The Herald of Blood is a highly effective skill for the Huntress in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 22 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Bleed III, Magnified Area II, Bursting Plague. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Wasting, Fast Acting Toxins, Deterioration on the skill tree.

Herald of Blood
(Huntress) Builds
Sample size: 22 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-29 19:45:52 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
Adds # to # [Fire|Fire] Damage
36.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
31.8%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
27.3%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
22.7%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
18.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
18.2%
Always [Poison] on [HitDamage|Hit] with this weapon
18.2%
Any number of [Poison|Poisons] from this Weapon can affect a target at the same time
18.2%
Deal no Elemental Damage
18.2%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
13.6%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
31.8%
# to [Armour|Armour]
22.7%
# to [Strength|Strength]
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
18.2%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
13.6%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
13.6%
# to maximum Mana
13.6%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
13.6%
#% of [Armour|Armour] also applies to [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage]
13.6%
#% to [MaximumResistances|Maximum Cold Resistance]
13.6%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
45.5%
# Life Regeneration per second
36.4%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
36.4%
# to maximum Life
36.4%
Require # fewer enemies to be [Surrounded|Surrounded]
36.4%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
27.3%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
27.3%
[Presence] Radius is doubled
27.3%
#% increased [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
18.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
13.6%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
31.8%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.3%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
22.7%
#% to all [MaximumResistances|Maximum Elemental Resistances]
22.7%
Take no Extra Damage from [Critical|Critical Hits]
22.7%
# to [Evasion] Rating
18.2%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18.2%
# to Level of all [Corrupted] Skill Gems
13.6%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
40.9%
# to maximum Life
27.3%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
27.3%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
27.3%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
22.7%
[LifeLeech|Leech] #% of [Physical] [Attack] Damage as Life
22.7%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
18.2%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
18.2%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
18.2%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
90.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
59.1%
# to maximum Life
50%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
36.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
27.3%
# to [Strength|Strength]
18.2%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [Evasion|Evasion]
18.2%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.2%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
63.6%
# to maximum Life
45.5%
# to Level of all [Melee|Melee] Skills
36.4%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
31.8%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
31.8%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
27.3%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
22.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
22.7%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
50%
# to maximum Life
40.9%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
40.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.4%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
36.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
31.8%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
31.8%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
27.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
27.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
18.2%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
54.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
50%
# to maximum Life
45.5%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
45.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
40.9%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
36.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
31.8%
# to [Evasion] Rating
27.3%
# to maximum Mana
27.3%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18.2%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
90.9%
# to maximum Life
45.5%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
36.4%
# to [Strength|Strength]
22.7%
#% increased [Flask] Life Recovery rate
22.7%
#% increased effect of Socketed [Augment] Items
22.7%
#% reduced [Charm] Charges used
22.7%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
22.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
22.7%
[Flask|Flasks] gain # charges per Second
22.7%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
13.6%
#% reduced Projectile Range
9.1%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
9.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
9.1%
Gain # Life per enemy killed
9.1%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Wasting
(16)72.7%✕ Remove
Fast Acting Toxins
(11)50%✕ Remove
Deterioration
(11)50%✕ Remove
Lasting Trauma
(11)50%✕ Remove
Intense Dose
(11)50%✕ Remove
Lasting Toxins
(11)50%✕ Remove
Battle Trance
(10)45.5%✕ Remove
Crimson Assault
(9)40.9%✕ Remove
Tempered Defences
(9)40.9%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(9)40.9%✕ Remove
Agonising Calamity
(9)40.9%✕ Remove
Relentless
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Tactical Retreat
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Crushing Verdict
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Thrill of Battle
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Frantic Fighter
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Leeching Toxins
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Stacking Toxins
(8)36.4%✕ Remove
Giantslayer
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Mysterious Lineage
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Adrenaline Rush
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Stone Skin
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Greatest Defence
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Hulking Form
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Spiked Shield
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Colossal Capacity
(7)31.8%✕ Remove
Paranoia
(6)27.3%✕ Remove
Iron Reflexes
(6)27.3%✕ Remove
Archon of Chayula
(6)27.3%✕ Remove
Escalating Toxins
(6)27.3%✕ Remove
Waking Dream
(6)27.3%✕ Remove
Chayula's Gift
(6)27.3%✕ Remove
Toxic Sludge
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Ignore Pain
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Favourable Odds
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Dominion
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Sturdy Metal
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Low Tolerance
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Cruel Methods
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Crippling Toxins
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(5)22.7%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Tainted Strike
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Spray and Pray
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Spaghettification
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Crushing Judgement
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Hidden Barb
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Lucid Dreaming
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Light on your Feet
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Swift Flight
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Battle-hardened
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Momentum
(4)18.2%✕ Remove
Cacophony
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Sanguimancy
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Essence of Virtue
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Advanced Thaumaturgy
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Vigilance
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Bolstering Yell
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Blood Barbs
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Whispers of the Flesh
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
High Alert
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Crimson Power
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Admonisher
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Deafening Cries
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Blurred Motion
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Lay Siege
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Hard to Kill
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Constricting
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Grasping Wounds
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Implanted Gems
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Battle Fever
(3)13.6%✕ Remove
Urgent Call
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
The Noble Wolf
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Pin their Motivation
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Brutal
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Aggravation
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Wild Storm
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Catapult
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Bestial Rage
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Sitting Duck
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Punctured Lung
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
A Solid Plan
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Breakage
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Fearful Paralysis
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Irreparable
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Beef
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Overwhelm
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
The Molten One's Gift
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Gem Studded
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Grasp of the Void
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Lockdown
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Unstoppable Barrier
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Flow State
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Thousand Cuts
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Polish That Gear
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Remorseless
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Suppressing Fire
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Feel no Pain
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Colossal Weapon
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Blood Magic
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Eroding Chains
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Backup Plan
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Right Where We Want Them
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Cooked
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
In Your Face
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
True Strike
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Prism Guard
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Mystic Stance
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Brush Off
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Defender's Resolve
(2)9.1%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Sundering
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Mystic Attunement
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Dangerous Blossom
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Breaking Point
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Sturdy Ally
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Fast Metabolism
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Brinerot Ferocity
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Dazing Blocks
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Building Toxins
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Jack of all Trades
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Reaching Strike
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Bleeding Out
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Ruinic Helm
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Glancing Blows
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Authority
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Paragon
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Fortified Aegis
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Knight of Chitus
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Chakra of Impact
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Material Solidification
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Roaring Cries
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
As the Whispers Demand
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Vile Wounds
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Voll's Protection
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Primal Growth
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Back in Action
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Unfurled Finger
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
In the Thick of It
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Hide
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Marked for Death
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Corrupted Lifeforce
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Kept at Bay
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Blinding Flash
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Tides of Change
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Exposed Wounds
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Coated Arms
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Marked Agility
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Made to Last
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Delayed Danger
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Goring
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Devastation
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Hefty Unit
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Barrier of Venarius
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Adaptive Capability
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Briny Carapace
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Bloodletting
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Protraction
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Swift Blocking
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Pocket Sand
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Dominus' Providence
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Embodiment of Death
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Perfect Opportunity
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Saqawal's Talon
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Cranial Impact
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Titanic
(1)4.5%✕ Remove
Widespread Coverage
(1)4.5%✕ Remove