The Blood Hunt is a highly effective skill for the Druid in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 12 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Heft, Close Combat II, Execute II. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Essence of Virtue, Advanced Thaumaturgy, Implanted Gems on the skill tree.

Blood Hunt
(Druid) Builds
Sample size: 12 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-28 19:43:54 UTC
Below data represents gem links within this cohort. Selected main skills are strictly isolated.
★ Selected Main Skills
Other Active Skills & Auras
Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
Bleeding you inflict deals Damage #% faster
83.3%
#% chance to [Aggravate] [Bleeding] on [HitDamage|Hit]
75%
#% chance to cause [Bleeding|Bleeding] on [HitDamage|Hit]
58.3%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
58.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
58.3%
[LocalOnAggravateBleeding|Aggravating any Bleeding] with this Weapon also [AggravateIgnite|Aggravates all Ignites] on the target
58.3%
# to Level of all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Skills
8.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
8.3%
#% chance for [Trigger] skills to refund half of [Energy] Spent
8.3%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
8.3%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Cold] Skills
75%
# to Level of all [Fire] Skills
75%
# to Level of all [Lightning] Skills
75%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
75%
#% to [MaximumResistances|Maximum Cold Resistance]
75%
#% to [MaximumResistances|Maximum Fire Resistance]
75%
#% to [MaximumResistances|Maximum Lightning Resistance]
75%
# to [Armour|Armour]
8.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
8.3%
# to maximum Life
8.3%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all Skills
25%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
25%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
25%
Gain # Mana per enemy killed
25%
# Life Regeneration per second
16.7%
# to maximum Life
16.7%
# to maximum Mana
16.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
16.7%
#% increased [Warcry|Warcry] Cooldown Recovery Rate
16.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
16.7%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Corrupted] Skill Gems
75%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
75%
Only [SoulCore|Soul Cores] can be Socketed in this item
75%
Has no [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
58.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
33.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
25%
Skills from [Corrupted] Gems have #% of Mana Costs [StatConversion|Converted] to Life Costs
25%
This item gains bonuses from Socketed [SoulCore|Soul Cores] as though it was also Gloves
25%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16.7%
This item gains bonuses from Socketed [SoulCore|Soul Cores] as though it was also Boots
16.7%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
83.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
50%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
41.7%
# to [Armour|Armour]
33.3%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
25%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
16.7%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
83.3%
# to maximum Life
75%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
# to maximum Mana
25%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
25%
# to [Armour|Armour]
16.7%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
16.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
16.7%
Amulet
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
91.7%
# to Level of all [Fire] Skills
83.3%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
83.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
83.3%
Take # [Fire] Damage when you [Ignite] an Enemy
83.3%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
16.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
16.7%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
8.3%
# to maximum Life
8.3%
# to maximum Mana
8.3%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
83.3%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
58.3%
#% to [Cold] and [Lightning] [Resistances] per [Equipped|Equipped Item] with a [Fire] [Resistances|Resistance] Modifier
58.3%
You can only Socket Ruby Jewels in this item
58.3%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
41.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
# to maximum Mana
25%
# to [Evasion] Rating
16.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
16.7%
# to maximum Life
16.7%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
66.7%
# to maximum Life
41.7%
# to maximum Mana
33.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
33.3%
#% increased maximum Life
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
33.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
33.3%
# to [Evasion] Rating
25%
# to [Strength|Strength]
25%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
91.7%
# to maximum Life
41.7%
#% increased [Flask] Life Recovery rate
33.3%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
33.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
33.3%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSulphur|Sulphur]
33.3%
#% increased effect of Socketed [Augment] Items
25%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
25%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
25%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
25%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
33.3%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
33.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
25%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
25%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
25%
#% increased [ElementalDamage|Elemental] Damage with [Attack|Attacks]
16.7%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
16.7%
#% reduced Projectile Range
16.7%
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
16.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
16.7%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Attack] Speed
25%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
16.7%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit Chance] for [Attack|Attacks]
16.7%
#% increased [Projectile] Speed
16.7%
Adds # to # [Fire] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
16.7%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
16.7%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
16.7%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
8.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
8.3%
#% increased Damage with Bow Skills
8.3%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Essence of Virtue
(11)91.7%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(11)91.7%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(11)91.7%✕ Remove
Cacophony
(10)83.3%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(10)83.3%✕ Remove
Deafening Cries
(10)83.3%✕ Remove
Constricting
(10)83.3%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(10)83.3%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(9)75%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(8)66.7%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(8)66.7%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(8)66.7%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(8)66.7%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(8)66.7%✕ Remove
Vigilance
(7)58.3%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(7)58.3%✕ Remove
Hidden Barb
(7)58.3%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(6)50%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(6)50%✕ Remove
Escalation
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(5)41.7%✕ Remove
Breakage
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Unstoppable Barrier
(4)33.3%✕ Remove
Punctured Lung
(3)25%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(3)25%✕ Remove
Irreparable
(3)25%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(3)25%✕ Remove
Guts
(3)25%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(3)25%✕ Remove
Defender's Resolve
(3)25%✕ Remove
Knight of Tarcus
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Relentless
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Knight of Izaro
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
General's Bindings
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Projectile Bulwark
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Paragon
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Knight of Chitus
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Beef
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Defiance
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Thousand Cuts
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Leather Bound Gauntlets
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Momentum
(2)16.7%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Toxic Sludge
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Toxic Tolerance
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Afterimage
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Push the Advantage
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Mystic Attunement
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Burning Nature
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Insulated Treads
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Javelin
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Sniper
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Building Toxins
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Blade Catcher
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
The Quick Fox
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Inevitable Rupture
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Fulmination
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Blazing Arms
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Total Incineration
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Wrapped Quiver
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Master Fletching
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Vaal Pact
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Unfurled Finger
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Blur
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Cull the Hordes
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Corrupted Lifeforce
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Shield Expertise
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Escalating Toxins
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Escalating Mayhem
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Crippling Toxins
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Delayed Danger
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Goring
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Brute Strength
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Pile On
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Wasting
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Flamekeeper
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Run and Gun
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Profane Commander
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Vengeful Fury
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Protraction
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Hunker Down
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Feathered Fletching
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
True Strike
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Lasting Toxins
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Incendiary
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Wildwood Persistence
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Leeching Toxins
(1)8.3%✕ Remove
Stacking Toxins
(1)8.3%✕ Remove