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[0.4] Woolie's Run n Gun Witchhunter (REVAMP IN PROG)

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0.4 TLotD
presentationMercenary
presentationWitchhunter
End Game
By Woolie
Updated on Jan 10, 2026
Jan 10, 2026

Build Overview

shoot crossbow. things die.

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--0.4 REVAMP-- (OLD vs NEW)

I am currently in the process of revamping this entire build! single-target damage has been an issue for the past couple of leagues, so that is the goal with the revamp.

>>I am playing the build live on my stream<< (also SSF)

I will update things as I play - the NEW plan for single target dmg is to use Stormblast Bolts and Mirage Archer w Explosive Shot to pop them automatically (just have to dodge roll!)
the "Old" Variant (Shockburst Rounds) still exists, if you'd like to follow it instead

I will add more Variants, based on budget & progression, as I play & test more
you'll only need to fill in the gaps yourself temporarily!

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--SKILL ROTATION--

------------------------Stormblast Bolts VARIANT----------------------

Single Target

  1. 4-5x Stormblast Bolts as prep
    most bosses yap before they can be damaged lol
  2. wait a few seconds then dodge roll to trigger Mirage Archer (detonates Stormblast Bolts)
    waiting ~3s bypasses boss "one shot dmg reduction"
  3. spam Stormblast Bolts until reload
    stand CLOSE TO ENEMY (Close Combat II)
  4. Emergency Reload
  5. continue spamming Stormblast Bolts

Clearing

  1. spam Galvanic Shards
    Herald of Thunder does the rest

----------------------Shockburst Rounds VARIANT------------------------

Single Target

  1. charge Plasma Blast FULLY
    hold while boss is yapping; fire when done
  2. spam Shockburst Rounds until empty mag
    enemy MUST BE SHOCKED
  3. Emergency Reload
  4. continue spamming Shockburst Rounds
    if shock expires, reapply w Plasma Blast

Clearing

  1. spam Galvanic Shards
    Herald of Thunder does the rest

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--LEVELING--

use the dedicated "Leveling" Build Variant for the details

Strengths and Weaknesses

  • simple (1-button clear & single target)
  • fast (high attack & move speed, plus reduced move penalty while attacking)
  • fun (RUN N GUN BABY! PEWPEWPEWPEW!)
  • VERY tanky w Hyrri's Ire x Sorcery Ward x Ceremonial Ablution
  • crossbow reloads can be annoying (Lineage gems on Galvanic Shards solve this)
  • mobile bosses can mess up single target slightly
  • a bit squishy until decently high Evasion rating (30% of Evasion = HP, due to Sorcery Ward x Ceremonial Ablution)

Build Variants

ignore the uniques in a Leaguestart scenario
and replaceRampart Raptor with a rare crossbow sometime in Act 3

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use Permafrost Bolts x Fragmentation Rounds for Acts 1 & 2
freeze them with Permafrost Bolts, then explode the freeze with Fragmentation Rounds

as soon as you get a t9 gem, take Stormblast Bolts and proc it manually with Explosive Shot
after a t11 gem drops, you can proc with Mortar Cannon x Explosive Grenade instead

after you complete Interlude Act 3 and have 130 TOTAL Spirit (+30 from gear), you'll use Mirage Archer w Explosive Shot to proc Stormblast Bolts
bye bye, Mortar Cannon!

at this point you also MUST HAVE YOUR WEAPON SETS CONFIGURED PROPERLY!
details below & in the Build Overview section

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--WEAPON SET CONFIGURATION--

to configure weapon sets, you must do ALL of the following:

  1. in your Inventory, right click the "I" Roman Numeral above your weapon to LOCK IT TO BOTH SETS
    this saves you from needing to acquire an entirely new weapon
    once done correctly, you will see a silhouette of your weapon next to itself
  2. for certain skill gems, you must allocate them to a specific set - do this by clicking the ">" for a given skill and, in the new menu that appears, unchecking either "I" or "II", depending on which set it should ONLY be on.

importantly, after doing all of this, you will have a SEPARATE KEYBIND FOR Stormblast Bolts
you will see the "II" in the top-right of the correct Crossbow Shot's icon
I like to put this on middle-mouse but you can put it wherever's comfortable

the details for which gems go in which set are as follows:

