Witchwild String

Witchwild String is an exceptional unique Short Siege Bow in Diablo 2 Resurrected known for its powerful defensive stats and Amplify Damage procs. This level 39 bow creates a playstyle often called "Witchyzon" among the community.

Stats & Properties

Witchwild String features +150-170% Enhanced Damage, Fires Magic Arrows [Level 20], and 2% Chance to Cast Level 5 Amplify Damage on Striking. It provides +1-99% Deadly Strike (Based on Character Level), reaching 99% at level 99. The bow grants All Resistances +40 and comes with Socketed (2).

Amplify Damage Synergy

The chance to cast Amplify Damage is what makes this bow special. When the curse procs, physical damage doubles against affected enemies, dramatically increasing your kill speed. Combined with the level-based Deadly Strike, which provides another chance to double damage, this bow can deal explosive burst damage despite modest base statistics.

Resistance Advantage

The +40 to all resistances is critical for bow users who cannot equip shields. This single stat helps you reach comfortable resistance caps without sacrificing offensive gear slots, making Witchwild String safer than many higher-damage alternatives.

Best Uses & Builds

Witchwild String excels on physical damage Amazon builds using Strafe or Multiple Shot. The two sockets allow customization with Shael runes for attack speed or high-damage jewels. Pair this bow with Atma's Scarab amulet to stack Amplify Damage chances even higher.

Mercenary Option

Rogue Scout mercenaries can equip this bow effectively. The Amazon skill bonuses from magic arrows work on them, and the Amplify Damage helps your entire party's physical damage output.

Upgrade Potential

Upgrading Witchwild String to Diamond Bow significantly boosts damage while maintaining all special properties. The upgraded version requires 89 Strength and 132 Dexterity but becomes competitive with elite unique bows. This is considered one of the best bow upgrades in the game, with minimum damage becoming higher than the original maximum.

Trading Value

Witchwild String typically trades for low runes. A perfectly rolled version or upgraded variant holds more value. The bow remains relevant even in endgame as a backup weapon or for characters who prioritize survivability over raw damage.