The Hand of Chayula is a highly effective skill for the Gemling Legionnaire in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 17 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Heightened Curse, Rapid Attacks III, Charged Mark. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Essence of Virtue, Advanced Thaumaturgy, Heartbreaking on the skill tree.

Hand of Chayula
(Gemling Legionnaire) Builds
Sample size: 17 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-29 19:45:52 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
52.9%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
29.4%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
23.5%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
23.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
23.5%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
17.6%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
17.6%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
17.6%
#% to [Block] chance
17.6%
No [Physical] Damage
17.6%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
52.9%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
41.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
41.2%
# to [Evasion] Rating
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
23.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
23.5%
# to maximum Mana
17.6%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
17.6%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
64.7%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
58.8%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
47.1%
# to maximum Life per Socket filled
23.5%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
23.5%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold] per Socket filled
17.6%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
11.8%
#% chance to gain a [Charges|Power Charge] on [HitDamage|Hit]
11.8%
Hits against you have #% reduced [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus] per Socket filled
11.8%
[Shock|Shocks] you when you reach maximum [Charges|Power Charges]
11.8%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
52.9%
# to maximum Life
52.9%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
41.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.5%
# to [Evasion] Rating
17.6%
# to maximum Mana
17.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
17.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
17.6%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
41.2%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29.4%
Skills have #% chance to not remove [Charges|Charges] but still count as consuming them
29.4%
# to Maximum [Charges|Power Charges]
23.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
23.5%
# to maximum Life
23.5%
#% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus] per [Charges|Power Charge]
23.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
23.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
17.6%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
11.8%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
52.9%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
35.3%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
35.3%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
35.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
35.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
29.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
29.4%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
23.5%
# to maximum Mana
17.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
17.6%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Lightning] Damage
47.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
41.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
35.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
35.3%
# to Maximum [Charges|Power Charges]
29.4%
#% reduced [LightRadius|Light Radius]
29.4%
#% reduced [Presence|Presence] Area of Effect
29.4%
Inflict [AbyssalWasting|Abyssal Wasting] on [HitDamage|Hit]
29.4%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
52.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
52.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
52.9%
#% increased [Lightning] Damage
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.4%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
29.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
17.6%
# to maximum Life
17.6%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
17.6%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
#% increased effect of Socketed [Augment] Items
76.5%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
76.5%
This item gains bonuses from Socketed Items as though it was a Body Armour
70.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
35.3%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
17.6%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
17.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
11.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
5.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
5.9%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
41.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
23.5%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
17.6%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
17.6%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
11.8%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
11.8%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
11.8%
Causes #% increased [Stun|Stun] Buildup
11.8%
[LifeLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Life
11.8%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
5.9%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
11.8%
#% increased Cast Speed
11.8%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
11.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
5.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
5.9%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
5.9%
#% increased [Chaos] Damage
5.9%
#% increased [Cold] Damage
5.9%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
5.9%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
5.9%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Essence of Virtue
(17)100%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(17)100%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(16)94.1%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(16)94.1%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(16)94.1%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(15)88.2%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(15)88.2%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(15)88.2%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(14)82.4%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(14)82.4%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(14)82.4%✕ Remove
True Strike
(14)82.4%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(13)76.5%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(13)76.5%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(12)70.6%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(12)70.6%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(12)70.6%✕ Remove
Flow State
(10)58.8%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(10)58.8%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(10)58.8%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(10)58.8%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(10)58.8%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(9)52.9%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(9)52.9%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(9)52.9%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(8)47.1%✕ Remove
Cooked
(8)47.1%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(8)47.1%✕ Remove
One with the River
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Paragon
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Blur
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Unbending
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Melding
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Core of the Guardian
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Life from Death
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Pierce the Heart
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Mending Deflection
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Arsonist
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Pyromancer
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Hale Heart
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Siphon
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Cirel of Tarth's Light
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Glazed Flesh
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Beef
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Resonance
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Sudden Infuriation
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Wrapped Quiver
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Master Fletching
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Surging Currents
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Unsight
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Lucidity
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Alchemical Oil
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Sanguimantic Rituals
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Enhanced Effectiveness
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Feathered Fletching
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(1)5.9%✕ Remove