With the release of Path of Exile 2 Patch 0.2.0: Dawn of the Hunt, a wave of unique items from the original game is making its way into the new era. These items aren’t just coming back unchanged- they’re being adapted to fit Path of Exile 2’s mechanics and build diversity. Let’s take a closer look at the most impactful uniques to watch out for in this league.
PoE 2 Dawn of the Hunt Unique Tier List (0.2.0)
In Path of Exile 2: Dawn of the Hunt, major item changes include the introduction of new item classes like spears, bucklers, and talismans, alongside new bases for rings, amulets, and wands. These additions cater to new mechanics and ascendancy classes, with loot filters requiring full rebuilds due to widespread item base renames and visual updates. Fracturing Orbs return with altered impact due to PoE2’s crafting system, and Requary Keys now drop boss-specific foiled uniques, with rarity tied to both drop source and curated supporter votes. New omens and runes enhance socketable customization, while returning uniques from PoE1 (like Nebulock, Mind of the Council, and Sire of Shards) are being reimagined for PoE2’s mechanics. Additionally, QoL changes include nerfs to Magic Find, adjustments to block and parry mechanics, rebalanced pinnacle boss access, and updated map objectives, all aimed at refining itemization and gameplay pacing.
In the upcoming "Dawn of the Hunt" league for Path of Exile 2, over 100+ various new unique items are being introduced that promise to significantly impact gameplay and build strategies. Here we've sorted out the new PoE 2 Best Unique Tier List to highlight the notable new unique items in different classes:
1. The Deepest Tower
The Deepest Tower is a game-changing helmet that causes nearby enemies to be considered as "on low life." This effect synergizes with numerous passives and support gems that grant massive bonuses against low-life enemies, such as Finality, Finishing Blows, and Execute.
This unique is especially promising for Witch Hunter builds, which are often overlooked. The helmet may lead to a resurgence of the Galvanic Shards Witch Hunter, taking advantage of high scaling damage against enemies considered to be on low life at all times.
2. Prism Guardian
Prism Guardian provides 1 Spirit per 50 maximum life, becoming a top pick for Infernalist players aiming to scale Spirit for stronger minions. With most minion builds reaching 3,000+ HP, this shield provides a solid Spirit boost.
It competes with, and may ultimately replace, Oaksworn as the best shield for summoner builds. Expect it to become a staple in high-Spirit Infernalist setups.
3. The Bringer of Rain
A returning favorite from Path of Exile 1, The Bringer of Rain has been reworked for PoE 2. It now offers bonuses to accuracy and life regeneration, but prevents the use of chest armor. This makes it act as a workaround for Giant’s Blood, the keystone that allows dual two-handed weapons but requires triple strength.
This helmet opens the door to dual-wielding powerful weapons like Hand of Wisdom and Action with far less attribute investment. It could also support Spirit-stacking builds by pairing with unique weapons like Chober Chaber, offering new possibilities for minion-based builds outside the Infernalist ascendancy.
4. The Hammer of Faith
While not the strongest item stat-wise, The Hammer of Faith is a unique two-handed mace that grants a random shrine buff every 10 seconds. Though it suffers from low base damage and attack speed penalties, its shrine effects can help compensate. Buffs like Acceleration, Meteoric, and Freezing Shrines make this weapon a fun and unpredictable option for builds that aim to capitalize on temporary boosts.
5. Hand of Wisdom and Action
The Hand of Wisdom and Action remains one of the most powerful unique weapons in PoE 2, enabling attribute-stacking attack builds. Often paired with Ingenuity and Breach Rings, it continues to offer top-tier attack speed and elemental damage scaling. It remains highly relevant, especially when combined with The Bringer of Rain for dual-wielding setups.
More powerful unique will be updated on the list after being tested in the Dawn of the Hunt league!
Notable Returning PoE 1 Uniques: Reimagined for PoE 2
A number of iconic unique items from PoE 1 are returning, adjusted for the systems and balance of PoE 2. Here are some standouts:
Originally a favorite for endurance charge stacking in PoE1, Nebulock is expected to offer strong interactions with endurance charges once again. It could reward charge generation, expenditure, or both. This makes it a top pick for melee tank builds or any archetype leaning into defensive scaling.
A two-handed mace known for combining endurance charges with stun mechanics. In PoE2, this dual theme may return, making Tidebreaker a strong option for characters relying on heavy hits and crowd control.
This bow converted physical damage into extra elemental damage in PoE1. If the conversion is retained, it could be one of the strongest bows early in the league. While sources of flat damage are currently limited in PoE2, Doomfletch may help bridge that gap.
This staff previously granted additional projectiles in a rotating pattern. If it maintains similar mechanics, it could be powerful for AoE-focused casters or hybrid attackers. Expect it to apply global skill modifiers, a change suited to PoE2's new systems.
A staple in self-damage builds back in PoE1, this item is likely to find a niche in PoE2 as well. It’s ideal for advanced players looking to build around mechanics like self-inflicted damage for high returns.
A warcry-focused shield that previously reduced warcry cooldowns and boosted their power. This theme will likely persist, making it a go-to for characters built around warcry synergy or shout-based sustain.
This unique shield offers high chaos resistance while you're poisoned and converts bleed damage to chaos. Its defensive potential is huge for builds that can reliably poison themselves or take advantage of the chaos interaction.
A caster-themed amulet focused on block chance. With PoE2 lacking much access to block at the top of the passive tree, Stone of Lazhwar may fill a much-needed gap for defensive spellcasters.
This amulet grants added lightning damage based on maximum mana. It’s likely to support mana-stacking attack builds, encouraging hybrid caster-attacker strategies that benefit from high resource pools.
A quiver that grants block chance, Rear Guard may remain relevant for ranged classes needing extra defense, especially if paired with new projectile or shield mechanics.
Transfers flask effects to minions such as spectres and zombies. With the recent introduction of spectres in PoE 2, this item may become a cornerstone of new summoner strategies.
Strong in PoE1 for generating all three charge types, this item may retain that utility. If it does, it will be a powerful enabler for charge-based builds, especially those that rely on uptime for Frenzy, Endurance, or Power charges.
Summons a unique beast minion. In PoE 2, it may now interact with the new Row Mount system, potentially offering mounted combat or mobility effects.
Once a cold-damage bow item, Hyrri’s Bite may be retooled for spear or generic projectile builds in PoE2. Given the teaser art showing a spear and buckler, it might turn into a hybrid weapon-focused unique that supports cold-based projectile scaling.
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