The Thunderstorm is a highly effective skill for the Witchhunter in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 25 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Blazing Critical, Inexorable Critical II, Prolonged Duration II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Remorseless, Ceremonial Ablution, Obsessive Rituals on the skill tree.

Thunderstorm
(Witchhunter) Builds
Sample size: 25 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
72%
Loads an additional bolt
52%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
36%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
24%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
24%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
20%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
20%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
16%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
12%
# to [Strength|Strength]
12%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
68%
# Life Regeneration per second
60%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
60%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
60%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
24%
# to [Evasion] Rating
16%
# to maximum Mana
16%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
12%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
12%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
12%
Body Armour
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
84%
# to [Evasion] Rating
56%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
40%
#% increased [AilmentThreshold|Elemental Ailment Threshold]
36%
#% increased [Freeze] Duration on Enemies
36%
[Evasion|Evasion Rating] is doubled if you have not been [HitDamage|Hit] [Recently]
36%
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Cold] Damage
36%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
24%
# to maximum Life
20%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
44%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
40%
# to [Evasion] Rating
36%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
36%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
32%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
28%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
28%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
20%
# to maximum Life
20%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
20%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
88%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
68%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
48%
# to maximum Life
44%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
32%
Gain [Deflect|Deflection Rating] equal to #% of [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
32%
# to [Evasion] Rating
20%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
20%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
16%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
68%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
56%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
44%
# Prefix Modifier allowed
36%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
36%
# to maximum Life
24%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
24%
# Life Regeneration per second
20%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
20%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
20%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
60%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
60%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
56%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
44%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36%
#% increased [Cold] Damage
32%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
28%
# to [Strength|Strength]
24%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
24%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
24%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
52%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
52%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
48%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
44%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
40%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
40%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
32%
#% increased [Cold] Damage
32%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
28%
# to [Evasion] Rating
24%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
96%
# to maximum Life
60%
# to [Armour]
52%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
40%
# to maximum Mana
36%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
36%
#% increased [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
32%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
28%
# to [Strength|Strength]
24%
#% increased [Charm] Effect Duration
24%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
20%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
12%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
12%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
8%
# to [Strength|Strength]
8%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
8%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
8%
Loads an additional bolt
8%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Remorseless
(25)100%✕ Remove
Ceremonial Ablution
(24)96%✕ Remove
Obsessive Rituals
(24)96%✕ Remove
Ricochet
(23)92%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(22)88%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(22)88%✕ Remove
Reusable Ammunition
(21)84%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(21)84%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(20)80%✕ Remove
Zealous Inquisition
(20)80%✕ Remove
Efficient Loading
(20)80%✕ Remove
Pitiless Killer
(20)80%✕ Remove
Full Salvo
(19)76%✕ Remove
Primal Sundering
(19)76%✕ Remove
Forces of Nature
(18)72%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(18)72%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(18)72%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(18)72%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(18)72%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(18)72%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(18)72%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(18)72%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(15)60%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(15)60%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(15)60%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(15)60%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(14)56%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(14)56%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(13)52%✕ Remove
Catapult
(13)52%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(13)52%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(13)52%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(13)52%✕ Remove
Escape Strategy
(12)48%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(12)48%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(12)48%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(12)48%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(12)48%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(11)44%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(10)40%✕ Remove
Climate Change
(6)24%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(6)24%✕ Remove
Snowpiercer
(6)24%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(6)24%✕ Remove
Deep Freeze
(5)20%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(5)20%✕ Remove
Thin Ice
(5)20%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(5)20%✕ Remove
Cull the Hordes
(5)20%✕ Remove
Witchbane
(4)16%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(4)16%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(4)16%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(4)16%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(4)16%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(4)16%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(4)16%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(4)16%✕ Remove
Emboldened Avatar
(4)16%✕ Remove
No Mercy
(4)16%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(4)16%✕ Remove
Heavy Frost
(3)12%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(3)12%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(3)12%✕ Remove
Bounty Hunter
(3)12%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(3)12%✕ Remove
Grace of the Ancestors
(3)12%✕ Remove
Pure Chaos
(3)12%✕ Remove
Exposed to the Cosmos
(3)12%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(2)8%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(2)8%✕ Remove
Volatile Catalyst
(2)8%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(2)8%✕ Remove
Judge, Jury, and Executioner
(2)8%✕ Remove
Finish Them
(2)8%✕ Remove
Glaciation
(2)8%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(2)8%✕ Remove
Distracting Presence
(2)8%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(2)8%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(2)8%✕ Remove
Chakra of Elements
(2)8%✕ Remove
Natural Immunity
(1)4%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(1)4%✕ Remove
Tolerant Equipment
(1)4%✕ Remove
Inspiring Leader
(1)4%✕ Remove
Relentless Vindicator
(1)4%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(1)4%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(1)4%✕ Remove
Strong Chin
(1)4%✕ Remove
Radial Force
(1)4%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(1)4%✕ Remove
Specialised Shots
(1)4%✕ Remove
Spiral into Mania
(1)4%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(1)4%✕ Remove
Breath of Ice
(1)4%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(1)4%✕ Remove
Endless Blizzard
(1)4%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(1)4%✕ Remove
Paragon
(1)4%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(1)4%✕ Remove
Chilled to the Bone
(1)4%✕ Remove
Brain Freeze
(1)4%✕ Remove
Cold Nature
(1)4%✕ Remove
Pressure Points
(1)4%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(1)4%✕ Remove
Devoted Protector
(1)4%✕ Remove
High Alert
(1)4%✕ Remove
Defiance
(1)4%✕ Remove
Hunting Companion
(1)4%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(1)4%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(1)4%✕ Remove
Serrated Edges
(1)4%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(1)4%✕ Remove
Exploit
(1)4%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(1)4%✕ Remove
Sigil of Ice
(1)4%✕ Remove
Blinding Flash
(1)4%✕ Remove
Advanced Munitions
(1)4%✕ Remove
Sigil of Lightning
(1)4%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(1)4%✕ Remove
Short Shot
(1)4%✕ Remove
Inescapable Cold
(1)4%✕ Remove
Exploit the Elements
(1)4%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(1)4%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(1)4%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(1)4%✕ Remove
Path of the Renegade
(1)4%✕ Remove
Symbol of Defiance
(1)4%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(1)4%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(1)4%✕ Remove
Reinforced Rallying
(1)4%✕ Remove
Cooked
(1)4%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)4%✕ Remove
Redblade Discipline
(1)4%✕ Remove
True Strike
(1)4%✕ Remove
Bannerman
(1)4%✕ Remove
Rapid Reload
(1)4%✕ Remove
Viciousness
(1)4%✕ Remove
Enveloping Presence
(1)4%✕ Remove