The Shockburst Rounds 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 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Elemental Armament II, Elemental Focus, Fresh Clip II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Ceremonial Ablution, Catalysis, Obsessive Rituals on the skill tree.

Shockburst Rounds
(Witchhunter) Builds
Sample size: 15 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
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
66.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
33.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
26.7%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
26.7%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
26.7%
Loads an additional bolt
20%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
13.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
13.3%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
13.3%
#% to [CriticalDamageBonus|Critical Damage Bonus]
13.3%
Helmet
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
53.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
46.7%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
46.7%
# Life Regeneration per second
40%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
40%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
20%
# to maximum Mana
20%
[Presence] Radius is doubled
20%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
13.3%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
80%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
66.7%
#% increased [AilmentThreshold|Elemental Ailment Threshold]
66.7%
#% 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%
# to [Evasion] Rating
20%
# to maximum Life
20%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
13.3%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
46.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
33.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
33.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
26.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
26.7%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
20%
# to maximum Life
20%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
20%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
20%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
86.7%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
60%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
60%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
40%
# to maximum Life
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
26.7%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.7%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
73.3%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
66.7%
# to maximum Life
46.7%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
40%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
33.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.7%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
20%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
20%
# to [Strength|Strength]
20%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
60%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
53.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
46.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
46.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
46.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
33.3%
#% increased [Cold] Damage
20%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
46.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
46.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
46.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
33.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
26.7%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
26.7%
Reflects opposite Ring
26.7%
# to maximum Mana
20%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
100%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
73.3%
# to maximum Life
40%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
40%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
40%
# to [Armour]
33.3%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
33.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
26.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
26.7%
#% increased [Charm] Charges gained
20%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
13.3%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
13.3%
Loads an additional bolt
13.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
6.7%
#% increased Cast Speed
6.7%
#% increased [Abyssalify|Desecrated Modifier] magnitudes
6.7%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
6.7%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
6.7%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
6.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
6.7%
Interactive Meta Heatmap
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Key Notables & Keystones
Ceremonial Ablution
(14)93.3%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(14)93.3%✕ Remove
Obsessive Rituals
(14)93.3%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(13)86.7%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(12)80%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(12)80%✕ Remove
Pitiless Killer
(12)80%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(11)73.3%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(10)66.7%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(10)66.7%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(9)60%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(9)60%✕ Remove
Zealous Inquisition
(9)60%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(9)60%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(9)60%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(9)60%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(8)53.3%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(8)53.3%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Frazzled
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(7)46.7%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(6)40%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(6)40%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(6)40%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(6)40%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(6)40%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(6)40%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(6)40%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Flash Storm
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
True Strike
(5)33.3%✕ Remove
Judge, Jury, and Executioner
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Lightning Rod
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Cooked
(4)26.7%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(3)20%✕ Remove
Witchbane
(3)20%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(3)20%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(3)20%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(3)20%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(3)20%✕ Remove
Cull the Hordes
(3)20%✕ Remove
No Mercy
(3)20%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(3)20%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(3)20%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(3)20%✕ Remove
Escape Strategy
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Spreading Shocks
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Pure Power
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Hunting Companion
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(2)13.3%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Weapon Master
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Curved Weapon
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Lightning Quick
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
General Electric
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Pressure Points
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Cluster Bombs
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Unexpected Finesse
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Defiance
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Unhindered
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Blur
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Electrocution
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Branching Bolts
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Exploit
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Harmonic Generator
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Exposed Wounds
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Advanced Munitions
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Hidden Barb
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Doomsayer
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Grenadier
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Roil
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Rattled
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Momentum
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Rapid Reload
(1)6.7%✕ Remove
Unbound Forces
(1)6.7%✕ Remove