The Whirling Slash is a highly effective skill for the Warrior in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 22 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rapid Attacks III, Blazing Critical, Rage III. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Acceleration, Heartbreaking, Dance with Death on the skill tree.

Whirling Slash
(Warrior) Builds
Sample size: 22 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
81.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
68.2%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
54.5%
No [Physical] Damage
54.5%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
54.5%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
18.2%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
9.1%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
9.1%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
9.1%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
9.1%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
9.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
72.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50%
# to maximum Life
36.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
31.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31.8%
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
27.3%
# to maximum Mana
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.3%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
22.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
22.7%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
45.5%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
31.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
27.3%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
22.7%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
18.2%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18.2%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
59.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.8%
#% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
27.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
22.7%
# to maximum Life
22.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
22.7%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
22.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
18.2%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
13.6%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40.9%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
36.4%
#% increased Movement Speed
36.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
22.7%
# to maximum Life
22.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.7%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
22.7%
# to maximum Mana
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
18.2%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
72.7%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
59.1%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
40.9%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
36.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
31.8%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
22.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
22.7%
# Life Regeneration per second
18.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
18.2%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
118.2%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
54.5%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
54.5%
[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
54.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36.4%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
13.6%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
77.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
40.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.8%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.3%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.3%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
27.3%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
63.6%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
54.5%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
45.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
31.8%
# to maximum Life
31.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
27.3%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
27.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
27.3%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
27.3%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
77.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
68.2%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
68.2%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
59.1%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
59.1%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
59.1%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
18.2%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
9.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
9.1%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
9.1%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
72.7%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
72.7%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
72.7%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
72.7%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Acceleration
(22)100%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(20)90.9%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(20)90.9%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(20)90.9%✕ Remove
True Strike
(20)90.9%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(19)86.4%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(19)86.4%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(19)86.4%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(18)81.8%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(17)77.3%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(17)77.3%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(16)72.7%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(15)68.2%✕ Remove
Flow State
(15)68.2%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(15)68.2%✕ Remove
Javelin
(14)63.6%✕ Remove
Fervour
(13)59.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(13)59.1%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(12)54.5%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(12)54.5%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(11)50%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(11)50%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(11)50%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(10)45.5%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(10)45.5%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(10)45.5%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(10)45.5%✕ Remove
Melding
(9)40.9%✕ Remove
Resonance
(9)40.9%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(9)40.9%✕ Remove
Cooked
(9)40.9%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(9)40.9%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Crystalline Phylactery
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Necromantic Conduit
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(6)27.3%✕ Remove
Rupture the Soul
(6)27.3%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(6)27.3%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(6)27.3%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(6)27.3%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Thrilling Chase
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Lord of Horrors
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Avidity
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Called Shots
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Gathering Winds
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Hail
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
The Mhacha's Gift
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Sacred Unity
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Vivid Stampede
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Primal Bounty
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Wild Protector
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Abasement
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Paragon
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Instability
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Hale Traveller
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Bond of the Ape
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Price of Power
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
The Unseen Path
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Mirage Deadeye
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Relentless Vindicator
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Mystic Attunement
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Death from Afar
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Catapult
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Combat Alchemy
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Reaving
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Temporal Mastery
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Asceticism
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Warm the Heart
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Split the Earth
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Heavy Drinker
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Shedding Skin
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Hollow Focus Technique
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Splitting Ground
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Authority
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Cirel of Tarth's Light
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
The Quick Fox
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Direct Approach
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Steadfast Resolve
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Grace of the Ancestors
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Pressure Points
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Eternal Life
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
As the Whispers Demand
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Iron Slippers
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Entwined Realities
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Soulless Form
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
The Lesser Harm
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Unfurled Finger
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Blur
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Explosive Empowerment
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Self Sacrificing
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Thirst for Power
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Martial Adept
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Flare
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Melting Flames
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Anger Management
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Impair
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Stormkeeper
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Aftershocks
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Way of the Mountain
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Forced Outcome
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Locked On
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
All Natural
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Martial Master
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Wildwood Persistence
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Momentum
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Bolstering Presence
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(1)4.5%✕ Remove