The Crossbow Shot is a highly effective skill for the Witchhunter in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 126 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Rapid Attacks II, Brutality III. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Ceremonial Ablution, Obsessive Rituals, Remorseless on the skill tree.

Crossbow Shot
(Witchhunter) Builds
Sample size: 126 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-09-04 12:01:30 UTC
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
51.6%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
44.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
43.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
29.4%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
28.6%
Loads an additional bolt
26.2%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
25.4%
[Grenade] Skills Fire an additional [Projectile|Projectile]
21.4%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
18.3%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
13.5%
Helmet
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
57.1%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
50.8%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
46.8%
# Life Regeneration per second
42.1%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
31.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
22.2%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
18.3%
[Presence] Radius is doubled
18.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
14.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
11.9%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
72.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
61.1%
#% increased [AilmentThreshold|Elemental Ailment Threshold]
60.3%
#% increased [Freeze] Duration on Enemies
55.6%
[Evasion|Evasion Rating] is doubled if you have not been [HitDamage|Hit] [Recently]
55.6%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
55.6%
# to [Evasion] Rating
19%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
14.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
12.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
11.1%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
29.4%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
26.2%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
25.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
23%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20.6%
# to maximum Life
19%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
19%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
16.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
15.9%
#% increased [Projectile] Damage
15.1%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
71.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
59.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
37.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.5%
# to [Evasion] Rating
31%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
28.6%
# to maximum Life
20.6%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
19%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
17.5%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
65.9%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
50.8%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
50.8%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
48.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
24.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
24.6%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
20.6%
# to maximum Life
15.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
15.1%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
13.5%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
52.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
43.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
42.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40.5%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
34.1%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
32.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
26.2%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
22.2%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
22.2%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
50.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
42.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
38.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
35.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
34.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
28.6%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.2%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
19.8%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
95.2%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
57.1%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
53.2%
# to maximum Life
36.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
34.1%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
30.2%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
30.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
24.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfStibnite|Stibnite]
22.2%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
20.6%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
13.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
10.3%
[Grenade] Skills Fire an additional [Projectile|Projectile]
8.7%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
7.1%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
6.3%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
5.6%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
5.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
5.6%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Ceremonial Ablution
(119)94.4%✕ Remove
Obsessive Rituals
(119)94.4%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(110)87.3%✕ Remove
Pitiless Killer
(91)72.2%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(86)68.3%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(82)65.1%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(81)64.3%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(78)61.9%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(75)59.5%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(73)57.9%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(73)57.9%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(72)57.1%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(72)57.1%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(71)56.3%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(69)54.8%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(69)54.8%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(68)54%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(68)54%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(68)54%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(67)53.2%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(66)52.4%✕ Remove
Zealous Inquisition
(64)50.8%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(63)50%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(63)50%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(62)49.2%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(57)45.2%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(54)42.9%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(54)42.9%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(51)40.5%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(46)36.5%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(44)34.9%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(43)34.1%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(42)33.3%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(42)33.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(41)32.5%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(39)31%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(37)29.4%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(37)29.4%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(36)28.6%✕ Remove
Witchbane
(33)26.2%✕ Remove
Judge, Jury, and Executioner
(33)26.2%✕ Remove
No Mercy
(33)26.2%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(31)24.6%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(31)24.6%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(30)23.8%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(30)23.8%✕ Remove
Flash Storm
(29)23%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(29)23%✕ Remove
Grenadier
(29)23%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(28)22.2%✕ Remove
Cluster Bombs
(27)21.4%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(27)21.4%✕ Remove
Repeating Explosives
(27)21.4%✕ Remove
Escape Strategy
(26)20.6%✕ Remove
Authority
(26)20.6%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(25)19.8%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(24)19%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(24)19%✕ Remove
Cooked
(24)19%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(23)18.3%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(23)18.3%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(23)18.3%✕ Remove
Natural Immunity
(22)17.5%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(22)17.5%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(22)17.5%✕ Remove
Cull the Hordes
(22)17.5%✕ Remove
Demolitionist
(22)17.5%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(21)16.7%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(20)15.9%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(20)15.9%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(18)14.3%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(17)13.5%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(17)13.5%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(16)12.7%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(16)12.7%✕ Remove
Momentum
(16)12.7%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(15)11.9%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(15)11.9%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(15)11.9%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(15)11.9%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(15)11.9%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(14)11.1%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(13)10.3%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(13)10.3%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(13)10.3%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(13)10.3%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(13)10.3%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(12)9.5%✕ Remove
Defiance
(12)9.5%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(12)9.5%✕ Remove
True Strike
(12)9.5%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(11)8.7%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(10)7.9%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(10)7.9%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(10)7.9%✕ Remove
Lightning Quick
(10)7.9%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(10)7.9%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(10)7.9%✕ Remove
Branching Bolts
(10)7.9%✕ Remove
Blinding Flash
(10)7.9%✕ Remove
Catapult
(9)7.1%✕ Remove
Volatile Grenades
(9)7.1%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(9)7.1%✕ Remove
Power Shots
(8)6.3%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(8)6.3%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(8)6.3%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(8)6.3%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(8)6.3%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(8)6.3%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(8)6.3%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(8)6.3%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(8)6.3%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(8)6.3%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(7)5.6%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(7)5.6%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(7)5.6%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(7)5.6%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(7)5.6%✕ Remove
Grace of the Ancestors
(7)5.6%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(7)5.6%✕ Remove
Drenched
(7)5.6%✕ Remove
Hidden Barb
(7)5.6%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(7)5.6%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(6)4.8%✕ Remove
Blur
(6)4.8%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(6)4.8%✕ Remove
Incendiary
(6)4.8%✕ Remove
Rapid Reload
(6)4.8%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(5)4%✕ Remove
Death from Afar
(5)4%✕ Remove
Deep Freeze
(5)4%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(5)4%✕ Remove
The Quick Fox
(5)4%✕ Remove
General Electric
(5)4%✕ Remove
High Alert
(5)4%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(4)3.2%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(4)3.2%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(4)3.2%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(4)3.2%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(4)3.2%✕ Remove
Personal Touch
(4)3.2%✕ Remove
Harmonic Generator
(4)3.2%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(4)3.2%✕ Remove
Goring
(4)3.2%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(4)3.2%✕ Remove
Singular Purpose
(4)3.2%✕ Remove
Smoke Inhalation
(4)3.2%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(4)3.2%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Weapon Master
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Crimson Assault
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Paragon
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Finish Them
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Unexpected Finesse
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Exposed Wounds
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Advanced Munitions
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Short Shot
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Hunter
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Doomsayer
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Blood Tearing
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Artillery Strike
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Dispatch Foes
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Rattled
(3)2.4%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(3)2.4%✕ Remove