Explosive Grenade Permafrost Bolts Bleed Witchhunter (257% Physical Damage)

Witchhunter·MercenaryPatch 0.5.0·byPublic Builds

Version 1·Updated Jul 9, 2026

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Endgame Explosive Grenade Permafrost Bolts Bleed Ignite Freeze Crit Mana

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Scored against 503 mercenary endgame builds

DamageS

SurvivalA

SpeedC

UtilityB

Overview

Offense

1. Crossbow Shot

153,402

2. Explosive Grenade

46,808

Hit DPS

46,808

Attacks/sec

0.26

Average hit

177,304

Utility

Mana

686

Spirit

100

Move speed

x1.50

Defense

Life

1,917

Gear ES

Character armour

2,205

Gear armour

930

Character evasion

10,041

Gear evasion

3,401

Fire res

75%

Cold res

75%

Lightning res

75%

Chaos res

41%

Passive Tree

148

Nodes

Notables

Keystones

Key Passives

Crystal ElixirNotable

40% increased Elemental Damage with Attack Skills during any Flask Effect

Flask

ShrapnelNotable

[Projectile|Projectiles] have 10% chance to [Chain] an additional time from terrain

Projectile

Coming CalamityNotable

40% increased Cold Damage while affected by Herald of Ice

40% increased Fire Damage while affected by Herald of Ash

40% increased Lightning Damage while affected by Herald of Thunder

Cold DamageFire DamageLightning Damage

Saqawal's TalonNotable

+5% to Cold Resistance

25% increased Armour and Evasion Rating

Cold ResistanceArmour

Obsessive RitualsNotable

-50% less Armour and Evasion Rating

Armour

Stand and DeliverNotable

Projectiles have 40% increased Critical Damage Bonus against Enemies within 2m

Projectiles deal 25% increased Damage with Hits against Enemies within 2m

CriticalDamage

Reusable AmmunitionNotable

Bolts fired by Crossbow Attacks have 30% chance to not expend Ammunition if you've Reloaded Recently

ProjectileWeapon

Saqawal's HideNotable

+5% to Lightning Resistance

25% increased Armour and Evasion Rating

Lightning ResistanceArmour

Effect Profile

EffectStats

Attribute›

PassiveCountTotal

to any Attribute29+145
to Intelligence4+34
to Dexterity3+21
to all Attributes2+6

Damage›

PassiveCountTotal

projectiles deal # % increased Damage with Hits against Enemies within 2m355%
increased Damage against Immobilised Enemies350%
increased Damage with Crossbows336%
increased Damage while affected by a Herald224%

Speed›

PassiveCountTotal

increased Attack Speed828%
increased Skill Speed316%
increased Crossbow Reload Speed230%
increased Attack Speed during any Flask Effect116%

Attack Damage›

PassiveCountTotal

increased Attack Damage while moving482%
increased Attack Damage343%
increased Attack Damage against Rare or Unique Enemies348%
increased Attack Cold Damage224%

Elemental Damage›

PassiveCountTotal

increased Elemental Damage with Attacks680%
increased Elemental Damage324%
increased Damage for each type of Elemental Ailment on Enemy120%

Evasion›

PassiveCountTotal

increased Evasion Rating10163%

Projectile Damage›

PassiveCountTotal

increased Projectile Damage9100%

Movement Speed›

PassiveCountTotal

increased Movement Speed49%
reduced Movement Speed Penalty from using Skills while moving3-12%
increased Movement Speed if you have at least # Green Support Gems Socketed15%

Gear

Bramble Core

Gemini Crossbow

Item Level 83

Rare

Properties

Range120

Physical Damage165-551

Quality20

SocketsS S

Attacks per Second1.6

Critical Hit Chance5%

Total DPS572.8

Physical DPS572.8

Requirements

Level78

Rune

40% increased Physical Damage

Bonded

Bonded: 40% increased effect of Fully Broken Armour

Desecrated

24% increased Reload Speed

Implicit

Loads an additional bolt

Explicit

257% increased Physical Damage
Adds 48 to 84 Physical Damage
+193 to Accuracy Rating
+5 to Level of all Projectile Skills

