The Bow Shot is a highly effective skill for the Huntress in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 70 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rapid Attacks II, Elemental Armament II, Ice Bite II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Heartbreaking, Struck Through, For the Jugular on the skill tree.

Bow Shot
(Huntress) Builds
Sample size: 70 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.
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Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
70%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
45.7%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
44.3%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional Arrow
44.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
38.6%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
31.4%
#% reduced Projectile Range
27.1%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
15.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
11.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
10%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
75.7%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
62.9%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Attack|Attacks]
11.4%
#% increased Damage with Bow Skills
8.6%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
7.1%
# to maximum Life
7.1%
#% chance to [Pierce|Pierce] an Enemy
7.1%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
7.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
5.7%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
5.7%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
62.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
44.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
35.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
34.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
32.9%
# to maximum Life
31.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
30%
# to maximum Mana
27.1%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
25.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
20%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Evasion] Rating
44.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
35.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
34.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
32.9%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
32.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.1%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
24.3%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
21.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
20%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
15.7%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Projectile] Damage
40%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35.7%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
32.9%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional [Projectile]
31.4%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
31.4%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
25.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.4%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
14.3%
# to maximum Life
11.4%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
71.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
37.1%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
32.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.4%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
30%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
28.6%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
22.9%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
22.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
22.9%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
47.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
47.1%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
45.7%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
42.9%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
40%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
28.6%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.6%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
12.9%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
11.4%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
92.9%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
60%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
37.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
28.6%
#% to Maximum [Quality]
21.4%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.4%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Reflects opposite Ring
55.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
34.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
22.9%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
18.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
18.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
14.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
14.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
10%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
7.1%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
48.6%
# to maximum Life
47.1%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
47.1%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
47.1%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
44.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
42.9%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
42.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
41.4%
When you kill a [Rarity|Rare] monster, you gain its [MonsterModifiers|Modifiers] for # seconds
41.4%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
35.7%
#% increased Cast Speed
21.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
18.6%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional Arrow
18.6%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
15.7%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
14.3%
# to maximum Mana
14.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances] per [Charges|Power Charge]
14.3%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
12.9%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
20%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
14.3%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
11.4%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Attack|Attacks]
10%
#% increased Damage with Bow Skills
8.6%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
7.1%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
7.1%
#% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus] for [Attack] Damage
7.1%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
7.1%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
5.7%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Heartbreaking
(66)94.3%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(62)88.6%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(61)87.1%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(60)85.7%✕ Remove
True Strike
(57)81.4%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(53)75.7%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(52)74.3%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(50)71.4%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(46)65.7%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(45)64.3%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(45)64.3%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(44)62.9%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(44)62.9%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(44)62.9%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(43)61.4%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(43)61.4%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(41)58.6%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(39)55.7%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(38)54.3%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(37)52.9%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(36)51.4%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(36)51.4%✕ Remove
Blur
(34)48.6%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(33)47.1%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(33)47.1%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(33)47.1%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(32)45.7%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(32)45.7%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(29)41.4%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(29)41.4%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(27)38.6%✕ Remove
Path Seeker
(27)38.6%✕ Remove
Relentless Pursuit
(27)38.6%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(27)38.6%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(27)38.6%✕ Remove
Traveller's Wisdom
(27)38.6%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(25)35.7%✕ Remove
Quick Fingers
(25)35.7%✕ Remove
Cooked
(25)35.7%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(24)34.3%✕ Remove
Gathering Winds
(23)32.9%✕ Remove
Endless Munitions
(23)32.9%✕ Remove
Projectile Proximity Specialisation
(23)32.9%✕ Remove
Feathered Fletching
(23)32.9%✕ Remove
Running Assault
(23)32.9%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(21)30%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(20)28.6%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(19)27.1%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(19)27.1%✕ Remove
Mirage Deadeye
(18)25.7%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(18)25.7%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(17)24.3%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(16)22.9%✕ Remove
Marathon Runner
(16)22.9%✕ Remove
Unsight
(15)21.4%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(14)20%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(14)20%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(13)18.6%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(12)17.1%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(12)17.1%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(11)15.7%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(11)15.7%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(11)15.7%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(11)15.7%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(10)14.3%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(10)14.3%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(10)14.3%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(10)14.3%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(10)14.3%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(9)12.9%✕ Remove
Endless Blizzard
(9)12.9%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(9)12.9%✕ Remove
Master Fletching
(9)12.9%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(9)12.9%✕ Remove
Instability
(9)12.9%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(9)12.9%✕ Remove
Mystic Attunement
(8)11.4%✕ Remove
Resonance
(8)11.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(8)11.4%✕ Remove
Unfurled Finger
(8)11.4%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(8)11.4%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(8)11.4%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(8)11.4%✕ Remove
Sniper
(7)10%✕ Remove
Defiance
(7)10%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(7)10%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(7)10%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(7)10%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(6)8.6%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(6)8.6%✕ Remove
Corrupted Lifeforce
(6)8.6%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(6)8.6%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(6)8.6%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(5)7.1%✕ Remove
Critical Strike
(5)7.1%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(5)7.1%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(5)7.1%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(5)7.1%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(5)7.1%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(5)7.1%✕ Remove
Wrapped Quiver
(5)7.1%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(5)7.1%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(5)7.1%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(5)7.1%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(5)7.1%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(5)7.1%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(5)7.1%✕ Remove
Predatory Instinct
(5)7.1%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(4)5.7%✕ Remove
Intricate Sigils
(4)5.7%✕ Remove
Abasement
(4)5.7%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(4)5.7%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(4)5.7%✕ Remove
Temporal Mastery
(4)5.7%✕ Remove
Paragon
(4)5.7%✕ Remove
Desensitisation
(4)5.7%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(4)5.7%✕ Remove
Flow State
(4)5.7%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(4)5.7%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(4)5.7%✕ Remove
Called Shots
(4)5.7%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(4)5.7%✕ Remove
Stalking Panther
(4)5.7%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Melding
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Shimmering Mirage
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Rhythm
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Penetrate
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(3)4.3%✕ Remove
Sustainable Practices
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Toxic Tolerance
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Left Ventricle
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Adverse Growth
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Shredding Force
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Critical Overload
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Lavianga's Brew
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Agile Sprinter
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Mental Perseverance
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Combat Alchemy
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Easy Going
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Loose Flesh
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Building Toxins
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Deep Freeze
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Inspiring Ally
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Mind Phylacteries
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Authority
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Fervour
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Glazed Flesh
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Toxicity
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Controlled Chaos
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Heart Tissue
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Manifold Method
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Pliable Flesh
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Runic Meridians
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Way of the Stonefist
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Glaciation
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Inescapable Cold
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Warding Potions
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Taut Flesh
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Invocated Efficiency
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Sharp Sight
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Forthcoming
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Wildwood Persistence
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(2)2.9%✕ Remove
Momentum
(2)2.9%✕ Remove