The Wild Protector is a highly effective skill for the Huntress in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 244 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Romira's Requital, Hulking Minions, Muster. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Wild Protector, The Natural Order, Trusted Kinship on the skill tree.

Wild Protector
(Huntress) Builds
Sample size: 244 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
#% increased [Attack] Speed
40.2%
#% increased [Physical] Damage
33.2%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
29.5%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
28.3%
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
23.8%
#% reduced [Attack] Speed
20.5%
# to maximum Mana
18.4%
#% increased chance to [Shock]
17.2%
No [Physical] Damage
17.2%
[BooleanDamageRoll|Rolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value] for each [DamageTypes|Damage Type]
17.2%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
48.8%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] Regenerate # Life per second
45.9%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
45.5%
You can have any number of [Companion|Companions] of different types
44.7%
[Companion|Companions] deal #% increased damage to your [Mark|Marked] targets
44.7%
# to maximum Mana
6.6%
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
6.1%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
50.4%
# to maximum Life
47.5%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
38.1%
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
36.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
32%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
28.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
26.6%
# to maximum Mana
25%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
25%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
21.3%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
45.1%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
38.9%
# to [Evasion] Rating
31.6%
# to [Deflect|Deflection Rating] per # missing [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
29.9%
#% of Damage from [Deflect|Deflected] [HitDamage|Hits] is taken from Damageable [Companion]'s Life before you
29.9%
[Companion|Companions] have #% increased maximum Life
29.9%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
18.4%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18%
#% increased [Armour|Armour], [Evasion|Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
17.6%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
17.6%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
38.5%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
30.3%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
29.1%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
24.6%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion] Rating
21.7%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
20.5%
Adds # to # [Cold] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20.1%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
20.1%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
18.4%
# to [Evasion] Rating
16.4%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased Movement Speed
64.8%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
36.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
33.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
30.7%
# to maximum Life
28.3%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
25.8%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
23.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23%
#% increased [Evasion] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
23%
# to [Evasion] Rating
20.5%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
45.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
41%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
33.6%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
28.3%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.9%
#% increased maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
27.9%
# to Level of all [Projectile] Skills
25.4%
#% increased [Evasion|Evasion Rating]
24.2%
# to maximum Life
23%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
18.4%
Ring 1
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
62.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
54.5%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
27%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
22.5%
[Minion|Minions] deal #% increased Damage
21.3%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
20.1%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
19.3%
# to maximum Life
18.9%
# to maximum Mana
18%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
