Choosing the Best Huntress Ascendancy in Path of Exile 2

The Huntress Class in Path of Exile 2 wields a formidable combination of spears and bucklers, allowing players to unleash destruction on various foes. This versatile character can engage enemies in close combat or maintain a safe distance by hurling spears from afar, thereby adapting to different combat situations.

One of the most pivotal decisions you will encounter on your journey as a Huntress is selecting your Ascendancy: will you choose the Amazon or the Ritualist? This decision is permanent, meaning that the chosen path cannot be altered later in the game.

Which Huntress Ascendancy Should You Opt for in PoE 2

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The brief answer: Amazon. Among the two available Ascendancy options—Amazon and Ritualist—the Amazon stands out as the superior choice. This path not only aligns seamlessly with the Huntress’s combat style but also features some of the most potent Ascendancy skills within the game. The Amazon Ascendancy emphasizes offensive capabilities with various nodes that promote a highly aggressive playstyle. Below, we discuss key Ascendancy nodes available within this path:

Ascendancy Node	Description	Benefit
Critical Strike	This node allows your Chance to Hit with Attacks to exceed 100%, granting additional Critical Hit Chance equivalent to 25% of any excess.	Ideal for builds focused on Critical Hits, such as the Bleed Huntress.
Penetrate	Your weapon attacks gain Added Physical Damage equal to 25% of the weapon’s Accuracy Rating.	Since Accuracy Rating is a straightforward stat to enhance, Penetrate makes for an easily buildable option.
Elemental Infusion	This node unlocks the Skill: Infuse Weapon. Consuming certain Charge types triggers different elemental infusions: Power Charge: Gain 2 Cold Infusion Endurance Charge: Gain 2 Fire Infusion Frenzy Charge: Gain 2 Lightning Infusion	Frenzy Charges can be generated easily using skills like Combat Frenzy and Sniper’s Mark, while Lightning Infusion synergizes exceptionally well with Lightning Spear.

Ascendancy Node

Description

Benefit

Critical Strike

This node allows your Chance to Hit with Attacks to exceed 100%, granting additional Critical Hit Chance equivalent to 25% of any excess.

Ideal for builds focused on Critical Hits, such as the Bleed Huntress.

Penetrate

Your weapon attacks gain Added Physical Damage equal to 25% of the weapon’s Accuracy Rating.

Since Accuracy Rating is a straightforward stat to enhance, Penetrate makes for an easily buildable option.

Elemental Infusion

This node unlocks the Skill: Infuse Weapon. Consuming certain Charge types triggers different elemental infusions:

Power Charge: Gain 2 Cold Infusion
Endurance Charge: Gain 2 Fire Infusion
Frenzy Charge: Gain 2 Lightning Infusion

Frenzy Charges can be generated easily using skills like Combat Frenzy and Sniper’s Mark, while Lightning Infusion synergizes exceptionally well with Lightning Spear.

Conversely, the Ritualist Ascendancy does not provide substantial enhancements to the Huntress’s innate specialties. While it offers a few benefits, such as equipping three Rings instead of two and receiving a +25% effectiveness from Rings and Amulets, the overall utility pales in comparison. Even with exceptional Rings, pursuing a Ritualist build often yields results comparable to a more cost-effective Amazon build. Therefore, unless you have an exceptional array of Rings, the Ritualist path is generally not advisable for those serious about maximizing their Huntress capabilities.

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