The Bow Shot is a highly effective skill for the Gemling Legionnaire in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 172 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Gambleshot, Rapid Attacks 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: 172 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-09-04 12:01:30 UTC
Below data represents gem links within this cohort. Selected main skills are strictly isolated.
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Other Active Skills & Auras
Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
37.2%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
37.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
25.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
22.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
22.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
19.8%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
19.2%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional Arrow
18.6%
#% reduced Projectile Range
18%
#% increased Arrow Speed
16.3%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
73.8%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
51.2%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Attack|Attacks]
11.6%
#% chance to [Pierce|Pierce] an Enemy
10.5%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
8.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
8.1%
[Projectile|Projectiles] deal #% increased Damage with [HitDamage|Hits] for each time they have [Pierce|Pierced]
8.1%
[Projectile|Projectiles] have #% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] chance for each time they have [Pierce|Pierced]
8.1%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
7.6%
#% increased Damage with Bow Skills
7.6%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
57%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
34.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.7%
# to maximum Mana
32%
# to maximum Life
29.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
28.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.7%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
20.9%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
19.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
17.4%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
66.3%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
50%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
46.5%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
31.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance] per Socket filled
20.9%
# to all [Attributes] per Socket filled
18.6%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
9.9%
# Life Regeneration per second per Socket filled
9.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
9.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
9.3%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
30.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.9%
#% increased [Projectile] Damage
24.4%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
22.7%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
19.8%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.6%
# to maximum Life
18%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
16.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
11%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
69.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.3%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.7%
# to [Evasion] Rating
20.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
17.4%
# to maximum Life
16.9%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16.9%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# Suffix Modifier allowed
68%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
66.9%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
52.9%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
46.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
18%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
12.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
11.6%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
10.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
9.3%
# to maximum Life
8.7%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
58.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
50%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
34.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
32.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.9%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25.6%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
21.5%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
35.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
33.1%
Reflects opposite Ring
28.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25.6%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20.9%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
97.1%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
67.4%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
64%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
51.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
49.4%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
32.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
31.4%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
29.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
25.6%
# to maximum Life
25%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
22.7%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
21.5%
#% increased Cast Speed
19.8%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
16.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
12.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
11.6%
# to maximum Mana
11.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
11.6%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
10.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances] per [Charges|Power Charge]
10.5%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
19.8%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
13.4%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Attack|Attacks]
6.4%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
5.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
5.2%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Essence of Virtue
(172)100%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(172)100%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(154)89.5%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(140)81.4%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(132)76.7%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(128)74.4%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(128)74.4%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(126)73.3%✕ Remove
True Strike
(119)69.2%✕ Remove
Paragon
(116)67.4%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(100)58.1%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(99)57.6%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(97)56.4%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(93)54.1%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(92)53.5%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(88)51.2%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(88)51.2%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(78)45.3%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(77)44.8%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(77)44.8%✕ Remove
Quick Fingers
(76)44.2%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(71)41.3%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(71)41.3%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(68)39.5%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(67)39%✕ Remove
Feathered Fletching
(63)36.6%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(59)34.3%✕ Remove
Cooked
(58)33.7%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(57)33.1%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(51)29.7%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(51)29.7%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(48)27.9%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(48)27.9%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(47)27.3%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(47)27.3%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(44)25.6%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(43)25%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(41)23.8%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(41)23.8%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(41)23.8%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(40)23.3%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(40)23.3%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(39)22.7%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(38)22.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(38)22.1%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(38)22.1%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(38)22.1%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(37)21.5%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(37)21.5%✕ Remove
Flow State
(35)20.3%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(34)19.8%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(34)19.8%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(32)18.6%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(32)18.6%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(32)18.6%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(31)18%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(30)17.4%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(29)16.9%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(29)16.9%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(29)16.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(28)16.3%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(28)16.3%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(26)15.1%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(26)15.1%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(26)15.1%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(26)15.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(25)14.5%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(25)14.5%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(24)14%✕ Remove
Resonance
(24)14%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(23)13.4%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(23)13.4%✕ Remove
Abasement
(22)12.8%✕ Remove
Temporal Mastery
(21)12.2%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(20)11.6%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(20)11.6%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(19)11%✕ Remove
Endless Blizzard
(18)10.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(18)10.5%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(18)10.5%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(18)10.5%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(18)10.5%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(17)9.9%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(17)9.9%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(16)9.3%✕ Remove
Blur
(16)9.3%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(16)9.3%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(15)8.7%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(15)8.7%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(15)8.7%✕ Remove
Invocated Efficiency
(15)8.7%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(14)8.1%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(14)8.1%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(14)8.1%✕ Remove
Master Fletching
(14)8.1%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(14)8.1%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(14)8.1%✕ Remove
Forthcoming
(14)8.1%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(14)8.1%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(13)7.6%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Forward
(13)7.6%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(13)7.6%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(13)7.6%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(13)7.6%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(13)7.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(13)7.6%✕ Remove
Marathon Runner
(13)7.6%✕ Remove
Defiance
(12)7%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(12)7%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(12)7%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(11)6.4%✕ Remove
Sniper
(11)6.4%✕ Remove
Controlled Chaos
(11)6.4%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(10)5.8%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(10)5.8%✕ Remove
Ice Walls
(10)5.8%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(9)5.2%✕ Remove
Authority
(9)5.2%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(9)5.2%✕ Remove
Fervour
(9)5.2%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(9)5.2%✕ Remove
Unsight
(9)5.2%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(9)5.2%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(8)4.7%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(8)4.7%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(8)4.7%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(8)4.7%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(8)4.7%✕ Remove
Tides of Change
(8)4.7%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(8)4.7%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(8)4.7%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(8)4.7%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(8)4.7%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(7)4.1%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(7)4.1%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(7)4.1%✕ Remove
Wrapped Quiver
(7)4.1%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(7)4.1%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(7)4.1%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(7)4.1%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(7)4.1%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(7)4.1%✕ Remove
Pierce the Heart
(6)3.5%✕ Remove
Augmented Flesh
(6)3.5%✕ Remove
Desensitisation
(6)3.5%✕ Remove
Preservation
(6)3.5%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(6)3.5%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Back
(6)3.5%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(6)3.5%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(6)3.5%✕ Remove
Inescapable Cold
(6)3.5%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(6)3.5%✕ Remove
Brain Storm
(6)3.5%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(6)3.5%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(6)3.5%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(6)3.5%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(6)3.5%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(6)3.5%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(5)2.9%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(5)2.9%✕ Remove
Mental Alacrity
(5)2.9%✕ Remove
Alternating Current
(5)2.9%✕ Remove
Brain Freeze
(5)2.9%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(5)2.9%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(5)2.9%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(5)2.9%✕ Remove
Blackflame Covenant
(5)2.9%✕ Remove
Lucidity
(5)2.9%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(5)2.9%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(5)2.9%✕ Remove
Momentum
(5)2.9%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(4)2.3%✕ Remove
Toxic Tolerance
(4)2.3%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(4)2.3%✕ Remove
Melding
(4)2.3%✕ Remove
Raw Mana
(4)2.3%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(4)2.3%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(4)2.3%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(4)2.3%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(4)2.3%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(4)2.3%✕ Remove
Trick Shot
(4)2.3%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(4)2.3%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(4)2.3%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(4)2.3%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(4)2.3%✕ Remove
Split Shot
(4)2.3%✕ Remove
Instability
(4)2.3%✕ Remove
Hail
(4)2.3%✕ Remove
Multi Shot
(4)2.3%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(4)2.3%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(4)2.3%✕ Remove
Lasting Toxins
(4)2.3%✕ Remove