Best for
Players who need staying active in melee while hitting several enemies.
meleephysicalarea
Should you use Whirlwind in POE2?
Whirlwind is a POE2 melee, physical, area skill option for staying active in melee while hitting several enemies.
Decision rule
Choose it when your build needs staying active in melee while hitting several enemies; skip it if a simpler core skill already solves that job.
Level requirement
Level 1
Patch-sensitive note
Use this page to decide whether the skill belongs on your shortlist. Exact damage, support links, and endgame scaling should be checked against the current in-game tooltip before committing expensive gear.