The Requiem is a highly effective skill for the Witchhunter in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 10 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Rapid Attacks II, Elemental Armament II, Concentrated Area. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Obsessive Rituals, Ricochet, Remorseless on the skill tree.

Requiem
(Witchhunter) Builds
Sample size: 10 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-28 19:43:54 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
50%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
40%
#% chance to load a bolt into all [Crossbow|Crossbow] skills on Kill
30%
#% reduced Reload Speed
30%
[LifeLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Life
30%
[Sacrifice] # Life to not consume the last bolt when firing
30%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
20%
#% increased Cast Speed
20%
#% increased [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Spell Damage Bonus]
20%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
20%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
20%
#% increased Skill Effect Duration
20%
#% reduced [LightRadius|Light Radius]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineChaos|Dreaming Gloom Shrine]
20%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Chaos] Damage
20%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Chaos] Damage
20%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
10%
# to [Strength|Strength]
10%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
10%
Helmet
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
90%
# to maximum Mana
90%
#% increased [CullingStrike|Culling Strike] Threshold
90%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
90%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
10%
# to maximum Life
10%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
10%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
70%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
50%
#% increased [AilmentThreshold|Elemental Ailment Threshold]
50%
#% increased [Freeze] Duration on Enemies
40%
[Evasion|Evasion Rating] is doubled if you have not been [HitDamage|Hit] [Recently]
40%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
40%
# to [Evasion] Rating
30%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
20%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20%
Gloves
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
90%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
90%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
90%
Adds # to # [Chaos] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
90%
Gain # [FearIncarnate|Fear Incarnate] when you [CullingStrike|Cull] a target
90%
[RavenTouched|Raven-Touched]
30%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
10%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
10%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
10%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
90%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
50%
#% increased [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
40%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
40%
Deal #% of [Overkill] damage to enemies within # metres of the enemy killed
40%
# to maximum Life
20%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
20%
Cannot be [LightStun|Light Stunned] by [Deflect|Deflected] [HitDamage|Hits]
20%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
90%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
40%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
40%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
30%
# to [Strength|Strength]
30%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20%
# to maximum Life
20%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
20%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
20%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
70%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
70%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
60%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
60%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40%
# to [Strength|Strength]
30%
# to maximum Mana
30%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30%
# to [Evasion] Rating
20%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
30%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
30%
Reflects opposite Ring
30%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
20%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
20%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
20%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
# to [Armour]
50%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
50%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
50%
# to maximum Life
40%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSulphur|Sulphur]
40%
# to [Strength|Strength]
30%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
30%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
30%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
30%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% chance to load a bolt into all [Crossbow|Crossbow] skills on Kill
70%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
70%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
70%
#% reduced Reload Speed
70%
[LifeLeech|Leeches] #% of [Physical|Physical] Damage as Life
70%
[Sacrifice] # Life to not consume the last bolt when firing
70%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
20%
#% reduced [LightRadius|Light Radius]
20%
Grants effect of [UniqueShrineChaos|Dreaming Gloom Shrine]
20%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Chaos] Damage
20%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
20%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
20%
Chance to [Block] [HitDamage|Damage] is [Lucky]
20%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
10%
You take #% of damage from [Block|Blocked] [HitDamage|Hits]
10%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
10%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
10%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
10%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Obsessive Rituals
(10)100%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(10)100%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(10)100%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(9)90%✕ Remove
Ceremonial Ablution
(9)90%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(9)90%✕ Remove
Hunting Companion
(9)90%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(9)90%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(9)90%✕ Remove
Zealous Inquisition
(8)80%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(8)80%✕ Remove
Pitiless Killer
(8)80%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(7)70%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(7)70%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(7)70%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(7)70%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(7)70%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(7)70%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(6)60%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(6)60%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(6)60%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(6)60%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(6)60%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(6)60%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(5)50%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(5)50%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(5)50%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(5)50%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(5)50%✕ Remove
Escape Strategy
(4)40%✕ Remove
Heavy Ammunition
(4)40%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(4)40%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(4)40%✕ Remove
High Alert
(4)40%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(4)40%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(3)30%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(3)30%✕ Remove
The Quick Fox
(3)30%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(3)30%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(3)30%✕ Remove
Shield Expertise
(3)30%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(3)30%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(3)30%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(3)30%✕ Remove
Swift Blocking
(3)30%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(2)20%✕ Remove
Witchbane
(2)20%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(2)20%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(2)20%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(2)20%✕ Remove
Relentless
(2)20%✕ Remove
Catapult
(2)20%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(2)20%✕ Remove
Judge, Jury, and Executioner
(2)20%✕ Remove
Vigilance
(2)20%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(2)20%✕ Remove
Finish Them
(2)20%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(2)20%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(2)20%✕ Remove
Blur
(2)20%✕ Remove
Cull the Hordes
(2)20%✕ Remove
Careful Aim
(2)20%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(2)20%✕ Remove
Rapid Reload
(2)20%✕ Remove
Natural Immunity
(1)10%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(1)10%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(1)10%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(1)10%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(1)10%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(1)10%✕ Remove
Sturdy Ally
(1)10%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(1)10%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(1)10%✕ Remove
Flash Storm
(1)10%✕ Remove
Shadow Dancing
(1)10%✕ Remove
Pinpoint Shot
(1)10%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(1)10%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(1)10%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(1)10%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(1)10%✕ Remove
Regenerative Flesh
(1)10%✕ Remove
Authority
(1)10%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(1)10%✕ Remove
Resolute Reach
(1)10%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(1)10%✕ Remove
Grace of the Ancestors
(1)10%✕ Remove
Desensitisation
(1)10%✕ Remove
Pressure Points
(1)10%✕ Remove
Defiance
(1)10%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(1)10%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(1)10%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(1)10%✕ Remove
Energising Deflection
(1)10%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(1)10%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(1)10%✕ Remove
Frantic Reach
(1)10%✕ Remove
Chakra of Stability
(1)10%✕ Remove
Advanced Munitions
(1)10%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(1)10%✕ Remove
No Mercy
(1)10%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(1)10%✕ Remove
Path of the Renegade
(1)10%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(1)10%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(1)10%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(1)10%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(1)10%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(1)10%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(1)10%✕ Remove
Equilibrium
(1)10%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(1)10%✕ Remove
Brush Off
(1)10%✕ Remove
Momentum
(1)10%✕ Remove
Impenetrable Shell
(1)10%✕ Remove