The Explosive Grenade is a highly effective skill for the Witchhunter in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 58 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Defy II, Multishot II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Remorseless, Obsessive Rituals, Ceremonial Ablution on the skill tree.

Explosive Grenade
(Witchhunter) Builds
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Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
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[Grenade] Skills Fire an additional [Projectile|Projectile]
65.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
58.6%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
29.3%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
27.6%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
25.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
24.1%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
20.7%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
19%
Loads an additional bolt
15.5%
[ManaLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Mana
15.5%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
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Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
72.4%
# Life Regeneration per second
70.7%
# to maximum Life
65.5%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
63.8%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
15.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
15.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
10.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
8.6%
# to [Evasion] Rating
8.6%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
6.9%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
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#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
79.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
74.1%
#% increased [AilmentThreshold|Elemental Ailment Threshold]
69%
#% increased [Freeze] Duration on Enemies
69%
[Evasion|Evasion Rating] is doubled if you have not been [HitDamage|Hit] [Recently]
69%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
69%
# to [Evasion] Rating
13.8%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
12.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
12.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
12.1%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
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# to maximum Life
32.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
31%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.6%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
22.4%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
22.4%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
20.7%
# to [Armour|Armour]
20.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20.7%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
82.8%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
63.8%
# to maximum Life
44.8%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
41.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
32.8%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
29.3%
#% to amount of [HitDamage|Damage] Prevented by [Deflect|Deflection]
29.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
25.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25.9%
Cannot be [LightStun|Light Stunned] by [Deflect|Deflected] [HitDamage|Hits]
25.9%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
63.8%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
53.4%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
39.7%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
37.9%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
27.6%
# to maximum Life
22.4%
# to maximum Mana
20.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
19%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
19%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
56.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
48.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
48.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
39.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
37.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
34.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
34.5%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.6%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
24.1%
Ring 2
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#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
53.4%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
41.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
39.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
39.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
39.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.2%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
34.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
31%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.3%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
29.3%
Belt
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Has # [Charm] Slots
91.4%
# to maximum Life
62.1%
# to [Armour]
53.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
39.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
36.2%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
32.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.6%
# to maximum Mana
24.1%
# to [Strength|Strength]
22.4%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
22.4%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
20.7%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
8.6%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
8.6%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
6.9%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
6.9%
[Grenade] Skills Fire an additional [Projectile|Projectile]
6.9%
[ManaLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Mana
6.9%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
5.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
5.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
5.2%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Remorseless
(57)98.3%✕ Remove
Obsessive Rituals
(54)93.1%✕ Remove
Ceremonial Ablution
(53)91.4%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(49)84.5%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(46)79.3%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(46)79.3%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(45)77.6%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(45)77.6%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(43)74.1%✕ Remove
Grenadier
(43)74.1%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(42)72.4%✕ Remove
Repeating Explosives
(42)72.4%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(41)70.7%✕ Remove
Demolitionist
(41)70.7%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(41)70.7%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(40)69%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(39)67.2%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(38)65.5%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(38)65.5%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(38)65.5%✕ Remove
Authority
(37)63.8%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(37)63.8%✕ Remove
Witchbane
(36)62.1%✕ Remove
Cluster Bombs
(36)62.1%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(35)60.3%✕ Remove
No Mercy
(35)60.3%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(35)60.3%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(33)56.9%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(32)55.2%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(32)55.2%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(32)55.2%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(31)53.4%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(31)53.4%✕ Remove
Escape Strategy
(30)51.7%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(29)50%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(29)50%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(25)43.1%✕ Remove
Pitiless Killer
(25)43.1%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(24)41.4%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(23)39.7%✕ Remove
Flash Storm
(22)37.9%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(22)37.9%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(21)36.2%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(21)36.2%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(20)34.5%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(20)34.5%✕ Remove
Zealous Inquisition
(18)31%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(18)31%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(16)27.6%✕ Remove
Volatile Grenades
(15)25.9%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(15)25.9%✕ Remove
Natural Immunity
(14)24.1%✕ Remove
Smoke Inhalation
(14)24.1%✕ Remove
Incendiary
(14)24.1%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(13)22.4%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(12)20.7%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(11)19%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(11)19%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(10)17.2%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(9)15.5%✕ Remove
Judge, Jury, and Executioner
(9)15.5%✕ Remove
Blinding Flash
(9)15.5%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(8)13.8%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(8)13.8%✕ Remove
Cull the Hordes
(7)12.1%✕ Remove
Catapult
(6)10.3%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(6)10.3%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(6)10.3%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(6)10.3%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(5)8.6%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(5)8.6%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(5)8.6%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(5)8.6%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(5)8.6%✕ Remove
Rapid Reload
(5)8.6%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(4)6.9%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(4)6.9%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(4)6.9%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(4)6.9%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(4)6.9%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(4)6.9%✕ Remove
Defiance
(4)6.9%✕ Remove
Ichlotl's Inferno
(4)6.9%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(4)6.9%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(4)6.9%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(4)6.9%✕ Remove
Momentum
(4)6.9%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(4)6.9%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(3)5.2%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(3)5.2%✕ Remove
Power Shots
(3)5.2%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(3)5.2%✕ Remove
Paragon
(3)5.2%✕ Remove
The Quick Fox
(3)5.2%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(3)5.2%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(3)5.2%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(3)5.2%✕ Remove
Advanced Munitions
(3)5.2%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(3)5.2%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(3)5.2%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(2)3.4%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(2)3.4%✕ Remove
Deep Freeze
(2)3.4%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(2)3.4%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(2)3.4%✕ Remove
Grace of the Ancestors
(2)3.4%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(2)3.4%✕ Remove
High Alert
(2)3.4%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(2)3.4%✕ Remove
Blur
(2)3.4%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(2)3.4%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(2)3.4%✕ Remove
Short Shot
(2)3.4%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(2)3.4%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(2)3.4%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(2)3.4%✕ Remove
Trained Turrets
(2)3.4%✕ Remove
All Natural
(2)3.4%✕ Remove
Artillery Strike
(2)3.4%✕ Remove