The Armour Piercing Rounds is a highly effective skill for the Witchhunter in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 17 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Chain III, Heft, Culling Strike II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Pitiless Killer, Bounty Hunter, Remorseless on the skill tree.

Armour Piercing Rounds
(Witchhunter) Builds
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★ Selected Main Skills
Other Active Skills & Auras
Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
88.2%
#% increased Bolt Speed
64.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
64.7%
#% reduced Reload Speed
64.7%
Bolts fired by [Crossbow|Crossbow] [Attack|Attacks] have #% chance to not
expend [Ammunition] if you've Reloaded [Recently]
64.7%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
11.8%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
11.8%
[LifeLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Life
11.8%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
5.9%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
5.9%
Helmet
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
88.2%
# to maximum Mana
82.4%
#% increased [CullingStrike|Culling Strike] Threshold
82.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
82.4%
# Life Regeneration per second
11.8%
# to maximum Life
11.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
11.8%
# to [Armour|Armour]
5.9%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
5.9%
# to [Evasion] Rating
5.9%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
82.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
70.6%
# to [Armour|Armour]
64.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
58.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
41.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
35.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
23.5%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
17.6%
# Life Regeneration per second
11.8%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
94.1%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
82.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
76.5%
Adds # to # [Chaos] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
76.5%
Gain # [FearIncarnate|Fear Incarnate] when you [CullingStrike|Cull] a target
76.5%
# to [Armour|Armour]
17.6%
# to [Evasion] Rating
11.8%
# to maximum Life
11.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
11.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
11.8%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
88.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
64.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
64.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
58.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
52.9%
# to maximum Life
47.1%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
35.3%
# Life Regeneration per second
29.4%
# to [Armour|Armour]
29.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
29.4%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
64.7%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
52.9%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
41.2%
# to maximum Life
41.2%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
41.2%
# Life Regeneration per second
29.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
29.4%
#% increased [Armour]
29.4%
# to maximum Mana
23.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
23.5%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
64.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
64.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
52.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
52.9%
# to maximum Life
47.1%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
41.2%
# to maximum Mana
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
23.5%
# to [Evasion] Rating
23.5%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
70.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
58.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
52.9%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
52.9%
# to maximum Mana
47.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
47.1%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
41.2%
# to maximum Life
35.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
29.4%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
88.2%
# to maximum Life
82.4%
#% increased [Flask] Life Recovery rate
58.8%
#% reduced [Charm] Charges used
58.8%
# to [Armour]
52.9%
#% less minimum [Physical] [Attack] Damage
47.1%
#% more maximum [Physical] [Attack] Damage
47.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
23.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
23.5%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
82.4%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
41.2%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
35.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
35.3%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
29.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
23.5%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
23.5%
[LifeLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Life
23.5%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
17.6%
#% reduced Reload Speed
17.6%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Pitiless Killer
(17)100%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(15)88.2%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(15)88.2%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(14)82.4%✕ Remove
Cull the Hordes
(14)82.4%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(14)82.4%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(13)76.5%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(12)70.6%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(11)64.7%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(11)64.7%✕ Remove
Obsessive Rituals
(10)58.8%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(10)58.8%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(9)52.9%✕ Remove
Ceremonial Ablution
(8)47.1%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(8)47.1%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(8)47.1%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(8)47.1%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(8)47.1%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(8)47.1%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(8)47.1%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Finish Them
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Zealous Inquisition
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Hidden Barb
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(7)41.2%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Judge, Jury, and Executioner
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Goring
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(6)35.3%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Defiance
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(5)29.4%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Bleeding Out
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Hunting Companion
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Momentum
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(4)23.5%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Witchbane
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Trick Shot
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Split Shot
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Short Shot
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Multi Shot
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(3)17.6%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Piercing Shot
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Weapon Master
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Flash Storm
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Blur
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Wasting
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(2)11.8%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Brutal
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Aggravation
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Relentless Vindicator
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Splinters
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Relentless
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Crimson Assault
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Arsonist
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Sacrificial Blood
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Bonded Precision
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Cruel Fate
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
The Quick Fox
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Electrifying Nature
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Polished Iron
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Cluster Bombs
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
High Alert
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Effervescent
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Deep Wounds
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Close Confines
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Exploit
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Exposed Wounds
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Advanced Munitions
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Sigil of Lightning
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Intense Dose
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
No Mercy
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Stormkeeper
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Hunter
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Smoke Inhalation
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Shrapnel
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Cooked
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Grenadier
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Dispatch Foes
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Perfect Opportunity
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Incendiary
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Brush Off
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Titanic
(1)5.9%✕ Remove
Repeating Explosives
(1)5.9%✕ Remove