The Falling Thunder is a highly effective skill for the Gemling Legionnaire in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 18 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Perpetual Charge, Nova Projectiles I, Elemental Armament II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like The Fabled Stag, Essence of Virtue, Gem Studded 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
55.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
55.6%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
27.8%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
27.8%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
27.8%
No [Physical] Damage
27.8%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
27.8%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
22.2%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
16.7%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
16.7%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
5.6%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
5.6%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
5.6%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
5.6%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineCold|Guided Freezing Shrine]
5.6%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
5.6%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
5.6%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Cold|Cold] Damage
5.6%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
5.6%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
5.6%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
55.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.9%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
27.8%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
22.2%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
22.2%
# to maximum Life
22.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
22.2%
Increases and Reductions to [Spell] damage also apply to [Attack|Attacks]
22.2%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.8%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
22.2%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
22.2%
# to [Evasion] Rating
16.7%
# to maximum Mana
16.7%
#% chance to gain a [Charges|Power Charge] on [HitDamage|Hit]
16.7%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
16.7%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16.7%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
55.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
44.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.9%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
# to maximum Mana
27.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
22.2%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
22.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
22.2%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
44.4%
Skills have #% chance to not remove [Charges|Charges] but still count as consuming them
44.4%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
33.3%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.8%
#% increased Movement Speed while Sprinting
22.2%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.2%
# to Maximum [Charges|Power Charges]
16.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
16.7%
#% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus] per [Charges|Power Charge]
16.7%
# Life Regeneration per second
11.1%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
72.2%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
44.4%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
44.4%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
38.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
22.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
16.7%
Gain an additional [Charges|Charge] when you gain a [Charges|Charge]
16.7%
# Life Regeneration per second
11.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
11.1%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
100%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
77.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
66.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
55.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
55.6%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
27.8%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
22.2%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
61.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
50%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
44.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
44.4%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
38.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
16.7%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
16.7%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
16.7%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
94.4%
#% increased effect of Socketed [Augment] Items
50%
This item gains bonuses from Socketed Items as though it was a Body Armour
50%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
50%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
38.9%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
27.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
27.8%
# to maximum Life
22.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
22.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
16.7%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
33.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
33.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
27.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
27.8%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
22.2%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
16.7%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
16.7%
No [Physical] Damage
16.7%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
16.7%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
11.1%
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Key Notables & Keystones
The Fabled Stag
(18)100%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(18)100%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(17)94.4%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(17)94.4%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(17)94.4%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(16)88.9%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(16)88.9%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(15)83.3%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(13)72.2%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(13)72.2%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(12)66.7%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(12)66.7%✕ Remove
Paragon
(10)55.6%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(10)55.6%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(10)55.6%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(9)50%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(9)50%✕ Remove
True Strike
(9)50%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(8)44.4%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(8)44.4%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(8)44.4%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(8)44.4%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(8)44.4%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(8)44.4%✕ Remove
Flow State
(7)38.9%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(7)38.9%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(7)38.9%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(7)38.9%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Cooked
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Melding
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Abasement
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Chillproof
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Life from Death
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Unforgiving
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Price of Freedom
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
One with the River
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Apocalypse
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Casting Cascade
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Honourless
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Relentless Fallen
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(1)5.6%✕ Remove