The Galvanic Shards is a highly effective skill for the Witchhunter in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 36 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Dominus' Grasp, Innervate. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Obsessive Rituals, Remorseless, Pitiless Killer on the skill tree.

Galvanic Shards
(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
#% increased [Physical] Damage
72.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
50%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
47.2%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
25%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
25%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
22.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
22.2%
[ManaLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Mana
19.4%
#% increased Bolt Speed
16.7%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
16.7%
Helmet
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
83.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
55.6%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
47.2%
[Presence] Radius is doubled
47.2%
# to maximum Mana
36.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
30.6%
#% increased [CullingStrike|Culling Strike] Threshold
30.6%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
8.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
8.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
8.3%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
63.9%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
58.3%
#% increased [AilmentThreshold|Elemental Ailment Threshold]
52.8%
#% increased [Freeze] Duration on Enemies
52.8%
[Evasion|Evasion Rating] is doubled if you have not been [HitDamage|Hit] [Recently]
52.8%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
52.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
# to maximum Life
19.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
13.9%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
11.1%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
58.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
50%
# to maximum Life
38.9%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
38.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
38.9%
Adds # to # [Chaos] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.1%
Gain # [FearIncarnate|Fear Incarnate] when you [CullingStrike|Cull] a target
36.1%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
30.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
# to [Armour|Armour]
22.2%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
77.8%
# to maximum Life
44.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
38.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.6%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
30.6%
# to [Evasion] Rating
27.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
25%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
25%
# Life Regeneration per second
19.4%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
119.4%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
50%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
41.7%
# to maximum Life
38.9%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
38.9%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
30.6%
# Life Regeneration per second
25%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25%
# to maximum Mana
22.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
22.2%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
75%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
61.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
61.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
55.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
55.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
27.8%
# to maximum Life
25%
# to maximum Mana
22.2%
# to [Evasion] Rating
19.4%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
63.9%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
61.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
58.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
52.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
44.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
38.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
36.1%
# to maximum Mana
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
33.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
22.2%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
86.1%
# to maximum Life
66.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
52.8%
# to [Armour]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
50%
# to [Strength|Strength]
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.1%
#% increased [Charm] Effect Duration
30.6%
#% increased [Flask] Mana Recovery rate
30.6%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
22.2%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
19.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
13.9%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
11.1%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
8.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
8.3%
[LifeLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Life
8.3%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
5.6%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
5.6%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
5.6%
[ManaLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Mana
5.6%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Obsessive Rituals
(31)86.1%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(31)86.1%✕ Remove
Pitiless Killer
(31)86.1%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(28)77.8%✕ Remove
Flash Storm
(28)77.8%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(28)77.8%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(27)75%✕ Remove
Ceremonial Ablution
(26)72.2%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(26)72.2%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(26)72.2%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(25)69.4%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(25)69.4%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(25)69.4%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(23)63.9%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(23)63.9%✕ Remove
Zealous Inquisition
(22)61.1%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(22)61.1%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(21)58.3%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(19)52.8%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(19)52.8%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(18)50%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(18)50%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(18)50%✕ Remove
Cull the Hordes
(17)47.2%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(17)47.2%✕ Remove
Momentum
(17)47.2%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(16)44.4%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(16)44.4%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(15)41.7%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(15)41.7%✕ Remove
Judge, Jury, and Executioner
(14)38.9%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(14)38.9%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(13)36.1%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(13)36.1%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(12)33.3%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(11)30.6%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(10)27.8%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(10)27.8%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(7)19.4%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
Rapid Reload
(6)16.7%✕ Remove
Witchbane
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Finish Them
(5)13.9%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(4)11.1%✕ Remove
Electrocuting Exposure
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
High Alert
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Blur
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(3)8.3%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Power Shots
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Relentless
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Weapon Master
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Hunting Companion
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Fortifying Blood
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
No Mercy
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Coursing Energy
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Path of the Renegade
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Fortified Location
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Artillery Strike
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Rattled
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Unbound Forces
(2)5.6%✕ Remove
Bond of the Ape
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Natural Immunity
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Dimensional Weakspot
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Death from Afar
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Catapult
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Combat Alchemy
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Bloodthirsty
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Volcanic Skin
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Ether Flow
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Reaching Strike
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Volatile Grenades
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Authority
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
The Quick Fox
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
General Electric
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
First Approach
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Unexpected Finesse
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Defiance
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Flow State
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Electrocution
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Demolitionist
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Unerring Impact
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Exploit
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Harmonic Generator
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Blinding Flash
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Electrotherapy
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Advanced Munitions
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Devastation
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Hunter
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Passthrough Rounds
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Cooked
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Clear Space
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Grenadier
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Dispatch Foes
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
True Strike
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Storm Surge
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(1)2.8%✕ Remove
Repeating Explosives
(1)2.8%✕ Remove