The Pounce 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 Brutus' Brain, Rapid Attacks III, Biting Frost II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Essence of Virtue, Advanced Thaumaturgy, Implanted Gems on the skill tree.

Pounce
(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
41.2%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
35.3%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
29.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
29.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
29.4%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
17.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
11.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
11.8%
# to maximum Mana
11.8%
#% increased Bolt Speed
11.8%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
5.9%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
5.9%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
5.9%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal #% increased Damage
5.9%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances|Resistances]
5.9%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
70.6%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
58.8%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
47.1%
[Presence] Radius is doubled
47.1%
# to maximum Mana
29.4%
# to maximum Life
23.5%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
17.6%
# to [Armour|Armour]
17.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
17.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
17.6%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
47.1%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
47.1%
# to maximum Life per Socket filled
41.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance] per Socket filled
29.4%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
17.6%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
17.6%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
11.8%
# to maximum Life
11.8%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
11.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
11.8%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] [Conversion|Converted] to [Cold] Damage
52.9%
#% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] [Conversion|Converted] to [Fire] Damage
52.9%
#% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] [Conversion|Converted] to [Lightning] Damage
52.9%
[Gain] #% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] as Extra [Cold] Damage
52.9%
[Gain] #% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] as Extra [Fire] Damage
52.9%
[Gain] #% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] as Extra [Lightning] Damage
52.9%
# to maximum Life
23.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
17.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
17.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
11.8%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
70.6%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
52.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
52.9%
# to maximum Life
41.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
41.2%
# to [Armour|Armour]
23.5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
23.5%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
23.5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
17.6%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
82.4%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
52.9%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
52.9%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
47.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
23.5%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
23.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
17.6%
# to maximum Life
17.6%
# to maximum Mana
17.6%
#% increased [Armour]
17.6%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
58.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
47.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
47.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.2%
# to maximum Life
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
35.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
23.5%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.5%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
58.8%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
58.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
52.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
47.1%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
47.1%
# to maximum Life
41.2%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.2%
# to maximum Mana
35.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
23.5%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
94.1%
# to [Armour]
47.1%
# to maximum Life
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.3%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
29.4%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
23.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.5%
#% increased [Charm] Effect Duration
17.6%
#% increased [Flask|Flask] Charges gained
17.6%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
52.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
29.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
29.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
23.5%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
17.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
17.6%
#% increased [Armour]
17.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
17.6%
#% reduced [Attack] Speed
17.6%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
17.6%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
5.9%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
5.9%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
5.9%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
5.9%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
5.9%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
5.9%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] have #% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances|Resistances]
5.9%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Essence of Virtue
(17)100%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(17)100%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(16)94.1%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(11)64.7%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(10)58.8%✕ Remove
Authority
(10)58.8%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(10)58.8%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(10)58.8%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(10)58.8%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(9)52.9%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(9)52.9%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(9)52.9%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(9)52.9%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(9)52.9%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(8)47.1%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(8)47.1%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(8)47.1%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(8)47.1%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Momentum
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Paragon
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Splitting Ground
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Hale Heart
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Thickened Arteries
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Presence Present
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Bond of the Ape
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Primal Rage
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Defiance
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Blur
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Exposed Wounds
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Cooked
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
True Strike
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Power Shots
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Electrocuting Exposure
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Spirit of the Bear
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Flash Storm
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Unbreakable
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Specialised Shots
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Silent Guardian
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Breath of Ice
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Frozen Claw
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Among the Hordes
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Storm's Rebuke
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Beef
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Resonance
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Pure Power
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Electrified Claw
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Unexpected Finesse
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Swift Claw
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Quick Fingers
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Flow State
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Personal Touch
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Mass Rejuvenation
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Heart Tissue
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Molten Claw
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Gravedigger
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Hide of the Bear
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Commanding Rage
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Tides of Change
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Resolute Technique
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Ancestral Bond
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Inescapable Cold
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Stormkeeper
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Expendable Army
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Steady Footing
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Bringer of Order
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Blessing of the Moon
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Splintering Force
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Blood of the Wolf
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Coursing Energy
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Protraction
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Relentless Fallen
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Sanguimantic Rituals
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Dominus' Providence
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Necrotised Flesh
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Feathered Fletching
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Sharpened Claw
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Lord of the Wilds
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Ancestral Unity
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(1)5.9%✕ Remove