The Whirling Slash is a highly effective skill for the Ritualist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 41 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rapid Attacks III, Rigwald's Ferocity, Knockback. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Mystic Attunement, Unfurled Finger, For the Jugular on the skill tree.

Whirling Slash
(Ritualist) Builds
Sample size: 41 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
65.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
56.1%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
36.6%
No [Physical] Damage
36.6%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
36.6%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
17.1%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
14.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
14.6%
#% increased Explicit Speed Modifier magnitudes
12.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
9.8%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
9.8%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
7.3%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
7.3%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
7.3%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
53.7%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
43.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
26.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
26.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
24.4%
# to maximum Mana
22%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
17.1%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
43.9%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
31.7%
# to [Evasion] Rating
26.8%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
26.8%
# to all [Attributes] per Socket filled
24.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
24.4%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
19.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
19.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
17.1%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
17.1%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
34.1%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
26.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
24.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
19.5%
#% increased [Projectile] Damage
19.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
19.5%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
17.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
17.1%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
17.1%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
17.1%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
46.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
43.9%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
43.9%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
31.7%
# to [Evasion] Rating
29.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
24.4%
# to maximum Life
22%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
22%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
78%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
48.8%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
39%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
31.7%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
22%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
14.6%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
14.6%
# [Physical] Damage taken from [Attack] Hits
14.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
14.6%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
78%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
51.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
31.7%
Reflects opposite Ring
26.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
19.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
14.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
14.6%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
14.6%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
12.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
12.2%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
51.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
46.3%
Reflects opposite Ring
41.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
22%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
17.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
14.6%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
12.2%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
12.2%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
12.2%
[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
12.2%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
87.8%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
65.9%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
53.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
51.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
41.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
31.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
31.7%
# to maximum Life
31.7%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
31.7%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
31.7%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
78%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
70.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
61%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
56.1%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
56.1%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
56.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
19.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
17.1%
#% of Skill Mana Costs [StatConversion|Converted] to Life Costs
17.1%
[ForksCrit|Bifurcates Critical Hits]
17.1%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
43.9%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
43.9%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
43.9%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
43.9%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
34.1%
#% reduced [LightRadius|Light Radius]
34.1%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineChaos|Dreaming Gloom Shrine]
34.1%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Chaos] Damage
34.1%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Chaos] Damage
34.1%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
29.3%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Mystic Attunement
(41)100%✕ Remove
Unfurled Finger
(41)100%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(39)95.1%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(38)92.7%✕ Remove
True Strike
(38)92.7%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(37)90.2%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(36)87.8%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(36)87.8%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(34)82.9%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(31)75.6%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(31)75.6%✕ Remove
Javelin
(30)73.2%✕ Remove
Cooked
(30)73.2%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(29)70.7%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(28)68.3%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(28)68.3%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(27)65.9%✕ Remove
Intricate Sigils
(26)63.4%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(24)58.5%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(23)56.1%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(23)56.1%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(22)53.7%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(22)53.7%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(22)53.7%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(22)53.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(21)51.2%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(21)51.2%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(21)51.2%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(21)51.2%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(20)48.8%✕ Remove
Corrupted Lifeforce
(20)48.8%✕ Remove
Mind Phylacteries
(19)46.3%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(19)46.3%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(19)46.3%✕ Remove
Flow State
(18)43.9%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(18)43.9%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(17)41.5%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(16)39%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(16)39%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(15)36.6%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(15)36.6%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(14)34.1%✕ Remove
Fervour
(14)34.1%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(14)34.1%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(12)29.3%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(12)29.3%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(12)29.3%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(11)26.8%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(11)26.8%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(11)26.8%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(11)26.8%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(11)26.8%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(11)26.8%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(10)24.4%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(10)24.4%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(10)24.4%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(9)22%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(9)22%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(9)22%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(9)22%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(9)22%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(9)22%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(8)19.5%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(8)19.5%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(8)19.5%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(7)17.1%✕ Remove
Instability
(7)17.1%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(7)17.1%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(7)17.1%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(6)14.6%✕ Remove
Resonance
(6)14.6%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(6)14.6%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(6)14.6%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(6)14.6%✕ Remove
Wildwood Persistence
(6)14.6%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(5)12.2%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(5)12.2%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(5)12.2%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(5)12.2%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(5)12.2%✕ Remove
As the Whispers Demand
(5)12.2%✕ Remove
Blur
(5)12.2%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(5)12.2%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(5)12.2%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(5)12.2%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(5)12.2%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(5)12.2%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(5)12.2%✕ Remove
Melding
(4)9.8%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(4)9.8%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(4)9.8%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(4)9.8%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(4)9.8%✕ Remove
The Frenzied Bear
(4)9.8%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(4)9.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(4)9.8%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(4)9.8%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(4)9.8%✕ Remove
Wary Dodging
(4)9.8%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Push the Advantage
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Preservation
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Anticipation
(3)7.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Mental Perseverance
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Altered Brain Chemistry
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(2)4.9%✕ Remove
Natural Immunity
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Piercing Shot
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Escape Strategy
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Critical Overload
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Burning Strikes
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Lavianga's Brew
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Knight of Izaro
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Arsonist
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Temporal Mastery
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Unbreakable
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Loose Flesh
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Pyromancer
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Augmented Flesh
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Paragon
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Cirel of Tarth's Light
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Storm's Rebuke
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
General Electric
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Pressure Points
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Total Incineration
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Pure Power
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Succour
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Slow Burn
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Bond of the Viper
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Convalescence
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Spiked Shield
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Staunching
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Finesse
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Taste for Blood
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Energise
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Harmonic Generator
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Split Shot
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Advanced Munitions
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Elemental Equilibrium
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Inescapable Cold
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Stormkeeper
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Multi Shot
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Taut Flesh
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Unimpeded
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Invocated Efficiency
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Eroding Chains
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Firestarter
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Glancing Deflection
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Lucky Rabbit Foot
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Rattled
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Rapid Reload
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(1)2.4%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(1)2.4%✕ Remove