PoE2 Dawn of the Hunt Ladder Rankings Day 9

It's Sunday, and while Path of Exile 2's Steam player count hasn't seen the major rebound GGG was hoping for, there's a slight uptick, reaching a 24-hour peak of 201,807—a modest improvement but still a far cry from the all-time high of 578,569, effectively “cut down to the knees.” With GGG taking another day off, there's no major news to share, so let's turn our attention to the ladder rankings and see who's dominating Wraeclast. 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 9 rankings!

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

Deadeye and Amazon tie for the lead at level 98, with liuxin007#2266 and heygyus#0416 pushing the limits in Standard.  

Amazon dominates with five spots in the top 10, its versatility thriving in the trade environment.  

Lich, Smith of Kitava, Ritualist, and Titan all hit level 97, reflecting a diverse meta at the top.

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

Amazon and Deadeye tie for the lead at level 96, with iopop#5825 and Ben_#4007 showing their classes' strengths in Hardcore.  

Lich takes two spots at level 95, its durability proving reliable in this mode.  

Smith of Kitava holds two spots at level 94, maintaining its presence despite earlier deaths.

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

Ritualist takes the lead at level 97 with Googuix#5284, its scaling power shining in SSF.  

Smith of Kitava dominates with three spots at level 96, its crafting synergy thriving without trade.  

Titan at rank 5, marked as “Retired,” holds steady at level 96, a testament to its tankiness.

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

Amazon, Deadeye, and Witchhunter tie for the lead at level 95, showcasing a balanced meta in HC SSF.  

Titan and Smith of Kitava follow at level 94, proving their resilience in this grueling mode.  

The absence of deaths in the top 5 reflects careful play at the highest ranks.

It's Sunday, and while Path of Exile 2's Steam player count has seen a slight uptick, reaching a 24-hour peak of 201,807 on April 12 at 19:00 UTC, it's still far below GGG's expectations for a weekend rebound. The current player count sits at 135,464, a stark contrast to the all-time peak of 578,569, effectively “cut down to the knees.” The SteamDB graph shows a modest increase from the weekend's low of 190,800, but the overall trend remains downward, reflecting ongoing player dissatisfaction after weeks of negative reviews and feedback. On Reddit, some players expressed cautious optimism, with one user noting, “The small bump to 201K is nice, but GGG needs more than patches to win players back.” Others remain committed, with an X post stating, “Still loving the Dawn of the Hunt grind—ladder racing keeps me hooked!” With GGG taking another day off, there's no new patch news, but the ladders show top players pushing forward, with Deadeye and Amazon leading across modes, proving the dedicated are still thriving in Wraeclast.

That's all for the Day 9 ladder update for the Dawn of the Hunt league in Path of Exile 2. The meta is heating up, with Deadeye and Amazon leading Standard and HC SSF, Lich dominating Hardcore, and Smith of Kitava excelling in SSF. Despite a modest player count increase, GGG has work to do. 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 10!

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