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The Amazon Ascendancy transforms the Huntress class in Path of Exile 2 into a lethal predator capable of shredding through both mobs and bosses alike. As one of two ascendancy paths available to the Huntress, Amazon specializes in exploiting enemy weaknesses, achieving phenomenal critical hit rates, and wielding elemental mastery through charge consumption.
If you're drawn to high damage output and the satisfaction of exploiting enemy weaknesses, the Amazon offers a compelling gameplay experience.
In this guide, I'll walk you through everything you need to know about creating a powerful Amazon build - from core mechanics and ascendancy pathing to specific build recommendations and detailed gearing strategies.
NOTE: This build is currently under further investigation and will be updated regularly as the new patch (Dawn of the Hunt) was just recently released.
All Amazon Ascendancy Nodes in Path of Exile 2
Here's a table of all Amazon ascendancy skills along with detailed explanations of what each does:
| Skill | Effect |
|---|---|
| Critical Strike | • Chance to hit with Attacks can exceed 100% • Gain additional Critical Hit Chance equal to 25% of excess chance to hit with Attacks |
| Penetrate | • Attacks using your Weapons have Added Physical Damage equal to 25% of the Accuracy Rating on the Weapon |
| Predatory Instinct | • Reveal Weaknesses against Rare and Unique enemies • Deal 50% more damage against enemies with an Open Weakness |
| In for the Kill | • 20% increased Movement Speed while an enemy with an Open Weakness is in your Presence • 40% increased Skill Speed while an enemy with an Open Weakness is in your Presence |
| Elemental Infusion | • Grants Skill: Infuse Weapon • When you Consume a Power Charge: Trigger Infuse Weapon to gain 2 Cold Infusion • When you Consume an Endurance Charge: Trigger Infuse Weapon to gain 2 Fire Infusion • When you Consume a Frenzy Charge: Trigger Infuse Weapon to gain 2 Lightning Infusion |
| Infused Avatar | • 50% chance for Infusion to not be Consumed when Infusing a Projectile |
| Mystic Harvest | • Life Leech recovers based on your Elemental damage as well as Physical damage |
| Stalking Panther | • Evasion Rating from Equipped Helmet, Gloves, and Boots is doubled • Evasion Rating from Equipped Body Armour is halved |
| Azmeri Brew | • Life Flasks also recover Mana • Mana Flasks also recover Life |
| Small Nodes | • Accuracy: 12% increased Accuracy Rating • Skill Speed: 4% increased Skill Speed • Evasion: 20% increased Evasion Rating • Life Leech: 12% increased amount of Life Leeched • Flask Recovery: 15% increased Life and Mana Recovery from Flasks |
Best Amazon Builds in Path of Exile 2
Lightning Spear Amazon Build
| Weapon | Helmet | Offhand |
|---|---|---|
| Helix Spear/Vortex Edge Branched Spear | The Black Insignia | Gutspike Buckler |
| Body Armour | Gloves | Belt | Boots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slipstrike Vest | Kitoko's Current | Wide Belts | Cavalry Boots/Bramble Dash Frayed Shoes |
| Health Flask | Ring 1 | Amulet | Ring 2 | Mana Flask |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Flask | Prismatic Ring/Dread Twirl Ruby Ring | Stellar Amulet | Amethyst Ring/Brood Loop Ruby Ring | Mana Flask |
| Spear Stab | - |
| Lightning Spear | Martial Tempo, Innervate (Can Use Volt here as well) |
| Storm Lance | Concentrated Effect, Retreat, Primal Armament |
| Barrage | Premeditation, Twofold |
| Sniper's Mark | Profusion, Inspiration |
| Explosive Spear | Overabundance, Expedite, Volt |
| Thunderous Leap | Pursuit, Fist of War |
| Herald of Thunder (Act 1) | Lightning Infusion, Magnified Effect |
| Wind Dancer (Act 1) | Precision |
| Parry | - |
Quick Note: You'll want to swap in Attrition for boss fights as it increases your damage against Rare and Unique enemies.
Passive Tree
- Critical Strike
- Predatory Instinct
- Penetrate
For Ascendancy nodes, take Critical Strike first, then Predatory Instinct, and finally Penetrate. If you have high accuracy on your weapon, you might consider taking Penetrate earlier.
Map Clearing
For general map clearing, the process is straightforward:
- Use Sniper Mark to generate frenzy charges
- Consume a frenzy charge with Lightning Spear
- Repeat when you encounter new packs
This Lightning Spear build offers an extremely satisfying mapping experience with its massive explosions and screen-clearing capability.
The Amazon Ascendancy offers Huntress players in Path of Exile 2 a versatile and powerful option that excels in both clear speed and boss killing. By understanding and leveraging the mechanics of the ascendancy you can create a character capable of tackling all content in the game.
Sources: This build was inspired by various sources such as Kaid, MrRonit, Vinidiction, Travic and others.
