Spears in Path of Exile 2 are one-handed weapons that scale with both Strength and Dexterity, blending powerful melee thrusts with long-range projectile attacks. This guide covers every Unique Spear available in PoE 2 0.5. You will find detailed stat & effect breakdowns, runeforged modifiers, where to farm or buy each one, and which unique spears are the best for your builds.
PoE 2 Unique Spears
Unique Spears are a subset of Unique Weapons in PoE 2, designed specifically for melee and hybrid melee-projectile combat. They require both Strength (for physical damage and survivability) and Dexterity (for attack speed and accuracy), excel at piercing enemy defenses, controlling combat space with long reach, and combining sweeping area skills with projectile attacks. Most grant the Spear Throwskill, a foundational projectile attack for spear builds. Key PoE 2 0.5 spear updates include the rework of Atziri's Contempt (Shattering Spite skill), Runeforged variants for all unique spears, and the new spear - The Ordained.
List of PoE 2 0.5 Unique Spears
Below is a complete table of all Unique Spears in PoE 2 0.5, including base stats, fixed effects, and more.
| Name | Base | Lv. Req | STR | DEX | INT | Physical DMG | Crit % | APS | Special Modifiers / Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyranny’s Grip | Ironhead Spear | 5 | 15-30 | — | — | 9-12 | 5.00% | 1.60 | 150-200% inc Phys DMG • 10-15% red AS • Knocks Back • Splash DMG • No Projectile Attacks |
| Chainsting | Hunting Spear | 10 | — | — | — | 10-17 (+13-17 to 22-28) | 5.00% | 1.55 | 15-25% Maim on Hit • +100-150 Acc • 10% inc AS • Pin Buildup • 20-30% inc Proj Speed |
| Skysliver | Winged Spear | 16 | — | — | — | None | 5.00% | 1.60 | Adds 1 to 80-120 Lightning • 15-30% inc AS • 50-100% inc Shock • Rolls min/max only |
| Daevata’s Wind | War Spear | 21 | — | — | — | 14-26 (+10-15 to 21-26) | 5.00% | 1.60 | 25-35% inc Proj Speed • +100 Evasion • 10-20% inc AS • Melee/Proj DMG swap bonus |
| Tangletongue | Forked Spear | 26 | — | — | 15-25 | 17-32 (+14-18 to 30-36) | 15.00% | 1.60 | Bifurcates Crits• +5-8% Crit • 10% Mana→Life |
| Saitha’s Spear | Barbed Spear | 33 | — | — | — | 20-38 (+14-26 to 27-32) | 6.50% | 1.60 | Bleeding 10-20% faster • +33-41 to 47-53 Fire • Aggravate Bleed→Ignite • 25-40% Aggravate on Hit |
| Splinter of Lorrata | Hardwood Spear | n/a | — | — | — | 5-9 (+2-3 to 6-8) | 5.00% | 1.60 | 20% inc Melee Range • Any # of Poisons stack• Always Poison on Hit |
| Spire of Ire | Helix Spear | 66 | — | — | — | 37-68 | 5.00% | 1.60 | 15-20% inc AS • Leeches 10-20% Phys→Life • Adds 167-201 to 267-333 Chaos • Chaotic Surge on Charge consume • Life Leech from Chaos |
| Atziri’s Contempt | Pronged Spear | 78 | — | — | — | — | 5.00% | — | 100-120% inc Phys DMG • +83-97 to 123-153 Fire • +1 to 193-207 Lightning • 10-16% inc AS • 60-80% inc Presence AoE • Bloodstone Lance (max 30) |
| The Ordained | Grand Spear | 90 | 68 | 109 | — | 181-272 | 5.00% | 1.40 | 25% inc Melee Range • 150-250% inc Phys • +1 to 200-300 Lightning • +5-8% Crit • Lightning+Phys Life Leech • Fragment of Divinity every 4s• Grants Righteous Descent |
PoE 2 0.5 Runeforged Unique Spears
Below is a chart of all Runeforged Unique Spears with their Runeforged Modifiers (endgame upgrades via Verisium crafting).
