Whirlwind Lance skill gem icon in Path of Exile 2

Whirlwind Lance Dexterity skill gem · Attack, AoE, Projectile, Duration, Repeatable, Wind

DexterityAttackAoEProjectileDuration
Throw a Spear with enough force to kick up a Whirlwind where it lands, Slowing enemies and Blinding them in its area of effect. Entering the Whirlwind collapses it, dealing damage and causing Knockback. Consumes a Frenzy Charge if possible to create the Whirlwind with one more than its normal maximum number of stages.
Max level
20Needs character level 90
Cost at max level
46 ManaLevel 1: 6 Mana
Gem colour
DexteritySocketed with this attribute
Related supports
12Supports sharing its tags

Whirlwind Lance gem card

Game data Verified for 0.5.5f
Whirlwind LanceSkill gem · Dexterity
Tags: Attack, AoE, Projectile, Duration, Repeatable, Wind
Cost: 6 Mana
Cast time: 1 s
Requires: Spear
Requires: Level 1 at gem level 1

Throw a Spear with enough force to kick up a Whirlwind.

Stats shown at gem level 20.

Whirlwind Lance stats per level

Game data

Every level from 1 to 20: the character level it needs, its cost and what changes.

Level table (20 levels)
Whirlwind Lance stats per level
Gem levelChar. levelCostStats
116 Mana—
237 Mana—
369 Mana—
41010 Mana—
51411 Mana—
61812 Mana—
72214 Mana—
82616 Mana—
93117 Mana—
103619 Mana—
114121 Mana—
124623 Mana—
135225 Mana—
145828 Mana—
156430 Mana—
166633 Mana—
177236 Mana—
187839 Mana—
198442 Mana—
209046 Mana—

Game data: Path of Exile 2 client · How we source this

Whirlwind Lance alternate forms

Extra stat sets the skill switches to (infused or triggered versions), shown at max level.

Whirlwind — 20 levels
At every level
  • Whirlwind radius is 1.8 metres
  • Knocks Back Enemies
  • Maximum 3 stages
  • Limit 6 Whirlwinds
  • Elemental Whirlwinds Gain +50% of damage as damage of the corresponding Type
  • Whirlwind duration is 15 seconds
  • Collapse deals Melee damage

Supports for Whirlwind Lance

Calculated

Support gems that share Whirlwind Lance's tags, the most shared tags first.

Supports for Whirlwind Lance
SupportShared tagsEffect
CaltropsAoE, Projectile, DurationProjectiles from Supported Skills trigger Caltrops when they reach the end of their flight
Dreamer's KnellAoE, DurationDNT-UNUSED Supported Skills create a Bell for every 2 Combo expended when expending Combo
Trickster's ShardAoE, DurationSupported Spells Trigger Fragment Self
Charged MarkAoE, DurationSupported Mark Skills Trigger Charged Mark when they are Activated
CraterAoE, DurationSupports Melee Skills that leap into the air, causing them to create Fissures when you land. Cannot Support Totem Skills, and does not modify Skills used by Minions.
Empowered Sparks IProjectile, DurationSupports Skills which generate Charges. When generating Power Charge with Supported Skills, Empower some of your Attacks to Trigger Spark Projectiles on use.
Empowered Sparks IIProjectile, DurationSupports Skills which generate Charges. When generating Power Charge with Supported Skills, Empower some of your Attacks to Trigger Spark Projectiles on use.
Fist Of KalguurAoE, DurationLimit 1 active rune
Frozen SpiteAoE, ProjectileSupported Skills trigger Ice Fragments on killing Frozen Enemies
Frozen VortexAoE, DurationSupported Skills Trigger Frozen Vortex on Shattering an Enemy
HoarfrostAoE, DurationSupports Skills which create Ice Crystals. Supported Skills create chilling areas which deal Cold Damage over time instead of creating Ice Crystals.
Holy DescentAoE, DurationSupported Skills create Consecrated Ground for 4 seconds on landing

Matched by gem tags. In game, a support can only be socketed into a skill it can support, so check the support's own page.

Skills like Whirlwind Lance

Other gems of the same type with the most tags in common.

Whirlwind Lance — Dexterity skill gem, tagged Attack, AoE, Projectile, Duration, Repeatable, Wind — levels to 20, where it needs character level 90 and costs 46 Mana. Supports that share its tags include Caltrops, Dreamer's Knell, Trickster's Shard, Charged Mark.

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Whirlwind Lance FAQ — PoE 2 0.5.5f

What does Whirlwind Lance do in Path of Exile 2?

Throw a Spear with enough force to kick up a Whirlwind. Type: Dexterity skill gem, tagged Attack, AoE, Projectile, Duration, Repeatable, Wind.

What are the best supports for Whirlwind Lance?

Supports that share Whirlwind Lance's tags are a good start: Caltrops, Dreamer's Knell, Trickster's Shard, Charged Mark. Pick the ones that boost the damage type and mechanic your build scales.

What level does Whirlwind Lance need?

Gem level 1 needs character level 1. The max gem level, 20, needs character level 90.

How much does Whirlwind Lance cost to use?

6 Mana at gem level 1, rising to 46 Mana at level 20.

What weapon does Whirlwind Lance need?

Whirlwind Lance requires: Spear. Without it equipped in the active weapon set, the skill cannot be used.