The Punch is a highly effective skill for the Gemling Legionnaire in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 11 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Heft, Elemental Armament II, Rapid Attacks II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Essence of Virtue, Advanced Thaumaturgy, Gem Studded on the skill tree.

Punch
(Gemling Legionnaire) Builds
Sample size: 11 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 Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
27.3%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Lightning] Damage
18.2%
# to Level of all [Chaos|Chaos] [Spell|Spell] Skills
9.1%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
9.1%
# to Maximum [Charges|Power Charges]
9.1%
#% increased Cast Speed
9.1%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
9.1%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Spell|Spells]
9.1%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
9.1%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
9.1%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
9.1%
# to maximum Mana
9.1%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
9.1%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
9.1%
#% increased [Chaos] Damage
9.1%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Spell|Spells]
9.1%
#% increased [ESRechargeRate|Energy Shield Recharge Rate]
9.1%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
9.1%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
9.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
9.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.4%
# Life Regeneration per second
27.3%
# to [Armour|Armour]
18.2%
# to [Evasion] Rating
18.2%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
18.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
18.2%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
18.2%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.2%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
18.2%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
27.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
18.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
18.2%
# to [Evasion] Rating
18.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
18.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
18.2%
# to maximum Life
18.2%
#% increased Cast Speed
18.2%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
54.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
27.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.3%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
18.2%
# to [Armour|Armour]
18.2%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
18.2%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
18.2%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.2%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
54.5%
#% increased Movement Speed
54.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
45.5%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
18.2%
# to maximum Mana
18.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
18.2%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
54.5%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
45.5%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
27.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
27.3%
#% increased [Armour]
27.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
27.3%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
18.2%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
18.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
18.2%
# to maximum Mana
18.2%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
100%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
36.4%
# Life Regeneration per second
27.3%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
27.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.3%
# to maximum Mana
18.2%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
18.2%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
54.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
45.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
45.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
45.5%
#% increased [Fire] Damage
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
27.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18.2%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.2%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
81.8%
# to maximum Life
45.5%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
45.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
36.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
36.4%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
36.4%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
27.3%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
27.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
27.3%
# Life Regeneration per second
18.2%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
18.2%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
18.2%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
18.2%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
9.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
9.1%
# to maximum Mana
9.1%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
9.1%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
9.1%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
9.1%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
9.1%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
9.1%
# to maximum Mana
9.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
9.1%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
9.1%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
9.1%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
9.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
9.1%
[Critical|Critical Hits] with [Spell|Spells] apply # Stacks of [CriticalWeakness|Critical Weakness]
9.1%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Essence of Virtue
(11)100%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(11)100%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(10)90.9%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(7)63.6%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(6)54.5%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
True Strike
(5)45.5%✕ Remove
Paragon
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(4)36.4%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Authority
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Flow State
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(3)27.3%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Javelin
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Cooked
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Grenadier
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(2)18.2%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Tribal Fury
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Draiocht Cleansing
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Spirit of the Wolf
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Dynamism
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Mental Perseverance
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Catapult
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Price of Freedom
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Sudden Escalation
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Emboldening Casts
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Molten Being
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Arsonist
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Siphon
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Volatile Grenades
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Avatar of Fire
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Ruinic Helm
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Arcane Intensity
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Frozen Claw
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Explosive Impact
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Fervour
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Impending Doom
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Beef
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Primal Rage
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Cluster Bombs
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Electrified Claw
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Slow Burn
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Iron Slippers
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Crystalline Resistance
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Swift Claw
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Captivating Companionship
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Quick Fingers
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Focused Channel
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Burnout
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Molten Claw
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Explosive Empowerment
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Demolitionist
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Searing Heat
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Hide of the Bear
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Essence Infusion
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Efficient Inscriptions
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Tides of Change
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Wither Away
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Inherited Strength
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Devastation
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Insulating Hide
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Altered Brain Chemistry
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Barrier of Venarius
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Raw Power
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Wasting
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Invocated Efficiency
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Bond of the Owl
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Immolation
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Smoke Inhalation
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Firestarter
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Sturdy Mind
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
All Natural
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Heavy Armour
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Scales of the Wyvern
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Sharpened Claw
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Dark Entries
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Momentum
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Marathon Runner
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(1)9.1%✕ Remove
Repeating Explosives
(1)9.1%✕ Remove