The Bow Shot is a highly effective skill for the Ritualist in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 51 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Rapid Attacks II, Deliberation. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Mystic Attunement, Unfurled Finger, Heartbreaking on the skill tree.

Bow Shot
(Ritualist) Builds
Sample size: 51 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 Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
43.1%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional Arrow
41.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
39.2%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
23.5%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
23.5%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
21.6%
#% increased bonuses gained from Equipped [Quiver]
19.6%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
13.7%
#% reduced Projectile Range
11.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
11.8%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
58.8%
Each Arrow fired is a [UniqueArrowModifierChain|Crescendo], [UniqueArrowModifierSplit|Splinter], [UniqueArrowModifierPierceReturn|Reversing], [UniqueArrowModifierCrit|Diamond], [UniqueArrowModifierRarity|Covetous], or [UniqueArrowModifierStun|Blunt] Arrow
49%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Attack|Attacks]
21.6%
#% chance to [Pierce|Pierce] an Enemy
17.6%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
17.6%
[Attack] [Projectile|Projectiles] [Return] if they [Pierce|Pierced] at least # times
17.6%
[Projectile|Projectiles] deal #% increased Damage with [HitDamage|Hits] for each time they have [Pierce|Pierced]
17.6%
[Projectile|Projectiles] have #% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] chance for each time they have [Pierce|Pierced]
17.6%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
13.7%
# to maximum Life
11.8%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
41.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
39.2%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
37.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
19.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
19.6%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
15.7%
#% increased maximum Life
15.7%
#% reduced [LightRadius|Light Radius]
15.7%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.3%
# to [Spirit|Spirit] per Socket filled
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
23.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.5%
# to [Evasion] Rating
21.6%
#% to all [Resistances|Elemental Resistances] per Socket filled
21.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
17.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
17.6%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
15.7%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
15.7%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Projectile] Damage
27.5%
# to maximum Life
21.6%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
19.6%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
19.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
19.6%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
17.6%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
15.7%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional [Projectile]
13.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
13.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
13.7%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
52.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
23.5%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
23.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
21.6%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
17.6%
# to maximum Life
17.6%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
58.8%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
51%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
25.5%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
25.5%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
23.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
23.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
23.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
21.6%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
17.6%
#% increased maximum Life
17.6%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
113.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
45.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
37.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
23.5%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
19.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
17.6%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
17.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
15.7%
# to [Evasion] Rating
13.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
13.7%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Reflects opposite Ring
62.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
37.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
21.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
17.6%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
13.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
13.7%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
11.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
9.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
9.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
7.8%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
86.3%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
62.7%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
56.9%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
39.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
37.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
29.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
27.5%
# to maximum Life
27.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
27.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
25.5%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Cast Speed
39.2%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
23.5%
# to maximum Mana
23.5%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances] per [Charges|Power Charge]
23.5%
# to Maximum [Charges|Power Charges]
19.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
17.6%
# to Level of all [Corrupted] [Spell] Skill Gems
15.7%
Spells which cost Life [Gain] #% of Damage as [Gain|Extra] [Physical] Damage
15.7%
#% [SurpassChance|Surpassing] chance to fire an additional Arrow
13.7%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
13.7%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Damage with Bow Skills
13.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
13.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
13.7%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Attack|Attacks]
11.8%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
11.8%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
9.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
9.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
9.8%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
5.9%
#% reduced Skill Effect Duration
5.9%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Mystic Attunement
(51)100%✕ Remove
Unfurled Finger
(51)100%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(43)84.3%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(39)76.5%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(37)72.5%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(35)68.6%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(34)66.7%✕ Remove
Intricate Sigils
(33)64.7%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(33)64.7%✕ Remove
True Strike
(31)60.8%✕ Remove
Corrupted Lifeforce
(27)52.9%✕ Remove
Cooked
(27)52.9%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(25)49%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(22)43.1%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(22)43.1%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(22)43.1%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(21)41.2%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(21)41.2%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(20)39.2%✕ Remove
