The Blood Hunt is a highly effective skill for the Gemling Legionnaire in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 36 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Heft, Close Combat II, Execute II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Essence of Virtue, Advanced Thaumaturgy, Cacophony on the skill tree.

Blood Hunt
(Gemling Legionnaire) Builds
Sample size: 36 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-29 19:45:52 UTC
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
Bleeding you inflict deals Damage #% faster
77.8%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
72.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
63.9%
#% chance to cause [Bleeding|Bleeding] on [HitDamage|Hit]
61.1%
[LocalOnAggravateBleeding|Aggravating any Bleeding] with this Weapon also [AggravateIgnite|Aggravates all Ignites] on the target
55.6%
#% chance to [Aggravate] [Bleeding] on [HitDamage|Hit]
52.8%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
8.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
8.3%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
5.6%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
5.6%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Cold] Skills
80.6%
# to Level of all [Fire] Skills
80.6%
# to Level of all [Lightning] Skills
80.6%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
80.6%
#% to [MaximumResistances|Maximum Cold Resistance]
80.6%
#% to [MaximumResistances|Maximum Fire Resistance]
80.6%
#% to [MaximumResistances|Maximum Lightning Resistance]
80.6%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
8.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
5.6%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
41.7%
# to Level of all Skills
33.3%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
33.3%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
33.3%
#% increased Damage with [Warcry|Warcries]
22.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
16.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
13.9%
# to maximum Mana
11.1%
# to maximum Life
8.3%
#% increased [Warcry|Warcry] Cooldown Recovery Rate
8.3%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Corrupted] Skill Gems
86.1%
Only [SoulCore|Soul Cores] can be Socketed in this item
75%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
69.4%
Skills from [Corrupted] Gems have #% of Mana Costs [StatConversion|Converted] to Life Costs
66.7%
Has no [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
47.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
30.6%
This item gains bonuses from Socketed [SoulCore|Soul Cores] as though it was also a Helmet
27.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
19.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
13.9%
This item gains bonuses from Socketed [SoulCore|Soul Cores] as though it was also Boots
13.9%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
77.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
41.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
38.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.9%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
36.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.8%
# to [Armour|Armour]
13.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
13.9%
#% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
11.1%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
11.1%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
97.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
61.1%
# to maximum Life
52.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
41.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
30.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.8%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
22.2%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
13.9%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
13.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
11.1%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
97.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
94.4%
# to Level of all [Fire] Skills
91.7%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
91.7%
Take # [Fire] Damage when you [Ignite] an Enemy
91.7%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
5.6%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
5.6%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
83.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
58.3%
#% to [Cold] and [Lightning] [Resistances] per [Equipped|Equipped Item] with a [Fire] [Resistances|Resistance] Modifier
55.6%
You can only Socket Ruby Jewels in this item
55.6%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
27.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
16.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
13.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
11.1%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
58.3%
# to maximum Life
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
38.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
33.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
27.8%
#% to [Cold] and [Lightning] [Resistances] per [Equipped|Equipped Item] with a [Fire] [Resistances|Resistance] Modifier
27.8%
You can only Socket Ruby Jewels in this item
27.8%
# to maximum Mana
25%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
88.9%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
50%
#% increased effect of Socketed [Augment] Items
47.2%
This item gains bonuses from Socketed Items as though it was a Body Armour
47.2%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
30.6%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
27.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
25%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSulphur|Sulphur]
22.2%
# to maximum Life
16.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
16.7%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
41.7%
#% reduced Projectile Range
22.2%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
22.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
16.7%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
13.9%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
11.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
11.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
8.3%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional Arrow
5.6%
#% chance to [Aggravate] [Bleeding] on [HitDamage|Hit]
5.6%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
22.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
19.4%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Attack|Attacks]
13.9%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
11.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
11.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
11.1%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
11.1%
#% increased Damage with Bow Skills
8.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
8.3%
#% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus] for [Attack] Damage
8.3%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Essence of Virtue
(36)100%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(36)100%✕ Remove
Cacophony
(35)97.2%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(35)97.2%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(35)97.2%✕ Remove
Deafening Cries
(34)94.4%✕ Remove
Constricting
(34)94.4%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(33)91.7%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(33)91.7%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(30)83.3%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(30)83.3%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(30)83.3%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(29)80.6%✕ Remove
Vigilance
(28)77.8%✕ Remove
Hidden Barb
(26)72.2%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(25)69.4%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(24)66.7%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(23)63.9%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(18)50%✕ Remove
Unstoppable Barrier
(18)50%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(17)47.2%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(17)47.2%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(16)44.4%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(16)44.4%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(15)41.7%✕ Remove
Thousand Cuts
(15)41.7%✕ Remove
Irreparable
(14)38.9%✕ Remove
Relentless
(13)36.1%✕ Remove
Punctured Lung
(13)36.1%✕ Remove
Breakage
(13)36.1%✕ Remove
Defender's Resolve
(13)36.1%✕ Remove
Escalation
(11)30.6%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(11)30.6%✕ Remove
Momentum
(10)27.8%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(7)19.4%✕ Remove
Beef
(7)19.4%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(7)19.4%✕ Remove
Barrier of Venarius
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
Paragon
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Core of the Guardian
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Knight of Chitus
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Wide Barrier
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Voll's Protection
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Guts
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Pile On
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Necromantic Ward
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Defensive Stance
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Defiance
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Primal Hunger
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Forcewave
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Smoke Inhalation
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Dynamism
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Left Ventricle
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Adverse Growth
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Stand Ground
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Catapult
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Knight of Izaro
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Price of Freedom
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Easy Going
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Inspiring Ally
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Pinpoint Shot
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Among the Hordes
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Explosive Impact
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Fervour
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Deadly Invocations
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Cluster Bombs
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Preservation
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Flow State
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Heart Tissue
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Adaptive Skin
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Resolute Technique
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Coated Arms
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Defensive Reflexes
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Sigil of Lightning
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Impair
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Devastation
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Headshot
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Unimpeded
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Path of the Renegade
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Towering Shield
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Swift Blocking
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Doomsayer
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Hunker Down
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Blood Tearing
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Dominus' Providence
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
True Strike
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Storm Surge
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Titan's Determination
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Swift Interruption
(1)2.8%✕ Remove