The Explosive Shot is a highly effective skill for the Gemling Legionnaire in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 17 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Multishot II, Magnified Area II, Elemental Armament II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Essence of Virtue, Advanced Thaumaturgy, Repeating Explosives on the skill tree.

Explosive Shot
(Gemling Legionnaire) Builds
Below data represents gem links within this cohort. Selected main skills are strictly isolated.
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Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
52.9%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
47.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
47.1%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
41.2%
[Grenade] Skills Fire an additional [Projectile|Projectile]
41.2%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
35.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
35.3%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
29.4%
[ManaLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Mana
23.5%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
17.6%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
82.4%
# Life Regeneration per second
58.8%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
58.8%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
58.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
17.6%
# to maximum Mana
17.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
17.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
17.6%
# to [Strength|Strength]
11.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
11.8%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
47.1%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
41.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
29.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance] per Socket filled
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.4%
# to maximum Life per Socket filled
23.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.5%
# to [Armour|Armour]
17.6%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
17.6%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
29.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.5%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.5%
[LifeLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Life
23.5%
# to maximum Life
17.6%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
11.8%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
76.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
47.1%
# to maximum Life
41.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
23.5%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
23.5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
23.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
23.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.5%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
23.5%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
58.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
52.9%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
47.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
47.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
41.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
29.4%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
29.4%
# to maximum Life
29.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
23.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
23.5%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
52.9%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
52.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
41.2%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.2%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
29.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
23.5%
# to maximum Life
23.5%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
47.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
41.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
41.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
41.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.4%
#% increased [Cold] Damage
23.5%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
23.5%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.5%
# to maximum Life
17.6%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
94.1%
# to maximum Life
58.8%
# to [Armour]
52.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
35.3%
#% increased [Flask] Life Recovery rate
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.4%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
23.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
23.5%
# to maximum Mana
23.5%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
17.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
11.8%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
11.8%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
11.8%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
11.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
11.8%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
5.9%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
5.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
5.9%
# to maximum Mana
5.9%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Essence of Virtue
(17)100%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(17)100%✕ Remove
Repeating Explosives
(16)94.1%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(15)88.2%✕ Remove
Grenadier
(15)88.2%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(14)82.4%✕ Remove
Demolitionist
(14)82.4%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(14)82.4%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(13)76.5%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(13)76.5%✕ Remove
Authority
(12)70.6%✕ Remove
Volatile Grenades
(11)64.7%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(11)64.7%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(11)64.7%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(11)64.7%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(10)58.8%✕ Remove
Cluster Bombs
(10)58.8%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(10)58.8%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(8)47.1%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(8)47.1%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Rapid Reload
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Defiance
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Natural Immunity
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Paragon
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Arsonist
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Hidden Barb
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Smoke Inhalation
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Toxic Sludge
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Heatproof
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Spiral into Depression
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Stars Aligned
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Embracing Frost
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Lightning Quick
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Utility Ordnance
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Primed to Explode
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Pressure Points
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Unexpected Finesse
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Dread Engineer's Concoction
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Advanced Munitions
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Finishing Blows
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Short Shot
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Goring
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Devastation
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Path of the Renegade
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Eroding Chains
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Fortified Location
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Alchemical Oil
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Cooked
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Doomsayer
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Artillery Strike
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Incendiary
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(1)5.9%✕ Remove