The Falling Thunder is a highly effective skill for the Gemling Legionnaire in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 10 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Nova Projectiles I, Perpetual Charge, Rakiata's Flow. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like The Fabled Stag, Essence of Virtue, Advanced Thaumaturgy on the skill tree.

Falling Thunder
(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 [Attack] Speed
70%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
60%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
50%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
30%
No [Physical] Damage
30%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
30%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
20%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
20%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
20%
#% increased [Stun|Stun] Duration
20%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances|Resistances]
10%
Helmet
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
70%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
60%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40%
# to maximum Mana
30%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
30%
# to [Evasion] Rating
20%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
20%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20%
Body Armour
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
70%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
60%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
50%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance] per Socket filled
30%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
30%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
20%
# to maximum Life per Socket filled
20%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
# to all [Attributes] per Socket filled
10%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
60%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
40%
# to maximum Life
40%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
30%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
20%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
20%
#% increased [Projectile] Damage
20%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
20%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
60%
Skills have #% chance to not remove [Charges|Charges] but still count as consuming them
50%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30%
# to [Evasion] Rating
20%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
20%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
#% reduced [Slow|Slowing] Potency of [Debuff|Debuffs] on You
20%
# to Maximum [Charges|Power Charges]
10%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
10%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# Prefix Modifier allowed
70%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
70%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
50%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
40%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
20%
# to maximum Life
20%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
20%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
20%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20%
# Life Regeneration per second
10%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
90%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
30%
# to [Strength|Strength]
30%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
30%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
30%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30%
# to [Evasion] Rating
20%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Reflects opposite Ring
50%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
30%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30%
# Life Regeneration per second
20%
# to [Strength|Strength]
20%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
10%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
80%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
80%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
70%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
70%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
50%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
40%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
30%
#% increased effect of Socketed [Augment] Items
20%
Has # [Charm] Slot
20%
Legacy of [LegacyOfRuby|Ruby]
20%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
60%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
50%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
40%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
30%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
20%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
20%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
20%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
20%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
10%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
10%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
The Fabled Stag
(10)100%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(10)100%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(10)100%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(10)100%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(9)90%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(9)90%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(9)90%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(9)90%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(9)90%✕ Remove
Paragon
(8)80%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(8)80%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(7)70%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(7)70%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(6)60%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(6)60%✕ Remove
Flow State
(6)60%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(6)60%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(6)60%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(6)60%✕ Remove
True Strike
(6)60%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(5)50%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(5)50%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(5)50%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(5)50%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(5)50%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(5)50%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(5)50%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(4)40%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(4)40%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(4)40%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(4)40%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(4)40%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(3)30%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(3)30%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(3)30%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(3)30%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(3)30%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(3)30%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(3)30%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(3)30%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(2)20%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(2)20%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(2)20%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(2)20%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(2)20%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(2)20%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(2)20%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(2)20%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(2)20%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(1)10%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(1)10%✕ Remove
Melding
(1)10%✕ Remove
Escape Strategy
(1)10%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(1)10%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(1)10%✕ Remove
Chillproof
(1)10%✕ Remove
Abasement
(1)10%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(1)10%✕ Remove
Agile Sprinter
(1)10%✕ Remove
Catapult
(1)10%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)10%✕ Remove
Price of Freedom
(1)10%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(1)10%✕ Remove
Lightning Quick
(1)10%✕ Remove
Augmented Flesh
(1)10%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(1)10%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(1)10%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(1)10%✕ Remove
Trick Shot
(1)10%✕ Remove
Mental Toughness
(1)10%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(1)10%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(1)10%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(1)10%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(1)10%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(1)10%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(1)10%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(1)10%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(1)10%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(1)10%✕ Remove
One with the River
(1)10%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(1)10%✕ Remove
Reinvigoration
(1)10%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(1)10%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(1)10%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(1)10%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(1)10%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(1)10%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)10%✕ Remove
Honourless
(1)10%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(1)10%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)10%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(1)10%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)10%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)10%✕ Remove
Relentless Fallen
(1)10%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(1)10%✕ Remove
Cooked
(1)10%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(1)10%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(1)10%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)10%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)10%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(1)10%✕ Remove
Marathon Runner
(1)10%✕ Remove