Best Spear Skills in Path of Exile 2: Dawn of the Hunt

Path of Exile 2’s Dawn of the Hunt expansion shook things up big time—especially for those of us who love fast-paced, precise melee combat. Among the most exciting additions is the Huntress class, a dexterity-focused fighter who brings a brand-new arsenal of spear skills to the battlefield. Whether you're darting in and out of combat with surgical strikes or hurling elemental fury from range, there's something undeniably satisfying about mastering the spear in PoE 2.

If you're looking to build a lethal spear-wielding Huntress, you’re in for a treat—but also a bit of a challenge. With so many skill gems to choose from, figuring out the best spear skills for your playstyle is key to turning your nimble warrior into an unstoppable force.

We’ve rounded up and ranked the best spear skills in Path of Exile 2, considering damage output, utility, synergy with other abilities, and overall fun factor. Let’s dive into the list and help you figure out which spear skills are truly worth your precious PoE 2 currency.

10. Disengage

Skill Gem Level: 1 | Mana Cost: 6 | Base Damage: 93%
Disengage is the Huntress’s bread-and-butter mobility skill. It allows her to leap backward while striking enemies in front, dealing moderate damage. Its true power shines when paired with a Parry: countering an attack and then using Disengage triggers a shockwave and grants a Frenzy Charge, which amplifies follow-up skills like Lightning Spear or Blood Hunt.

Why It’s Great: Essential for survivability and combo setups. Perfect for dodging boss mechanics while maintaining offensive pressure.
Synergy: Combos with Parry for burst damage and Frenzy Charge generation

9. Twister

Skill Gem Level: 1 | Mana Cost: 4 | Base Damage: 72%
Twister hurls a tornado that erratically damages and blinds enemies. While its base damage is modest, it synergizes with Whirling Slash—using Twister inside Whirling Slash’s vortex creates additional tornadoes, turning it into a chaotic AoE storm.

Why It’s Great: Early-game crowd control king. Scales well with elemental ground effects (e.g., Ignited or Shocked Ground).
Pro Tip: Pair with Whirling Slash for multi-tornado chaos

8. Lightning Spear

Skill Gem Level: 3 | Mana Cost: 10 | Base Damage: 127%
This elemental skill throws a spear that explodes on impact, zapping nearby enemies with lightning bolts. Consuming a Frenzy Charge splits the spear into multiple projectiles, making it deadly for both single targets and packs.

Why It’s Great: High burst potential with shock application. Ideal for builds focusing on elemental damage and Frenzy Charge synergy.
Build Tip: Combine with Barrage to unleash a volley of electrified spears

7. Rake

Skill Gem Level: 3 | Mana Cost: 2 | Base Damage: 61%
Rake is a bleed-focused dash attack that guarantees bleeding on hit. Its damage increases by up to 100% if the Huntress travels its full distance before striking, making it a lethal opener for bleed builds.

Why It’s Great: Guaranteed bleed application with mobility. Scales with physical damage and bleed duration passives.
Synergy: Follow up with Blood Hunt to detonate bleeding enemies

6. Rapid Assault

Skill Gem Level: 5 | Mana Cost: 15 | Base Damage: 36%
This skill unleashes six rapid stabs, with the final hit leaving a spearhead lodged in the target. Detonator skills like Thunderous Leap or Blood Hunt explode these spearheads for AoE damage.

Why It’s Great: Core for bleed/explosive hybrid builds. Requires setup but rewards with burst potential.
Build Tip: Use with Detonator Support for automatic spearhead explosions

5. Storm Lance

Skill Gem Level: 5 | Mana Cost: 11 | Base Damage: 85%
Storm Lance lodges an electrified spear into terrain, periodically zapping enemies. Detonating it early (or using a Frenzy Charge) creates Shocked Ground and unleashes a final lightning barrage.

Why It’s Great: Excellent for zoning and sustained damage. Shocked Ground enhances other lightning skills.
Use Case: Drop lances near bosses for passive damage while focusing on melee combos

4. Barrage

Skill Gem Level: 5 | Mana Cost: 16 | Base Damage: N/A
Barrage empowers the next ranged attack (spear throws or bow skills) to repeat multiple times. Frenzy Charges add extra repeats, making it a force multiplier for skills like Lightning Spear or Explosive Spear.

Why It’s Great: Turns single-target skills into AoE nukes. Mandatory for ranged-focused builds.
Pro Tip: Pair with Elemental Infusion (Amazon Ascendancy) for elemental explosions

3. Blood Hunt

Skill Gem Level: 7 | Mana Cost: 10 | Base Damage: 85%
Blood Hunt lunges at bleeding enemies, triggering a bloody explosion that consumes their bleed stacks. It’s the linchpin of bleed builds, converting sustained damage into burst.

Why It’s Great: Turns bleed into instant explosions. Perfect for clearing packs and chunking bosses.
Synergy: Use after Rake or Rapid Assault for maximum payoff

2. Thunderous Leap

Skill Gem Level: 9 | Mana Cost: 26 | Base Damage: 212%
Thunderous Leap combines mobility and damage, letting the Huntress pole-vault across the battlefield and slam down with lightning damage. It also detonates spearheads from skills like Rapid Assault.

Why It’s Great: High damage + traversal utility. Converts physical damage to lightning for elemental builds.
Endgame Use: Escape deadly mechanics while nuking enemies

1. Spear of Solaris

Skill Gem Level: 13 | Mana Cost: 47 | Base Damage: 523%
This ultimate skill lets the Huntress summon a divine spear after building Glory via heavy stuns (e.g., from Parry counters). It deals massive damage and ignores resistances, making it a boss-melting finisher.

Why It’s Great: Highest single-hit damage in the spear arsenal. Rewards skillful parry timing.
Build Tip: Stack stun duration and accuracy to maximize Glory generation

Honorable Mentions

Whirling Slash: Creates whirlwinds for crowd control. Synergizes with Twister
Explosive Spear: Lodges spears that detonate for cross-shaped AoE. Great for trap-like setups
Fangs of Frost: Freezes parried enemies, enabling shatter combos

Final Thoughts

The Huntress’s spear skills offer unparalleled versatility, blending melee aggression with ranged precision. For beginners, Disengage and Twister provide a smooth start, while endgame players should prioritize Spear of Solaris and Blood Hunt for boss fights. Whether you’re crafting a bleed monster, an elemental stormcaller, or a hybrid build, Dawn of the Hunt’s spear skills deliver relentless power. 

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