PoE2 Dawn of the Hunt Ladder Rankings Day 5

Day 5 of the Dawn of the Hunt league in Path of Exile 2 is here, and the race to the top is fiercer than ever. GGG's recent interview has shed light on their plans to address player concerns, from campaign pacing to class balance, giving us plenty to discuss alongside today's ladder updates. We're here to bring you daily insights on the rankings and class trends. If you enjoy these updates, feel free to bookmark our site for easy access to future insights, and don't forget to check out our shop for exclusive gear to enhance your new league adventure. Let's dive into the Day 5 rankings!

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The Standard ladder showcases the fastest levelers in a trade-enabled environment. Here are the top 10 players:

Deadeye takes the lead at level 96 with mircale0001#7243, its precision and range dominating Standard's trade environment.  

Amazon claims three spots, with two at level 95, showing its rising popularity among top players.  

Smith of Kitava holds three spots at level 95, proving its consistency with trade support.

Hardcore mode tests survival skills. Here are the top 10 players:

Deadeye maintains its lead at level 93 with Ben_#4007, its agility shining in Hardcore.  

Smith of Kitava holds five spots, but a death at rank 9—rest in peace to the dead—reminds us of the mode's risks.  

Lich secures three spots, its durability making it a strong Hardcore contender.

SSF players rely on self-found gear. Here are the top 5:

Ritualist and Smith of Kitava tie for the lead at level 95, excelling in SSF's self-sustaining environment.  

Titan at rank 4 climbs to level 93, showing its tankiness suits solo play.  

Smith of Kitava takes three spots, its crafting synergy proving invaluable.

HC SSF combines the toughest challenges. Here are the top 5:

Deadeye takes the lead at level 91 with Lymez#5507, its precision paying off in HC SSF.  

Smith of Kitava and Witchhunter tie at level 91, showing a balance of defense and agility at the top.  

Pathfinder at rank 4 holds steady, proving its potential in this brutal mode.

Day 5 of the Dawn of the Hunt league has brought significant updates from GGG, who conducted an interview addressing player concerns and outlining upcoming optimizations. Following their Day 4 announcement about adjusting Act 3 maps, GGG detailed specific changes to areas like The Drowned City and Utzaal, removing large dead ends to reduce backtracking and overall size. The Apex of Filth will see its spiral layout adjusted for a smaller footprint, while The Azak Bog becomes more rectangular to streamline boss access. Infested Barrens and Chimeral Wetlands are being tweaked to reduce navigation frustrations, and Jiquani's Machinarium and Sanctum will have extra Soul Cores to cut down search time. GGG also increased the timeout for areas with side zones to prevent resets after exploration, a common player complaint.  

Beyond map changes, GGG announced balance updates, including buffs to underperforming classes like the Sorceress (e.g., Arc now triggers lightning explosions, Ice Nova gets better freeze buildup) and Huntress (e.g., Spearfield duration and damage increased). The Warrior's Temper Weapon on Smith of Kitava now adds more empowerments, and the Ranger's Lightning Arrow sees a larger arc radius. A new Inhibitor support gem was introduced, though its damage scaling per charge was delayed. GGG also addressed the Ritual exploit from Day 4, banning 301 accounts for abusing it and noting minimal economic impact outside those bans. Crafting improvements, such as new Artificer's Orbs and attribute runes, aim to ease early-game struggles, while endgame rare visibility on the minimap was added to reduce missed encounters. Finally, GGG is investigating monster speed issues, with targeted changes expected soon. On Reddit, players expressed relief, with one user stating, “GGG's Act 3 map fixes are a game-changer—finally less backtracking!” The ladders reflect top players adapting well, with Deadeye and Smith of Kitava leading across modes.

That's all for the Day 5 ladder update for the Dawn of the Hunt league in Path of Exile 2. The meta is evolving, with Deadeye leading Standard and HC SSF, Smith of Kitava dominating Hardcore and SSF, and Witchhunter excelling in HC SSF. GGG's updates promise a smoother experience ahead. We'll be back with daily updates, so bookmark our site to stay informed and visit our shop to enhance your gameplay in the new league. See you tomorrow for Day 6!