The High Velocity Rounds is a highly effective skill for the Witchhunter in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 21 top players in the 90-plus 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 Obsessive Rituals, 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
85.7%
#% increased Bolt Speed
66.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
57.1%
#% reduced Reload Speed
47.6%
Bolts fired by [Crossbow|Crossbow] [Attack|Attacks] have #% chance to not
expend [Ammunition] if you've Reloaded [Recently]
47.6%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
38.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
33.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
14.3%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
9.5%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
9.5%
Helmet
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
95.2%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
90.5%
# to maximum Mana
90.5%
#% increased [CullingStrike|Culling Strike] Threshold
90.5%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
76.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
76.2%
# to [Evasion] Rating
71.4%
# to [Armour|Armour]
66.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
57.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
47.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
42.9%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
23.8%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
19%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
19%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
95.2%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
90.5%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
90.5%
Adds # to # [Chaos] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
81%
Gain # [FearIncarnate|Fear Incarnate] when you [CullingStrike|Cull] a target
81%
[RavenTouched|Raven-Touched]
14.3%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
9.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
9.5%
Your [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus] is #%
9.5%
Your [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance cannot be [RerollCrit|Rerolled]
9.5%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
81%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
52.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
47.6%
# to maximum Life
42.9%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
38.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
28.6%
# to [Evasion] Rating
23.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
23.8%
# to [Armour|Armour]
19%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
76.2%
#% increased [Armour]
47.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
47.6%
# to maximum Life
38.1%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
38.1%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
28.6%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
28.6%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
23.8%
# to maximum Mana
23.8%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
19%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
76.2%
# to maximum Life
71.4%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
71.4%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
61.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
47.6%
# to [Evasion] Rating
38.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.1%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
28.6%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
23.8%
[LifeLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Life
23.8%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
66.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
66.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
61.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
47.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
38.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
38.1%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
38.1%
# to maximum Mana
28.6%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
19%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
19%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
95.2%
# to maximum Life
76.2%
#% increased [Flask] Life Recovery rate
52.4%
# to [Armour]
47.6%
#% reduced [Charm] Charges used
42.9%
#% less minimum [Physical] [Attack] Damage
38.1%
#% more maximum [Physical] [Attack] Damage
38.1%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
28.6%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
19%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
81%
#% increased Bolt Speed
38.1%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
38.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
33.3%
#% reduced Reload Speed
33.3%
Bolts fired by [Crossbow|Crossbow] [Attack|Attacks] have #% chance to not
expend [Ammunition] if you've Reloaded [Recently]
23.8%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
19%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
19%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
14.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
14.3%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Obsessive Rituals
(21)100%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(20)95.2%✕ Remove
Cull the Hordes
(19)90.5%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(19)90.5%✕ Remove
Pitiless Killer
(19)90.5%✕ Remove
Ceremonial Ablution
(18)85.7%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(18)85.7%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(18)85.7%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(17)81%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(17)81%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(16)76.2%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(16)76.2%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(15)71.4%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(14)66.7%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(14)66.7%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(14)66.7%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(14)66.7%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(13)61.9%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(13)61.9%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(13)61.9%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(12)57.1%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(12)57.1%✕ Remove
Hidden Barb
(12)57.1%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(11)52.4%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(11)52.4%✕ Remove
Finish Them
(11)52.4%✕ Remove
Judge, Jury, and Executioner
(10)47.6%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(10)47.6%✕ Remove
Goring
(10)47.6%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(9)42.9%✕ Remove
Mass Hysteria
(9)42.9%✕ Remove
Defiance
(9)42.9%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(9)42.9%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(8)38.1%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(8)38.1%✕ Remove
Zealous Inquisition
(8)38.1%✕ Remove
Short Shot
(8)38.1%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(7)33.3%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(7)33.3%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(6)28.6%✕ Remove
Bleeding Out
(6)28.6%✕ Remove
Blur
(6)28.6%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(5)23.8%✕ Remove
Weapon Master
(4)19%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(4)19%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(4)19%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(4)19%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(4)19%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(4)19%✕ Remove
Multi Shot
(4)19%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(4)19%✕ Remove
Grenadier
(4)19%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(4)19%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Piercing Shot
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Hunting Companion
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Split Shot
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Blinding Flash
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Hunter
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Momentum
(3)14.3%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Tempered Mind
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Specialised Shots
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Trick Shot
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Cluster Bombs
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
First Approach
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Repeating Explosives
(2)9.5%✕ Remove
Toxic Sludge
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Spiral into Insanity
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Engineered Blaze
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Witchbane
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Combat Alchemy
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Unyielding
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Arsonist
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Heavy Drinker
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Ether Flow
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Pinpoint Shot
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
High Alert
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Escalating Toxins
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Staggering Palm
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Escalating Mayhem
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Crippling Toxins
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Advanced Munitions
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Wither Away
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
No Mercy
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
The Great Boar
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Shrapnel
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Thicket Warding
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Blood Tearing
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Pocket Sand
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Perfect Opportunity
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Wasting Casts
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Lasting Toxins
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Leeching Toxins
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Cranial Impact
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Brush Off
(1)4.8%✕ Remove
Rapid Reload
(1)4.8%✕ Remove