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Whirling Assault

Advance while hitting enemies around you with a series of spinning Strikes.

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Tier
A

Very solid choice with strong damage or utility for most builds.

Cost
18 mana
Cast Time
1s
Crit Chance
Max Level
20
Cooldown
None

Gem Effects

+1 second to Total Attack Time

+14 to Melee Strike Range

(1-20)% more Area of Effect

Requirements

Weapons:Quarterstaff
At Level 20:86 Dexterity86 Intelligence

Best Support Gems for Whirling Assault

Ranked by synergy — the game won't tell you which combo deals the most damage

How to Use Whirling Assault Effectively

Practical tips you won't find on the tooltip

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AoE Clearing

Invest in Area of Effect to cover more ground. Excellent for map clearing and handling packs efficiently.

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Attribute Planning

Requires 86 Int at max level. Plan your passive tree and gear to meet this — don't get stuck unable to level your main skill.

Alternatives to Whirling Assault

Similar skills — which one fits your build better?

How to Get Whirling Assault

Source
Uncut Skill Gem
Vendor
Gem vendor after quest
Max Level
20
Resource
mana

Use an Uncut Skill Gem to obtain Whirling Assault. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.