14.8%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
73.8%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
35.7%
#% increased Damage for each type of [ElementalAilments|Elemental Ailment] on Enemy
24.6%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] can be boosted by multiple [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces]
24.6%
[Wind|Wind Skills] which can be boosted by [ElementalGround|Elemental Ground Surfaces] count
as being boosted by [IgnitedGround|Ignited], [ShockedGround|Shocked], and [ChilledGround|Chilled] Ground
24.6%
# to maximum Life
18.9%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
18.9%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
18.4%
Reflects opposite Ring
17.2%
Adds # to # [Lightning] damage to [Attack|Attacks]
14.3%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
93.4%
#% of [Flask|Flask] Recovery applied Instantly
57.8%
All [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacies] have #% increased effect per duplicate [MagesLegacy|Mage's Legacy] you have
48.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfGold|Gold]
38.5%
Legacy of [LegacyOfQuicksilver|Quicksilver]
34.8%
Legacy of [LegacyOfBismuth|Bismuth]
34%
# to maximum Life
31.1%
Legacy of [LegacyOfJade|Jade]
24.2%
# to [Strength|Strength]
21.7%
Legacy of [LegacyOfSilver|Silver]
21.3%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
41.8%
Adds # to # [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
28.7%
#% to [Critical|Critical Hit] Chance
27.9%
#% increased [Melee] [Strike] Range with this weapon
22.1%
Create a [DivineFragment|Fragment of Divinity] in your [Presence] every # seconds
21.7%
[LifeLeech|Life Leech] recovers based on your [Lightning] damage as well as [Physical] damage
21.7%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
13.5%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage
13.5%
# to [Strength|Strength]
11.1%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
8.2%
Offhand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
[Gain] #% of Damage as Extra [Fire] Damage
30.3%
Enemies in your [Presence|Presence] Resist [ElementalDamage|Elemental Damage] based on their Lowest [Resistances|Resistance]
28.7%
[Allies] in your [Presence] Regenerate #% of their Maximum Life per second
28.7%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] [Gain|Gain] #% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage
28.7%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
5.3%
#% increased [LightRadius|Light Radius]
5.3%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Wild Protector
(238)97.5%✕ Remove
The Natural Order
(133)54.5%✕ Remove
Trusted Kinship
(131)53.7%✕ Remove
The Catha's Balance
(129)52.9%✕ Remove
Easy Going
(128)52.5%✕ Remove
Bond of the Mamba
(128)52.5%✕ Remove
Idolatry
(125)51.2%✕ Remove
Bond of the Wolf
(123)50.4%✕ Remove
Inspiring Ally
(123)50.4%✕ Remove
Blur
(111)45.5%✕ Remove
Vivid Stampede
(110)45.1%✕ Remove
Enhanced Reflexes
(109)44.7%✕ Remove
The Mhacha's Gift
(107)43.9%✕ Remove
Primal Bounty
(107)43.9%✕ Remove
Beastial Skin
(104)42.6%✕ Remove
Sacred Unity
(103)42.2%✕ Remove
Unspoken Bond
(101)41.4%✕ Remove
Heartbreaking
(96)39.3%✕ Remove
Dance with Death
(96)39.3%✕ Remove
Entropic Incarnation
(96)39.3%✕ Remove
Struck Through
(96)39.3%✕ Remove
Acceleration
(96)39.3%✕ Remove
Tenfold Attacks
(94)38.5%✕ Remove
Spectral Ward
(94)38.5%✕ Remove
Long Distance Relationship
(92)37.7%✕ Remove
For the Jugular
(91)37.3%✕ Remove
Heartstopping
(91)37.3%✕ Remove
Killer Instinct
(90)36.9%✕ Remove
True Strike
(90)36.9%✕ Remove
Bond of the Ape
(89)36.5%✕ Remove
Honed Instincts
(89)36.5%✕ Remove
The Wild Cat
(88)36.1%✕ Remove
Grip of Evil
(87)35.7%✕ Remove
Bond of the Cat
(84)34.4%✕ Remove
Precision Salvo
(81)33.2%✕ Remove
Lord of Horrors
(81)33.2%✕ Remove
Stimulants
(80)32.8%✕ Remove
Escape Velocity
(80)32.8%✕ Remove
Roll and Strike
(78)32%✕ Remove
Focused Thrust
(77)31.6%✕ Remove
Javelin
(77)31.6%✕ Remove
Bond of the Viper
(77)31.6%✕ Remove
Sturdy Ally
(76)31.1%✕ Remove
Captivating Companionship
(75)30.7%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(75)30.7%✕ Remove
Bond of the Owl
(71)29.1%✕ Remove
Precise Point
(68)27.9%✕ Remove
Chakra of Thought
(68)27.9%✕ Remove
Gigantic Following
(63)25.8%✕ Remove
Flow Like Water
(63)25.8%✕ Remove
First Principle of the Hollow
(63)25.8%✕ Remove
Cooked
(63)25.8%✕ Remove
Agile Succession
(62)25.4%✕ Remove
Kite Runner
(59)24.2%✕ Remove
Catalysis
(59)24.2%✕ Remove
Flow State
(56)23%✕ Remove
Stupefy
(55)22.5%✕ Remove
Dizzying Hits
(55)22.5%✕ Remove
Enduring Deflection
(54)22.1%✕ Remove
Imbibed Power
(54)22.1%✕ Remove
Moment of Truth
(53)21.7%✕ Remove
Crashing Wave
(52)21.3%✕ Remove
Vile Mending
(52)21.3%✕ Remove
Mindful Awareness
