Whirling Assault is a Tier 11 Melee Strike Skill Gem in Path of Exile 2 that unleashes a series of spinning attacks while advancing forward. This Quarterstaff-exclusive skill excels at clearing clustered enemies with rapid AoE strikes.
"Advance while hitting enemies around you with a series of spinning Strikes."
Note: Purchasing this item, you will receive a level 21 Whirling Assault gem with 5 support sockets.
Path of Exile 2 Whirling Assault Features
Item Type: Melee Attack Skill Gem
Tier: 11 | Level Range: 1–20 | Drop Level: Varies
Attributes Required: 3–112 Dexterity, 3–112 Intelligence
Weapon Requirement: Quarterstaves only
Mana Cost: 19–135
Effect:
Attack Damage: 40–163% of base
Projectile Speed: 326 units/sec
Adds +1.4 seconds to Total Attack Time
Additional Quality Effect: (0–15)% more Attack Speed
How to Get Whirling Assault in Path of Exile 2
Whirling Assault is created by engraving an Uncut Skill Gem Tier 11. It can be obtained via:
Engraving starting with Uncut Skill Gem Tier 11
Level 21 Whirling Assault Gem can only be obtained by corrupting a level 20 gem
Use a perfect jeweller's orb to get to 5 sockets before corrupting it for a level 21 Whirling Assault gem
Drops from campaign bosses and elite enemies
Tradeable via player marketplaces
Whirling Assault Mechanic & Use
Whirling Assault is a forward-moving melee strike that hits enemies in a circular arc while advancing. It's ideal for builds that rely on Quarterstaff synergy and rapid AoE clearing.
Core Mechanic:
Executes a spinning strike while moving forward
Applies AoE damage around the caster
Cannot be used with Attack-in-Place modifiers
Can be enhanced with Support Gems that boost attack speed, rage generation, and strike range
Recommended Support Gems:
Tier 1: Rapid Attacks I, Brutality I, Rage I
Tier 2: Brutality II, Momentum, Defy I
Tier 3: Knockback, Close Combat I, Practiced Combo
Tier 4: Heavy Swing, Rage II, Ancestral Call I
Tier 5: Brutality III, Heft, Ancestral Call II
Path of Exile 2 Whirling Assault FAQs
Can Whirling Assault be used with other weapon types?
No. Whirling Assault is exclusive to Quarterstaves and cannot be activated with other weapon types.
Does Whirling Assault benefit from Rage or Momentum stacking?
Yes. Rage and Momentum support gems significantly boost attack speed and movement responsiveness, making Whirling Assault smoother and deadlier.
Is Whirling Assault affected by projectile modifiers?
Only indirectly. While it has a projectile speed stat, it does not fire projectiles. This stat governs the arc speed of the spinning strike.
How does the +1.4s Total Attack Time affect gameplay?
It extends the animation duration of the spinning strike, allowing more enemies to be hit during the movement. This can be mitigated with attack speed supports.
Can Whirling Assault be used while stationary?
No. It is a movement-based skill and cannot be used with Attack-in-Place modifiers.
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