The Contagion is a highly effective skill for the Gemling Legionnaire in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 26 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Magnified Area II, Boundless Energy II, Efficiency II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Essence of Virtue, Advanced Thaumaturgy, Implanted Gems on the skill tree.

Contagion
(Gemling Legionnaire) Builds
Below data represents gem links within this cohort. Selected main skills are strictly isolated.
★ Selected Main Skills
Other Active Skills & Auras
Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
34.6%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
34.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
34.6%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
30.8%
Loads an additional bolt
23.1%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
19.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
19.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
15.4%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
15.4%
# to maximum Mana
11.5%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
23.1%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
15.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
15.4%
[Gain] #% of damage as [Fire] damage per #% [ChanceToBlock|Chance to Block]
15.4%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
11.5%
# to maximum Mana
7.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
7.7%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
7.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
7.7%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
73.1%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
57.7%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
57.7%
[Presence] Radius is doubled
57.7%
# to maximum Life
30.8%
# to maximum Mana
19.2%
# Life Regeneration per second
15.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
11.5%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
11.5%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
42.3%
# to maximum Mana
42.3%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
42.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
42.3%
Your Maximum Resistances are #%
42.3%
#% increased Cast Speed
38.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
38.5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.9%
[Ignite|Ignites] you inflict [AilmentSpread|spread] to other Enemies that stay within # metres for # second
26.9%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
23.1%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
46.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
46.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
42.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
23.1%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
19.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
19.2%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
15.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
15.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
15.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
15.4%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
84.6%
# to maximum Life
53.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
42.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
34.6%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
30.8%
# to maximum Mana
23.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
23.1%
# Life Regeneration per second
15.4%
# to [Armour|Armour]
15.4%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# Prefix Modifier allowed
50%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
50%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
46.2%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
34.6%
# to maximum Life
26.9%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
23.1%
#% increased [Armour]
23.1%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.1%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
19.2%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
15.4%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
80.8%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
53.8%
#% increased [Ignite|Ignite] [BuffMagnitude|Magnitude]
50%
#% reduced Ignite Duration on Enemies
50%
[Ignite] you inflict deals [Chaos|Chaos Damage] instead of [Fire|Fire Damage]
50%
[Withered] does not expire on Enemies [Ignite|Ignited] by you
50%
[Withered] you inflict also increases [Fire] Damage taken
50%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.8%
#% increased [Chaos] Damage
26.9%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
42.3%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
34.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
34.6%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
34.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
34.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30.8%
#% increased [Chaos] Damage
26.9%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.9%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
19.2%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
92.3%
# to maximum Life
50%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
38.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
38.5%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
34.6%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
30.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
26.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
26.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.9%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
26.9%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
19.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
15.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
11.5%
# to maximum Mana
11.5%
#% increased Bolt Speed
11.5%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
11.5%
#% reduced Reload Speed
11.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
11.5%
Bolts fired by [Crossbow|Crossbow] [Attack|Attacks] have #% chance to not
expend [Ammunition] if you've Reloaded [Recently]
11.5%
Enemies in your [Presence] are [Hinder|Hindered]
11.5%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Essence of Virtue
(26)100%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(26)100%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(19)73.1%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(18)69.2%✕ Remove
Paragon
(15)57.7%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(14)53.8%✕ Remove
Searing Heat
(14)53.8%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(14)53.8%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(13)50%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(13)50%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(12)46.2%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(12)46.2%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(12)46.2%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(12)46.2%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(12)46.2%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(12)46.2%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(11)42.3%✕ Remove
Arsonist
(10)38.5%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(10)38.5%✕ Remove
Goring
(9)34.6%✕ Remove
Wasting
(8)30.8%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(8)30.8%✕ Remove
Momentum
(8)30.8%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(7)26.9%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(7)26.9%✕ Remove
Spiral into Insanity
(6)23.1%✕ Remove
Void
(6)23.1%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(6)23.1%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(6)23.1%✕ Remove
Blackflame Covenant
(6)23.1%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(6)23.1%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(6)23.1%✕ Remove
Smoke Inhalation
(6)23.1%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(6)23.1%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(6)23.1%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(6)23.1%✕ Remove
Dark Entries
(6)23.1%✕ Remove
Necromantic Ward
(5)19.2%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(5)19.2%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(5)19.2%✕ Remove
Beef
(5)19.2%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(5)19.2%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(5)19.2%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(5)19.2%✕ Remove
Wither Away
(5)19.2%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(5)19.2%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(5)19.2%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(5)19.2%✕ Remove
Melding
(4)15.4%✕ Remove
Decrepifying Curse
(4)15.4%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(4)15.4%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(4)15.4%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(4)15.4%✕ Remove
Raw Power
(4)15.4%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(4)15.4%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(4)15.4%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Forward
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Potent Incantation
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Sudden Infuriation
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Practiced Signs
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Immolation
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Lasting Incantations
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Roil
(3)11.5%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Catapult
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Lingering Whispers
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Ruinic Helm
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Splitting Ground
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Primal Rage
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Slow Burn
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Deafening Cries
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Firestarter
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
True Strike
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Incendiary
(2)7.7%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Spiral into Depression
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Ancestral Alacrity
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Raw Mana
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Critical Overload
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Endurance
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Brutal
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Relentless Vindicator
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Empowering Remains
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Burning Nature
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Reverberation
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Sudden Escalation
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Reaving
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Volcanic Skin
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Temporal Mastery
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Lone Warrior
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Unbreakable
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Arcane Blossom
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Unwavering Stance
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Specialised Shots
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Spiral into Mania
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Ether Flow
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Cruel Fate
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Arcane Intensity
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Supportive Ancestors
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Authority
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Cirel of Tarth's Light
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Impending Doom
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Fulmination
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Dominion
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Electrifying Nature
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Pressure Points
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Dread Engineer's Concoction
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Bond of the Viper
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Burnout
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Blood Rush
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Nimble Strength
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Master of Hexes
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Efficient Inscriptions
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Ancestral Reach
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Resolute Technique
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Ancestral Bond
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Savouring
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Sigil of Lightning
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Intense Dose
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Impair
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Stormkeeper
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Spirit Bond
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Unimpeded
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Unbreaking
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Protraction
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Cooked
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Sanguimantic Rituals
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Reverberating Impact
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Mana Blessing
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Sigil of Fire
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Rapid Reload
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Bolstering Presence
(1)3.8%✕ Remove
Lasting Boons
(1)3.8%✕ Remove