Crafted

+3.67% to Critical Hit Chance

Decree of Acuity

Ancient Visor

Item Level 84

Unique

Properties

Armour722

Evasion657

Quality20

SocketsS S

Requirements

Level65

Rune

+15 to Strength
2% increased Experience gain

Bonded

Bonded: +10% to all Elemental Resistances

Explicit

236% increased Armour and Evasion
+35 to Dexterity
Gain 28% of Evasion Rating as extra Armour
You are Blind
The Effect of Blind on you is reversed
Corrupted

Hyrri's Ire

Armoured Vest

Item Level 80

Unique

Properties

Evasion1569

Movement Speed-3%

Quality20

SocketsS S

Requirements

Level73

Rune

36% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield

Bonded

Bonded: +40 to maximum Life
Bonded: +40 to maximum Mana

Implicit

35% increased Elemental Ailment Threshold

Explicit

154% increased Evasion Rating
Gain 18% of Damage as Extra Cold Damage
+47 to Dexterity
24% increased Freeze Duration on Enemies
Evasion Rating is doubled if you have not been Hit Recently
Corrupted

Sine Aequo

Grand Manchettes

Item Level 84

Unique

Properties

Armour208

Energy Shield59

Evasion187

Quality20

SocketsS

Requirements

Level65

Enchant

Break 15% increased Armour

Rune

8% increased Attack Speed

Bonded

Bonded: 20% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You

Explicit

14% increased Skill Speed
189% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield
Immobilise enemies at 50% buildup instead of 100%
44% increased Damage against Immobilised Enemies
Corrupted

Torment Tread

Cinched Boots

Item Level 82

Rare

Properties

Evasion988

Quality20

SocketsS S S

Requirements

Level65

Rune

5% increased Movement Speed
40% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield

Bonded

Bonded: +40 to maximum Life
Bonded: +40 to maximum Mana
Bonded: 10% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate

Desecrated

+121 to Evasion Rating

Explicit

35% increased Movement Speed
100% increased Evasion Rating
+33 to Dexterity
+23% to Chaos Resistance
Corrupted

Crafted

+18% to Chaos Resistance

Grim Trap

Fine Belt

Item Level 82

Rare

Properties

Charm Slots3

Requirements

Level62

Implicit

Has 3 Charm Slots
Flasks gain 0.17 charges per Second

Explicit

+169 to maximum Life
+50% to Fire Resistance
+52% to Cold Resistance
+52% to Lightning Resistance
Minions Revive 5% faster
Corrupted

Crafted

30% increased Explicit Resistance Modifier magnitudes

Yoke of Suffering

Bloodstone Amulet

Item Level 56

Unique

Requirements

Level18

Enchant

Allocates Climate Change

Implicit

+38 to maximum Life

Explicit

+14% to all Elemental Resistances
15% increased Elemental Damage
Enemies take 20% increased Damage for each Elemental Ailment type among
your Ailments on them
32% reduced Duration of Ignite, Shock and Chill on Enemies

Morbid Whorl

Iron Ring

Item Level 82

Rare

Requirements

Level0

Desecrated

Adds 16 to 28 Cold damage to Attacks

Implicit

Adds 1 to 4 Physical Damage to Attacks

Explicit

32% increased Cold Damage
+364 to Accuracy Rating
+42% to Fire Resistance
+52% to Cold Resistance
+38% to Lightning Resistance

Kraken Finger

Pearl Ring

Item Level 81

Rare

Requirements

Level32

Desecrated

27% increased Cold Damage

Implicit

8% increased Cast Speed

Explicit

Adds 16 to 31 Physical Damage to Attacks
Adds 19 to 33 Cold damage to Attacks
+33 to Dexterity
+29 to Intelligence
+16% to all Elemental Resistances

Nascent Hope

Thawing Charm

Item Level 80

Unique

Properties

Charges Max40

Charges Per Use40

Duration30

Quality0

Requirements

Level12

Implicit

Used when you become Frozen

Explicit

25% Chance to gain a Charge when you kill an enemy
Energy Shield Recharge starts on use

