The Snipe 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 Window of Opportunity II, Tasalio's Rhythm, Rakiata's Flow. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Essence of Virtue, Advanced Thaumaturgy, Heartstopping on the skill tree.

Snipe
(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
#% increased [Attack] Speed
58.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
50%
#% increased Arrow Speed
47.2%
#% less [Attack] Damage
47.2%
Projectiles have #% chance for an additional Projectile when [Fork|Forking]
38.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
22.2%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
18.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
16.7%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
13.9%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
13.9%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
76.4%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
65.3%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Attack|Attacks]
9.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
9.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
8.3%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional Arrow
6.9%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
6.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
6.9%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
5.6%
#% increased Damage with Bow Skills
5.6%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
52.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
40.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.9%
# to maximum Mana
30.6%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
29.2%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
25%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
22.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
18.1%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
18.1%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
40.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
34.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
31.9%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
30.6%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.4%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
22.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
19.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
18.1%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
16.7%
# to maximum Life per Socket filled
16.7%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.9%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
37.5%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.4%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
25%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
22.2%
# to maximum Life
18.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18.1%
#% increased [Projectile] Damage
15.3%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
13.9%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
66.7%
#% faster Dodge Roll
40.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
40.3%
Divine Flight
40.3%
Gain [Guard] equal to #% of missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] for # seconds when you Dodge Roll
40.3%
Maximum amount of [Guard] is based on maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] instead
40.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
19.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16.7%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# Prefix Modifier allowed
72.2%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
72.2%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
65.3%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
30.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.8%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
19.4%
#% increased [Armour]
12.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
12.5%
# Life Regeneration per second
11.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
8.3%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
43.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
37.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
37.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
34.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
33.3%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
18.1%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
45.8%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
44.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
40.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
34.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.8%
Reflects opposite Ring
23.6%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
18.1%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
94.4%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
55.6%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
50%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
37.5%
# to maximum Life
34.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
34.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
31.9%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
29.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
29.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
26.4%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
23.6%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
16.7%
[Minion|Minions] deal #% increased Damage
15.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
13.9%
#% increased Damage per [Minion]
13.9%
#% increased Movement Speed
13.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
13.9%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
12.5%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
11.1%
#% increased Arrow Speed
9.7%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
13.9%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
9.7%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
6.9%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Attack|Attacks]
5.6%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Essence of Virtue
(72)100%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(71)98.6%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(62)86.1%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(62)86.1%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(61)84.7%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(59)81.9%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(58)80.6%✕ Remove
True Strike
(58)80.6%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(56)77.8%✕ Remove
Quick Fingers
(52)72.2%✕ Remove
Paragon
(50)69.4%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(48)66.7%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(47)65.3%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(47)65.3%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(44)61.1%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(43)59.7%✕ Remove
Flow State
(38)52.8%✕ Remove
Feathered Fletching
(38)52.8%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(37)51.4%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(35)48.6%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(35)48.6%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(34)47.2%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(32)44.4%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(32)44.4%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(32)44.4%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(31)43.1%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(31)43.1%✕ Remove
Resonance
(30)41.7%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(29)40.3%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(28)38.9%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(27)37.5%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(27)37.5%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(25)34.7%✕ Remove
Cooked
(25)34.7%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(24)33.3%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(22)30.6%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(22)30.6%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(21)29.2%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(20)27.8%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(20)27.8%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(20)27.8%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(20)27.8%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(19)26.4%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(18)25%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(16)22.2%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(16)22.2%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(14)19.4%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(13)18.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(13)18.1%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(13)18.1%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(12)16.7%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(12)16.7%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(12)16.7%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(12)16.7%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(12)16.7%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(12)16.7%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(12)16.7%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(12)16.7%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(12)16.7%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(10)13.9%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(10)13.9%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(10)13.9%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(9)12.5%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(9)12.5%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(9)12.5%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(9)12.5%✕ Remove
Marathon Runner
(9)12.5%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(8)11.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(8)11.1%✕ Remove
Master Fletching
(8)11.1%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(8)11.1%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(8)11.1%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(8)11.1%✕ Remove
Sniper
(7)9.7%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(7)9.7%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(7)9.7%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(6)8.3%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(6)8.3%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(6)8.3%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(6)8.3%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(6)8.3%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(6)8.3%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(5)6.9%✕ Remove
Blur
(5)6.9%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(5)6.9%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(5)6.9%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(5)6.9%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Melding
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Pierce the Heart
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Endless Blizzard
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Fervour
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Preservation
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(4)5.6%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Abasement
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Wrapped Quiver
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Tides of Change
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(3)4.2%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Catapult
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Siphon
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Beef
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Reinvigoration
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Manifold Method
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Hail
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Aftershocks
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Unsight
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Distant Dreamer
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(2)2.8%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(2)2.8%✕ Remove