The Explosive Spear is a highly effective skill for the Gemling Legionnaire in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 34 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Perpetual Charge, Long Fuse II, Elemental Armament II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Essence of Virtue, Advanced Thaumaturgy, Gem Studded on the skill tree.

Explosive Spear
(Gemling Legionnaire) Builds
Sample size: 34 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.
★ Selected Main Skills
Other Active Skills & Auras
Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
50%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
35.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
32.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
32.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
32.4%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
29.4%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
26.5%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
23.5%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
17.6%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
8.8%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
58.8%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
58.8%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
58.8%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
58.8%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
8.8%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
8.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
5.9%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
5.9%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
5.9%
#% reduced [LightRadius|Light Radius]
5.9%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
44.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
41.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
41.2%
# to maximum Life
38.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
26.5%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
20.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
20.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
14.7%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
41.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
26.5%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance] per Socket filled
23.5%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
20.6%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
17.6%
# to maximum Mana
17.6%
#% increased Cast Speed
17.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
17.6%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
17.6%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
32.4%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
29.4%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.4%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
14.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
11.8%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
11.8%
#% increased [Projectile] Damage
11.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
11.8%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
55.9%
Skills have #% chance to not remove [Charges|Charges] but still count as consuming them
55.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29.4%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29.4%
#% reduced [Slow|Slowing] Potency of [Debuff|Debuffs] on You
26.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
26.5%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
23.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20.6%
# to maximum Life
17.6%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
17.6%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# Suffix Modifier allowed
76.5%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
73.5%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
61.8%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
26.5%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
23.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
14.7%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
11.8%
# Life Regeneration per second
8.8%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
8.8%
# to maximum Life
5.9%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
67.6%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
61.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
44.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
44.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.2%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
32.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.4%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
17.6%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
14.7%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
41.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.2%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.4%
Reflects opposite Ring
29.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
26.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.5%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20.6%
Grants # additional Skill Slot
20.6%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
97.1%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
73.5%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
70.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
61.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
41.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
38.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
38.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
26.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
26.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
17.6%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
23.5%
#% increased Arrow Speed
20.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
20.6%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
20.6%
#% less [Attack] Damage
20.6%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
17.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
14.7%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
11.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
8.8%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
8.8%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
20.6%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
11.8%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
11.8%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
11.8%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
11.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
8.8%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
8.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
8.8%
#% chance to [Pierce|Pierce] an Enemy
5.9%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Attack|Attacks]
5.9%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Essence of Virtue
(34)100%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(34)100%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(33)97.1%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(32)94.1%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(30)88.2%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(30)88.2%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(29)85.3%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(28)82.4%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(24)70.6%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(23)67.6%✕ Remove
Paragon
(22)64.7%✕ Remove
True Strike
(22)64.7%✕ Remove
Javelin
(21)61.8%✕ Remove
Fervour
(21)61.8%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(21)61.8%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(21)61.8%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(21)61.8%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(21)61.8%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(21)61.8%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(20)58.8%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(19)55.9%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(19)55.9%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(18)52.9%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(15)44.1%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(14)41.2%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(14)41.2%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(13)38.2%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(13)38.2%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(13)38.2%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(12)35.3%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(12)35.3%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(12)35.3%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(12)35.3%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(12)35.3%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(11)32.4%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(11)32.4%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(11)32.4%✕ Remove
Cooked
(11)32.4%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(10)29.4%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(10)29.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(9)26.5%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(9)26.5%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(9)26.5%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(9)26.5%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(8)23.5%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(7)20.6%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(7)20.6%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(7)20.6%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
Flow State
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(6)17.6%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(5)14.7%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(5)14.7%✕ Remove
The Frenzied Bear
(5)14.7%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(5)14.7%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(5)14.7%✕ Remove
Melding
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Blur
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Savagery
(4)11.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Resonance
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(3)8.8%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Augmented Flesh
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Instability
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Coated Arms
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Lasting Toxins
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Momentum
(2)5.9%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Bond of the Ape
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Push the Advantage
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Relentless
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Shredding Contraptions
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Heavy Drinker
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Explosive Impact
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
The Quick Fox
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Impending Doom
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Trick Shot
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Beef
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Total Incineration
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
First Approach
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
High Alert
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Defiance
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgical Infusion
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Escalating Toxins
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Exploit
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Harmonic Generator
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Heavy Weaponry
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Trusted Kinship
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Wither Away
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Hail
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Delayed Danger
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Hidden Barb
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Intense Dose
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Insulating Hide
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Brain Storm
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Wasting
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Smoke Inhalation
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Relentless Fallen
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Rallying Form
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Heavy Contact
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Blood Tearing
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Dispatch Foes
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Thirst for Endurance
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Rattled
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Flamewalker
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Leeching Toxins
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Stacking Toxins
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(1)2.9%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(1)2.9%✕ Remove