The Stormblast Bolts is a highly effective skill for the Witchhunter in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 15 top players in the 75-89 bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Concentrated Area, Elemental Armament II, Rapid Attacks II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Remorseless, Forces of Nature, Ceremonial Ablution on the skill tree.

Stormblast Bolts
(Witchhunter) Builds
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Other Active Skills & Auras
Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
66.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
46.7%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
26.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
26.7%
Loads an additional bolt
26.7%
[LifeLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Life
26.7%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
20%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
20%
Adds # to # [Cold|Cold] Damage
20%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
66.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
60%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
53.3%
[Presence] Radius is doubled
53.3%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20%
# Life Regeneration per second
13.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
13.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
13.3%
# to maximum Mana
13.3%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
73.3%
#% increased [AilmentThreshold|Elemental Ailment Threshold]
73.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
73.3%
#% increased [Freeze] Duration on Enemies
66.7%
[Evasion|Evasion Rating] is doubled if you have not been [HitDamage|Hit] [Recently]
66.7%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
66.7%
#% increased Global [Armour], [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield] per Socket filled
13.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
13.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
13.3%
# Life Regeneration per second
6.7%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
53.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
46.7%
# to [Armour|Armour]
33.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
33.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
26.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
20%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
20%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
73.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
60%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
60%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
46.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
46.7%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
40%
# to [Evasion] Rating
33.3%
# to maximum Mana
33.3%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
33.3%
# to maximum Life
26.7%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
100%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
53.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
33.3%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
33.3%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
26.7%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
26.7%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
26.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
26.7%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
73.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
60%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
40%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
40%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
33.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
33.3%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
26.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
26.7%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
66.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
60%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
46.7%
# to maximum Life
40%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
26.7%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
26.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.7%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
80%
# to maximum Life
53.3%
# to [Armour]
46.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40%
# to [Strength|Strength]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
# to maximum Mana
26.7%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
26.7%
# to # [Physical|Physical] [Thorns|Thorns] damage
20%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
20%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
20%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
13.3%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
13.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
13.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
6.7%
#% increased Bolt Speed
6.7%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
6.7%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
6.7%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
6.7%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Remorseless
(15)100%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(13)86.7%✕ Remove
Ceremonial Ablution
(13)86.7%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(13)86.7%✕ Remove
Obsessive Rituals
(13)86.7%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(13)86.7%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(12)80%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(12)80%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(12)80%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(11)73.3%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(11)73.3%✕ Remove
Flash Storm
(10)66.7%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(10)66.7%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(10)66.7%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(10)66.7%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(10)66.7%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(9)60%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(9)60%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(8)53.3%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(8)53.3%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(8)53.3%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Pitiless Killer
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Momentum
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(6)40%✕ Remove
Zealous Inquisition
(6)40%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(6)40%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(6)40%✕ Remove
Witchbane
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Cull the Hordes
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
No Mercy
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Judge, Jury, and Executioner
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(3)20%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(3)20%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(3)20%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(3)20%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(3)20%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(3)20%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(3)20%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(3)20%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Blur
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Rapid Reload
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Natural Immunity
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Pinpoint Shot
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Authority
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Paragon
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
General Electric
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Defiance
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Blinding Flash
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Smoke Inhalation
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Cooked
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Grenadier
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
True Strike
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Incendiary
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Brush Off
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Unbound Forces
(1)6.7%✕ Remove