Haste in Path of Exile 2: What It Is and What Replaces It
Haste is a Path of Exile 1 aura gem that raises movement, attack and cast speed for you and nearby allies. In Path of Exile 2 there is no Haste gem to slot: it does not appear in the PoE2DB lists of Skill Gems or Spirit Gems (read 2 November 2026). The name still shows up in PoE 2, but on monsters and on crafting currency.
The current patch line is 0.5.5; the official notes thread for 0.5.5e is dated 6 October 2026, with a hotfix on 28 October 2026.
Where the name still appears
| Term | What it does | Source note |
|---|---|---|
| Haste Aura (monster) | A monster creates an aura giving allies within 5 metres 20% increased Attack and Cast Speed and 10% increased Movement Speed | PoE2DB |
| Essence of Haste (Lesser, normal, Greater) | Adds a fixed attack speed suffix to a Magic item when it becomes Rare | PoE2DB |
| Perfect Essence of Haste | Martial weapon modifier: chance to gain Onslaught on Killing Hits | PoE2DB |
The monster aura matters in play because it is a reason a pack suddenly moves faster. Patch 0.2.0e (April 2025) changed it so that the Haste Aura no longer appears on monsters that are already fast.
Essences of Haste
Each tier adds one attack speed suffix to a Magic item and turns it Rare. The values on PoE2DB for weapons are:
| Essence | Melee weapon | Bow or crossbow | Required level (melee / bow) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser | 11 to 13% increased Attack Speed | 8 to 10% | 17 / 8 |
| Normal | 17 to 19% | 11 to 13% | 29 / 17 |
| Greater | 23 to 25% | 14 to 16% | 48 / 24 |
The Perfect version works differently: it removes a random modifier from a Rare item and adds a weapon modifier giving a 20 to 25% chance to gain Onslaught on Killing Hits.
What gives player speed instead
- Onslaught: a buff giving 20% increased Skill Speed and 10% increased Movement Speed.
- Tailwind: a stacking buff with an aura radius of 60. Each stack gives 1% increased Movement Speed, 2% increased Skill Speed and 10% increased Evasion Rating, up to 10 stacks, and prevents 1% of damage from Deflected Hits. PoE2DB lists buff templates named for Deadeye among others.
Check the values in-game, because PoE2DB reads game data and numbers move between patches.
Related terms
- Martial skills glossary: Haste noted among PoE 1 skills that are not PoE 2 gems.
- Currency, crafting and items glossary: essences and other crafting terms.
- Path of Exile 2 crafting guide: how essences fit into a crafting plan.
FAQ
Is Haste a skill gem in Path of Exile 2?
No. It is not in the PoE2DB Skill Gem or Spirit Gem lists. Haste is a Path of Exile 1 aura.
What does the Haste Aura on monsters do?
It gives allies within 5 metres 20% increased Attack and Cast Speed and 10% increased Movement Speed.
How do I get more attack speed with Essences of Haste?
Apply the essence to a Magic item. Lesser gives 11 to 13% on melee weapons, Greater up to 25%.
