Path of Exile 2 New League: Huntress, Spear & More

Get ready, Exiles - Path of Exile 2 is about to drop its first major league, Dawn of the Hunt, on 4 April 2025, just weeks from today, 17 March. This isn't a small tweak - it's a full reset, a new class, a shiny new weapon, and a teaser-packed update that has the community buzzing. From the agile Huntress to the game-changing Spear, quality of life upgrades and some juicy speculation, there's a lot to unpack. Let's dive into what's confirmed, what's rumoured, and why this league could redefine Path of Exile 2's Early Access journey.  

The Big Reveal: Huntress, Spear, and a Fresh Economy

The star of Dawn of the Hunt is the Huntress, a new class likely arriving with two ascendancy options—standard for Path of Exile 2. Teased way back in 2021 alongside the crossbow, she’s finally stepping into the spotlight. Paired with it is the spear, the game's first new weapon in Early Access, which combines melee dives with ranged retreats. Think monk’s quarterstaff agility but with a stabby twist. The best part? Weapons aren’t class-locked, so you can slap that spear on a mage or rogue and go wild. X user @POEUpdates gushed, "Spear on every class is gonna break builds in the best way. Day one will be a chaos fest - I'm already planning a spear-bearing tank.  Then there's the reset. Come April 4, every stash and character gets wiped clean—no more hoarded gear or stacked currencies. It's back to rusty swords and cracked orbs, a fresh economy where every drop counts. Reddit's r/pathofexile is split - some veterans are hyped to hone their skills from the ground up, while one newbie moans, "I just got my first Divine!" Relax, it's the ARPG cycle: a level playing field means opportunity. Early trade will be a goldmine - Essences may spike as players level up, and the value of that spear? Anyone's guess.  

Confirmed Goodies: Skills, QoL, and More

GGG’s tossing in some neat extras. Two new support gems caught my eye: Perfection Support offers up to 15% more damage for perfectly timed skill chains—great for slow boss fights, but endgame’s zippy mobs might dodge it. Batter Shout Support consumes broken enemy armor for bonus damage (though it can’t break armor itself)—cool concept, but combat’s pace might leave it niche. X posts like @GrindPOE’s “Perfection sounds dope for zombies, useless for speed clears” echo my thoughts—jury’s out till we test them.  Weapon swapping’s getting a glow-up too. You can now tie one weapon to both passive skill trees, no juggling required. I’ve logged 250 hours in Early Access (yes, with a toddler running laps around me), and I barely touched swapping—too fiddly. This tweak might lure me back to dual-tree builds. Essences are also getting prettier visuals and sounds—small, but Path of Exile thrives on these incremental wins. Just don’t get mesmerized and die mid-map, right?  

Speculations: Druid, Beastiary, and Act 4?

The 25-second teaser showed the Huntress spearing foes, but a shadowy spear-wielder popped up too. Could it be the Druid, another long-teased class? Devs name-dropped Huntress and Druid as the next in line pre-Early Access, and Dawn of the Hunt screams nature vibes—hunting, shapeshifting, the works. Imagine a bear-tank or wolf-speedster tearing through Wraeclast. Reddit’s buzzing with “Druid + spear = chaos” theories, and I’m dreaming of both dropping together. Patch 0.3 might hold the Druid instead, but I’m crossing fingers.  That second figure sparked a wilder idea: what if Dawn of the Hunt revives Path of Exile 1’s Beastiary? Capturing beasts for crafting fits the hunt theme perfectly. Current crafting’s barebones—orbs, Omens, Essences—so Beastiary could juice it up. Track monsters, snag them, craft gear with bite. Einhar Frey, that lovable nutcase from POE1, was in a 2019 trailer and the database—bring him back with beastly bosses, GGG! It’d tie Huntress and Druid into a savage package.  Then there’s the Spiritborn Crown, a unique helmet from an old teaser. Its base type isn’t in-game yet, hinting at new Act 4 loot. Expanding the campaign to Acts 1-4 would hook me harder than any league mechanic—new bosses, story beats, the works. Forums like poe.trade speculate it’s too soon, but I say dream big.  

Why I’m Hyped (and a Little Worried)

As a casual grinder, I’m stoked. I’ve been nursing a monk through Tier 10 maps, but the economy’s stagnation—rich vets hoarding, prices soaring—has me stuck. This reset’s my shot to jump in fresh, spear in hand, and ride the wave. But here’s my worry: if Beastiary or Act 4 don’t land, will Huntress and spear alone carry the hype? The spear’s mobility is dope, but if skills like Batter Shout flop in fast fights, endgame might stagnate again. Still, a clean slate and new toys have me itching to theory-craft—maybe a Huntress-Drud hybrid if the stars align.  

The Bigger Picture: A League to Shape POE 2

This isn’t just a patch—it’s a proving ground. A fresh economy means every rusty drop’s a treasure, every trade a gamble. If Beastiary hits, crafting could explode, crashing orb prices and spiking beast gear. Hardcore players will race leaderboards; casuals like me will flip loot for profit. Dawn of the Hunt could set the tone for Early Access—nail the Huntress, spear, and maybe a Druid, and GGG’s got a winner. Patch 0.2’s reset hype proved the formula; this could perfect it.  

Thanks for Reading

Path of Exile 2’s Dawn of the Hunt drops April 4 with a reset, Huntress, spear, and maybe more—get ready for a wild ride. What’s your day-one plan? Spear builds or Druid dreams? Drop your thoughts below and keep an eye on MMOJUGG for more! Stay sharp, Exiles.