(51)20.9%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(48)19.7%✕ Remove
Sic 'Em
(47)19.3%✕ Remove
Relentless Fallen
(47)19.3%✕ Remove
Nourishing Ally
(45)18.4%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(45)18.4%✕ Remove
Thaumaturgic Generator
(45)18.4%✕ Remove
Giant's Blood
(44)18%✕ Remove
Falcon Dive
(44)18%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(43)17.6%✕ Remove
Subterfuge Mask
(43)17.6%✕ Remove
First Teachings of the Keeper
(43)17.6%✕ Remove
Lifelong Friend
(42)17.2%✕ Remove
Dizzying Sweep
(39)16%✕ Remove
Right Hand of Darkness
(36)14.8%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(36)14.8%✕ Remove
Wellspring
(35)14.3%✕ Remove
Necrotic Touch
(35)14.3%✕ Remove
The Winter Owl
(35)14.3%✕ Remove
Deadly Force
(33)13.5%✕ Remove
Clean Shot
(33)13.5%✕ Remove
Stand and Deliver
(30)12.3%✕ Remove
Catlike Agility
(30)12.3%✕ Remove
Throatseeker
(30)12.3%✕ Remove
Versatile Arms
(29)11.9%✕ Remove
Harness the Elements
(29)11.9%✕ Remove
Crystal Elixir
(29)11.9%✕ Remove
The Hollowkeeper
(29)11.9%✕ Remove
Crystallised Immunities
(28)11.5%✕ Remove
Blinding Strike
(28)11.5%✕ Remove
Maiming Strike
(28)11.5%✕ Remove
Trained Deflection
(28)11.5%✕ Remove
Stylebender
(28)11.5%✕ Remove
Seeing Stars
(26)10.7%✕ Remove
Proficiency
(26)10.7%✕ Remove
Spell Haste
(25)10.2%✕ Remove
Spellblade
(25)10.2%✕ Remove
Immaterial
(24)9.8%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(23)9.4%✕ Remove
Dead can Dance
(20)8.2%✕ Remove
Instability
(20)8.2%✕ Remove
Step Like Mist
(19)7.8%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(18)7.4%✕ Remove
Falcon Technique
(18)7.4%✕ Remove
Distracted Target
(18)7.4%✕ Remove
Concussive Attack
(18)7.4%✕ Remove
Avoiding Deflection
(18)7.4%✕ Remove
Event Horizon
(18)7.4%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(17)7%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(17)7%✕ Remove
Melding
(17)7%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(17)7%✕ Remove
Multitasking
(16)6.6%✕ Remove
Careful Assassin
(16)6.6%✕ Remove
The Spring Hare
(15)6.1%✕ Remove
Growing Swarm
(15)6.1%✕ Remove
Immortal Infamy
(15)6.1%✕ Remove
Coming Calamity
(15)6.1%✕ Remove
Immortal Thirst
(15)6.1%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(14)5.7%✕ Remove
Preservation
(14)5.7%✕ Remove
Loose Flesh
(13)5.3%✕ Remove
Regenerative Flesh
(13)5.3%✕ Remove
Glazed Flesh
(13)5.3%✕ Remove
Frenetic
(13)5.3%✕ Remove
Hail
(13)5.3%✕ Remove
Taut Flesh
(13)5.3%✕ Remove
Prolonged Assault
(12)4.9%✕ Remove
Disorientation
(12)4.9%✕ Remove
Shimmering
(12)4.9%✕ Remove
Critical Exploit
(12)4.9%✕ Remove
The Fabled Stag
(11)4.5%✕ Remove
Sand in the Eyes
(11)4.5%✕ Remove
Staunch Deflection
(11)4.5%✕ Remove
Deep Trance
(11)4.5%✕ Remove
Splintering Force
(11)4.5%✕ Remove
Polymathy
(11)4.5%✕ Remove
Crystalline Flesh
(11)4.5%✕ Remove
Preemptive Strike
(10)4.1%✕ Remove
Vulgar Methods
(10)4.1%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(9)3.7%✕ Remove
Echoing Thunder
(9)3.7%✕ Remove
Careful Consideration
(9)3.7%✕ Remove
Essence of the Mountain
(9)3.7%✕ Remove
The Frenzied Bear
(9)3.7%✕ Remove
Restless Dead
(9)3.7%✕ Remove
Echoing Frost
(8)3.3%✕ Remove
Blessing of the Moon
(8)3.3%✕ Remove
Echoing Flames
(8)3.3%✕ Remove
Anticipation
(8)3.3%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Augmented Flesh
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Inner Faith
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Flow of Time
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
The Howling Primate
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Freedom of Movement
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Warlord Berserker
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
The Great Boar
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Flow of Life
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Marked for Sickness
(7)2.9%✕ Remove
Consistent Intake
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Siphon
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Reprisal
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Gem Enthusiast
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Reverberating Parry
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Off-Balancing Retort
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Mutewind Agility
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Overwhelming Strike
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Flashy Parrying
(6)2.5%✕ Remove
Last Stand
(5)2%✕ Remove
Left Hand of Darkness
(5)2%✕ Remove
The Quick Fox
(5)2%✕ Remove
Master Fletching
(5)2%✕ Remove
Conservative Casting
(5)2%✕ Remove
Essence of the Storm
(5)2%✕ Remove
Pain Attunement
(5)2%✕ Remove
Lingering Horror
(5)2%✕ Remove
Necrotised Flesh
(5)2%✕ Remove
Living Death
(5)2%✕ Remove
Marathon Runner
(5)2%✕ Remove