The Fragmentation Rounds is a highly effective skill for the Witchhunter in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 14 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Concentrated Area, Elemental Focus, Close Combat II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Ricochet, Remorseless, Reusable Ammunition on the skill tree.

Fragmentation Rounds
(Witchhunter) Builds
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
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
64.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
64.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
50%
Loads an additional bolt
50%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
42.9%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
28.6%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
21.4%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
21.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
21.4%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
21.4%
Helmet
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
57.1%
# to maximum Life
42.9%
# to maximum Mana
42.9%
# Life Regeneration per second
35.7%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28.6%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
28.6%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
21.4%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
14.3%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
78.6%
# to [Evasion] Rating
64.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
42.9%
#% increased [AilmentThreshold|Elemental Ailment Threshold]
35.7%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
28.6%
# Life Regeneration per second
21.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
21.4%
# to maximum Life
21.4%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Evasion] Rating
42.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
42.9%
# to maximum Life
35.7%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
35.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
35.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
21.4%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
21.4%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
85.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
57.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
57.1%
# to [Evasion] Rating
50%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
42.9%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
35.7%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
35.7%
# to maximum Mana
35.7%
# to maximum Life
28.6%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
28.6%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
128.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
50%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
42.9%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
35.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.7%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
28.6%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
28.6%
# to maximum Mana
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
28.6%
# to [Strength|Strength]
21.4%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
57.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
50%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
42.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
42.9%
# to [Evasion] Rating
35.7%
# to maximum Life
35.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
35.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
28.6%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
28.6%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
78.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
57.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
42.9%
# to maximum Life
42.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
42.9%
# to [Evasion] Rating
35.7%
# to maximum Mana
35.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.7%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
28.6%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
78.6%
# to [Armour]
71.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
71.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
64.3%
Has # [Charm] Slots
64.3%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
42.9%
# to [Strength|Strength]
42.9%
#% increased [Charm] Effect Duration
35.7%
#% increased [Flask] Mana Recovery rate
35.7%
Has # [Charm] Slot
35.7%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Bolt Speed
14.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
14.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
7.1%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
7.1%
#% reduced Reload Speed
7.1%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
7.1%
Bolts fired by [Crossbow|Crossbow] [Attack|Attacks] have #% chance to not
expend [Ammunition] if you've Reloaded [Recently]
7.1%
Causes #% increased [Stun|Stun] Buildup
7.1%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
7.1%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
7.1%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Ricochet
(14)100%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(14)100%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(13)92.9%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(13)92.9%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(12)85.7%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(12)85.7%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(12)85.7%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(11)78.6%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(11)78.6%✕ Remove
Obsessive Rituals
(11)78.6%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(11)78.6%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(11)78.6%✕ Remove
Ceremonial Ablution
(10)71.4%✕ Remove
Catapult
(10)71.4%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(10)71.4%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(10)71.4%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(10)71.4%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(9)64.3%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(9)64.3%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(9)64.3%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(9)64.3%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(9)64.3%✕ Remove
Pitiless Killer
(9)64.3%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(9)64.3%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(8)57.1%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(8)57.1%✕ Remove
Zealous Inquisition
(8)57.1%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(8)57.1%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(8)57.1%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(7)50%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(6)42.9%✕ Remove
Deep Freeze
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Witchbane
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Escape Strategy
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Judge, Jury, and Executioner
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Cull the Hordes
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
No Mercy
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Power Shots
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Relentless Vindicator
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Weapon Master
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Snowpiercer
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Easy Going
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Radial Force
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Inspiring Ally
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Grounded in the Earth
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Grace of the Ancestors
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Pressure Points
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Cluster Bombs
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Finish Them
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Howling Beast
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Hunting Companion
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Personal Touch
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Exploit
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Blinding Flash
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Tides of Change
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Shrapnel
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Passthrough Rounds
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Grenadier
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Roil
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
True Strike
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Rapid Reload
(1)7.1%✕ Remove