The Righteous Descent is a highly effective skill for the Gemling Legionnaire in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 12 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Close Combat II, Magnified Area II, Inexorable Critical I. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Essence of Virtue, Advanced Thaumaturgy, Gem Studded on the skill tree.

Righteous Descent
(Gemling Legionnaire) Builds
Sample size: 12 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-28 19:43:54 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
75%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
41.7%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
41.7%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
41.7%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
41.7%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
41.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
33.3%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
16.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
16.7%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
16.7%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
16.7%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
16.7%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
16.7%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
16.7%
# [Strength] Requirement
8.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
8.3%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
8.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
8.3%
#% increased [Block] chance
8.3%
#% of [Fire] damage taken as [Cold] damage
8.3%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
66.7%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
50%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
41.7%
# Life Regeneration per second
33.3%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
16.7%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
16.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
16.7%
Body Armour
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
83.3%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
58.3%
# to maximum Life per Socket filled
50%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance] per Socket filled
50%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
33.3%
# to all [Attributes] per Socket filled
25%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
16.7%
# Life Regeneration per second per Socket filled
8.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
8.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold] per Socket filled
8.3%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
41.7%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
33.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
25%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
16.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
16.7%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16.7%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Evasion] Rating
33.3%
#% increased Movement Speed
33.3%
#% faster Dodge Roll
25%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
Divine Flight
25%
Gain [Guard] equal to #% of missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] for # seconds when you Dodge Roll
25%
Maximum amount of [Guard] is based on maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] instead
25%
# to [Armour|Armour]
16.7%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# Suffix Modifier allowed
75%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
66.7%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
50%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
25%
# to maximum Life
25%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
16.7%
#% increased [Armour]
16.7%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
16.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
16.7%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16.7%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
100%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
41.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.7%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
33.3%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] count
as being boosted by [IgnitedGround|Ignited], [ShockedGround|Shocked], and [ChilledGround|Chilled] Ground
33.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
25%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
116.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.7%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
33.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
25%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
Grants # additional Skill Slot
25%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
58.3%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
58.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
50%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
50%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
41.7%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
33.3%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
25%
# Life Regeneration per second
16.7%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
66.7%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
58.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
58.3%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
58.3%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
58.3%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
58.3%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
8.3%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
8.3%
#% increased [Stun|Stun] Duration
8.3%
Causes #% increased [Stun|Stun] Buildup
8.3%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
33.3%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
33.3%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
33.3%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
33.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
8.3%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
8.3%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
8.3%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
8.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
8.3%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
8.3%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Essence of Virtue
(12)100%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(12)100%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(11)91.7%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(10)83.3%✕ Remove
Paragon
(10)83.3%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(10)83.3%✕ Remove
Javelin
(9)75%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(9)75%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(9)75%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(9)75%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(9)75%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(8)66.7%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(8)66.7%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(8)66.7%✕ Remove
Fervour
(7)58.3%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(7)58.3%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(7)58.3%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(6)50%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(6)50%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(6)50%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Cooked
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
True Strike
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Flash Storm
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Authority
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Bond of the Ape
(3)25%✕ Remove
Natural Immunity
(3)25%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(3)25%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(3)25%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(3)25%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(3)25%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(3)25%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(3)25%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(3)25%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(3)25%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(3)25%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(3)25%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(3)25%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(3)25%✕ Remove
Flow State
(3)25%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(3)25%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(3)25%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(3)25%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(3)25%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(3)25%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(3)25%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(3)25%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(3)25%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(3)25%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Catapult
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Guided Hand
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Channelled Heritage
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Abasement
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Death from Afar
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Siphon
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Pinpoint Shot
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Augmented Flesh
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Bonded Precision
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Reprisal
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Impending Doom
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Defiance
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
The Frenzied Bear
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Blur
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Spiked Shield
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Bastion of Light
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Surging Currents
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Instability
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Hail
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
The Raging Ox
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Elemental Equilibrium
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Stormkeeper
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Wasting
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Lightning Storm
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Anticipation
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Savagery
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Impact Force
(1)8.3%✕ Remove