Path of Exile 2: Dawn of the Hunt

This page is an overview of the expansion. For a full list of changes, see the patch notes.

Dawn of the Hunt

Expansion

File:Dawn of the Hunt logo.png

Release version	0.2.0
Release date	2025-04-04
Links	Expansion page

Path of Exile 2: Dawn of the Hunt is the first Early Access expansion for Path of Exile 2. It was officially announced by Grinding Gear Games on March 11, 2025. The expansion adds the Huntress character class, spears, and various as-of-yet unannounced game balance changes and improvements.

Features

• The Huntress
• Spears
• TBA

New items

Gems

Gem
File:Derance inventory icon.pngDerance
File:Volcanic Eruption inventory icon.pngVolcanic Eruption
File:Embitter inventory icon.pngEmbitter
File:Concoct inventory icon.pngConcoct
File:Commiserate inventory icon.pngCommiserate
File:Perfection inventory icon.pngPerfection
File:Battershout inventory icon.pngBattershout

Base items

Item	Stats
Decorated HelmFile:Decorated Helm inventory icon.png	—

Unique items

Item	Stats
The Bringer of RainFile:The Bringer of Rain inventory icon.png	(128)% increased Armour and Evasion +(283) to Accuracy Rating (19.7) Life Regeneration per second Can't use Chest Armour You can wield Two-Handed Axes, Maces, and Swords in one hand
The Hammer of FaithFile:The Hammer of Faith inventory icon.png	(239)% increased Physical Damage 10% reduced Attack Speed +10% to all Elemental Resistances 50% increased Mana Regeneration Rate Gain a random shrine buff every 10 seconds
Prism GuardianFile:Prism Guardian inventory icon.png	Grants Skill: Raise Shield(63)% increased Armour and Energy Shield +(27) to Dexterity +(18)% to all Elemental Resistances +1 to Maximum Spirit per 50 Maximum Life
The Deepest TowerFile:The Deepest Tower inventory icon.png	(112)% increased Armour and Energy Shield +(89) to maximum Life +(21)% to Chaos Resistances Enemies in your Presence count as being on Low Life

Miscellaneous items

Item	Description