The Eye of Winter is a highly effective skill for the Gemling Legionnaire in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 18 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Cold Mastery, Embitter, Considered Casting. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Essence of Virtue, Advanced Thaumaturgy, Gem Studded on the skill tree.

Eye of Winter
(Gemling Legionnaire) Builds
Sample size: 18 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
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
44.4%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
38.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
22.2%
#% increased Explicit Speed Modifier magnitudes
16.7%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
16.7%
#% increased [Stun|Stun] Duration
16.7%
#% increased effect of Socketed [Rune|Runes]
16.7%
Only [Rune|Runes] can be Socketed in this item
16.7%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
11.1%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
11.1%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16.7%
# to maximum Mana
11.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
11.1%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
5.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
5.6%
# to maximum Life
5.6%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
5.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
5.6%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Spell|Spells]
5.6%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
5.6%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
83.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
77.8%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
55.6%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
55.6%
Increases and Reductions to [Spell] damage also apply to [Attack|Attacks]
55.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
22.2%
# to maximum Mana
16.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
16.7%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
11.1%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
77.8%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
77.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
55.6%
# Life Regeneration per second
38.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
38.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
22.2%
#% increased [ESRechargeRate|Energy Shield Recharge Rate]
16.7%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
16.7%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
11.1%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
5.6%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
55.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
44.4%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.8%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
22.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
22.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
22.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
16.7%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
44.4%
#% increased Movement Speed
38.9%
Skills have #% chance to not remove [Charges|Charges] but still count as consuming them
38.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
22.2%
#% reduced [Slow|Slowing] Potency of [Debuff|Debuffs] on You
16.7%
# metres to Dodge Roll distance
11.1%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# Prefix Modifier allowed
72.2%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
72.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
55.6%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
44.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.8%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
22.2%
# to maximum Mana
22.2%
#% increased Cast Speed
22.2%
#% increased maximum Mana
16.7%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
5.6%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
77.8%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
66.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
55.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
# Life Regeneration per second
22.2%
# to maximum Life
22.2%
# to maximum Mana
22.2%
#% increased Cast Speed
22.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
22.2%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
44.4%
Reflects opposite Ring
44.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
38.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
27.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
22.2%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
22.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
22.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
11.1%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
83.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
83.3%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
77.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
66.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
38.9%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
38.9%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
33.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
22.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSulphur|Sulphur]
22.2%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
27.8%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
27.8%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
22.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
22.2%
# to maximum Mana
16.7%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
16.7%
#% increased [Stun|Stun] Duration
16.7%
Causes #% increased [Stun|Stun] Buildup
16.7%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
11.1%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
11.1%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
5.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
5.6%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
5.6%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
5.6%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
5.6%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
5.6%
Chance to [Block] [HitDamage|Damage] is [Lucky]
5.6%
[Critical|Critical Hits] with [Spell|Spells] apply # Stacks of [CriticalWeakness|Critical Weakness]
5.6%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Essence of Virtue
(18)100%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(18)100%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(17)94.4%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(16)88.9%✕ Remove
Paragon
(16)88.9%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(15)83.3%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(14)77.8%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(13)72.2%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(13)72.2%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(13)72.2%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(13)72.2%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(13)72.2%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(12)66.7%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(12)66.7%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(12)66.7%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(11)61.1%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(11)61.1%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(11)61.1%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(11)61.1%✕ Remove
Abasement
(10)55.6%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(10)55.6%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(10)55.6%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(10)55.6%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(9)50%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(9)50%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(8)44.4%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(8)44.4%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Final Barrage
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Sudden Escalation
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Arcane Intensity
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
True Strike
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Controlling Magic
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Efficient Killing
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Forward
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Raw Mana
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Empowering Infusions
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Ether Flow
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Ice Storm
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Everlasting Infusions
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Desensitisation
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Shocking Limit
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Stormbreaker
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Frozen Limit
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Raw Power
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Invocated Efficiency
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Overexposure
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Infernal Limit
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Ancestral Alacrity
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Melding
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Dynamism
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Elemental Force
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Critical Overload
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Watchtowers
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Core of the Guardian
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Power Shots
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Relentless Vindicator
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Embracing Frost
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Overzealous
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Defensive Stance
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Lightning Quick
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Augmented Flesh
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Vengeance
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Cruel Fate
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Potent Incantation
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Supportive Ancestors
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Endless Blizzard
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Refocus
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Aspiring Genius
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Touch the Arcane
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Pure Power
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Far Sighted
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Practiced Signs
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Vile Mending
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Infused Limits
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Drenched
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Empowering Remnants
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Efficient Inscriptions
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Ancestral Reach
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Ancestral Bond
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Defensive Reflexes
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Sigil of Lightning
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Wide Barrier
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Inescapable Cold
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Spirit Bond
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Soul Bloom
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Ancestral Conduits
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Eroding Chains
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Shattering Blow
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Cooked
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Hunker Down
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
All Natural
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Enhanced Effectiveness
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Infusion of Power
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Roil
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Dark Entries
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Morgana, the Storm Seer
(1)5.6%✕ Remove