I use “Maxxis High Roller Semi-Slicks” in a 26×2.35 for the same conditions that you initially posted.
Grip is great, and they certainly spin up fast.
Not great on wet / muddy trails though. Wet paths / road are fine.
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Other than that, I have used:
Halo Twin Rail’s, which were nice.
Conti Double Fighter II’s, not too shabby.
Conti City Contacts (purely for road & path) very good.