Mercenary
Witchhunter
Mercenary ascendancy. Shields against elemental damage, interrupts spellcasters and executes weakened foes.
0.5 Return of the Ancients · updated October 17, 2026
- Class
- Mercenary
- Tier (Oct 2026)
- A
Witchhunter overview
Witchhunter is a Mercenary ascendancy. Shields against elemental damage, interrupts spellcasters and executes weakened foes. A crossbow gunner that is strong against casters.
Editorial rating
We rate Witchhunter A tier for general endgame play in the 0.5 Return of the Ancients era. The rating is our own opinion based on community build performance and it can change with every balance patch.
Related
See the Mercenary class page and the ascendancy tier list.
FAQ
Is Witchhunter good in Path of Exile 2?
We rate it A tier for endgame in the 0.5 era. A crossbow gunner that is strong against casters.
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