| Name | Base | Lv. Req | STR | DEX | Physical DMG | Crit % | APS | Element DMG | Implicit Modifiers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runeforged Ironhead | Ironhead Spear | 38 | 23 | 54 | 40-54 | 5% | 1.60 | — | Grants Spear Throw |
| Runeforged Hunting | Hunting Spear | 38 | 23 | 54 | 65-108 | 5% | 1.55 | — | Grants Spear Throw • 15-25% Maim on Hit |
| Runeforged Winged | Winged Spear | 40 | 23 | 56 | — (converted) | 5% | 1.70 | 1 or 125 Lightning | Grants Spear Throw • 100% Phys→Lightning (Hidden) |
| Runeforged War | War Spear | 40 | 23 | 56 | 59-98 | 5% | 1.60 | — | Grants Spear Throw • 25-35% inc Proj Speed |
| Runeforged Hardwood | Hardwood Spear | 40 | 23 | 56 | 24-45 | 5% | 1.60 | — | Grants Spear Throw |
| Runeforged Forked | Forked Spear | 55 | 31 | 76 | 8-57 | 7.77% | 1.60 | — | Grants Spear Throw |
| Runemastered Ironhead | Ironhead Spear | 55 | 31 | 76 | 94-127 | 5% | 1.25 | — | Grants Spear Throw |
| Runeforged Barbed | Barbed Spear | 55 | 31 | 76 | 26-49 | 6% | 1.50 | 51-95 Fire | Grants Spear Throw • Bleeding 10-20% faster • 66% Phys→Fire (Hidden) |
PoE 2 0.5 Unique Spear Drop Locations
Some Path of Exile 2 Unique Spears drop from specific locations, with early-game spears accessible in Acts 1-2 and endgame spears locked to Atlas Maps or boss fights.
1. Tyranny's Grip (Ironhead Spear)
Drop Location: Random enemy drop starting Act 1 (low level requirement, common in early zones like Twilight Strand).
Farming Tip: Farm Act 1 areas with monster level ≥5 (e.g., Mud Flats) for higher drop chance.
2. Tangletongue (Forked Spear)
Drop Location: Random enemy drop starting Act 2 (drops in zones like The Climb or Chamber of Sins).
Farming Tip: Target Act 2 areas with monster level ≥26; pair with Magic Find (MF) gear to boost rarity.
3. Splinter of Lorrata (Hardwood Spear)
Drop Location: Random enemy drop starting Act 1 (very common in early Acts due to level 1 requirement).
Farming Tip: Farm Act 1’s Twilight Strand or Coast for fast, repeated runs.
4. Skysliver (Winged Spear)
Drop Location: Random enemy drop starting Act 1 (drops in Act 1’s upper zones like The Prison).
Farming Tip: Focus on Act 1 areas with monster level ≥16; high MF improves drop rate.
5. Spire of Ire (Helix Spear)
Drop Location: Atlas Maps only(level ≥66; drops in T10+ Maps).
Farming Tip:
Farm high-density monster zones (e.g., Breach, Legion) with Waystones.
Stack MF gear (e.g., Gold Amulet, Rare Boots with +Rarity) to increase drop chance.
Target endgame boss encounters (e.g., Shaper, Elder) for guaranteed unique drops.
6. The Ordained (Grand Spear)
Drop Location: Endgame exclusive—drops from Olroth’s Legacy(0.5 pinnacle boss) and Kalguuran tomb bosses.
7. Atziri's Contempt (Pronged Spear)
Drop Location: Endgame exclusive—drops from Atziri, Queen of the Vaal (Vaal Temple boss) and high-level Atlas Maps (T15+).
Farming Tip:
Run Vaal Temple maps (unlocked via Vaal Orbs on Corrupted Maps).
