The Twister is a highly effective skill for the Ritualist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 38 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Projectile Acceleration III, Elemental Armament II, Rakiata's Flow. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Mystic Attunement, Unfurled Finger, Heartstopping on the skill tree.

Twister
(Ritualist) Builds
Sample size: 38 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 Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
73.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
42.1%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
26.3%
No [Physical] Damage
26.3%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
26.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
23.7%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
21.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
18.4%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
13.2%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
10.5%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
10.5%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
10.5%
You can have any number of [Companion|Companions] of different types
10.5%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] Regenerate # Life per second
10.5%
[Companion|Companions] deal #% increased damage to your [Mark|Marked] targets
10.5%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
42.1%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
36.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
36.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
34.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
34.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
28.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.3%
# to maximum Mana
23.7%
# to maximum Life
18.4%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Evasion] Rating
39.5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
34.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28.9%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
28.9%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
26.3%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
23.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
21.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
18.4%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
18.4%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
26.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
23.7%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
21.1%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
18.4%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.4%
[LifeLoss|Lose] #% of maximum Life on Kill
18.4%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
15.8%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
42.1%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
39.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
28.9%
# to [Evasion] Rating
26.3%
# to maximum Life
26.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.7%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
21.1%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
15.8%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
76.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
44.7%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
34.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
23.7%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
21.1%
# to maximum Life
18.4%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
18.4%
# [Physical] Damage taken from [Attack] Hits
15.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
15.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15.8%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
92.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
44.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
36.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
21.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
15.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
15.8%
Reflects opposite Ring
15.8%
#% to Maximum [Quality]
13.2%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Reflects opposite Ring
52.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
34.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
31.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
13.2%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
13.2%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
13.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
10.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
10.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
7.9%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
84.2%
# to maximum Life
50%
# to [Strength|Strength]
47.4%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
47.4%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
47.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
44.7%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
44.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
39.5%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
36.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
26.3%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
78.9%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
57.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
57.9%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
44.7%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
44.7%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
44.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
28.9%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
13.2%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
13.2%
#% of Skill Mana Costs [StatConversion|Converted] to Life Costs
13.2%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
63.2%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
57.9%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
57.9%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
57.9%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
18.4%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
15.8%
#% reduced [LightRadius|Light Radius]
15.8%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineChaos|Dreaming Gloom Shrine]
15.8%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Chaos] Damage
15.8%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Chaos] Damage
15.8%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Mystic Attunement
(38)100%✕ Remove
Unfurled Finger
(38)100%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(37)97.4%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(37)97.4%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(36)94.7%✕ Remove
Javelin
(35)92.1%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(35)92.1%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(35)92.1%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(35)92.1%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(33)86.8%✕ Remove
True Strike
(33)86.8%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(32)84.2%✕ Remove
Intricate Sigils
(29)76.3%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(29)76.3%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(29)76.3%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(29)76.3%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(28)73.7%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(27)71.1%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(25)65.8%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(25)65.8%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(24)63.2%✕ Remove
Cooked
(24)63.2%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(23)60.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(22)57.9%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(21)55.3%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(21)55.3%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(20)52.6%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(19)50%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(19)50%✕ Remove
Corrupted Lifeforce
(18)47.4%✕ Remove
Mind Phylacteries
(17)44.7%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(17)44.7%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(16)42.1%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(15)39.5%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(15)39.5%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(14)36.8%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(14)36.8%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(14)36.8%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(13)34.2%✕ Remove
Fervour
(13)34.2%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(13)34.2%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(12)31.6%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(12)31.6%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(12)31.6%✕ Remove
Flow State
(12)31.6%✕ Remove
Instability
(12)31.6%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(12)31.6%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(12)31.6%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(12)31.6%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(11)28.9%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(10)26.3%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(10)26.3%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(10)26.3%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(10)26.3%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(9)23.7%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(9)23.7%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(9)23.7%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(9)23.7%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(8)21.1%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(8)21.1%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(8)21.1%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(8)21.1%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(8)21.1%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(8)21.1%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(8)21.1%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(7)18.4%✕ Remove
Resonance
(7)18.4%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(7)18.4%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(7)18.4%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(6)15.8%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(6)15.8%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(6)15.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(6)15.8%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(6)15.8%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(5)13.2%✕ Remove
Catapult
(5)13.2%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(5)13.2%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(5)13.2%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(5)13.2%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(5)13.2%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(5)13.2%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(5)13.2%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(5)13.2%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(5)13.2%✕ Remove
Wildwood Persistence
(5)13.2%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(4)10.5%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(4)10.5%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(4)10.5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(4)10.5%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Defiance
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Preservation
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Hail
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(3)7.9%✕ Remove
Bond of the Ape
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Push the Advantage
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Augmented Flesh
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Paragon
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
As the Whispers Demand
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Anticipation
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Savagery
(2)5.3%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Near Sighted
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Abasement
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Death from Afar
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Building Toxins
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Trick Shot
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
High Alert
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Lockdown
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Warding Fetish
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Hallowed
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
The Frenzied Bear
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Thickened Arteries
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Explosive Empowerment
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Escalating Toxins
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Finesse
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Tides of Change
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Finishing Blows
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Intense Dose
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Wide Barrier
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Elemental Equilibrium
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Multi Shot
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Wasting
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Finality
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Burn Away
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Woodland Aspect
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Wary Dodging
(1)2.6%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(1)2.6%✕ Remove