The Amazon Ascendancy looks very strong in Path of Exile 2 0.2.0. In this PoE 2 0.2.0 Amazon build guide, we’ll break down the core mechanics, passive skill tree, gear choices, and playstyle to help you optimize this build for maximum efficiency.

Path of Exile 2 0.2.0 Amazon Build Guide - 2 Best Amazon Builds in POE 2 

The Amazon Ascendancy prioritizes power and flexibility with a simpler, "cookie-cutter" approach rather than complex mechanics. It is strong in the current meta, especially for physical scaling, ailment-based damage, and elemental damage. The Amazon can switch between spears and bows, though your analysis suggests spears will be more thematic and effective. Whether you’re looking for a league starter or a powerful endgame farming tool, we got you 2 best PoE 2 0.2.0 Amazon builds.

1 - Lightning Spear Javazon Huntress

This build will leverage Lightning Infusion, Critical Strikes, and Frenzy Charge Generation to create a fast-paced, high-damage playstyle.

Core Mechanics

• Lightning Infusion (Elemental Infusion Passive) → Boosts Lightning Spear Damage

• Critical Strike Scaling → Increases burst damage significantly

• Frenzy Charge Generation → Enhances attack speed & movement speed

• Blind & Maim Synergy → Reduces enemy evasion for more crit & accuracy

• "Open Weakness" Mechanic → Increases damage against rares & bosses

Ascendancy Choices

1. Stalking Panther

• Doubles Evasion from Gloves/Boots/Helmet

• Halves Evasion from Body Armor

• Helps with mobility & evasion scaling.

2. Predatory Instinct

• Monsters with Open Weakness take 50% more damage.

• 40% increased attack speed when fighting marked enemies.

• Essential for bossing and dealing with rare monsters.

3. Critical Strike Notables

• Accuracy converts into extra crit chance.

• Crit multiplier scaling enhances overall damage.

• Lightning Spear has a high base crit, so this scales well into late game.

4. Infused Avatar (Optional)

• Converts Power, Frenzy, and Endurance Charges into Elemental Infusions.

• Lightning Infusion provides massive damage scaling for Lightning Spear.

• Synergy: Frenzy charges increase attack speed, fueling Barrage & Sniper’s Mark.

Skill Setup

Main Attack - Lightning Spear

• Triggers Frenzy Charge generation

• Applies massive AoE shock

• Synergy with Elemental Infusion (Lightning)

Single Target - Barrage + Sniper's Mark

• Sniper’s Mark = Frenzy Charge generation.

• Barrage = Strong boss killer when boosted by Frenzy Charges.

• High crit scaling + accuracy synergy.

Early Game Leveling Setup

• Whirling Slash + Stormlands + Twister → Creates shotgun AoE overlap.

• "Shotgun" effect is strong for early game farming.

Passive Tree Focus

Key Nodes:

• Accuracy & Critical Strike Scaling

• Dexterity & Evasion Stacking

• Frenzy Charge Generation

• Blind & Maim for more Accuracy

• Elemental Penetration & Damage Boosts

Gear Priorities

Weapons

• Spears with High Crit Chance

• Lightning Damage & Elemental Penetration Mods

• Attack Speed Bonuses

Armor

• Helmet/Gloves/Boots with High Evasion

• Body Armor (Flexible)

• Ghostwrithe (ES Synergy)

• High Evasion Hybrid Armor

Jewelry & Accessories

• Crit Multiplier & Accuracy Stacking

• Frenzy Charge Duration

• Lightning Damage Increases

2 - Hybrid Crit Lightning Arrow Deadeye

The Hybrid Crit Lightning Arrow Deadeye build is a high crit-based ranged build that likely utilizes Lightning Arrow as the primary skill. The focus is on stacking accuracy, crit chance, and evasion while leveraging the Deadeye ascendancy to enhance projectile-based attacks.

1. Ascendancy: Deadeye

• Gathering Winds – Boosts mobility with Tailwind.

• Endless Munitions – Increases projectile count.

• Focal Point – Enhances Mark effectiveness.

• Wind Ward – Provides defensive layers through Wind Dancer synergy.

2. Passive Tree & Keystone Notables

• Precise Technique (if utilized) – Grants high damage but requires accuracy higher than crit chance.

• Iron Reflexes (if used) – Converts evasion to armor for tankiness.

• Point Blank – Increases damage at close range.

• Acrobatics & Phase Acrobatics (if evasion-based) – Improves defenses.

3. Gear Priorities

• Helmet: Apocalypse Cowl

• Body Armor: Morior Invictus

• Gloves: Hand of Wisdom and Action

• Boots: Chimeric Sole

• Amulet: Victory Idol

• Rings: Bramble Grip, Hypnotic Nail

• Belt: Ingenuity
  

4. Skill Gem Setup

Main Damage (6-link Lightning Arrow)

• Lightning Arrow

• Awakened Elemental Damage with Attacks

• Trinity Support

• Awakened Added Lightning Damage

• Inspiration Support

• Greater Multiple Projectiles (GMP) or Mirage Archer

Auras

• Wrath

• Precision (low level for crit boost)

• Herald of Thunder

• Defiance Banner (if armor-based) or Grace (if evasion-based)

Utility & Defense

• Dash / Flame Dash (linked with Second Wind)

• Sniper’s Mark for bossing

• Blood Rage for Frenzy Charge generation

• Molten Shell / Steelskin (linked with CWDT for defense)

5. Flasks Setup

• Diamond Flask (Crit Chance)

• Quicksilver Flask (Movement Speed)

• Jade Flask (Evasion)

• Silver Flask (Onslaught)

• Life Flask (Instant Recovery)