The Whirlwind Lance is a highly effective skill for the Gemling Legionnaire in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 21 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Salvo, Magnified Area II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Essence of Virtue, Advanced Thaumaturgy, Gem Studded on the skill tree.

Whirlwind Lance
(Gemling Legionnaire) Builds
Sample size: 21 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 Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
57.1%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
52.4%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
42.9%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
33.3%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
33.3%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
33.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
23.8%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
14.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
14.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
9.5%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
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]
28.6%
#% reduced [LightRadius|Light Radius]
19%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineChaos|Dreaming Gloom Shrine]
19%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Chaos] Damage
19%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Chaos] Damage
19%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
14.3%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
71.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
52.4%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
47.6%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
47.6%
Increases and Reductions to [Spell] damage also apply to [Attack|Attacks]
47.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
19%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
19%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
19%
# to maximum Life
14.3%
# to maximum Mana
14.3%
Body Armour
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
90.5%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
71.4%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
61.9%
# to all [Attributes] per Socket filled
42.9%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance] per Socket filled
23.8%
# Life Regeneration per second per Socket filled
14.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
9.5%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold] per Socket filled
9.5%
# to maximum Mana
9.5%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
42.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.1%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
23.8%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
23.8%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional [Projectile]
19%
#% increased [Projectile] Damage
19%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
19%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
19%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
19%
[ManaLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Mana
19%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
61.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
14.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
14.3%
# to maximum Life
14.3%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
14.3%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
14.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
14.3%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
57.1%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
47.6%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
42.9%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
28.6%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
28.6%
# to [Strength|Strength]
19%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
19%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
19%
# Life Regeneration per second
14.3%
# to maximum Life
14.3%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
152.4%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
71.4%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
71.4%
[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
71.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
28.6%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
19%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
19%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
14.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
9.5%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
81%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
47.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
42.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
38.1%
Grants # additional Skill Slot
33.3%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
28.6%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
28.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
28.6%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
28.6%
[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
28.6%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
95.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
71.4%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
57.1%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
57.1%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
47.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
23.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
23.8%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
23.8%
# to maximum Life
19%
#% increased [Flask|Flask] Charges gained
19%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
42.9%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
38.1%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
33.3%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
28.6%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
28.6%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
28.6%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
14.3%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
14.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
14.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
9.5%
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%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
19%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
14.3%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
14.3%
#% increased [Spell] Damage per # [Spirit]
14.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
9.5%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
9.5%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Essence of Virtue
(21)100%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(21)100%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(21)100%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(21)100%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(20)95.2%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(20)95.2%✕ Remove
Fervour
(19)90.5%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(19)90.5%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(18)85.7%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(17)81%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(17)81%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(17)81%✕ Remove
True Strike
(17)81%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(16)76.2%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(16)76.2%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(16)76.2%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(15)71.4%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(14)66.7%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(14)66.7%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(14)66.7%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(14)66.7%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(14)66.7%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(13)61.9%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(13)61.9%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(12)57.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(12)57.1%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(12)57.1%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(11)52.4%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(11)52.4%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(11)52.4%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(10)47.6%✕ Remove
Mystical Rage
(10)47.6%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(10)47.6%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(9)42.9%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(9)42.9%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(9)42.9%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(8)38.1%✕ Remove
Paragon
(8)38.1%✕ Remove
Flow State
(8)38.1%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(8)38.1%✕ Remove
Cooked
(8)38.1%✕ Remove
Javelin
(7)33.3%✕ Remove
Siphon
(7)33.3%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(7)33.3%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(7)33.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(7)33.3%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(6)28.6%✕ Remove
Integrated Efficiency
(6)28.6%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Abasement
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Elemental Equilibrium
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(4)19%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(4)19%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(4)19%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(4)19%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(4)19%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(4)19%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(4)19%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Melding
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Defiance
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Disciplined Training
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Toxic Tolerance
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Reinvigoration
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgical Infusion
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Instability
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Near Sighted
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Dependable Ward
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Push the Advantage
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Right Hand of Darkness
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Heartstopping Presence
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Necromantic Ward
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Temporal Mastery
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Growing Peril
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Bravado
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Consistent Intake
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Deep Freeze
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Augmented Flesh
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Frozen Claw
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Reprisal
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Pack Encouragement
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Trick Shot
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Infusing Power
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Dominion
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Pressure Points
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Reverberating Parry
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
The Frenzied Bear
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Blur
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Electrocution
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Infused Limits
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Off-Balancing Retort
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Hail
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Intense Dose
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Altered Brain Chemistry
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Perfectly Placed Knife
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Shrapnel
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Sling Shots
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Forthcoming
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Doomsayer
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Sanguimantic Rituals
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Anticipation
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Savagery
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Unbound Forces
(1)4.8%✕ Remove