The Virtuous Barrier is a highly effective skill for the Gemling Legionnaire in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 17 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Armour Demolisher II, Clarity II, Clarity I. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Essence of Virtue, Advanced Thaumaturgy, Gem Studded on the skill tree.
Abyssal Lich
Acolyte Of Chayula
Amazon
Blood Mage
Chronomancer
Deadeye
Disciple Of Varashta
Druid
Gemling Legionnaire
Huntress
Infernalist
Invoker
Lich
Martial Artist
Mercenary
Monk
Oracle
Pathfinder
Ranger
Ritualist
Shaman
Smith Of Kitava
Sorceress
Spirit Walker
Stormweaver
Tactician
Titan
Warbringer
Warrior
Witch
WitchhunterVirtuous Barrier
(Gemling Legionnaire) Builds
Sample size: 17 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-09-04 12:01:30 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
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
29.4%
# to maximum Mana
23.5%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
17.6%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
17.6%
# to Level of all [Lightning|Lightning] [Spell|Spell] Skills
11.8%
# to Level of all [Physical|Physical] [Spell|Spell] Skills
11.8%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
11.8%
#% increased Cast Speed
11.8%
#% increased bonuses gained from Equipped [Quiver]
11.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
11.8%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
17.6%
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
11.8%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
11.8%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
11.8%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
11.8%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
11.8%
#% increased [Presence|Presence] Area of Effect
11.8%
#% reduced [LightRadius|Light Radius]
11.8%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineChaos|Dreaming Gloom Shrine]
11.8%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Chaos] Damage
11.8%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
52.9%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
47.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
47.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
47.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
29.4%
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
17.6%
# to maximum Life
17.6%
# to [Evasion] Rating
11.8%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.3%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.4%
# to maximum Mana
23.5%
# to maximum Life
17.6%
# Life Regeneration per second
11.8%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
11.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
11.8%
#% increased Cast Speed
11.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
11.8%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
47.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.5%
# to maximum Mana
17.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
17.6%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
17.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
17.6%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
11.8%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
11.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
11.8%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
11.8%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
70.6%
# to maximum Life
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
17.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
17.6%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
17.6%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
17.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
17.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
17.6%
# Life Regeneration per second
11.8%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
41.2%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
35.3%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
35.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
23.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
23.5%
# [Physical] Damage taken from [Attack] Hits
17.6%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
17.6%
# to maximum Life
17.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
11.8%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
52.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
52.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
35.3%
#% increased [Chaos] Damage
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
29.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
23.5%
# to maximum Life
23.5%
#% increased maximum Mana
23.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
17.6%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
41.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
35.3%
# to maximum Mana
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.4%
Reflects opposite Ring
29.4%
#% increased Cast Speed
23.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.5%
# to [Evasion] Rating
17.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
17.6%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
94.1%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
41.2%
# to maximum Life
29.4%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
29.4%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
29.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
17.6%
#% increased [Flask|Flask] Charges gained
17.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
17.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfAmethyst|Amethyst]
17.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
17.6%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
17.6%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
11.8%
# to Level of all [Corrupted] [Spell] Skill Gems
5.9%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
5.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
5.9%
#% chance to [Maim|Maim] on [HitDamage|Hit]
5.9%
#% increased Cast Speed
5.9%
#% increased Damage per [Minion]
5.9%
#% increased Movement Speed
5.9%
#% increased [Abyssalify|Desecrated Modifier] magnitudes
5.9%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Armour|Armour]
11.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
5.9%
# to maximum Life
5.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
5.9%
#% additional [Physical] Damage Reduction
5.9%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
5.9%
#% increased [Block] chance
5.9%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
5.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
5.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
5.9%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Essence of Virtue
(17)100%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(17)100%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(16)94.1%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(14)82.4%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(8)47.1%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Forward
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Paragon
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Efficient Casting
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Arcane Remnants
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Invocated Efficiency
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Forthcoming
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Cooked
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
True Strike
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Critical Overload
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Sudden Escalation
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Temporal Mastery
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Flow State
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Energise
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Raw Power
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Remnant Attraction
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Dynamism
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Relentless Vindicator
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Empowering Infusions
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Javelin
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Overzealous
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Controlling Magic
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Mental Alacrity
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Endless Blizzard
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Fervour
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
The Power Within
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Turn the Clock Back
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Blur
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Evocational Practitioner
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Splintering Force
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Affliction Enforcer
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Infernal Limit
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Efficient Killing
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Lust for Power
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Martial Artistry
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Final Barrage
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Melding
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Raw Mana
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Elemental Force
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Flip the Script
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Core of the Guardian
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Abasement
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Splinters
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Snowpiercer
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
One with the Storm
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Catapult
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Combat Alchemy
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Dreamcatcher
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Radial Force
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Silent Guardian
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Breath of Ice
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Cruel Fate
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Arcane Intensity
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Supportive Ancestors
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Authority
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Holy Protector
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Ice Storm
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Everlasting Infusions
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Brain Freeze
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Harsh Winter
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Touch the Arcane
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Desensitisation
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Pure Power
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Shocking Limit
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Entropic Incarnation
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Controlled Chaos
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Warding Fetish
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Preservation
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Lord of Horrors
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Quick Fingers
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Far Sighted
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Near at Hand
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Practiced Signs
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Whirling Assault
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Empowering Remnants
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Invigorating Archon
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Glaciation
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Escalating Mayhem
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Blackflame Covenant
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Stormbreaker
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Energising Archon
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Ancestral Bond
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Sigil of Lightning
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Gigantic Following
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Wide Barrier
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Elemental Equilibrium
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Bond of the Mamba
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Bringer of Order
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Invigorating Grandeur
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Brain Storm
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Frozen Limit
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Relentless Fallen
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Ice Walls
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
All Natural
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Well of Power
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Necrotised Flesh
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Lightning Storm
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Crystalline Flesh
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Principal Infusion
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Marathon Runner
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Bolstering Presence
(1)5.9%✕ Remove