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Explosive Spear/Primal Strikes Huntress Leaguestarter

0.4 TLotD
presentationHuntress
presentationAmazon
Starter
Speed Leveling
SSF
Creator
Updated on May 23, 2026
May 23, 2026

Build Overview

This is a build for speed leveling through a fresh start campaign with spears. It works great on Amazon but will also work well on the new Spiritwalker ascendancy, which will likely be my 0.5 leaguestarter.

The build utilizes a variety of spear skills together, including Explosive Spear to ignite bosses and blow up packs, Whirling Slash to build rage and keep bosses inside burning/shocked ground, Parry to pin enemies and apply up to 100% more damage taken debuff, Disengage to blow up packs and generate frenzy charges, and Primal Strikes for high single-target damage. We also utilize a Tame Beast companion with the "Trail of Lightning" modifier to continually shock enemies for Primal Strikes.

Using this setup, I was able to complete a fresh start SSF 100% campaign speedrun (all passive skills and bonuses + 1 ascendancy trial) in 5hrs and 30mins (see video).

DISCLAIMER: This build utilizes Parry heavily throughout the entire game. It is mandatory for this build. I know some people hate parry and refuse to use it, this build is not for you. If you want to learn more about how parry works, check out my parry guide.

Huntress Regex:

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This is my general regex I use for huntress. It highlights added damage to attacks, +skill levels, movement and attack speed, life, strength, and stun threshold suffix (useful for parry).

Strengths and Weaknesses

  • Great single target with Primal Strikes
  • Blows up packs with shotgunning AoEs
  • Interrupts many dangerous boss mechanics with Parry
  • Extremely fun to play once you get into the flow of it
  • High skill expression, not a 1-button build
  • Requires parrying, which some people don't enjoy
  • Requires resetting Infested Barrens in Act 3 a bunch of times to find a beast with the "Trail of Lightning" mod
  • Focuses mostly on offense, not hardcore friendly

Build Variants

Equipment

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Equipment Priority
+7

In act 1, focus on getting as much flat damage of any type as possible on your gloves, rings, and weapon. Prioritize damage over everything else. Added fire and physical damage are slightly higher value than other damage types since they contribute to your Explosive Spear ignite damage, but all flat damage is good.

Parry requires high stun threshold to be effective. Look for additional stun threshold on bucklers/armour/belt. Increasing your maximum life also increases your stun threshold by the same amount.

Look for 10% movement speed on boots. Also look for life, strength, and resistances wherever possible.

Skill Gems

Support Gem Requirements:

Str 20

Dex 15

Int 10

1

Disengage

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2

Explosive Spear

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Frost Bomb

4

Parry

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5

Whirling Slash

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6

Pounce

7

War Banner

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Gem Priority
+9

For clearing, use Parry + Disengage to shotgun packs and generate frenzy charges, then use Explosive Spear to kill any remaining mobs or blow up the next pack. Whirling Slash 2-3 times and dodge rolling out of it can also be good for clearing packs.

For bossing, use Parry + Disengage to generate frenzy charges, then drop Frost Bomb to apply exposure and throw an Explosive Spear to ignite the boss and create ignited ground. Use Whirling Slash on top of the ignited ground in order to keep the boss ignited and generate rage while waiting for your next parry opportunity. Rinse and repeat. Drop War Banner whenever it is available.

Use Pounce for movement.

Passive Tree

main:
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123
set 1:
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set 2:
20
20

Quest Rewards

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Clearfell — Beira of the Rotten Pack
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Hunting Grounds — The Crowbell
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Freythorn — The King in the Mists
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Ogham Farmlands — Una's Hut
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Ogham Manor — Candlemass, the Living Rite
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Keth — Kabala, Constrictor Queen
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Valley of the Titans — Medallion
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Deshar — Final Letter
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The Spires of Deshar — Sisters of Garukhan
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Jungle Ruins — Mighty Silverfist
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The Venom Crypts — Venom Draught
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Jiquani's Machinarium — Blackjaw, the Remnant
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The Azak Bog — Ignagduk, the Bog Witch
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The Molten Vault — The Molten Vault
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Aggorat — Blood Sacrifice
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Journey's End — Captain Hartlin
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Eye of Hinekora — Navali's Rest
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Halls of the Dead — Yama The White
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Halls of the Dead — Tawhoa's Test
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Abandoned Prison — Goddess of Justice
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Halls of the Dead — Tasalio's Test
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Halls of the Dead — Ngamahu's Test
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Wolvenhold — Oswin, the Dread Warden
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The Khari Crossing — Akthi and Anundr
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The Khari Crossing — Molten Shrine
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Qimah — Tabana's Pillar
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Kriar Village — Lythara, the Wayward Spear
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Howling Caves — The Abominable Yeti
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