Top 10 Spear Skills in Path of Exile 2 Ranked

With the release of Dawn of the Hunt, the first major update to Path of Exile 2, players are diving into fresh content, including a new class, new league mechanics, and an exciting addition—Spear Skills. Designed to complement the dexterity-based Huntress class, these skills allow for a fluid playstyle that blends melee strikes with ranged attacks. Whether you're aiming for elemental bursts or bleed-heavy builds, there's a Spear Skill for you.

If you're planning to wield a spear and master the Huntress's hit-and-run tactics, here’s a breakdown of the best Spear Skills introduced in Dawn of the Hunt.

1. Spear of Solaris – Massive Burst Damage

Level: 13 | Mana Cost: 47 | Base Attack Damage: 523%

This high-damage nuke is the Huntress's ultimate boss finisher. By building up Glory through heavy-stunning enemies (which is easily done via the Huntress’s parry mechanic), players can unleash a devastating strike. It’s a reward for skillful play and perfect for ending tough fights.

2. Thunderous Leap – Mobility Meets Power

Level: 9 | Mana Cost: 26 | Base Attack Damage: 212%

A powerful movement tool and a lightning-infused attack in one. Thunderous Leap propels you across the battlefield while delivering solid damage. Its synergy with elemental builds and detonator mechanics makes it a near-essential pick.

3. Bloodhunt – Bleed Detonation Finisher

Level: 7 | Mana Cost: 10 | Base Attack Damage: 85%

This lunging strike causes a blood explosion on enemies already affected by bleed. It consumes bleed stacks for AoE damage, making it a core skill for bleed-focused builds looking to scale damage and clear efficiently.

4. Barrage – Ranged Multishot Enabler

Level: 5 | Mana Cost: 16

Barrage enhances your ranged spear throws, causing them to fire multiple projectiles. It works well with any spear-based ranged build, especially when combined with frenzy charges for additional hits.

5. Storm Lance – AOE Lightning Utility

Level: 5 | Mana Cost: 11 | Base Attack Damage: 85%

This “set-and-forget” skill sticks an electrified spear into the ground, dealing periodic lightning damage in an area and creating shocked ground when it expires. A fantastic addition to elemental builds for passive area control.

6. Rapid Assault – Bleed Application + Explosives

Level: 5 | Mana Cost: 15 | Base Attack Damage: 36%

Rapid Assault delivers multiple quick stabs, applies bleed, and leaves spearheads in enemies that can be detonated later for extra AoE damage. It shines in complex bleed setups with detonator synergy.

7. Rake – Reliable Bleed with Movement

Level: 3 | Mana Cost: 2 | Base Attack Damage: 61%

Rake is a guaranteed bleed applicator with movement built in. If you cover distance before striking, it deals bonus damage—perfect for early game clearing or setting up your bleed combos.

8. Lightning Spear – Straightforward Shock Dealer

Level: 3 | Mana Cost: 10 | Base Attack Damage: 127%

A direct-damage skill that shines in elemental builds. Lightning Spear shocks targets and explodes on hit, damaging nearby enemies. With frenzy charges, it can split into multiple spears, making it great for mobbing.

9. Twister – Tornado Chaos Starter

Level: 1 | Mana Cost: 4 | Base Attack Damage: 72%

Twister fires an erratic-moving tornado, which becomes much more powerful when combined with Whirling Strike to stack multiple vortexes. While underwhelming on its own, it's great for early mob control and scalable with the right build.

10. Disengage – Defensive Retreat with Punch

Level: 1 | Mana Cost: 6 | Base Attack Damage: 93%

An early game lifesaver, Disengage moves you backwards while striking enemies. When used after a successful parry, it deals extra damage and grants a frenzy charge, adding to your offensive potential in a smooth combo chain.

The Huntress and her new Spear skills open up a dynamic playstyle in Path of Exile 2, offering players an engaging mix of mobility, control, and burst potential. Whether you're shocking foes from afar or stacking bleeds before unleashing detonations, these Spear skills allow for incredibly versatile builds—so experiment and find the perfect spear combo for your journey through Wraeclast.