The High Velocity Rounds is a highly effective skill for the Witchhunter in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 12 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Heft, Brutality III, Deliberation. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Giantslayer, Overwhelm, Cull the Hordes on the skill tree.

High Velocity 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
#% increased [Physical] Damage
91.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
75%
#% increased Bolt Speed
58.3%
#% reduced Reload Speed
58.3%
Bolts fired by [Crossbow|Crossbow] [Attack|Attacks] have #% chance to not
expend [Ammunition] if you've Reloaded [Recently]
58.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
25%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
25%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
16.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
16.7%
Helmet
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
100%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
91.7%
# to maximum Mana
91.7%
#% increased [CullingStrike|Culling Strike] Threshold
91.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
8.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
8.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
8.3%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Evasion] Rating
83.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
66.7%
# to [Armour|Armour]
58.3%
# to maximum Life
58.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
58.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
50%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
33.3%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
25%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
100%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
100%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
100%
Adds # to # [Chaos] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
100%
Gain # [FearIncarnate|Fear Incarnate] when you [CullingStrike|Cull] a target
100%
[RavenTouched|Raven-Touched]
16.7%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
100%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
58.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
41.7%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
33.3%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
# to maximum Mana
25%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
25%
# to [Strength|Strength]
16.7%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
75%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
66.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
58.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
41.7%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
33.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
33.3%
#% increased [Armour]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
33.3%
# to maximum Mana
25%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
100%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
75%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
58.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
58.3%
# to maximum Mana
50%
# to maximum Life
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
41.7%
# Life Regeneration per second
25%
# to [Evasion] Rating
25%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
25%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
83.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
58.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
58.3%
# to maximum Life
50%
# to maximum Mana
50%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
25%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
83.3%
# to maximum Life
75%
#% increased [Flask] Life Recovery rate
66.7%
#% reduced [Charm] Charges used
66.7%
#% less minimum [Physical] [Attack] Damage
58.3%
#% more maximum [Physical] [Attack] Damage
58.3%
# to [Armour]
41.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
25%
#% increased [Charm] Effect Duration
16.7%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
66.7%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
33.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
25%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
16.7%
#% chance to [Pierce|Pierce] an Enemy
16.7%
#% increased Bolt Speed
16.7%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
16.7%
#% reduced Reload Speed
16.7%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
16.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
16.7%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Giantslayer
(12)100%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(12)100%✕ Remove
Cull the Hordes
(12)100%✕ Remove
Pitiless Killer
(12)100%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(11)91.7%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(10)83.3%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(10)83.3%✕ Remove
Obsessive Rituals
(9)75%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(9)75%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(9)75%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(8)66.7%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(8)66.7%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(8)66.7%✕ Remove
Judge, Jury, and Executioner
(7)58.3%✕ Remove
Zealous Inquisition
(7)58.3%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(7)58.3%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(7)58.3%✕ Remove
Ceremonial Ablution
(6)50%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(6)50%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(6)50%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(6)50%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(6)50%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Defiance
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Finish Them
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Hidden Barb
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(3)25%✕ Remove
Bleeding Out
(3)25%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(3)25%✕ Remove
Split Shot
(3)25%✕ Remove
Short Shot
(3)25%✕ Remove
Goring
(3)25%✕ Remove
Multi Shot
(3)25%✕ Remove
Passthrough Rounds
(3)25%✕ Remove
Momentum
(3)25%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Piercing Shot
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Blur
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Witchbane
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Aggravation
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Feel the Earth
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Sitting Duck
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Specialised Shots
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Regenerative Flesh
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Trick Shot
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Lockdown
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Hunting Companion
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Deep Wounds
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Exposed Wounds
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Hunter
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Bloodletting
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Blood Tearing
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Rapid Reload
(1)8.3%✕ Remove