The Explosive Grenade is a highly effective skill for the Gemling Legionnaire in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 24 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Short Fuse II, Multishot II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Essence of Virtue, Advanced Thaumaturgy, Grenadier on the skill tree.

Explosive Grenade
(Gemling Legionnaire) Builds
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Other Active Skills & Auras
Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
62.5%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
41.7%
Cannot load or fire [Ammunition]
41.7%
[Grenade] Skills Fire an additional [Projectile|Projectile]
41.7%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
29.2%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
29.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
29.2%
#% reduced [CooldownRecovery|Cooldown Recovery Rate]
25%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
25%
Gain # [ExplosiveRhythm|Explosive Rhythm] every # times you use a [Grenade] Skill
Remove all [ExplosiveRhythm|Explosive Rhythm] on reaching # to gain [ExplosiveFervour|Explosive Fervour] for # Seconds
25%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
75%
# Life Regeneration per second
50%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
37.5%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
33.3%
# to maximum Mana
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
# to [Evasion] Rating
16.7%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
41.7%
# to [Armour|Armour]
37.5%
# to maximum Life
37.5%
# to [Evasion] Rating
29.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
29.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
25%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
25%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
41.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.7%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
37.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
29.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
# to maximum Mana
20.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20.8%
[ManaLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Mana
20.8%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
79.2%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
45.8%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
# to maximum Mana
29.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
25%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
25%
# Life Regeneration per second
20.8%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
62.5%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
41.7%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
29.2%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
25%
# to [Strength|Strength]
20.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
16.7%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
16.7%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
50%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
45.8%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.7%
# to [Evasion] Rating
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.2%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
25%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
20.8%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
50%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
37.5%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
25%
# to maximum Life
25%
# to maximum Mana
25%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
25%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
83.3%
# to [Armour]
45.8%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
41.7%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
# to maximum Mana
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.2%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
25%
# to [Strength|Strength]
20.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
20.8%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
29.2%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
16.7%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
16.7%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
12.5%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
12.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
12.5%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
8.3%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
8.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
8.3%
Causes #% increased [Stun|Stun] Buildup
8.3%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Essence of Virtue
(24)100%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(23)95.8%✕ Remove
Grenadier
(23)95.8%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(22)91.7%✕ Remove
Volatile Grenades
(20)83.3%✕ Remove
Repeating Explosives
(20)83.3%✕ Remove
Authority
(18)75%✕ Remove
Demolitionist
(17)70.8%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(17)70.8%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(14)58.3%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(13)54.2%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(13)54.2%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(12)50%✕ Remove
Cluster Bombs
(11)45.8%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(11)45.8%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(10)41.7%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(10)41.7%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(10)41.7%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(10)41.7%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(10)41.7%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(10)41.7%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(9)37.5%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(9)37.5%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(9)37.5%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(8)33.3%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(8)33.3%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(8)33.3%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(8)33.3%✕ Remove
Smoke Inhalation
(8)33.3%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(8)33.3%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Paragon
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(6)25%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(6)25%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(6)25%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(6)25%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(6)25%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Defiance
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Incendiary
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Natural Immunity
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Kept at Bay
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Fortified Location
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Artillery Strike
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Momentum
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Rapid Reload
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Power Shots
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Primed to Explode
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Sudden Infuriation
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Unexpected Finesse
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Hidden Barb
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Multi Shot
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Devastation
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Eroding Chains
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Alchemical Oil
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Bannerman
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Ancestral Unity
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Brush Off
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Stars Aligned
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Skullcrusher
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Inspiring Leader
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Electrocuting Exposure
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Catapult
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Knight of Izaro
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Unbreakable
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Split the Earth
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Specialised Shots
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Irreparable
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Fulmination
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Knight of Chitus
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Grace of the Ancestors
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Pressure Points
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Total Incineration
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
First Approach
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Finish Them
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Blur
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Presence Present
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Archon of the Blizzard
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Split Shot
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Advanced Munitions
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Coated Arms
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Finishing Blows
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Short Shot
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Pile On
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Molten Carapace
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Symbol of Defiance
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Shrapnel
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Doomsayer
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Dispatch Foes
(1)4.2%✕ Remove