![[0.5] PoE 2 FLAMEBLAST GEMLING | Grand Expedition & Zarokh(6) | Mercenary Build | Path of exile 2](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NFRxybXDuos/maxresdefault.jpg)
Overview
This is a Flameblast build played on the Gemling Legionnaire, the Mercenary ascendancy, tuned for the 0.5 patch. SlayerD presents it as an endgame setup that leans on Flameblast’s stacking fire damage to deliver heavy single-target hits, and the video showcases it against Grand Expedition farming and a six-player Zarokh encounter.
The creator lists a full-power cost of roughly 95 divines and notes the price is likely to climb as the league goes on. He also points out that the build can be assembled far more cheaply if you accept lower stat rolls on your gear, so the ceiling is expensive but the entry point is flexible.
Because the source is a showcase rather than a full written guide, the finer points of the rotation, the exact links, and the passive routing are best read directly from the video and its linked Path of Building. The notes below stay conservative and stick to what the creator states.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong fire single-target damage from Flameblast, demonstrated against Zarokh in a six-player group
- Gemling Legionnaire’s gem-scaling identity suits a spell-focused setup
- Scales into pinnacle and Expedition farming as an endgame project
- Can be built on a budget by settling for lower gear rolls
Cons
- Full version is expensive, around 95 divines, and expected to rise in price
- Flameblast is a wind-up skill, so it rewards positioning and timing over face-tanking
- Not framed as a league-start option; it comes together at endgame
Key Skills
- Flameblast — primary fire damage spell and the core of the build’s single-target output
The video splits the gem setup across two sections (Skill Gems and Skill Gems 2), so the full support links should be confirmed against those chapters.
Gear & Anointments
The creator walks through equipment, jewels, and stats in dedicated chapters, and quotes a total investment near 95 divines for a fully-rolled version. Specific uniques, jewel choices, and anointments are best confirmed against the source video and the linked Path of Building, and are noted here only as stated to avoid fabricating details.
Endgame Notes
The showcase centers on two endgame targets: Grand Expedition farming and a six-player Zarokh fight, positioning this as a bossing-capable, endgame-oriented build rather than an early leveling choice.
Credits & Source
Build credited to SlayerD. See the source video for the full build’s gameplay footage + voice commentary: [0.5] PoE 2 FLAMEBLAST GEMLING | Grand Expedition & Zarokh(6) | Mercenary Build | Path of exile 2.