Path of Exile 2 Huntress Guide

Overview

Our Path of Exile 2 Huntress guide introduces you to this Dexterity-based class, adept at blending melee and ranged combat. We’ll provide an overview of the Huntress, highlight her flexible Ascendancy classes, and delve into the impactful Active and Passive skills that shape her playstyle. Additionally, we’ll cover the best Skill Gems to enhance your build and the optimal weapons to maximize her potential.

Path of Exile 2 Huntress Overview

The Huntress in Path of Exile 2 is a Dexterity-based class known for her exceptional proficiency in both melee and ranged combat, with Spears being her most formidable weapon of choice. Agile and adaptable, the Huntress is a versatile fighter capable of adjusting quickly to any combat scenario.

Currently, the Huntress is one of the less detailed classes revealed before early access, and information on her Active and Passive skills, Skill Gems, and weapons is still limited. However, we will share everything currently known to help you prepare. A recommended approach is to start with a League Starter Build, which will enable you to level up efficiently and refine your build strategy.

Path of Exile 2 Huntress Changes

The Huntress class in PoE 2 promises an innovative and dynamic playstyle, seamlessly integrating close-range and long-range combat for maximum versatility. While specific details about potential class changes remain unclear, we will monitor updates closely to keep you informed.

Path of Exile 2 Huntress Basics

The PoE 2 Huntress is a pure Dexterity class, positioned near the Ranger on the Passive Skill Tree. She gains access to nodes that provide evasion, attack speed, and critical strike enhancements. The Huntress excels in combat with agility and grace, focusing on mobility and precision to evade attacks and counter swiftly. Her skills transition smoothly between melee and ranged attacks, maintaining effectiveness in both styles.

For those who prefer to dive straight into the gameplay, acquiring good leveling gear can minimize initial grinding and enhance your exploration experience, providing essential currency and resources as you progress.

Path of Exile 2 Huntress Ascendancy Classes

Each class in PoE 2 will feature three Ascendancy subclasses with unique skill trees and abilities. While detailed information about the Huntress Ascendancy subclasses has not yet been fully disclosed, they are expected to expand her hybrid combat capabilities, offering deeper customization and specialization for diverse playstyles.

Path of Exile 2 Huntress Abilities

In Path of Exile 2, abilities are divided into two categories: Active and Passive. The Huntress’ Passive skills are located on the extensive Passive Skill Tree, with her starting point as a Dexterity-based class at the bottom-right of the tree.

The Huntress boasts a diverse selection of Active skills that showcase her proficiency with Spears and her incredible agility. These abilities highlight her versatility, allowing her to dominate the battlefield with precision and debilitating status effects.

For optimal performance with your Active and Passive skill setup, as well as gear selection, you can rely on our team to help you Improve Build and refine your Huntress for peak efficiency.

Path of Exile 2 Huntress Skill Gems

Skill Gems enhance and unlock abilities for the Huntress in Path of Exile 2. Below are some of the essential Skill Gems for this class:

Name	Description	Details
Whirling Slash	Perform a circular slash that kicks up a spinning storm of wind and dust around you, slowing enemies and blinding them in its area of effect. Leaving the area unleashes the swirling storm, causing it to deal damage.	Requires: Level 27, 64 Int Requires: Spear
Storm Spear	Throw a single copy of your spear. When it hits an enemy it bursts, firing bolts of lightning at multiple other enemies within a large area around it. Converts 60% of Physical Damage to Lightning Damage.	Requires: Level 10, 25 Dex Requires: Spear
Sandstorm Swipe	Sandstorm Swipe is an attack Skill Gem.	AoE, Melee, Duration Level: 4 Cost: 7 Mana Requires: Level 10, 25 Dex
Impale	Jump back from a target, dealing melee damage and attempting to immobilize them. Cannot be performed without targeting an enemy.	Requires: Level 15, 39 Dex Requires: Spear
Puncture	Lunge towards a target, dealing melee damage. This attack is more powerful when used at a distance. Knocks Enemies Back on Hit. Deals up to X% more Damage, based on the distance traveled. Causes Bleeding. Hits Stun Enemies as though dealing X% more Damage.	Requires: Level 15, 39 Dex Requires: Spear
Ice Spear	Throw an icy copy of your spear that deals cold damage. After a short distance it arms, massively boosting its damage. When the spear breaks against an enemy it deals damage in a cone-shaped area behind them. Converts 70% of Physical Damage to Cold Damage. The base radius is 2.5 meters.	Projectile, AoE, Cold Level: 4 Cost: 10 Mana Attack Speed: 45% of base Attack Damage: 313% Requires: Level 9, 14 Dex, 14 Int Requires: Spear
Rapid Assault	Performs a series of fast stabs. +6 to Melee Strike Range.	Melee, Strike, AoE Level: 6 Cost: 11 Mana Attack Speed: 45% of base Attack Damage: 96% Requires: Level 15, 39 Dex Requires: Spear
Spearfield	Stab the ground causing multiple spears to burst off the ground in front of you in a large area. The spears remain for a duration or explode when enemies touch them. The base Duration is 5.00 seconds. Creates 1 Spear per 0.1 meters of Radius. The base radius is 5.5 meters. The base explosion radius is 0.5 meters. Maim on Hit. 35% increased Effect of Maim. Maximum of 70 Spears at a time.	AOE, Physical, Melee Level: 6 Cost: 20 Mana Attack Speed: 70% of base Attack Damage: 20% Requires: Level 1 Requires: Spear
Blazing Lance	Projectiles Pierce all Targets. Deals 158 Base Fire Damage per second. Converts 50% of Physical Damage to Fire Damage. The base radius is 0.8 meters. The base secondary radius is 2.4 meters.	Projectile, Fire Level: 13 Cost: 76 Mana Attack Speed: 30% Attack Damage: 277% Requires: Level 52, 119 Str Requires: Spear

Path of Exile 2 Huntress Weapon

Path of Exile 2 Huntress Weapon

The Spear is the Huntress’ signature weapon in Path of Exile 2, offering unparalleled flexibility in both melee and ranged combat. With its dynamic capabilities, the Spear enables diverse strategies to suit any situation. Below are some examples of the Huntress’ weapons:

Weapon	Description	Details
Hunting Spear	20% chance to Maim on Hit	Spear Physical Damage: 7-13 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attack per Second: 1.40 Requires: Level 10, 32 Str
Ironhead Spear	N/A	Spear Physical Damage: 7-13 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attack per Second: 1.60 Requires: Level 5, 17 Dex

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