The Thunderstorm is a highly effective skill for the Gemling Legionnaire in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 29 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Efficiency II, Magnified Area II, Prolonged Duration II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Essence of Virtue, Advanced Thaumaturgy, Gem Studded on the skill tree.

Thunderstorm
(Gemling Legionnaire) Builds
Sample size: 29 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 Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Spell|Spells]
27.6%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
24.1%
# to maximum Mana
17.2%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
17.2%
#% increased effect of Socketed [Rune|Runes]
17.2%
Only [Rune|Runes] can be Socketed in this item
17.2%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
17.2%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
13.8%
#% chance for [Spell] Skills to fire # additional [Projectile|Projectiles]
10.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
10.3%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
31%
# to maximum Mana
27.6%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
27.6%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
20.7%
Non-[Channelling] [Spell|Spells] cost an additional #% of your maximum Life
20.7%
# to maximum Life
17.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
13.8%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
13.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
13.8%
Chance to [Block] [HitDamage|Damage] is [Lucky]
13.8%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
58.6%
# to maximum Mana
51.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
34.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
31%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31%
# to maximum Life
24.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
24.1%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
20.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
17.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
13.8%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.6%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.6%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
20.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
13.8%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
13.8%
# to all [Attributes] per Socket filled
13.8%
#% increased maximum Mana
13.8%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
41.4%
# to maximum Mana
37.9%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
37.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
24.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20.7%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
17.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
13.8%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
13.8%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
13.8%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
72.4%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
37.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
37.9%
# to maximum Mana
34.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.6%
# to maximum Life
24.1%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
20.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
17.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
17.2%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
62.1%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
51.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
37.9%
# to maximum Mana
34.5%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
27.6%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
27.6%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
27.6%
#% increased maximum Mana
24.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
17.2%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
51.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
44.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
37.9%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
37.9%
#% increased maximum Mana
34.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
34.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
27.6%
#% increased Cast Speed
24.1%
# to maximum Life
17.2%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Reflects opposite Ring
48.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
44.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31%
# to maximum Mana
20.7%
# to maximum Life
17.2%
#% increased Cast Speed
13.8%
#% increased [Cold] Damage
13.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
13.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
13.8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
10.3%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
93.1%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
48.3%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
48.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
48.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
37.9%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
37.9%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
31%
#% increased effect of Socketed [Augment] Items
24.1%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
24.1%
This item gains bonuses from Socketed Items as though it was a Body Armour
24.1%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
17.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
13.8%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
13.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
10.3%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
10.3%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
10.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
10.3%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
10.3%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
6.9%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
6.9%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
17.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
17.2%
Chance to [Block] [HitDamage|Damage] is [Lucky]
17.2%
You take #% of damage from [Block|Blocked] [HitDamage|Hits]
17.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
10.3%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
6.9%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Essence of Virtue
(29)100%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(29)100%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(22)75.9%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(22)75.9%✕ Remove
Paragon
(18)62.1%✕ Remove
Raw Mana
(17)58.6%✕ Remove
Arcane Intensity
(17)58.6%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(17)58.6%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(17)58.6%✕ Remove
Ancestral Bond
(14)48.3%✕ Remove
Controlling Magic
(13)44.8%✕ Remove
Ancestral Reach
(13)44.8%✕ Remove
Supportive Ancestors
(12)41.4%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(12)41.4%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(12)41.4%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(11)37.9%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(11)37.9%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(11)37.9%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(10)34.5%✕ Remove
Desensitisation
(10)34.5%✕ Remove
Pure Power
(10)34.5%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(10)34.5%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(10)34.5%✕ Remove
True Strike
(10)34.5%✕ Remove
Relentless Vindicator
(9)31%✕ Remove
Ether Flow
(8)27.6%✕ Remove
Cruel Fate
(8)27.6%✕ Remove
Efficient Inscriptions
(8)27.6%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(8)27.6%✕ Remove
Ancestral Conduits
(8)27.6%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(8)27.6%✕ Remove
Ancestral Alacrity
(7)24.1%✕ Remove
Final Barrage
(7)24.1%✕ Remove
Overzealous
(7)24.1%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(7)24.1%✕ Remove
All Natural
(7)24.1%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Forward
(6)20.7%✕ Remove
Defensive Stance
(6)20.7%✕ Remove
Sigil of Lightning
(6)20.7%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(6)20.7%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(5)17.2%✕ Remove
Core of the Guardian
(5)17.2%✕ Remove
Mental Alacrity
(5)17.2%✕ Remove
Vigilance
(5)17.2%✕ Remove
Wide Barrier
(5)17.2%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(4)13.8%✕ Remove
Touch the Arcane
(4)13.8%✕ Remove
Preservation
(4)13.8%✕ Remove
Practiced Signs
(4)13.8%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(4)13.8%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(4)13.8%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(4)13.8%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(4)13.8%✕ Remove
Master of Hexes
(4)13.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(4)13.8%✕ Remove
Brain Storm
(4)13.8%✕ Remove
Spirit Bond
(4)13.8%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(4)13.8%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(4)13.8%✕ Remove
Hunker Down
(4)13.8%✕ Remove
Enhanced Effectiveness
