The Crossbow Shot is a highly effective skill for the Blood Mage in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 20 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Bleed III, Elemental Armament II, Pinpoint Critical. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Sanguimancy, Blood Barbs, Whispers of the Flesh on the skill tree.

Crossbow Shot
(Blood Mage) Builds
Sample size: 20 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
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
80%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
50%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
35%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
25%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
25%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
20%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
20%
[Grenade] Skills Fire an additional [Projectile|Projectile]
20%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
15%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
15%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
85%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
85%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
85%
[Presence] Radius is doubled
85%
# to maximum Life
10%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
10%
# Life Regeneration per second
5%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
5%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
5%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
5%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
45%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
30%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30%
#% increased [ESRechargeRate|Energy Shield Recharge Rate]
20%
# Life Regeneration per second
15%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
15%
# to maximum Life
15%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
85%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
80%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
80%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
80%
Your [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus] is #%
80%
Your [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance cannot be [RerollCrit|Rerolled]
80%
# to maximum Life
10%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
5%
# to maximum Mana
5%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
5%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
80%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
40%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
35%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30%
#% faster Dodge Roll
25%
Divine Flight
25%
Gain [Guard] equal to #% of missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] for # seconds when you Dodge Roll
25%
Maximum amount of [Guard] is based on maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] instead
25%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
70%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
70%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
30%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
30%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
25%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
25%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
25%
# to maximum Life
25%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
25%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
55%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
45%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
45%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
30%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
25%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
25%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
65%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
45%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
45%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30%
Reflects opposite Ring
30%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
25%
#% increased [Lightning] Damage
25%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
20%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
20%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
95%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
45%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
45%
Legacy of [LegacyOfDiamond|Diamond]
35%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
30%
# to [Strength|Strength]
30%
# to maximum Life
30%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
30%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
30%
#% increased effect of Socketed [Augment] Items
25%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
15%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
15%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
10%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
10%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
10%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
5%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional Arrow
5%
#% chance to cause [Bleeding|Bleeding] on [HitDamage|Hit]
5%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
5%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
5%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
5%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Sanguimancy
(20)100%✕ Remove
Blood Barbs
(20)100%✕ Remove
Whispers of the Flesh
(20)100%✕ Remove
Crimson Power
(20)100%✕ Remove
Grasping Wounds
(20)100%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(17)85%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(17)85%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(16)80%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(16)80%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(16)80%✕ Remove
Wasting
(16)80%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(15)75%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(15)75%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(13)65%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(13)65%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(11)55%✕ Remove
True Strike
(11)55%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(10)50%✕ Remove
Perfectly Placed Knife
(8)40%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(7)35%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(7)35%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(7)35%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(7)35%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(7)35%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(7)35%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(6)30%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(6)30%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(6)30%✕ Remove
Melding
(5)25%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(5)25%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(5)25%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(5)25%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(5)25%✕ Remove
Bleeding Out
(4)20%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(4)20%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(4)20%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(4)20%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(3)15%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(3)15%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(3)15%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(3)15%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(2)10%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(2)10%✕ Remove
Power Shots
(2)10%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(2)10%✕ Remove
Crimson Assault
(2)10%✕ Remove
Flash Storm
(2)10%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(2)10%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(2)10%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(2)10%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(2)10%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(2)10%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(2)10%✕ Remove
Nature's Bite
(2)10%✕ Remove
Bloodletting
(2)10%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(2)10%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)5%✕ Remove
Fate Finding
(1)5%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(1)5%✕ Remove
Escape Strategy
(1)5%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(1)5%✕ Remove
Aggravation
(1)5%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)5%✕ Remove
Abasement
(1)5%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(1)5%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(1)5%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(1)5%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(1)5%✕ Remove
Power Conduction
(1)5%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(1)5%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(1)5%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(1)5%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(1)5%✕ Remove
Grit
(1)5%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(1)5%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(1)5%✕ Remove
Beef
(1)5%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(1)5%✕ Remove
Resonance
(1)5%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(1)5%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(1)5%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(1)5%✕ Remove
Pressure Points
(1)5%✕ Remove
Pure Power
(1)5%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(1)5%✕ Remove
Sudden Infuriation
(1)5%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(1)5%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(1)5%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(1)5%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(1)5%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(1)5%✕ Remove
Flow State
(1)5%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(1)5%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(1)5%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(1)5%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)5%✕ Remove
Incision
(1)5%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(1)5%✕ Remove
Presence Present
(1)5%✕ Remove
Close Confines
(1)5%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(1)5%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(1)5%✕ Remove
Intense Dose
(1)5%✕ Remove
Goring
(1)5%✕ Remove
Brain Storm
(1)5%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(1)5%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(1)5%✕ Remove
Lucidity
(1)5%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)5%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(1)5%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(1)5%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(1)5%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(1)5%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(1)5%✕ Remove
Protraction
(1)5%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(1)5%✕ Remove
Electric Amplification
(1)5%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(1)5%✕ Remove
Cooked
(1)5%✕ Remove
Blood Tearing
(1)5%✕ Remove
Dispatch Foes
(1)5%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(1)5%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(1)5%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(1)5%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)5%✕ Remove
Lightning Storm
(1)5%✕ Remove
Breath of Lightning
(1)5%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(1)5%✕ Remove
Incendiary
(1)5%✕ Remove
Momentum
(1)5%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(1)5%✕ Remove