Beira's Anguish

Dousing Charm

Item Level 81

Unique

Properties

Charges Max40

Charges Per Use30

Duration30

Quality0

Requirements

Level32

Implicit

Used when you become Ignited

Explicit

25% Chance to gain a Charge when you kill an enemy
Creates Ignited Ground for 4 seconds when used, Igniting enemies as though dealing Fire damage equal to 500% of your maximum Life

Sanguis Heroum

Staunching Charm

Item Level 80

Unique

Properties

Charges Max40

Charges Per Use30

Duration30

Quality9

Requirements

Level18

Implicit

Used when you start Bleeding

Explicit

Gains 0.20 Charges per Second
Creates Consecrated Ground on use
Corrupted

Bubbling Ultimate Life Flask of the Abundant

Item Level 81

Magic

Properties

Quality20

Requirements

Level60

Implicit

29% of Recovery applied Instantly
60% increased Charges

Lavianga's Spirits

Gargantuan Mana Flask

Item Level 79

Unique

Properties

Charges Max75

Charges Per Use10

Duration20

Mana Per Use185

Quality20

Requirements

Level49

Implicit

This Flask cannot be Used but applies its Effect constantly
71% reduced Amount Recovered

Skills & Gems

Herald of Ice(Lv20)5 supports

While active, Shattering an enemy with a non-Herald Attack Hit will cause an icy explosion that deals Attack damage to surrounding enemies.

Support gems

ReachSupports Attack Skills which deal Damage in an Area. Supported Skills have significantly increased Area of Effect, but are less Accurate against nearby targets.Lv1

Cold InfusionSupports any skill that deals damage, causing them to Gain Cold Damage but deal less Fire and Lightning Damage.Lv1

Primal ArmamentSupports Attacks, causing them to deal more Elemental damage.Lv1

Elemental FocusSupports any skill that Hits enemies, causing it to deal more Elemental Damage but be unable to inflict Elemental Ailments.Lv1

Cold MasterySupports Cold skills, granting them an additional level. Does not support skills which do not have levels.Lv1

Explosive Grenade(Lv19)5 supports

Fire a bouncing Grenade that unleashes a devastating fiery blast when its fuse expires.

Explosion radius is 2 metres

Support gems

ScattershotSupports Projectile skills, making them fire extra Projectiles. Also lowers Attack and Cast speed of supported skills, as well as lessening their damage.Lv1

Primal ArmamentSupports Attacks, causing them to deal more Elemental damage.Lv1

Close CombatSupports Attacks, causing them to deal more damage to enemies based on how close they are to you.Lv1

DeliberationSupports skills that can be used while moving, causing you to move slower while using them, but granting more damage in exchange.Lv1

Fire PenetrationSupports any skill that Hits enemies, making those Hits Penetrate enemy Fire resistance.Lv1

Permafrost Bolts(Lv20)5 supports

Load your Crossbow with icy bolts that fragment in flight, damaging enemies on hit and in a small cone behind their final target. The icy coating on the bolts makes them extremely potent at Freezing enemies. These fragments can Merge.

200% more Magnitude of Chill inflicted

200% more Freeze Buildup

Pierces 2 targets

Support gems

Ice BiteSupports damaging skills and Warcries you use yourself. Freezing an enemy with supported skills infuses your damage with Cold damage for a short time.Lv1

Tuls StillnessSupports Skills that can cause Damaging Hits, granting extra Chaos damage and causing Chaos damage to Contribute to Freeze Buildup.Lv1

Rakiatas FlowSupports Skills that can cause Damaging Hits, causing those Hits to treat Enemy Elemental Resistances as inverted.Lv1

AccelerationSupports Projectile skills, making those Projectiles travel faster.Lv1

Primal ArmamentSupports Attacks, causing them to deal more Elemental damage.Lv1

Fragmentation Rounds(Lv20)5 supports

Load your Crossbow with Piercing bolts that fragment in flight. Bolts that hit a Frozen enemy Consume the Freeze and cause an explosion of shrapnel. Bolts that hit an Ice Crystal cause it to explode. These fragments can Merge.