(4)13.8%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(3)10.3%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(3)10.3%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(3)10.3%✕ Remove
Dynamism
(3)10.3%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(3)10.3%✕ Remove
Critical Overload
(3)10.3%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(3)10.3%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(3)10.3%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(3)10.3%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(3)10.3%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(3)10.3%✕ Remove
Impending Doom
(3)10.3%✕ Remove
Electrifying Nature
(3)10.3%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(3)10.3%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(3)10.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(3)10.3%✕ Remove
Wither Away
(3)10.3%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(3)10.3%✕ Remove
Raw Power
(3)10.3%✕ Remove
Invocated Efficiency
(3)10.3%✕ Remove
Overexposure
(3)10.3%✕ Remove
Profane Commander
(3)10.3%✕ Remove
Cooked
(3)10.3%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(3)10.3%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(3)10.3%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(3)10.3%✕ Remove
Bond of the Ape
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Natural Immunity
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Melding
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Void
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Decrepifying Curse
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Push the Advantage
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Cacophony
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Javelin
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Sudden Escalation
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Flash Storm
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Lightning Quick
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Split the Earth
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Lingering Whispers
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Potent Incantation
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Endless Blizzard
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Brain Freeze
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Flow State
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Back
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Branching Bolts
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Stormcharged
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Empowering Remnants
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Blackflame Covenant
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Energising Archon
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Elemental Equilibrium
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Carved Earth
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Hindered Capabilities
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Lasting Incantations
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Infusion of Power
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Roil
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Lightning Storm
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Wasting Casts
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(2)6.9%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Efficient Killing
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Dimensional Weakspot
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Elemental Force
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Adverse Growth
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Inspiring Leader
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Sanguine Tolerance
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Watchtowers
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Breaking Point
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Rupturing Pins
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Reverberation
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Escalation
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Craving Slaughter
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Catapult
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Repulsion
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Reaving
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Dreamcatcher
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Arsonist
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Pyromancer
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Heavy Drinker
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Arcane Nature
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Bonded Precision
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Volatile Grenades
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Splitting Ground
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Authority
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Ice Storm
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Dominion
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Steadfast Resolve
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Bone Chains
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Aspiring Genius
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Archon of the Storm
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Vocal Empowerment
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Iron Slippers
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Voll's Protection
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Shockproof
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Stripped Defences
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Hallowed
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Convalescence
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgical Infusion
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Kept at Bay
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Deafening Cries
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Demolitionist
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Infused Limits
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Drenched
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Invigorating Archon
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Glaciation
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Archon of the Blizzard
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Tides of Change
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Crippling Toxins
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Casting Cascade
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Mind Eraser
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Hidden Barb
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Arcane Remnants
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Short Shot
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Inescapable Cold
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Stormkeeper
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Devastation
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Frostwalker
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Wildsurge Incantation
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Scarred Faith
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Barrier of Venarius
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Aftershocks
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Lucidity
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Distant Dreamer
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Fortified Location
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Unbreaking
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
The Great Boar
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Smoke Inhalation
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Constricting
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Sling Shots
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Electric Amplification
(1)3.4%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
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Swift Flight
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Swift Blocking
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Overwhelming Strike
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Grenadier
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Artillery Strike
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Dominus' Providence
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Heavy Armour
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Falcon Dive
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Incendiary
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Ancestral Unity
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Dark Entries
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Momentum
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Morgana, the Storm Seer
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Repeating Explosives
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