The Herald of Blood is a highly effective skill for the Gemling Legionnaire in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 72 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Magnified Area II, Armour Break III, Uruk's Smelting. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Essence of Virtue, Advanced Thaumaturgy, Implanted Gems on the skill tree.

Herald of Blood
(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
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
68.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
36.1%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
34.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
31.9%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
26.4%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
23.6%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
23.6%
Bleeding you inflict deals Damage #% faster
20.8%
#% chance to [Aggravate] [Bleeding] on [HitDamage|Hit]
18.1%
#% chance to cause [Bleeding|Bleeding] on [HitDamage|Hit]
18.1%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
38.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
38.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
Cannot Block
30.6%
Modifiers to Maximum [Block] Chance instead apply to [MaximumResistances|Maximum Resistances]
30.6%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
29.2%
Chance to [Block] [HitDamage|Damage] is [Lucky]
29.2%
# to Level of all [Cold] Skills
20.8%
# to Level of all [Fire] Skills
20.8%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
45.8%
# to Level of all Skills
38.9%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
38.9%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
38.9%
# to maximum Life
20.8%
#% increased Damage with [Warcry|Warcries]
11.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
8.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
8.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
6.9%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
6.9%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Corrupted] Skill Gems
77.8%
Only [SoulCore|Soul Cores] can be Socketed in this item
73.6%
Skills from [Corrupted] Gems have #% of Mana Costs [StatConversion|Converted] to Life Costs
70.8%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
63.9%
Has no [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
63.9%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
13.9%
This item gains bonuses from Socketed [SoulCore|Soul Cores] as though it was also Boots
13.9%
This item gains bonuses from Socketed [SoulCore|Soul Cores] as though it was also Gloves
13.9%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
68.1%
# to maximum Life
55.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.4%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.6%
# to maximum Mana
20.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
20.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
15.3%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
97.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
38.9%
#% faster Dodge Roll
36.1%
Divine Flight
36.1%
Gain [Guard] equal to #% of missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] for # seconds when you Dodge Roll
36.1%
Maximum amount of [Guard] is based on maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] instead
36.1%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
34.7%
# to maximum Mana
30.6%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.8%
Dodge Roll passes through Enemies
25%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
55.6%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
37.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
34.7%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
26.4%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
25%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
22.2%
# to maximum Life
22.2%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
20.8%
# to Level of all [Fire] Skills
19.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
19.4%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
56.9%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
48.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
43.1%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
36.1%
#% to [Cold] and [Lightning] [Resistances] per [Equipped|Equipped Item] with a [Fire] [Resistances|Resistance] Modifier
36.1%
You can only Socket Ruby Jewels in this item
36.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
34.7%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.4%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
54.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
51.4%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
51.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
47.2%
# to maximum Life
34.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
31.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.6%
# to [Evasion] Rating
23.6%
# to maximum Mana
19.4%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
93.1%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
65.3%
#% increased effect of Socketed [Augment] Items
62.5%
This item gains bonuses from Socketed Items as though it was a Body Armour
59.7%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
20.8%
# to maximum Life
18.1%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
16.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSulphur|Sulphur]
15.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
12.5%
# to [Armour]
9.7%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
56.9%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
51.4%
Causes Enemies to Explode on [Critical] kill, for #% of their Life as [Physical|Physical Damage]
51.4%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
51.4%
Hits with this Weapon have no [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
51.4%
This Weapon's [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance is #%
51.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
6.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
5.6%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Essence of Virtue
(72)100%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(70)97.2%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(68)94.4%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(61)84.7%✕ Remove
Deafening Cries
(61)84.7%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(61)84.7%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(61)84.7%✕ Remove
Cacophony
(60)83.3%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(60)83.3%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(57)79.2%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(57)79.2%✕ Remove
Constricting
(55)76.4%✕ Remove
Vigilance
(52)72.2%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(45)62.5%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(44)61.1%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(43)59.7%✕ Remove
Momentum
(43)59.7%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(41)56.9%✕ Remove
Protraction
(40)55.6%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(39)54.2%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(39)54.2%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(38)52.8%✕ Remove
Beef
(36)50%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(36)50%✕ Remove
Paragon
(33)45.8%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(32)44.4%✕ Remove
Barrier of Venarius
(29)40.3%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(25)34.7%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(23)31.9%✕ Remove
Thousand Cuts
(20)27.8%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(20)27.8%✕ Remove
Voll's Protection
(18)25%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(17)23.6%✕ Remove
Swift Blocking
(17)23.6%✕ Remove
Dependable Ward
(16)22.2%✕ Remove
Breaking Point
(13)18.1%✕ Remove
Escalation
(13)18.1%✕ Remove
Defiance
(13)18.1%✕ Remove
Hallowed
(13)18.1%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(13)18.1%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(11)15.3%✕ Remove
Hidden Barb
(10)13.9%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(9)12.5%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(9)12.5%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(9)12.5%✕ Remove
Defensive Stance
(8)11.1%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(7)9.7%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(7)9.7%✕ Remove
Core of the Guardian
(6)8.3%✕ Remove
Unstoppable Barrier
(6)8.3%✕ Remove
Wide Barrier
(6)8.3%✕ Remove
Guts
(6)8.3%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(6)8.3%✕ Remove
Punctured Lung
(5)6.9%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(5)6.9%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(5)6.9%✕ Remove
Irreparable
(5)6.9%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(5)6.9%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(5)6.9%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(5)6.9%✕ Remove
Dominus' Providence
(5)6.9%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Spiked Shield
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Hefty Unit
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Doomsayer
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Relentless
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Breakage
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Escalating Toxins
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Goring
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Wasting
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Hunker Down
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Defender's Resolve
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Unbending
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Toxic Tolerance
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Brutal
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Crimson Assault
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Heavy Drinker
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Perforation
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Shield Expertise
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Exposed Wounds
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Intense Dose
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Inherited Strength
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Pile On
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Cooked
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
True Strike
(2)2.8%✕ Remove