Summary
As the apex predator of Azmiri hunters, the Huntress leaps, stabs, and leaves a literal storm of bodies in her wake. With her spear skills, she blurs the line between agile assassin and elemental powerhouse, darting through enemies with lethal grace. Whether you’re weaving through packs like a whirlwind or skewering bosses from across the screen, the right skill gems turn her into one ofPath of Exile 2’smost fearsome classes.
But not all skills are created equal. If you’re ready to build a Huntress that feels as good to play as she is strong, these are the skill gems you need for your build. Let’s get lethal.
8Whirling Slash
When you want to spin to win, Whirling Slash is your bread and butter. This flashy skill turns your Huntress into a living blender, slicing through enemies in a tight radius with a powerful spin. The real kicker? It leaves behind a miniature cyclone that sticks around for a bit, dealing damage over time to any creature caught inside.
What makes Whirling Slash a standout is its flexibility. you’re able to use it as a small gap closer, a crowd clearer, or as a setup forother skills. It will pick up any ground element that it comes into contact with, making it a potential elemental powerhouse. Pair it with movement speed buffs or support gems that enhance area duration, and you’ve got a mobile death zone that will explode whenever you move onto the next pack.
7Twister
Twister is what happens when you embrace your inner airbender. You summon mini tornadoes that chase after enemies, dealing damage over time and generally ruining their day. It’s not about hitting hard all at once, it’s about turning the battlefield into a swirling mess of death. Even better, it combines with Whirling Slash to unleash even more tornadoes.
What really sells Twister is its reliability. You don’t have to be a pixel-perfect aim god to get value from it because the tornadoes do the chasing for you. This makes it amazing for cleaning up stragglers or whittling down bosses while you dance around their attacks. Stack it with duration support gems and other elements to watch enemies get erased from the map.
6Explosive Spear
Explosive Spear is exactly what it sounds like. You chuck a spear and then it goes boom. Although it’s simple in practice, that doesn’t make it weak. It’s the perfect opener for any fight, softening up targets before you leap into melee range with a follow-up flurry. If you’re the type who likes to start every engagement with a bang, this one’s for you.
The true value of Explosive Spear lies in its area-of-effect and synergy with Frenzy Charges. Unlike single-target pokes, this thing hits (and burns) everything in a radius, which means it’s fantastic for maps with high mob density. The best part? When used with a Frenzy Charge the spear immediately explodes, melting any mob into paste.
5Lightning Spear
Lightning Spear lets you weaponize Zeus-tier fury. You essentially throw a lightning bolt and zap enemies in a chain reaction,jumping from one foeto the next. It’s one of those skills that feels (and looks) amazing to use. Just watching it bounce around is half the fun.
But don’t let the style fool you, it’s got substance. This is a clear-speed king, letting you handle spread-out groups without much thought. Against bosses, it’s less optimal solo, but in mixed packs or during add phases, it shines. Boost it with chain or shock support gems, and you’ll be crackling through content faster than a key on a kite.
4Wind Serpent’s Fury
Wind Serpent’s Fury is what happens when the Huntress goes full anime protagonist. You dash forward with a high-impact spear thrust, unleashing a synchronized strike with ghostly wind serpents. The more Frenzy Charges you have, the more serpents you unleash, and these aren’t just cosmetic flair. They echo your thrust, knocking back enemies and unleashing shockwaves on impact with your surroundings.
This skill absolutely thrives in builds that stack Frenzy Charges fast and often. You’re trading charge-based momentum for a brutal burst window, making it perfect for boss fights, elite packs, or whenever you need to delete something. Use it as an opener to soften targets, or hold it as a finisher after charging up mid-fight. With the right supports and positioning, Wind Serpent’s Fury can be a deadly coup de grâce.
3Rake
Rake propels you forward in a swift dash, delivering a powerful slash that inflicts bleeding on all enemies in its path. This skill is designed to enhance mobility and area damage, allowing you to engage enemies rapidly and apply consistent damage over time through bleeding. The effectiveness of Rake increases with the distance traveled during the dash, rewarding strategic positioning and movement.
Rake excels in both initiating combat and repositioning during fights. The added melee strike range and increased bleeding magnitude make it particularly effective against groups of enemies, enabling you to control the battlefield by weaving in and out of combat. Combining Rake with disengage will allow you to stay mobile with the finesse of a deadly acrobat.
2Disengage
Disengage isthe Huntress’bread and butter skill, keeping you alive whilst generating essential frenzy charges. Tap it, and she backflips out of danger like Lara Croft, damaging enemies on the way out and generating a frenzy charge off parried enemies.
You can also weave Disengage into your combo flow. Leap in, unleash your main skills, and backflip out before things get hairy. If you’re fighting bosses with dangerous telegraphs or swarms of enemies that love to surround you, Disengage keeps you mobile and alive, two things you should probably aim for.
1Cull The Weak
If you’re not a fan of parrying, Cull the Weak is an essential part of the Huntress’s kit. Once an enemy’s health dips below a certain threshold, typically ten percent, this skill guarantees a kill. It doesn’t matter if they’re a stray mob or a multiphase boss; if they’re marked for death, you’ll finish the job. It’s surgical, it’s brutal, and it feels amazing every time you execute it.
But here’s the most important part: every successful execution with Cull the Weak grants you a Frenzy Charge. These charges are all the difference between a normal spear throw and an elemental explosion, so they are crucial for any Huntress build. Slot this in, and suddenly every fight turns into a domino effect: stab, execute, gain a charge, repeat.