Weapon Set I

ensure the following skills are ONLY on Set I (uncheck "II"):

  • Galvanic Shards
  • Herald of Thunder

Weapon Set II

ensure the following skills are ONLY on Set II (uncheck "I"):

  • Stormblast Bolts
  • Mortar Cannon
  • Attrition

Equipment

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6
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3
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Equipment Priority
+9

in a FRESH START scenario, ignore the unique items (obviously)

you're simply looking for as high phys / lightning dmg + attack speed as possible on your crossbow and life/res everywhere else
try to also get some flat dmg (rings & gloves) and, of course, "+lvl skills" (weapon, amulet)

Rampart Raptor OP early on - get one with 3 sockets (4 if you're $$$)
use Lesser Glacial Runes (swap to regular Glacial Runes at level 15)
use Blackheart rings for base dmg until you get decent rares with "+ cold / phys dmg"

around Act 3 Rampart Raptor will fall off, so buy a decent rare crossbow at that point
you'll also be swapping to Stormblast Bolts, so start prioritizing lightning dmg mods

anoint Unbound Forces (Wild Storm if you're rich lol)

Skill Gems

Support Gem Requirements:

Str 45

Dex 40

Int 30

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Galvanic Shards

Set 1

Galvanic Shards
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Stormblast Bolts

Set 2

Stormblast Bolts
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Mortar Cannon

Set 2

Mortar Cannon
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Herald of Thunder

Set 1

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Attrition

Set 2

Attrition
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Eternal Rage

Eternal Rage
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Sorcery Ward

Sorcery Ward
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Fragmentation Rounds

Fragmentation Rounds
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Permafrost Bolts

Permafrost Bolts
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Gem Priority
+24

--FRESH START SCENARIO--

you won't have access to the exact supports early on, therefore, use the following links:
Permafrost Bolts
Rapid Attacks I > Elemental Armament I > Fork (only if you get an early Lesser Jeweler's Orb)
Fragmentation Rounds
Elemental Armament I > Cold Attunement

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use Permafrost Bolts x Fragmentation Rounds for Acts 1 & 2
freeze them with Permafrost Bolts, then explode the freeze with Fragmentation Rounds
you can also use good 'ol Crossbow Shot for single target, if you want

as soon as you get a t9 gem, take Stormblast Bolts and proc it manually with Explosive Shot
after a t11 gem drops, proc with Mortar Cannon x Explosive Grenade instead

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--AURAS--

  1. Herald of Thunder (Act 1)
  2. Attrition (Act 3 OR as soon as you get at least +30 Spirit on gear)
  3. *Eternal Rage (Interlude 3 AND at least +30 Spirit on gear)
    in order to use Eternal Rage, you MUST have configured your WEAPON SETS PROPERLY
    details on how to do this is in the Build Variants section

Passive Tree

main:
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123
set 1:
20
20
set 2:
20
20

note the node priority above for pathing order

for details on proper Weapon Set config, see the Build Variants section

--ASCENDANCY ORDER--
Zealous Inquisition > Obsessive Rituals > Ceremonial Ablution

note that you will UNSPEC Zealous Inquisition after you complete your FINAL Ascendancy Trial
it's very good for leveling & early maps, though

Changelog

1/1 - slightly modified "Early Endgame" Weapon Set II passives

1/2 - added new "Mid Endgame" Variant

1/3 - modified Weapon Set II passives for all Stormblast Bolts Variants & swapped Rakiata's Flow over to Stormblast Bolts (drop Rapid Attacks II & put Innervate in Galvanic Shards)

1/3 update 2 - added PoB, Against the Darkness (Spirit) and slightly modified passives for "STORMBLAST HYPER Endgame"

1/8 - modified starting passives to take %inc proj dmg instead of +attributes (thought it saved a point lol it does not)

Path of Building Code

Video Guide

Table of Contents

1. Build Overview --0.4 REVAMP-- (OLD vs NEW) --SKILL ROTATION-- --LEVELING--2. Strengths and Weaknesses3. Build Variants4. Equipment5. Skill Gems6. Passive Tree7. Changelog

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