The Bow Shot is a highly effective skill for the Gemling Legionnaire in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 232 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Rapid Attacks II, Armour Demolisher II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Essence of Virtue, Advanced Thaumaturgy, Gem Studded on the skill tree.

Bow Shot
(Gemling Legionnaire) Builds
Sample size: 232 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
#% increased [Physical] Damage
37.5%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
34.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
26.3%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional Arrow
20.7%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
20.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20.3%
#% reduced Projectile Range
19.4%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
19%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
18.5%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
16.4%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
75.4%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
57.3%
#% chance to [Pierce|Pierce] an Enemy
14.2%
[Attack] [Projectile|Projectiles] [Return] if they [Pierce|Pierced] at least # times
13.8%
[Projectile|Projectiles] deal #% increased Damage with [HitDamage|Hits] for each time they have [Pierce|Pierced]
13.8%
[Projectile|Projectiles] have #% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] chance for each time they have [Pierce|Pierced]
13.8%
# to maximum Life
13.4%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
13.4%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Attack|Attacks]
8.6%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
6.5%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
48.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.8%
# to maximum Life
34.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.7%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
23.7%
# to maximum Mana
20.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
18.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
17.7%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
58.6%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
44.4%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
43.5%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
29.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance] per Socket filled
16.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
13.8%
# to all [Attributes] per Socket filled
13.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
11.6%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
11.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
11.6%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
33.6%
#% increased [Projectile] Damage
25.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
22.8%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
22.4%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
22.4%
# to maximum Life
21.6%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20.7%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional [Projectile]
14.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
13.8%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
65.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
22.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
20.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
18.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
17.7%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16.8%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
16.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15.9%
# to maximum Life
15.5%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# Suffix Modifier allowed
72%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
71.6%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
52.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
50.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
12.5%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
12.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
10.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
8.6%
# to maximum Mana
8.2%
# to maximum Life
7.8%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
56.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
54.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.6%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25.9%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25.9%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
17.2%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
37.9%
Reflects opposite Ring
37.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
30.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
22.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
22.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
22.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.6%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
16.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
15.1%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
95.3%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
66.4%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
64.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
56.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
50%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
38.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
28.9%
# to maximum Life
23.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
22.4%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
20.7%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
28.9%
#% increased Cast Speed
20.7%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
19.4%
#% increased maximum Life
14.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
14.2%
# to Level of all [Corrupted] [Spell] Skill Gems
13.8%
Spells which cost Life [Gain] #% of Damage as [Gain|Extra] [Physical] Damage
13.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
11.2%
[Minion|Minions] deal #% increased Damage
9.9%
#% increased Damage per [Minion]
9.5%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
12.1%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
7.8%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Essence of Virtue
(232)100%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(232)100%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(209)90.1%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(187)80.6%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(186)80.2%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(179)77.2%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(167)72%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(162)69.8%✕ Remove
Paragon
(159)68.5%✕ Remove
True Strike
(151)65.1%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(138)59.5%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(131)56.5%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(128)55.2%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(120)51.7%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(117)50.4%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(117)50.4%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(114)49.1%✕ Remove
Quick Fingers
(106)45.7%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(105)45.3%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(100)43.1%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(91)39.2%✕ Remove
Cooked
(90)38.8%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(83)35.8%✕ Remove
Feathered Fletching
(78)33.6%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(76)32.8%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(75)32.3%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(73)31.5%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(67)28.9%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(66)28.4%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(65)28%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(65)28%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(63)27.2%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(62)26.7%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(61)26.3%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(61)26.3%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(60)25.9%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(60)25.9%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(57)24.6%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(56)24.1%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(55)23.7%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(53)22.8%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(52)22.4%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(51)22%✕ Remove
