The Bow Shot is a highly effective skill for the Amazon in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 33 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rapid Attacks II, Fork, Mana Leech. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Critical Strike, Heartbreaking, Heartstopping on the skill tree.

Bow Shot
(Amazon) Builds
Sample size: 33 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.
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Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
66.7%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
60.6%
#% reduced Projectile Range
39.4%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
30.3%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
30.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
27.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
21.2%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional Arrow
18.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
18.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
15.2%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
60.6%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
45.5%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Attack|Attacks]
36.4%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
18.2%
#% increased Damage with Bow Skills
18.2%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
15.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
15.2%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional Arrow
12.1%
#% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus] for [Attack] Damage
12.1%
#% chance to Poison on Hit with [Attack|Attacks]
9.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
60.6%
# to [Evasion] Rating
39.4%
# to maximum Life
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
30.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30.3%
# to maximum Mana
24.2%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
21.2%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
21.2%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
45.5%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
42.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
39.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
18.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
18.2%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
15.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
15.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
12.1%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.4%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
33.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
24.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
24.2%
# to [Evasion] Rating
21.2%
# to maximum Life
21.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
18.2%
#% increased [Projectile] Damage
18.2%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.2%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
75.8%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
51.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
51.5%
# to [Evasion] Rating
42.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
42.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.4%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
27.3%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15.2%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
12.1%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
81.8%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
48.5%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
36.4%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
36.4%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
33.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
24.2%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
24.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
21.2%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
18.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15.2%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
48.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
45.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
42.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.4%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.2%
Reflects opposite Ring
18.2%
[ManaLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Mana
18.2%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
48.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
36.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.3%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
24.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
21.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
21.2%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.2%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
54.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
39.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
36.4%
# to maximum Life
36.4%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
36.4%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
33.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
33.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
30.3%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
30.3%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
27.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
21.2%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional Arrow
12.1%
#% reduced Projectile Range
9.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
6.1%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
6.1%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
6.1%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
6.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
6.1%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
21.2%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
15.2%
#% increased Damage with Bow Skills
9.1%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Attack|Attacks]
9.1%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
9.1%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
6.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
6.1%
#% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus] for [Attack] Damage
6.1%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
6.1%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
6.1%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Critical Strike
(33)100%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(32)97%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(32)97%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(32)97%✕ Remove
Predatory Instinct
(31)93.9%✕ Remove
Penetrate
(28)84.8%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(27)81.8%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(25)75.8%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(25)75.8%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(24)72.7%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(24)72.7%✕ Remove
True Strike
(24)72.7%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(23)69.7%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(22)66.7%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(21)63.6%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(20)60.6%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(19)57.6%✕ Remove
Stalking Panther
(19)57.6%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(18)54.5%✕ Remove
Cooked
(18)54.5%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(18)54.5%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(17)51.5%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(17)51.5%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(17)51.5%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(16)48.5%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(16)48.5%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(16)48.5%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(15)45.5%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(15)45.5%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(15)45.5%✕ Remove
Blur
(14)42.4%✕ Remove
Feathered Fletching
(14)42.4%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(13)39.4%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(13)39.4%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(12)36.4%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(12)36.4%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(12)36.4%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(11)33.3%✕ Remove
Quick Fingers
(10)30.3%✕ Remove
Sniper
(9)27.3%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(9)27.3%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(9)27.3%✕ Remove
Master Fletching
(9)27.3%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(9)27.3%✕ Remove
In for the Kill
(9)27.3%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(9)27.3%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(9)27.3%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(9)27.3%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(8)24.2%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(8)24.2%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(8)24.2%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(7)21.2%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(7)21.2%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(6)18.2%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(6)18.2%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(6)18.2%✕ Remove
Azmeri Brew
(6)18.2%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(6)18.2%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(6)18.2%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(6)18.2%✕ Remove
Mystic Harvest
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Unsight
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(5)15.2%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Combat Alchemy
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(4)12.1%✕ Remove
Toxic Tolerance
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Pierce the Heart
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Building Toxins
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Inspiring Ally
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Wrapped Quiver
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Escalating Toxins
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
All For One
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Hail
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Wasting
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Warlord Berserker
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Lasting Toxins
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Leeching Toxins
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Stacking Toxins
(3)9.1%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Death from Afar
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Easy Going
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Flow State
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Crippling Toxins
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Intense Dose
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Multi Shot
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Altered Brain Chemistry
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Electrifying Daze
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(2)6.1%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(1)3%✕ Remove
Storm Swell
(1)3%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(1)3%✕ Remove
Melding
(1)3%✕ Remove
Piercing Shot
(1)3%✕ Remove
Near Sighted
(1)3%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(1)3%✕ Remove
Elemental Surge
(1)3%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(1)3%✕ Remove
Snowpiercer
(1)3%✕ Remove
Price of Freedom
(1)3%✕ Remove
Javelin
(1)3%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(1)3%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(1)3%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(1)3%✕ Remove
Suffusion
(1)3%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(1)3%✕ Remove
Authority
(1)3%✕ Remove
Fervour
(1)3%✕ Remove
Time Manipulation
(1)3%✕ Remove
Grace of the Ancestors
(1)3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(1)3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(1)3%✕ Remove
High Alert
(1)3%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(1)3%✕ Remove
Lockdown
(1)3%✕ Remove
Defiance
(1)3%✕ Remove
Blood of Rage
(1)3%✕ Remove
Fortifying Blood
(1)3%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(1)3%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(1)3%✕ Remove
Biting Frost
(1)3%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(1)3%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(1)3%✕ Remove
Low Tolerance
(1)3%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(1)3%✕ Remove
Instability
(1)3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(1)3%✕ Remove
Steady Footing
(1)3%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)3%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(1)3%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(1)3%✕ Remove
Lucidity
(1)3%✕ Remove
Boon of the Beast
(1)3%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(1)3%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(1)3%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(1)3%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(1)3%✕ Remove
Electric Blood
(1)3%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(1)3%✕ Remove
Lucky Rabbit Foot
(1)3%✕ Remove
Fan the Flames
(1)3%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(1)3%✕ Remove
Momentum
(1)3%✕ Remove
Marathon Runner
(1)3%✕ Remove
Shattering Daze
(1)3%✕ Remove