The Galvanic Shards is a highly effective skill for the Gemling Legionnaire in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 28 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Rakiata's Flow, Fork. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Essence of Virtue, Advanced Thaumaturgy, Gem Studded on the skill tree.

Galvanic Shards
(Gemling Legionnaire) Builds
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
46.4%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
42.9%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
39.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
35.7%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
32.1%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
25%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
21.4%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
17.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
17.9%
[Grenade] Skills Fire an additional [Projectile|Projectile]
14.3%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
50%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
39.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.7%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
32.1%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
32.1%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
25%
[Presence] Radius is doubled
25%
# Life Regeneration per second
17.9%
# to [Evasion] Rating
14.3%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
14.3%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
57.1%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
50%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
35.7%
# to maximum Life per Socket filled
25%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
21.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance] per Socket filled
17.9%
# Life Regeneration per second per Socket filled
14.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
14.3%
# to maximum Life
14.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
14.3%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
39.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
28.6%
# to maximum Life
25%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
21.4%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.4%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
17.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
17.9%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
14.3%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
78.6%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
46.4%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
46.4%
# to maximum Life
35.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
32.1%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
21.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
17.9%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
82.1%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
53.6%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
46.4%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
42.9%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
21.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
21.4%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
17.9%
# to maximum Life
17.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
17.9%
#% increased [Armour]
17.9%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
53.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
46.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
42.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
42.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
35.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
32.1%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
28.6%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
# to [Evasion] Rating
21.4%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
42.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
35.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
32.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
32.1%
Reflects opposite Ring
32.1%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
28.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
25%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
25%
#% increased [Lightning] Damage
21.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
21.4%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
75%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
57.1%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
53.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
42.9%
# to maximum Life
32.1%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
32.1%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
25%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
21.4%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
17.9%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
17.9%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
14.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
10.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
10.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
10.7%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
7.1%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
7.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
7.1%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
7.1%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Essence of Virtue
(28)100%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(27)96.4%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(26)92.9%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(24)85.7%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(21)75%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(20)71.4%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(19)67.9%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(18)64.3%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(18)64.3%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(16)57.1%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(16)57.1%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(16)57.1%✕ Remove
Cooked
(16)57.1%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(15)53.6%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(14)50%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(14)50%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(13)46.4%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(13)46.4%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(13)46.4%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(13)46.4%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(12)42.9%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(12)42.9%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(12)42.9%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(12)42.9%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(11)39.3%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(11)39.3%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(11)39.3%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(11)39.3%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(11)39.3%✕ Remove
True Strike
(11)39.3%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(10)35.7%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(10)35.7%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(9)32.1%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(9)32.1%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(9)32.1%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(9)32.1%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(8)28.6%✕ Remove
Power Shots
(8)28.6%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(8)28.6%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(8)28.6%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(8)28.6%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(7)25%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(7)25%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(7)25%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(7)25%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(7)25%✕ Remove
Flash Storm
(6)21.4%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(6)21.4%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(6)21.4%✕ Remove
Grace of the Ancestors
(6)21.4%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(5)17.9%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(5)17.9%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(5)17.9%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(5)17.9%✕ Remove
Paragon
(5)17.9%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(5)17.9%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(5)17.9%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(5)17.9%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(4)14.3%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(4)14.3%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(4)14.3%✕ Remove
Pure Power
(4)14.3%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(4)14.3%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(4)14.3%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(4)14.3%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(4)14.3%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(4)14.3%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(4)14.3%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(4)14.3%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(3)10.7%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(3)10.7%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(3)10.7%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(3)10.7%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(3)10.7%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(3)10.7%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(3)10.7%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(3)10.7%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(3)10.7%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(3)10.7%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(3)10.7%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(3)10.7%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(3)10.7%✕ Remove
Momentum
(3)10.7%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Authority
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Resonance
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Flow State
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Blur
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Repeating Explosives
(2)7.1%✕ Remove
Natural Immunity
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Sundering
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Push the Advantage
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Catapult
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Javelin
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Reaving
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Mauling Stuns
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Bonded Precision
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Endless Blizzard
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Splitting Ground
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Fervour
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Electrifying Nature
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
General Electric
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Cluster Bombs
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Succour
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Shockproof
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Reinvigoration
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Manifold Method
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Branching Bolts
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Pliable Flesh
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Exploit
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Storm
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Surging Currents
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Goring
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Exploit the Elements
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Hunter
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Path of the Renegade
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Distant Dreamer
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Hale Traveller
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Electric Amplification
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Doomsayer
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Grenadier
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(1)3.6%✕ Remove
Rapid Reload
(1)3.6%✕ Remove