Flow State
(50)21.6%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(48)20.7%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(45)19.4%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(44)19%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(43)18.5%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(43)18.5%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(40)17.2%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(39)16.8%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(38)16.4%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(37)15.9%✕ Remove
Temporal Mastery
(37)15.9%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(37)15.9%✕ Remove
Endless Blizzard
(35)15.1%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(35)15.1%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(34)14.7%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(34)14.7%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(33)14.2%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(33)14.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(31)13.4%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(31)13.4%✕ Remove
Forthcoming
(31)13.4%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(31)13.4%✕ Remove
Resonance
(30)12.9%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(30)12.9%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(30)12.9%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(28)12.1%✕ Remove
Ice Walls
(28)12.1%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(27)11.6%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(27)11.6%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(27)11.6%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(26)11.2%✕ Remove
Invocated Efficiency
(26)11.2%✕ Remove
Abasement
(25)10.8%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(25)10.8%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(24)10.3%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(24)10.3%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(23)9.9%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(23)9.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(23)9.9%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(23)9.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(23)9.9%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(23)9.9%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(22)9.5%✕ Remove
Fervour
(22)9.5%✕ Remove
Controlled Chaos
(22)9.5%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Forward
(21)9.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(21)9.1%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(21)9.1%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(21)9.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(21)9.1%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(20)8.6%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(20)8.6%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(20)8.6%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(20)8.6%✕ Remove
Marathon Runner
(20)8.6%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(19)8.2%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(19)8.2%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(19)8.2%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(19)8.2%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(19)8.2%✕ Remove
Blur
(19)8.2%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(19)8.2%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(19)8.2%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(18)7.8%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(18)7.8%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(18)7.8%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(17)7.3%✕ Remove
Defiance
(17)7.3%✕ Remove
Inescapable Cold
(17)7.3%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(16)6.9%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(16)6.9%✕ Remove
Master Fletching
(16)6.9%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(16)6.9%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(16)6.9%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(15)6.5%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(15)6.5%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(15)6.5%✕ Remove
Blackflame Covenant
(15)6.5%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(14)6%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(13)5.6%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Back
(13)5.6%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(13)5.6%✕ Remove
Melding
(12)5.2%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(12)5.2%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(12)5.2%✕ Remove
Desensitisation
(12)5.2%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(12)5.2%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(12)5.2%✕ Remove
Authority
(11)4.7%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(11)4.7%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(11)4.7%✕ Remove
Pierce the Heart
(10)4.3%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(10)4.3%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(10)4.3%✕ Remove
Sniper
(9)3.9%✕ Remove
Preservation
(9)3.9%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(9)3.9%✕ Remove
Tides of Change
(9)3.9%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(9)3.9%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(9)3.9%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(8)3.4%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(8)3.4%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(8)3.4%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(8)3.4%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(8)3.4%✕ Remove
Momentum
(8)3.4%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(8)3.4%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(7)3%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(7)3%✕ Remove
Controlling Magic
(7)3%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(7)3%✕ Remove
Trick Shot
(7)3%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(7)3%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(7)3%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(7)3%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(7)3%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(7)3%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(7)3%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(7)3%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(7)3%✕ Remove
Split Shot
(7)3%✕ Remove
Instability
(7)3%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(6)2.6%✕ Remove
Raw Mana
(6)2.6%✕ Remove
Left Ventricle
(6)2.6%✕ Remove
Adverse Growth
(6)2.6%✕ Remove
Critical Overload
(6)2.6%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(6)2.6%✕ Remove
Mental Alacrity
(6)2.6%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(6)2.6%✕ Remove
Alternating Current
(6)2.6%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(6)2.6%✕ Remove
Efficient Inscriptions
(6)2.6%✕ Remove
Stormbreaker
(6)2.6%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(6)2.6%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(6)2.6%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(6)2.6%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(6)2.6%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(6)2.6%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(6)2.6%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(5)2.2%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(5)2.2%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(5)2.2%✕ Remove
Mental Perseverance
(5)2.2%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(5)2.2%✕ Remove
Siphon
(5)2.2%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(5)2.2%✕ Remove
Glazed Flesh
(5)2.2%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(5)2.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(5)2.2%✕ Remove
Wrapped Quiver
(5)2.2%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(5)2.2%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(5)2.2%✕ Remove
Heart Tissue
(5)2.2%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(5)2.2%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(5)2.2%✕ Remove
Elemental Equilibrium
(5)2.2%✕ Remove
Multi Shot
(5)2.2%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(5)2.2%✕ Remove
Unsight
(5)2.2%✕ Remove
Lucidity
(5)2.2%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(5)2.2%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(5)2.2%✕ Remove
Enhanced Effectiveness
(5)2.2%✕ Remove