The Twister is a highly effective skill for the Pathfinder in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 13 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Projectile Acceleration III, Prolonged Duration II, Rakiata's Flow. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Path Seeker, Relentless Pursuit, Acceleration on the skill tree.

Twister
(Pathfinder) Builds
Sample size: 13 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
84.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
76.9%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
53.8%
No [Physical] Damage
53.8%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
53.8%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
30.8%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
23.1%
Causes #% increased [Stun|Stun] Buildup
15.4%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
15.4%
[LifeLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Life
15.4%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
7.7%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
7.7%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
7.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
7.7%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
7.7%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
7.7%
#% reduced Skill Effect Duration
7.7%
#% reduced [LightRadius|Light Radius]
7.7%
Chance to [Block] [HitDamage|Damage] is [Lucky]
7.7%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineChaos|Dreaming Gloom Shrine]
7.7%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
53.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
53.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
46.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
38.5%
# to maximum Mana
30.8%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.1%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
23.1%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
53.8%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
53.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
53.8%
#% to all [MaximumResistances|Maximum Elemental Resistances]
53.8%
Take no Extra Damage from [Critical|Critical Hits]
53.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.1%
# to [Evasion] Rating
15.4%
# to maximum Life
15.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
15.4%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
38.5%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.5%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
30.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.8%
#% increased [Projectile] Damage
23.1%
# to maximum Life
15.4%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional [Projectile]
15.4%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
15.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
15.4%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
15.4%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
46.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
46.2%
# to maximum Life
38.5%
#% increased Movement Speed
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
38.5%
# to [Evasion] Rating
30.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
30.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30.8%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
30.8%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
115.4%
# [Physical] Damage taken from [Attack] Hits
53.8%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
46.2%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
38.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
23.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
15.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15.4%
#% increased [Armour]
15.4%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15.4%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
15.4%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
138.5%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
61.5%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
61.5%
[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
61.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
15.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
15.4%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
115.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
53.8%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30.8%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.8%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
30.8%
[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
30.8%
# to maximum Life
23.1%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.1%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
92.3%
# to maximum Life
53.8%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
53.8%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
46.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
46.2%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
38.5%
# to maximum Mana
30.8%
#% increased [Flask] Life Recovery rate
30.8%
#% increased [Flask] Mana Recovery rate
30.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
30.8%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
76.9%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
69.2%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
53.8%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
46.2%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
46.2%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
46.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
30.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
30.8%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
23.1%
#% increased [Projectile|Projectile] Speed with this Weapon
23.1%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
46.2%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
46.2%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
46.2%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
46.2%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
23.1%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
23.1%
Chance to [Block] [HitDamage|Damage] is [Lucky]
23.1%
You take #% of damage from [Block|Blocked] [HitDamage|Hits]
23.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
7.7%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
7.7%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Path Seeker
(13)100%✕ Remove
Relentless Pursuit
(13)100%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(13)100%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(12)92.3%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(12)92.3%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(12)92.3%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(12)92.3%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(12)92.3%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(12)92.3%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(12)92.3%✕ Remove
Traveller's Wisdom
(12)92.3%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(12)92.3%✕ Remove
Javelin
(11)84.6%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(11)84.6%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(11)84.6%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(11)84.6%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(11)84.6%✕ Remove
True Strike
(11)84.6%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(10)76.9%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(10)76.9%✕ Remove
Catapult
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Cooked
(9)69.2%✕ Remove
Combat Alchemy
(7)53.8%✕ Remove
Blur
(7)53.8%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(7)53.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Enduring Elixirs
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Hale Traveller
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Running Assault
(6)46.2%✕ Remove
Rapid Strike
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Cautious Concoctions
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(5)38.5%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Flow State
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(4)30.8%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Heavy Drinker
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Fervour
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(3)23.1%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Tides of Change
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(2)15.4%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Melding
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Mending Deflection
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Authority
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(1)7.7%✕ Remove
Marathon Runner
(1)7.7%✕ Remove