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PoE 2 Build

[0.5.5] GL1TCH3D's Gemling Cluster Carry

Mercenary

Gemling Legionnaire

Starter

0.5 RotA

Mirror Tier

Creator

By GL1TCH3D

Updated on Sep 4, 2026

Sep 4, 2026

Build Overview

This build is designed for medium-low investment boss carries.

By utilizing Gemling Legionnaire Advanced Thaumaturgy we can take advantage of Cluster Grenade full damage. Normally the Clusters spread out and you miss a lot of damage for single target purposes. The reduced detonation time alt-qual keeps grenades clustered in one spot allowing for a big nuke.

Sekhemas carries are volatile and heavily reliant on demand. In a mini-league? There might be next to no demand and you'll be competing with experienced runners. "Buyer" beware.

USE THIS BUILD EARLY: https://mobalytics.gg/poe-2/profile/gl1tch3d-uhqo2k/builds/0-5-5-gl1tch3d-s-wh-stormblast-carry

USE THIS GUIDE FOR LEVELING: https://mobalytics.gg/poe-2/builds/gemling-mercenary-grenade-leaguestart-lundburgerr

Strengths and Weaknesses

One of the Fastest Early Carry Builds
Pretty low cost
Sekh planning is volatile

Very squishy
Damage is very tight for a full 6 man with early day 1 gear. Any afflictions or slight missing damage will mean you lose out on slots

Build Variants

Main Build

"Budget"

Leveling

Equipment

Main Build

"Budget"

Leveling

Set 1

Set 2

Jewels

Equipment Priority

Ideal is a Siege Crossbow - but I did my testing on non-Siege. It's not a guarantee you get yourself a good Siege Crossbow until late day 1.

Constricting Command is ideal - Thrillsteel is a good option as well.

Irongrasp is a very cheap and common piece. Can be replaced with other items for higher defences and/or higher damage like Tabula Rasa.

Amulet, Rings, Boots, Belt, Gloves are all standard picks.

Skill Gems

Main Build

"Budget"

Leveling

Support Gem Requirements:

Str 30

Dex 50

Int 50

Virtuous Barrier

Level 20

Eternal Rage

Level 17

Galvanic Shards

Level 17

•

Set 1

Berserk

Level 17

•

Set 2

Rapid Shot

Level 16

•

Set 2

Cluster Grenade

Level 17

Oil Grenade

Level 17

Armour Piercing Rounds

Level 17

•

Set 1

War Banner

Level 17

Elemental Weakness

Level 17

Gem Priority

+26

Swap Cooldown Recovery II with Second Wind III on Cluster Grenade depending on bossing/mapping needs.

You need around 37 spirit on the amulet to slot in Berserk. Otherwise, skip.

Pay attention to Set swaps.

Passive Tree

Main Build

"Budget"

Leveling

main:

123

set 1:

set 2:

If you manage to get a Constricting Command - take Frantic Fighter + Tactical Retreat + Thrill of Battle

Quest Rewards

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Clearfell — Beira of the Rotten Pack

+10% to Cold Resistance

Freythorn — The King in the Mists

+30 to Spirit

Ogham Manor — Candlemass, the Living Rite

+20 to maximum Life

The Spires of Deshar — Sisters of Garukhan

+10% to Lightning Resistance

Valley of the Titans — Medallion

30% increased Charm Charges gained

+1 Charm Slot

The Azak Bog — Ignagduk, the Bog Witch

+30 to Spirit

Jiquani's Machinarium — Blackjaw, the Remnant

+10% to Fire Resistance

The Venom Crypts — Venom Draught

25% increased Mana Regeneration Rate

Abandoned Prison — Goddess of Justice

30% increased Mana Recovery from Flasks

Eye of Hinekora — Navali's Rest

5% increased Maximum Mana

Halls of the Dead — Tribal Medicine

Not Specified2 choices

Halls of the Dead — Ngamahu's Test

+5% to Fire Resistance

Halls of the Dead — Tasalio's Test

+5% to Cold Resistance

Halls of the Dead — Tawhoa's Test

+5% to Lightning Resistance

The Khari Crossing — Molten Shrine

5% increased Maximum Life

Qimah — Tabana's Pillar

+5% to all Elemental Resistances

Kriar Village — Lythara, the Wayward Spear

+40 to Spirit

How it Plays

Play on set 1 99% of the time.

Cluster Grenade to kill anything with Set 1

Bossing rotation is:

Armour Piercing Rounds (break armour) into Rapid Shot (generate heat + glory). Drop War Banner at max heat, then Oil Grenade + Elemental Weakness. Press Cluster Grenade until boss dies using Set 2.