Grinding Gear Games has revealed comprehensive item filter information for Path of Exile 2's upcoming "Dawn of the Hunt" expansion, introducing two entirely new item classes: Spears and Bucklers. Published on April 1, 2025, the information details dozens of new items and renamed equipment that players will encounter when the expansion launches on April 2, 2025.
New Weapon Classes Expand Combat Options
The most significant addition to Path of Exile 2's arsenal is the introduction of Spears as a completely new weapon class. Players will be able to wield 25 different spear types, ranging from basic variants like the Hardwood Spear and Ironhead Spear to more exotic options such as the Seaglass Spear, Orichalcum Spear, and Spiked Spear.
Complementing the offensive additions, Grinding Gear Games is also introducing Bucklers as a new defensive option. These small, agile shields come in 17 varieties, including Leather Buckler, Spiked Buckler, Bladeguard Buckler, and the intriguing Gutspike Buckler. The addition of these two item classes represents a significant expansion of Path of Exile 2's combat mechanics.
Expanded Item Classes and New Currencies
Beyond the new weapon and shield types, Dawn of the Hunt will introduce numerous additions to existing item classes. Players can look forward to the Acrid Wand, four new ring types (Dusk, Gloam, Penumbra, and Tenebrous), and matching amulet variants with the same naming scheme.
The expansion also brings five new stackable currency items: Essence of Hysteria, Essence of Horror, Essence of Insanity, Essence of Delirium, and the Fracturing Orb. These will likely play crucial roles in the game's crafting systems.
What's New in the Socketable System?
One of the most extensive additions comes in the form of socketable items, with 31 new types being introduced. These include 20 different Runes (with Lesser and Greater variants) and 11 types of Talismans. The return of Talismans has already sparked some community reactions, with one player commenting, "Oh god no talismans are back NotLikeThis" — suggesting this may be a controversial reintroduction for veteran players.
The Rune system appears particularly elaborate, with variants focused on different elements (Desert, Glacial, Storm) and attributes (Body, Mind, Vision), as well as special Greater Runes of Leadership, Tithing, Alacrity, and Nobility.
Vault Keys and the Mysterious Omens
Eight new Reliquary Keys will be added to the Vault Keys item class, including intriguing options like Xesht's Reliquary Key, The Trialmaster's Reliquary Key, and Zarokh's Reliquary Key. These named keys suggest connections to specific characters or encounters within the game world.
Perhaps most mysteriously, a new item class called "Omen" is being introduced with four variants: Omen of Answered Prayers, Omen of Secret Compartments, Omen of the Hunt, and Omen of Reinforcements. While the post doesn't detail their function, the names suggest they may provide special bonuses or trigger unique events.
Equipment Naming Overhaul
In addition to the new items, Grinding Gear Games is implementing an extensive renaming of existing equipment. The changes appear to move away from generic descriptors like "Advanced" toward more specific and evocative names. This renaming affects weapons, armor pieces, helmets, gloves, boots, and shields throughout the game.
While full patch notes are still in development, this item filter information provides players with everything they need to prepare for the Dawn of the Hunt expansion. The expansion is set to launch on April 2, 2025, as indicated by the date on the header image.
Complete Item Listings for Filter Creators
| Category | Items |
|---|---|
| Item Class: Spears | Hardwood Spear, Ironhead Spear, Hunting Spear, Winged Spear, War Spear, Forked Spear, Barbed Spear, Broad Spear, Crossblade Spear, Seaglass Spear, Sword Spear, Striking Spear, Helix Spear, Steelhead Spear, Coursing Spear, Swift Spear, Branched Spear, Jagged Spear, Massive Spear, Orichalcum Spear, Pronged Spear, Stalking Spear, Flying Spear, Grand Spear, Spiked Spear |
| Item Class: Bucklers | Leather Buckler, Wooden Buckler, Plated Buckler, Iron Buckler, Ridged Buckler, Spiked Buckler, Ringed Buckler, Edged Buckler, Oak Buckler, Painted Buckler, Coiled Buckler, Spikeward Buckler, Jingling Buckler, Bladeguard Buckler, Ornate Buckler, Gutspike Buckler, Ancient Buckler |
| Item Class: Wands | Acrid Wand |
| Item Class: Rings | Dusk Ring, Gloam Ring, Penumbra Ring, Tenebrous Ring |
| Item Class: Amulets | Dusk Amulet, Gloam Amulet, Penumbra Amulet, Tenebrous Amulet |
| Item Class: Stackable Currency | Essence of Hysteria, Essence of Horror, Essence of Insanity, Essence of Delirium, Fracturing Orb |
| Item Class: Vault Keys | Twilight Reliquary Key, Xesht's Reliquary Key, The Trialmaster's Reliquary Key, Ritualistic Reliquary Key, Tangmazu's Reliquary Key, Olroth's Reliquary Key, The Arbiter's Reliquary Key, Zarokh's Reliquary Key |
| Item Class: Omen | Omen of Answered Prayers, Omen of Secret Compartments, Omen of the Hunt, Omen of Reinforcements |
For those interested in the full details, the complete information can be found on the official Path of Exile forums.