Amazon is one of the Ascendancies of the Huntress class fromPath of Exile 2that was added to the game alongside Dawn of the Hunt. As such, similar to every other class, you may build Amazon in a way where you can use the class in the endgame.

However, getting a build ready means going through the campaign twice while playing the Dawn of the Hunt league and that’s the hard part, especially after the changes brought in by the developers. If you’re interested in playing this class, here’s a guide that will cover all the necessary details for you.

Huntress overview screen in Path of Exile 2.

Path of Exile 2 is in Early Access, so builds can change depending upon buffs and nerfs once the full version officially launches in the future.

Amazon Overview

Amazon is an Ascendancy for the Huntress class, and it’s exceptionally strong, if built right. Theearly game with the Huntress is rough, and there’s no easy way to go about it. If you play this class traditionally by relying on the Parry skill, you will struggle a lot and deal very little damage to bosses.

However, your journey will become a lot easier if you go with the Bleed build with abilities likeRakeandTwister. This will make it easy to go past Act 1 and part of Act 2, though thegame gets hard once again when you face Jamnara, and you will have to learn that fight properly.

Storm Lance Skill Showcase in Path of Exile 2.

Once you reach Act 2, you will start picking up more skills that will enhance the Bleed build even further, and help with both boss damage and mob clears. However,by the end of Act 2, the Bleed starts to fall off massively, and you willswitch to the Lightning Spearbuild instead.

Thedamage output from Lightning Spear far outweighs Bleed damage, and the only reason you wait for so long is because most of the good support skills are locked behind Uncut Support Gems Level 2 and Level 3. These start dropping towards the end of Act 3 and in Cruel Mode, so you won’t have too much trouble switching things.

Amazon Huntress Ascendancy of Path of Exile 2.

Overall,neither of the builds is too hard to play mechanically, though the Lightning Spear one can take a bit of time getting used to. Finally, if you’re worried about Gold required to respec your skills, you will have more than enough by the time you reach Act 3.

The reason why the build gets changed so much is becauseLightning Spear feels very weak in the early game,but it can one shot enemies in the late game. However, Bleed is very strong and helps you through bosses like Geonor or Jamnara. Additionally,Lightning Spear build needs Frenzy charges, which require the Parry skill, and makes it hard to play. Once you unlock Sniper’s Mark, you don’t need Parry anymore, but you can’t do it until Act 3.

Combat Frenzy skill showcase in Path of Exile 2.

Amazon Build Leveling Guide

Act 1

In the first Act, you willprimarily focus on picking up a few essential skillsand keep pushing through it as fast as possible. For starters, you will needTwisterandWhirling Slash, which will help you clear the early game bosses. After you have played through 50 percent of Act 1, you will get to unlock Rake.

Defeat the King of the Mists boss to get your first Uncut Spirit Gemand unlockHerald of Blood, which will further enhance Rake. Your objective will be to use Twister and keep spamming Rake, which will tear through most of the common enemies.

Bleed Huntress with Herald of Blood in Path of Exile 2.

In the case of the bosses, use the same strategy until they are dead. You will also need a very important Support Gem calledStomping Ground, which will amplify Rake quite a bit and help you through Act 1.

Here’s how the skills will look like at the end of Act 1:

Act 2

In the second Act, you don’t change much, as most of the skills required to further enhance the build won’t unlock here. However, you will get access toBlood Hunt, and you can attachBloodlustandExecuteto it.

If you farm for a while and level up enough, you will also get access toBloodhound’s Mark, which is also a crucial part of the build. Finally, you also need to unlockSpearfieldand attachLacerateandRageto it.

You’ll alsounlock the Amazon Ascendancyin Act 2 in theTrial of Sekhemasand activateSkill SpeedandPredatory Instinct.

Here’s what your skills will look like at the end of Act 2:

Act 3

Once you reach Act 3, both Bleed and Stomping Ground have served their purpose, and you need tostart moving towards theLightning Spear build. You will need to unlockLightning Spearand attachVolt, Perpetual Charge, and Twofoldto it. You’ll also needStorm Lanceand attachLightning Infusion, Primal Armament, and Blindsideto it.

UnlockSniper’s Markand attachArcane TempoandInspiration. Finally, you’ll also need to unlockInfuse Weapon from the Amazon Ascendencyand attachLightning Exposure and Blindto it. You can do this from the Trial of Chaos in Act 3. The Infuse Weapon skill is provided upon unlocking theElemental Infusionfrom the Amazon Ascendancy skill tree.

Herald of Thundercan also be unlocked in Act 3, and you’ll have to attach Reach and Innervate to it.

Here’s how your skills will look at the end of Act 3:

Cruel Mode and Mapping

Once you hit Cruel Mode, you will start getting access to more high-level Gems, which will let you unlockRhoa MountandCombat Frenzy. AttachMeat Shield and Loyalty to Rhoa Mountand attachCannibalism and Precision to Combat Frenzy.

you may also unlockBarrage here and unlockPermediation and Ingenuityto it.

Here’s how your skills will look once everything is ready:

Passive Skill Tree

When it comes to the Passive Skill Tree,focus on Dexterity and Strengthin the early game, as that will improve your build. Anything that buffs up Physical Damage will also be worth investing in, sinceBleed will carry you through Act 1 and Act 2.

Once you reach Act 3, you will start unlocking some of thenodes that are more focused on Elemental Damagerather than Physical Damage. You’ll have to respec a bit, but you should have more than enough Gold to get it done.

Overview Of Endgame Amazon Build

You now have an idea of how your build progression will work with Amazon. Here arethe key elements that you should haveconcerning skills, passive tree, and armor once you reach the endgame.

Key Items and Gear

Tips To Play Amazon Build

In the early game,all you need to do is use Twister and Rakein combination to deal damage to bosses. You will deal a lot of damage to early game bosses, while basic mobs won’t stand a chance either, as Herald of Blood pops will kill everyone around you.

Once you switch to Lightning Spear, the playstyle becomes a bit different. You willthrow in a Lightning Spear, but don’t spam it. Additionally, you’ll throw aStorm Lance, followed by aSniper’s Mark, and then charge your Barrage to throw a Storm Lanceonce again. This will deal incredible damage to bosses, and when combined with Lightning Spear, you should have no issues in the late-game.