The Pounce is a highly effective skill for the Gemling Legionnaire in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 240 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Brutus' Brain, Blind II, Rapid Attacks III. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Essence of Virtue, Advanced Thaumaturgy, Implanted Gems on the skill tree.

Pounce
(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
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
42.5%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
40.8%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
33.8%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
31.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
19.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
19.6%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
15.8%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
12.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
12.5%
#% chance to [Pierce|Pierce] an Enemy
12.5%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
13.3%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
11.2%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
66.2%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
53.3%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
51.7%
[Presence] Radius is doubled
51.7%
# to maximum Life
20%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
12.1%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
11.7%
# to maximum Mana
10.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
10%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
66.7%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
58.3%
# to maximum Life per Socket filled
45.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance] per Socket filled
37.5%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
21.7%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
13.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
10.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
10.8%
#% to all [MaximumResistances|Maximum Elemental Resistances]
10%
Take no Extra Damage from [Critical|Critical Hits]
10%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] [Conversion|Converted] to [Cold] Damage
34.6%
#% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] [Conversion|Converted] to [Fire] Damage
34.6%
#% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] [Conversion|Converted] to [Lightning] Damage
34.6%
[Gain] #% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] as Extra [Cold] Damage
34.6%
[Gain] #% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] as Extra [Fire] Damage
34.6%
[Gain] #% of [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] as Extra [Lightning] Damage
34.6%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
21.2%
# to maximum Life
20%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
15%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
13.8%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
77.1%
# to maximum Life
45%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
38.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
37.9%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
24.6%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
21.2%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
20.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
14.2%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
13.3%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# Suffix Modifier allowed
70%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
69.2%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
60%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
47.1%
# to maximum Life
14.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
13.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
10.8%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
10.8%
# to maximum Mana
10.4%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
10%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
60.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
60%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
56.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
52.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
32.5%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.7%
# to maximum Life
27.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
24.2%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
47.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
46.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
43.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
38.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25%
# to maximum Life
24.2%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
23.3%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
93.8%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
41.7%
# to maximum Life
40.8%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
40.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
40%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
38.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
37.9%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
37.9%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
35.4%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
21.7%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
49.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
32.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
31.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
27.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
25.8%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
22.9%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
22.5%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
22.1%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
19.6%
[Minion|Minions] deal #% increased Damage
16.2%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Essence of Virtue
(240)100%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(240)100%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(220)91.7%✕ Remove
Paragon
(193)80.4%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(176)73.3%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(169)70.4%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(154)64.2%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(153)63.7%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(137)57.1%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(133)55.4%✕ Remove
Authority
(123)51.2%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(122)50.8%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(121)50.4%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(121)50.4%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(121)50.4%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(116)48.3%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(114)47.5%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(113)47.1%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(112)46.7%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(111)46.2%✕ Remove
Momentum
(110)45.8%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(96)40%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(89)37.1%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(87)36.2%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(86)35.8%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(85)35.4%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(85)35.4%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(80)33.3%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(77)32.1%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(75)31.2%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(75)31.2%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(74)30.8%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(74)30.8%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(72)30%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(72)30%✕ Remove
True Strike
(67)27.9%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(66)27.5%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(65)27.1%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(65)27.1%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(62)25.8%✕ Remove
Splitting Ground
(56)23.3%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(54)22.5%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(53)22.1%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(53)22.1%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(52)21.7%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(51)21.2%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(48)20%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(47)19.6%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(42)17.5%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(42)17.5%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(42)17.5%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(41)17.1%✕ Remove
Goring
(39)16.2%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(38)15.8%✕ Remove
Presence Present
(37)15.4%✕ Remove
Cooked
(35)14.6%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(34)14.2%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(33)13.8%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(30)12.5%✕ Remove
Bond of the Ape
(29)12.1%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(27)11.2%✕ Remove
Endless Blizzard
(27)11.2%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(27)11.2%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(26)10.8%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(25)10.4%✕ Remove
Quick Fingers
(25)10.4%✕ Remove
Exposed Wounds
(25)10.4%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(25)10.4%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(25)10.4%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(24)10%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(24)10%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(23)9.6%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(22)9.2%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(22)9.2%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(22)9.2%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(22)9.2%✕ Remove
Storm's Rebuke
(21)8.8%✕ Remove
Flow State
(21)8.8%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(19)7.9%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(18)7.5%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(18)7.5%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(18)7.5%✕ Remove
Feathered Fletching
(18)7.5%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(17)7.1%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(17)7.1%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(16)6.7%✕ Remove
Hale Heart
(16)6.7%✕ Remove
Resonance
(16)6.7%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(16)6.7%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(16)6.7%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(15)6.2%✕ Remove
Beef
(15)6.2%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(15)6.2%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(15)6.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(14)5.8%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(14)5.8%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(14)5.8%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(14)5.8%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(13)5.4%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(13)5.4%✕ Remove
Searing Heat
(13)5.4%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(13)5.4%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(12)5%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(12)5%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(12)5%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(12)5%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(12)5%✕ Remove
The Quick Fox
(12)5%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(12)5%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(12)5%✕ Remove
Stormkeeper
(12)5%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(12)5%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(12)5%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(11)4.6%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(11)4.6%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(11)4.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(11)4.6%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(11)4.6%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(11)4.6%✕ Remove
Marathon Runner
(11)4.6%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(10)4.2%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(10)4.2%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(10)4.2%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(10)4.2%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(9)3.8%✕ Remove
Melding
(9)3.8%✕ Remove
Arsonist
(9)3.8%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(9)3.8%✕ Remove
Pack Encouragement
(9)3.8%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(9)3.8%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(9)3.8%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(9)3.8%✕ Remove
Immolation
(9)3.8%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(9)3.8%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(8)3.3%✕ Remove
Raw Mana
(8)3.3%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(8)3.3%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(8)3.3%✕ Remove
Arcane Intensity
(8)3.3%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(8)3.3%✕ Remove
Unexpected Finesse
(8)3.3%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(8)3.3%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(8)3.3%✕ Remove
Defiance
(8)3.3%✕ Remove
Lord of Horrors
(8)3.3%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(8)3.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(8)3.3%✕ Remove
Expendable Army
(8)3.3%✕ Remove
Devastation
(8)3.3%✕ Remove
Bringer of Order
(8)3.3%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(8)3.3%✕ Remove
Relentless Fallen
(8)3.3%✕ Remove
Dominus' Providence
(8)3.3%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(8)3.3%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Skullcrusher
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Catapult
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Silent Guardian
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Cirel of Tarth's Light
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Wasting
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Firestarter
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Channelled Heritage
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Cacophony
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Siphon
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Among the Hordes
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Slow Burn
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Preservation
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Gravedigger
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Commanding Rage
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Stormbreaker
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Aftershocks
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Sanguimantic Rituals
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Necrotised Flesh
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
Guided Hand
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
Right Hand of Darkness
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
Temporal Mastery
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
Split the Earth
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
Impact Area
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
Blur
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
Vile Mending
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgical Infusion
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
Hide of the Bear
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
Profane Commander
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(5)2.1%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(5)2.1%✕ Remove