximum Life
17.4%
#% increased [Projectile] Damage
15.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
13.5%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
39.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
31.6%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
29%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.2%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
24.9%
# to [Evasion] Rating
22.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
21.8%
# to maximum Life
19.4%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
59.1%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
42%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
40.9%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
38.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
30.8%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
20.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
17.4%
# to maximum Life
17.1%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
16.3%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
121.8%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
48.4%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
48.4%
[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
48.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
36.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
22.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
17.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
16.1%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
15.8%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
101.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
41.7%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
35.5%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
35.5%
[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
35.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.6%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
22%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
19.4%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
97.4%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
57.8%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
51.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
47.4%
# to maximum Life
36.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
34.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
33.9%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
33.7%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
31.6%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
30.3%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
72.8%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
72.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
72.5%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
57%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
56%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
56%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
14%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
11.9%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
11.4%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
11.1%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
66.6%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
64%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
64%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
64%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
13%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
12.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
8.5%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineCold|Guided Freezing Shrine]
8%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Cold|Cold] Damage
8%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
8%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Acceleration
(367)95.1%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(366)94.8%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(366)94.8%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(366)94.8%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(364)94.3%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(334)86.5%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(332)86%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(317)82.1%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(309)80.1%✕ Remove
True Strike
(309)80.1%✕ Remove
Javelin
(287)74.4%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(287)74.4%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(280)72.5%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(272)70.5%✕ Remove
Flow State
(258)66.8%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(244)63.2%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(227)58.8%✕ Remove
Fervour
(225)58.3%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(222)57.5%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(221)57.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(216)56%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(212)54.9%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(211)54.7%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(205)53.1%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(204)52.8%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(201)52.1%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(186)48.2%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(180)46.6%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(169)43.8%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(166)43%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(166)43%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(166)43%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(166)43%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(161)41.7%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(160)41.5%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(137)35.5%✕ Remove
Cooked
(133)34.5%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(127)32.9%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(127)32.9%✕ Remove
Paragon
(125)32.4%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(123)31.9%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(119)30.8%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(118)30.6%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(112)29%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(110)28.5%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(107)27.7%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(104)26.9%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(99)25.6%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(96)24.9%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(94)24.4%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(91)23.6%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(91)23.6%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(87)22.5%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(84)21.8%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(83)21.5%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(82)21.2%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(79)20.5%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(78)20.2%✕ Remove
Resonance
(77)19.9%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(77)19.9%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(75)19.4%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(72)18.7%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(71)18.4%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(70)18.1%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(70)18.1%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(67)17.4%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(67)17.4%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(64)16.6%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(63)16.3%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(63)16.3%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(62)16.1%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(58)15%✕ Remove
Melding
(57)14.8%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(57)14.8%✕ Remove
Instability
(57)14.8%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(57)14.8%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(56)14.5%✕ Remove
Crystalline Phylactery
(55)14.2%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(55)14.2%✕ Remove
Necromantic Conduit
(55)14.2%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(54)14%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(53)13.7%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(53)13.7%✕ Remove
Gathering Winds
(51)13.2%✕ Remove
Called Shots
(51)13.2%✕ Remove
Catapult
(50)13%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(47)12.2%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(46)11.9%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(45)11.7%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(44)11.4%✕ Remove
Thrilling Chase
(43)11.1%✕ Remove
Avidity
(43)11.1%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(41)10.6%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(41)10.6%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(40)10.4%✕ Remove
The Frenzied Bear
(39)10.1%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(37)9.6%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(37)9.6%✕ Remove
Rupture the Soul
(36)9.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(36)9.3%✕ Remove
The Mhacha's Gift
(34)8.8%✕ Remove
Vivid Stampede
(34)8.8%✕ Remove
Primal Bounty
(34)8.8%✕ Remove
Wild Protector
(34)8.8%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(33)8.5%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(33)8.5%✕ Remove
Sacred Unity
(32)8.3%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(31)8%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(31)8%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(31)8%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(30)7.8%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(29)7.5%✕ Remove
Lord of Horrors
(29)7.5%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(29)7.5%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(28)7.3%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(28)7.3%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(26)6.7%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(24)6.2%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(24)6.2%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(24)6.2%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(23)6%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(23)6%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(23)6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(23)6%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(23)6%✕ Remove
Hail
(22)5.7%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(22)5.7%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(21)5.4%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(21)5.4%✕ Remove
Defiance
(21)5.4%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(21)5.4%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(20)5.2%✕ Remove
Augmented Flesh
(20)5.2%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(20)5.2%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(20)5.2%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(20)5.2%✕ Remove
Abasement
(19)4.9%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(19)4.9%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(18)4.7%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(18)4.7%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(18)4.7%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(18)4.7%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(17)4.4%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(17)4.4%✕ Remove
Mystic Attunement
(16)4.1%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(16)4.1%✕ Remove
Soulless Form
(16)4.1%✕ Remove
Unfurled Finger
(16)4.1%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(16)4.1%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(15)3.9%✕ Remove
Savagery
(15)3.9%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(14)3.6%✕ Remove
Eternal Life
(14)3.6%✕ Remove
Preservation
(14)3.6%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(13)3.4%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(13)3.4%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(13)3.4%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(12)3.1%✕ Remove
Finesse
(12)3.1%✕ Remove
Blessing of the Moon
(12)3.1%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(11)2.8%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(11)2.8%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(10)2.6%✕ Remove
Corrupted Lifeforce
(10)2.6%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(10)2.6%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(10)2.6%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(10)2.6%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(10)2.6%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(10)2.6%✕ Remove
Predatory Instinct
(10)2.6%✕ Remove
Anticipation
(10)2.6%✕ Remove
Stalking Panther
(10)2.6%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(9)2.3%✕ Remove
The Unseen Path
(9)2.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(9)2.3%✕ Remove
Relentless Vindicator
(9)2.3%✕ Remove
Rapid Strike
(9)2.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(9)2.3%✕ Remove
Entwined Realities
(9)2.3%✕ Remove
The Lesser Harm
(9)2.3%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(9)2.3%✕ Remove
Forced Outcome
(9)2.3%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(9)2.3%✕ Remove
Wary Dodging
(9)2.3%✕ Remove
Escape Strategy
(8)2.1%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(8)2.1%✕ Remove
Endless Munitions
(8)2.1%✕ Remove
Projectile Proximity Specialisation
(8)2.1%✕ Remove
Anger Management
(8)2.1%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(8)2.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(8)2.1%✕ Remove