The Permafrost Bolts is a highly effective skill for the Witchhunter in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 48 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Ice Bite II, Elemental Armament II, Projectile Acceleration III. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Reusable Ammunition, Ricochet, Remorseless on the skill tree.

Permafrost Bolts
(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
72.9%
Loads an additional bolt
43.8%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
41.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
41.7%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
33.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
31.2%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
29.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
20.8%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
20.8%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
20.8%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
66.7%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
43.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
37.5%
# Life Regeneration per second
35.4%
# to maximum Mana
33.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.2%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
# to [Evasion] Rating
20.8%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
54.2%
# to [Evasion] Rating
45.8%
# to maximum Life
41.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
27.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.1%
#% increased [AilmentThreshold|Elemental Ailment Threshold]
25%
# to [Armour|Armour]
22.9%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
33.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
29.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.2%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
27.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
25%
# to [Evasion] Rating
22.9%
#% increased Damage against [Immobilised] Enemies
20.8%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20.8%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
79.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
47.9%
# to maximum Life
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
37.5%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
33.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
29.2%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
25%
# to maximum Mana
25%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
22.9%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
64.6%
# to maximum Life
50%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
45.8%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
33.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
29.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
25%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
22.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
22.9%
#% increased [Armour]
20.8%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
52.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
45.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
43.8%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
43.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
39.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
39.6%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
39.6%
# to maximum Mana
35.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
35.4%
#% increased [Cold] Damage
33.3%
Ring 2
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
54.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
47.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
43.8%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
43.8%
# to maximum Life
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
41.7%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
39.6%
# to maximum Mana
27.1%
#% increased [Cold] Damage
27.1%
# to [Evasion] Rating
25%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
89.6%
# to [Armour]
81.2%
# to maximum Life
72.9%
# to maximum Mana
43.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
41.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
39.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
35.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.2%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
25%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
22.9%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
16.7%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
12.5%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
10.4%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
8.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
8.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
8.3%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
8.3%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
6.2%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
6.2%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
6.2%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Reusable Ammunition
(48)100%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(48)100%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(48)100%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(46)95.8%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(43)89.6%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(43)89.6%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(42)87.5%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(40)83.3%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(39)81.2%✕ Remove
Obsessive Rituals
(39)81.2%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(38)79.2%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(37)77.1%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(36)75%✕ Remove
Catapult
(35)72.9%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(34)70.8%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(34)70.8%✕ Remove
Ceremonial Ablution
(33)68.8%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(33)68.8%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(32)66.7%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(31)64.6%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(30)62.5%✕ Remove
Zealous Inquisition
(28)58.3%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(28)58.3%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(28)58.3%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(27)56.2%✕ Remove
Pitiless Killer
(25)52.1%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(25)52.1%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(24)50%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(22)45.8%✕ Remove
Escape Strategy
(21)43.8%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(21)43.8%✕ Remove
Witchbane
(16)33.3%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(16)33.3%✕ Remove
Deep Freeze
(15)31.2%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(15)31.2%✕ Remove
No Mercy
(13)27.1%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(12)25%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(12)25%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(12)25%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(12)25%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(12)25%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(11)22.9%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(11)22.9%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(10)20.8%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(10)20.8%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(9)18.8%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(9)18.8%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(9)18.8%✕ Remove
Cull the Hordes
(8)16.7%✕ Remove
Rapid Reload
(8)16.7%✕ Remove
Judge, Jury, and Executioner
(7)14.6%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(7)14.6%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(6)12.5%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(5)10.4%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(5)10.4%✕ Remove
Exploit
(5)10.4%✕ Remove
Grenadier
(5)10.4%✕ Remove
Snowpiercer
(4)8.3%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(4)8.3%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(4)8.3%✕ Remove
Shrapnel
(4)8.3%✕ Remove
Natural Immunity
(3)6.2%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(3)6.2%✕ Remove
Cluster Bombs
(3)6.2%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(3)6.2%✕ Remove
Power Shots
(2)4.2%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(2)4.2%✕ Remove
Authority
(2)4.2%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(2)4.2%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(2)4.2%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(2)4.2%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Splinters
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Weapon Master
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Lavianga's Brew
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Mental Perseverance
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Warm the Heart
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Pinpoint Shot
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Volatile Grenades
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Bleeding Out
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Pressure Points
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Haemorrhaging Cuts
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Personal Touch
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Path of the Renegade
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Bloodletting
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Dispatch Foes
(1)2.1%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(1)2.1%✕ Remove