If you’ve been tearing through Path of Exile 2 since patch 0.3, you've probably noticed how fast the pace can get. This Lightning Warp Blood Mage Witch build takes full advantage of it, turning maps into a blur. The core thrill comes from non-stop warps across the screen, zapping packs as Ball Lightning floods out with every crit. It’s not just speed – the sustain feels unreal thanks to Blood Mage’s huge life pool and regen. With gear like Atalui’s Bloodletting powering life costs straight back into recovery, you’re free to keep moving and hitting without worrying about running dry. The build’s so smooth it chews through bosses like the Azmeri pantheon, and even the Uber Arbiter folds fast. If you're chasing something aggressive yet durable, it’s hard to beat this setup and picking up some PoE 2 Items can really tip it over the edge.
The whole engine spins around the warp spam. Lightning Warp in a solid 6-link with supports like Magnified Area II, Rapid Casting II, and Projectile Acceleration II will cover a huge portion of the screen in seconds. The trigger setup is really where the damage pops – Cast on Critical linked to Ball Lightning, Lifetap, Multishot II, and Boundless Energy II means every warp sets off a wave of shots without ever stopping to cast manually. A Sigil of Power boost anchored with Prolonged Duration II lets you pile on extra pressure in any fight, and for those bosses that just won’t die fast enough, Mana Tempest tied to Lifetap and Efficiency II tears through their health.
The passive tree’s pretty direct. You grab spell damage and crit nodes on the way, with strong life and ES clusters to keep you standing when the fire gets heavy. Mind over Matter plus Eldritch Battery gives you strong mitigation, while Zealot’s Oath flips that regen into ES when needed. The Blood Mage ascendancy picks, especially Grasping Wounds and Sanguimancy, lock in the balance between crit power and health sustain, so you’re never left hanging during long fights.
Gear-wise, this setup has a couple of standouts. A Rathpith Globe focus adds a big chunk to the damage side, and Atalui’s Bloodletting gloves keep the sustain locked and loaded. The rest can be solid rares early on, but aim for life, ES, capped resists, and high cast speed as you upgrade. It’s rare to find a build that lets you play this aggressively without folding under pressure. With the right tweaks and some smart gear choices – maybe even treating yourself to a few PoE 2 Items buy – you’ll have something that handles maps, bosses, and everything in between with style.
