The Flicker Strike is a highly effective skill for the Gemling Legionnaire in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 24 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Hit and Run, Close Combat II, Perpetual Charge. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like The Fabled Stag, Essence of Virtue, Advanced Thaumaturgy on the skill tree.

Flicker Strike
(Gemling Legionnaire) Builds
Sample size: 24 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-28 19:43:54 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
58.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
50%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
20.8%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
20.8%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
20.8%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
16.7%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
16.7%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
16.7%
No [Physical] Damage
16.7%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
16.7%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
54.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
37.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
37.5%
# to maximum Mana
33.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
25%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
25%
# to maximum Life
25%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
25%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
20.8%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
29.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
25%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
16.7%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
16.7%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
16.7%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
41.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
41.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
37.5%
# to maximum Life
29.2%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
29.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.2%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.8%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
54.2%
Skills have #% chance to not remove [Charges|Charges] but still count as consuming them
54.2%
# to [Evasion] Rating
25%
# to maximum Life
25%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
20.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20.8%
#% reduced [Slow|Slowing] Potency of [Debuff|Debuffs] on You
16.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
16.7%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# Prefix Modifier allowed
75%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
75%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
70.8%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
33.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
16.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
12.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
12.5%
#% increased maximum Life
8.3%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
8.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
8.3%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
58.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
41.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
37.5%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
29.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
20.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20.8%
# to maximum Life
16.7%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
66.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
37.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
# to maximum Life
25%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
20.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
16.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
16.7%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
95.8%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
58.3%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
58.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
54.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
37.5%
#% increased effect of Socketed [Augment] Items
25%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
25%
This item gains bonuses from Socketed Items as though it was a Body Armour
25%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
25%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
20.8%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
33.3%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
25%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
25%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
20.8%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
20.8%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
20.8%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
20.8%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
16.7%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
8.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
8.3%
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Key Notables & Keystones
The Fabled Stag
(24)100%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(24)100%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(24)100%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(24)100%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(23)95.8%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(22)91.7%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(22)91.7%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(22)91.7%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(22)91.7%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(21)87.5%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(17)70.8%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(16)66.7%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(16)66.7%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(16)66.7%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(15)62.5%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(15)62.5%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(14)58.3%✕ Remove
Paragon
(14)58.3%✕ Remove
True Strike
(14)58.3%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(13)54.2%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(13)54.2%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(13)54.2%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(12)50%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(12)50%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(12)50%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(12)50%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(11)45.8%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(11)45.8%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(11)45.8%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(10)41.7%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(10)41.7%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(10)41.7%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(9)37.5%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(8)33.3%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(8)33.3%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(8)33.3%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(8)33.3%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(8)33.3%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(8)33.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Cooked
(7)29.2%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(6)25%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(6)25%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(6)25%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(6)25%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(6)25%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(6)25%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(6)25%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Flow State
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(5)20.8%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
One with the River
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(4)16.7%✕ Remove
Melding
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(3)12.5%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Abasement
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Blur
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Infusion of Power
(2)8.3%✕ Remove
Efficient Killing
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Natural Immunity
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Unbending
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Dimensional Weakspot
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Dynamism
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Behemoth
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Electrocuting Exposure
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Life from Death
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Unforgiving
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Inferno
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Bloodthirsty
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Growing Peril
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Reprisal
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Grace of the Ancestors
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
First Approach
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
High Alert
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Grip of Evil
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Hunting Companion
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Preservation
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
The Frenzied Bear
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Reinvigoration
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Cull the Hordes
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgical Infusion
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Thirst for Power
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Utmost Offering
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Hide of the Bear
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Blinding Flash
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Advanced Munitions
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Guts
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Goring
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Headshot
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Hale Traveller
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Relentless Fallen
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Pin and Run
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(1)4.2%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(1)4.2%✕ Remove