Overview
The Huntress receives a complete act-by-act walkthrough in this full campaign leveling guide for Path of Exile 2 patch 0.5. One of the two new classes added in 0.5, the Huntress wields a spear to blend ranged throws with close-range strikes, giving her a distinctly fluid playstyle compared to the other melee and ranged classes. This guide by Spud The King demonstrates the exact routing, passive tree progression, and gear choices that keep the Huntress ahead of the content curve from the first zone to the Act 4 interlude.
The Amazon ascendancy is showcased throughout, offering early burst potential and strong boss pressure suited to a fresh league start. Ritualist is also covered as a secondary option for players who prefer its endgame scaling. The guide keeps gearing advice practical: the Huntress performs well on white and magic spears through Act 3 without any currency investment, making this a genuinely budget-friendly league-starter option.
Each act transition is timestamped in the video with real-time passive tree demonstration, making it easy to follow even for players new to the class. The campaign routing minimizes backtracking while maximizing experience gain, and Spud addresses the common boss encounters where the Huntress playstyle needs brief adjustment.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Complete act-by-act timestamps for every act from 1 through 4 plus interludes
- Amazon ascendancy provides consistent boss pressure from Act 1 onward
- Ritualist is a valid alternative for different endgame goals
- Works on any spear base — no specific item required through Act 3
Cons
- The Huntress is a new class; some passive tree pathing is still being optimized by the community
- Requires alternating between ranged and melee ranges, which takes a few hours to feel natural
- Endgame mapping setup is not covered in this campaign-focused guide
Key Skills
- Rake — Close-range spear strike dealing physical damage; primary melee source
- Spear Throw — Ranged projectile attack applying on-hit effects from safety
- Herald of Ice — Persistent aura that shatters frozen enemies and prolongs freeze uptime
- Dash — Instant movement repositioning; covers the gap between ranged and melee phases
Gear & Anointments
Spears with flat physical damage or elemental flat damage are the priority. Evasion-based gear is natural for the class.
- Weapon: Spear with flat physical or cold/lightning damage and attack speed
- Body Armour: Evasion base with life and resistances
- Helmet / Gloves / Boots: Evasion pieces with life and capped elemental resistances
- Amulet / Rings: Life, resistances, and critical strike chance where available
Leveling / Campaign Notes
The full video covers all acts with timestamps: 0:30 Act 1, 1:00:00 Act 2, 2:20:00 Act 3, 3:22:00 Act 4, and 4:10:00 Interludes. Follow the passive tree in real time at each act break — Spud demonstrates the exact node picks and gem swaps live. The guide is especially useful for understanding the spear attack rhythm that the Huntress depends on for consistent boss damage.
Credits & Source
Created by Spud The King.