The Lightning Spear 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 Elemental Armament II, Execute III, Rakiata's Flow. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Essence of Virtue, Advanced Thaumaturgy, Struck Through on the skill tree.

Lightning Spear
(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.
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Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
44.4%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
44.4%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
38.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
38.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
38.9%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
22.2%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
22.2%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
22.2%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
16.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
11.1%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
38.9%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
38.9%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
38.9%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
38.9%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
27.8%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
27.8%
#% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to [Allies] in your [Presence]
27.8%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineLightning|Guided Tempest Shrine]
27.8%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
27.8%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning] Damage
27.8%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
61.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
44.4%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
# to maximum Mana
27.8%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
27.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
22.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
22.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
16.7%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
33.3%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
33.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
27.8%
# to maximum Mana
27.8%
#% increased Cast Speed
27.8%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
27.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
27.8%
#% to [Quality] of all Skills
27.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.8%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
44.4%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
38.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
27.8%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.8%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
22.2%
#% increased [Projectile] Damage
22.2%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
22.2%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
16.7%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
16.7%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
55.6%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
33.3%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
33.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
27.8%
# to maximum Life
27.8%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
22.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
22.2%
Skills have #% chance to not remove [Charges|Charges] but still count as consuming them
22.2%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# Prefix Modifier allowed
55.6%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
55.6%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
55.6%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
50%
# to maximum Mana
22.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.2%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
22.2%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
16.7%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
11.1%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
72.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
55.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
44.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
27.8%
#% to Maximum [Quality]
27.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
22.2%
Grants # additional Skill Slot
22.2%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
61.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.9%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.9%
Reflects opposite Ring
27.8%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
22.2%
Grants # additional Skill Slot
22.2%
# to maximum Mana
16.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
16.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
16.7%
[ManaLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Mana
16.7%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
83.3%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
83.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
55.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
55.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
55.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
33.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
33.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
22.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGranite|Granite]
22.2%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
22.2%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
22.2%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
22.2%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
22.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
22.2%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
16.7%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
11.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
11.1%
# to maximum Mana
11.1%
#% increased Cast Speed
11.1%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
38.9%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
38.9%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
38.9%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
38.9%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
5.6%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
5.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
5.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
5.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
5.6%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Essence of Virtue
(18)100%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(18)100%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(18)100%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(17)94.4%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(16)88.9%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(15)83.3%✕ Remove
True Strike
(13)72.2%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(12)66.7%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(12)66.7%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(12)66.7%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(12)66.7%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(11)61.1%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(10)55.6%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(10)55.6%✕ Remove
Javelin
(9)50%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(9)50%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(9)50%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(9)50%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(8)44.4%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(8)44.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(8)44.4%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(8)44.4%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(8)44.4%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(8)44.4%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(7)38.9%✕ Remove
Paragon
(7)38.9%✕ Remove
Resonance
(7)38.9%✕ Remove
Flow State
(7)38.9%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(7)38.9%✕ Remove
Cooked
(7)38.9%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
Fervour
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(6)33.3%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(5)27.8%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(4)22.2%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Savagery
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Momentum
(3)16.7%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
The Quick Fox
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
The Frenzied Bear
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Blur
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Harmonic Generator
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Coated Arms
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(2)11.1%✕ Remove
Bond of the Ape
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Push the Advantage
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Death from Afar
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Catapult
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Mending Deflection
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Flash Storm
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Inspiring Ally
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Augmented Flesh
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Authority
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Pressure Points
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Lord of Horrors
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Spiked Shield
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Instability
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Shrapnel
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Desperate Times
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Doomsayer
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Lucky Rabbit Foot
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Infusion of Power
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Wary Dodging
(1)5.6%✕ Remove
Viciousness
(1)5.6%✕ Remove