Guide to Wind Dancer in Path of Exile 2
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If you're looking to dance through danger like a leaf in the wind, Wind Dancer might be your new favorite skill gem. This guide breaks down its effects, how to get it, and how to make the most of it—without needing a Ph.D. in PoE 2 mechanics.
What Is Wind Dancer?
Wind Dancer is a Spirit Skill Gem that boosts your Evasion and gives you a defensive edge. Think of it as your personal bodyguard—until it cashes in your buff stacks to knock enemies back when you get hit.
Key Details:
Type: Spirit Skill
Tier: 4
Reservation: 30 Spirit (basically, it hogs a bit of your Spirit bar).
Level Requirement: 36
Dexterity Needed: 83 (time to pump that Dex if you’ve been slacking).
How Does It Work?
Here’s the breakdown of what Wind Dancer does:
Stages Are Key: You gain a stack every 1.4 seconds, up to 3 maximum stacks.
Buff Effect: Each stack gives you 17% more Evasion, so the longer you wait, the harder you are to hit.
Getting Hit: When a melee attack connects, all your stacks vanish in a puff of disappointment, but not before triggering Gale Force:
Damages enemies around you.
Knocks them back. (Perfect for shouting, “Stay out of my personal space!”)
Pro tip: Don’t rely on Wind Dancer alone for survival. It’s great for avoiding hits, but once you’re out of stacks, you’re just a target with fancy footwork.
How to Get Wind Dancer
You can find or purchase Wind Dancer as a Tier 4 Spirit Skill Gem. No secret rituals or blood sacrifices needed—just level up, meet the Dex requirement, and you’re good to go.
It usually drops in Act 4+ content, so keep an eye out while smashing monsters and looting everything in sight.
Vendors might sell it once you hit Level 36. Just make sure you have enough currency because NPCs don’t barter with flattery.
What to Pair with Wind Dancer?
Wind Dancer works best with other gems that complement evasion and AoE effects. Here are a few ideas:
Grace: Boosts your Evasion Rating even further. Wind Dancer and Grace are a match made in dodge-heaven.
Dash: Because when in doubt, dodge and dash away.
Blind Support: Blinded enemies miss more, making you even harder to hit.
Area of Effect Support: Increases the range of the Gale Force knockback effect, letting you send enemies flying farther.
Final Blurb
Wind Dancer is the skill gem for anyone who likes living on the edge—literally. It rewards patience with high evasion but punishes you for getting sloppy. Use it wisely, pair it with the right builds, and watch as enemies struggle to land a hit before you send them flying.
Just don’t forget: when the stacks are gone, you’re about as durable as wet paper. Stay nimble, stay smart, and keep dancing.
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