Mind Phylacteries
(19)37.3%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(19)37.3%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(19)37.3%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(19)37.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(19)37.3%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(18)35.3%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(18)35.3%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(17)33.3%✕ Remove
Feathered Fletching
(17)33.3%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(16)31.4%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(16)31.4%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(16)31.4%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(16)31.4%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(15)29.4%✕ Remove
Master Fletching
(15)29.4%✕ Remove
Quick Fingers
(15)29.4%✕ Remove
Blur
(15)29.4%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(14)27.5%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(14)27.5%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(13)25.5%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(13)25.5%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(13)25.5%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(12)23.5%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(12)23.5%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(12)23.5%✕ Remove
Wildwood Persistence
(12)23.5%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(11)21.6%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(10)19.6%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(10)19.6%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(10)19.6%✕ Remove
Melding
(9)17.6%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(9)17.6%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(9)17.6%✕ Remove
Temporal Mastery
(9)17.6%✕ Remove
Desensitisation
(9)17.6%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(9)17.6%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(9)17.6%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(9)17.6%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(8)15.7%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(8)15.7%✕ Remove
Resonance
(8)15.7%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(8)15.7%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(8)15.7%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(8)15.7%✕ Remove
Overflowing Power
(8)15.7%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(7)13.7%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(7)13.7%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(7)13.7%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(7)13.7%✕ Remove
Endless Blizzard
(7)13.7%✕ Remove
Authority
(7)13.7%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(7)13.7%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(7)13.7%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(7)13.7%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(7)13.7%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(7)13.7%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(7)13.7%✕ Remove
Unbreakable
(6)11.8%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(6)11.8%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(6)11.8%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(6)11.8%✕ Remove
Defiance
(6)11.8%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(6)11.8%✕ Remove
Shatter Palm
(6)11.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(6)11.8%✕ Remove
Elemental Equilibrium
(6)11.8%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(6)11.8%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(6)11.8%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(6)11.8%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(6)11.8%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(5)9.8%✕ Remove
Knight of Izaro
(5)9.8%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(5)9.8%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(5)9.8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(5)9.8%✕ Remove
Frantic Swings
(5)9.8%✕ Remove
Wrapped Quiver
(5)9.8%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(5)9.8%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(5)9.8%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(5)9.8%✕ Remove
Glaciation
(5)9.8%✕ Remove
Instability
(5)9.8%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(5)9.8%✕ Remove
Unsight
(5)9.8%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(5)9.8%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(5)9.8%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(4)7.8%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(4)7.8%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(4)7.8%✕ Remove
Fervour
(4)7.8%✕ Remove
Flow State
(4)7.8%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(4)7.8%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(4)7.8%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(4)7.8%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(4)7.8%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(4)7.8%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(4)7.8%✕ Remove
Brush Off
(4)7.8%✕ Remove
Momentum
(4)7.8%✕ Remove
Unbending
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Left Ventricle
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Critical Overload
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Abasement
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Mental Perseverance
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Sniper
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Loose Flesh
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Heart Tissue
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Taut Flesh
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Barrier of Venarius
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Wasting
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Lucidity
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(3)5.9%✕ Remove
Zealot's Oath
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Chillproof
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Relentless
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Lavianga's Brew
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Death from Afar
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Combat Alchemy
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Easy Going
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Hale Heart
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Building Toxins
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Inspiring Ally
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Decisive Retreat
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Bonded Precision
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
First Approach
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
High Alert
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Life
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Escalating Toxins
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Split Shot
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Intense Dose
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Warding Potions
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Multi Shot
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Headshot
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Altered Brain Chemistry
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Bond of the Owl
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Protraction
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Forthcoming
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Savagery
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Unbound Forces
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Hollow Palm Technique
(2)3.9%✕ Remove
Impenetrable Shell
(2)3.9%✕ Remove