Farm T16 Maps with Corrupted modifiers for higher drop chance.
Best PoE 2 0.5 Unique Spears
The best unique spear depends on your build, playstyle, and progression stage. Below are the top picks for early game, mid game, and endgame.
1. Early Game (Acts 1-5): Splinter of Lorrata
Level 1 requirement, always poisons on hit, and unlimited poison stacks. Perfect for early-game poison builds—melts packs of enemies with minimal gear.
Best For: League starters, Ranger/Huntress poison builds, and players new to spear mechanics.
2. Mid Game (Acts 6-10): Tangletongue
15% Crit Chance, bifurcates critical hits, and converts mana costs to life costs. Great for hybrid crit/life sustain builds—balances damage and survivability in mid-game content.
Best For: Tactician, Gladiator, and crit-focused spear builds.
3. Endgame (Atlas & Pinnacle Bosses): The Ordained
The most powerful physical/lightning hybrid spear in 0.5. Grants Righteous Descent (massive AoE damage), 25% increased melee range, and fragment of divinity for sustained damage reduction. Dominates T16 Maps and pinnacle boss fights.
Best For: Endgame physical/lightning builds, Warrior ascendancy, and players chasing top-tier clear speed.
How to Get Unique Spears in PoE 2 0.5?
There are several ways to obtain Unique Spears in Path of Exile 2. Understanding the available methods will help you target specific spears more efficiently.
Method 1 — Boss & Enemy Drops
The most common way to find a Unique Spear is to defeat enemies and hope they drop it. Different spears start dropping from different Acts, based on their level requirement:
| Spear | Drop Start |
|---|---|
| Tyranny’s Grip Ironhead Spear | Act 1 |
| Chainsting Hunting Spear | Act 1 |
| Skysliver Winged Spear | Act 1 |
| Splinter of Lorrata Hardwood Spear | Act 1 |
| Tangletongue Forked Spear | Act 2 |
| Daevata’s Wind War Spear | Act 2 |
| Saitha’s Spear Barbed Spear | Act 3 |
| Spire of Ire Helix Spear | Atlas Maps (Lv. 65+) |
| The Ordained Grand Spear | Endgame (Boss/Rare Monster Drops) |
| Atziri’s Contempt Pronged Spear | Atziri, the Red Queen (specific boss) |
Tips for better drop rates:
Farm areas where the monster level is equal to or higher than the item’s level requirement.
Increase your Magic Find (Increased Rarity of Items Found) stat through gear and passives.
Use Waystones with higher tiers in Atlas Maps to boost monster density and loot quantity.
Bosses and rare monsters with special modifiers have a notably higher chance to drop Unique items.
Method 2 — Orb of Chance
You can use an Orb of Chance on a normal or magic base spear to attempt to upgrade it into a Unique version. Each Unique Spear has its own base weapon that can be targeted:
| Unique Spear | Base Weapon Needed |
|---|---|
| Tyranny’s Grip | Ironhead Spear |
| Chainsting | Hunting Spear |
| Skysliver | Winged Spear |
| Splinter of Lorrata | Hardwood Spear |
| Tangletongue | Forked Spear |
| Daevata’s Wind | War Spear |
| Saitha’s Spear | Barbed Spear |
Using an Orb of Chance is not guaranteed. The item may be destroyed in the process. Always keep backup copies of your base weapon before attempting this method.
How to get Orb of Chance:
Found as a random drop while playing
Purchased from other players via the official Trade Market on the Path of Exile website
Method 3 — Trading
If you want a specific Unique Spear quickly, you can purchase it from other players:
Visit the Official Path of Exile Trade Website
Search for the Unique Spear by name
Filter results by price (using currencies like Divine Orbs, Chaos Orbs, etc.)
Contact the seller and complete the trade in-game
Trading is especially useful for high-value spears like The Ordained Grand Spear, which is far more efficient to buy than to farm.