Bolts Pierce 2 Targets

Support gems

Primal ArmamentSupports Attacks, causing them to deal more Elemental damage.Lv1

Cold InfusionSupports any skill that deals damage, causing them to Gain Cold Damage but deal less Fire and Lightning Damage.Lv1

Concentrated EffectSupports any skill with an area of effect, causing that area to be smaller but any area damage it deals to be higher.Lv1

DeliberationSupports skills that can be used while moving, causing you to move slower while using them, but granting more damage in exchange.Lv1

Elemental FocusSupports any skill that Hits enemies, causing it to deal more Elemental Damage but be unable to inflict Elemental Ailments.Lv1

Freezing Mark(Lv19)4 supports

Mark a target, making them more susceptible to being Frozen. When the Marked target is Frozen, the Mark Activates, granting you a Buff which gives extra Cold damage and Consuming the Mark. Marking another target while you have the Buff will remove the Buff.

Hits against Marked enemy cause 25% more Freeze buildup

Support gems

Mark Of SiphoningSupports Mark Skills, causing enemies they Mark to Leech Mana to you when you Hit them with Attacks.Lv1

Charged MarkSupports Mark Skills, causing them to Trigger Charged Mark when they are Activated. Charged Mark creates Shocked Ground at the target's location.Lv1

Lightning ExposureSupports any skill that Hits enemies, causing it to inflict Exposure when inflicting Shock.Lv1

InspirationSupports any skill, making it cost less to use. Cannot support skills which reserve Spirit.Lv1

Wind Dancer(Lv19)4 supports

While active, periodically grants stages of a buff that gives you more Evasion per stage. Being Hit by an Enemy while you have this buff consumes all stages to damage and Knock Back enemies around you.

Gain a stage every 1.5 seconds

Support gems

BlindSupports any skill that Hits enemies, causing them to Blind on Hit.Lv1

PinSupports any skill that Hits enemies, allowing its Physical damage to Pin enemies but making it unable to Stun.Lv1

Magnified EffectSupports any skill with an area of effect, making it larger.Lv1

BludgeonSupports any skill that Hits enemies, causing it to Knock Back enemies.Lv1

Herald of Ash(Lv20)4 supports

While active, enemies you sufficiently Overkill with non-Herald Attacks will cause an explosion that Ignites nearby enemies based on the Overkill damage dealt.

Support gems

PersistenceSupports any skill that has a duration, making that duration longer.Lv1

Magnified EffectSupports any skill with an area of effect, making it larger.Lv1

Swift AfflictionSupports any skill that deals damage, causing it to deal more non-Ailment damage over time but have a shorter duration.Lv1

Fire MasterySupports Fire skills, granting them an additional level. Does not support skills which do not have levels.Lv1

Crossbow Shot(Lv20)2 supports

Fire a bolt from your crossbow.

Support gems

Primal ArmamentSupports Attacks, causing them to deal more Elemental damage.Lv1

ProfanitySupports Skills you use yourself. Supported Skills consume a Corpse on use, dealing more Chaos Damage if they do.Lv1

Sorcery Ward(Lv20)2 supports

Passively manifests a protective barrier which takes Elemental Damage from Hits for you until depleted. The barrier instantly recharges to its full value a short time after it stops taking damage or is fully depleted.

Barrier recharges after 8 seconds

Support gems

ClaritySupports Persistent Buff Skills, causing you to gain increased Mana Regeneration while the Skill is active.Lv1

Cold MasterySupports Cold skills, granting them an additional level. Does not support skills which do not have levels.Lv1

Shard Scavenger(Lv19)2 supports

While active, Consuming Freeze, Shock, Ignite, or Fully Broken Armour on an enemy reloads your Crossbow, restores one cooldown use for your Grenades and grants a Buff causing Crossbow Attacks to not consume bolts for a duration. This can only occur once every few seconds.

Instantly reloads your Crossbow and restores one cooldown use for your Grenades upon Consuming Freeze, Shock, Ignite, or Fully Broken Armour Minimum duration between consumptions is 7 seconds

Support gems

PersistenceSupports any skill that has a duration, making that duration longer.Lv1