Dear fellow exiles, day 2 of the Dawn of the Hunt league in Path of Exile 2 is underway, and the competition is fiercer than ever. While the community debates the league's difficulty, top players are pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We’re here to bring you daily updates on the ladder 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 currency & item shop for exclusive gear to enhance your new league adventure. Let’s dive into the Day 2 rankings![Quick Link to Day 1] []

Dawn of the Hunt Standard Ladder Rankings – Day 2

The Standard ladder showcases the fastest levelers in a trade-enabled environment. Here are the top 10 players after 24 hours:

Rank	Account	Character	Class	Level
1	mastiffeleven#3983	Wex_Desolator	Stormweaver	89
2	Hadono#2890	Altered_Bottle	Pathfinder	89
3	andervenl123#4626	QuantityRarity_Midas	Ritualist	89
4	Klanfire1#4872	Rasta_Disperser	Stormweaver	89
5	doomsdayargument#2852	Taida_Parasma	Lich	89
6	hlw_rocer#6364	DoonBolts	Deadeye	89
7	methanman#2640	warbrazilian	Warbringer	89
8	Sergei_Kamen#7940	DaisukeNarotan_	Gemling Legionnaire	89
9	cn00588305#5021	鈦角大魔王	Titan	89
10	PoeEnjoyer04#4291	NecroWitchLich	Lich	88

Stormweaver takes the lead with two players at level 89, proving its efficiency in scaling damage and mobility for fast leveling.  Pathfinder, Ritualist, and Lich are hot on the heels, showing a diverse meta where multiple classes thrive with trade support.  Gemling Legionnaire and Titan remain competitive, holding spots from Day 1, suggesting their buffs continue to pay off.

Dawn of the Hunt Hardcore Ladder Rankings – Day 2

Hardcore mode tests survival skills. Here are the top 10 players after 24 hours:

Rank	Account	Character	Class	Level
1	Maszkusik#3994	FERO_SMITH	Smith of Kitava	86
2	Ben_#4007	Ben_U_R_TRADE_HC_ITEMS	Deadeye	83
3	AlkaizerX#7789	AlkOLD	Smith of Kitava	82
4	allexpleblord#4962	Gachi_Blacksmith	Smith of Kitava	80
5	sbb_poe#1237	sbb___cry	Warbringer	79
6	Patrick02e19#0126	田所號二 (Dead)	Smith of Kitava	77
7	idklbcool#4254	warwarwarwarw	Smith of Kitava	76
8	Zeref-TR#9091	ZEREFFFFFFFF	Smith of Kitava	74
9	moemith#7954	moeSmith	Smith of Kitava	73
10	Monkey-D-sock#9652	Lilsdeaky	Smith of Kitava	73

Smith of Kitava dominates with eight of the top 10 spots, its defensive strengths shining at level 86 with Maszkusik#3994 leading.  Deadeye and Warbringer break the trend at ranks 2 and 5, proving agility and offense can survive Hardcore’s brutality.  One death at rank 6 reminds us of the mode’s risks—rest in peace to the fallen.

Dawn of the Hunt Solo Self-Found (SSF) Ladder Rankings – Day 2

SSF players rely on self-found gear. Here are the top 5 after 24 hours:

Rank	Account	Character	Class	Level
1	CARNDARAK#3163	cArnGachiBlacksmith	Smith of Kitava	89
2	Neowins#0367	Clappens	Smith of Kitava	89
3	Tuadh#4147	Tuadh_LichWitch	Lich	88
4	Titanblades#1580	MaceChamp	Titan	87
5	Retrofresh#0586	RetrofreshAgentSmith	Smith of Kitava	87

Smith of Kitava claims three spots, including a tie for first at level 89, its crafting synergy excelling in SSF.  Lich holds strong at rank 3, showing its durability suits solo play without trade reliance.  Titan at rank 4 rounds out a meta favoring tanky, self-sufficient builds.

Dawn of the Hunt Hardcore Solo Self-Found (HC SSF) Ladder Rankings – Day 2

HC SSF combines the toughest challenges. Here are the top 5 after 24 hours:

Rank	Account	Character	Class	Level
1	wholenewsociety#6221	gfdgdgfdgfdgfgfddfg	Smith of Kitava	82
2	LavaT1#5644	PlzStopCrashing	Witchhunter	79
3	Angormus#4067	NoSmithOMEGALUL (Dead)	Smith of Kitava	77
4	SteveAustinJr#2957	StoneColdPoETWOOOOO (Dead)	Smith of Kitava	76
5	lightspeedcake#7715	mostly_chrono_two	Chronomancer	76

Smith of Kitava leads at level 82, but two deaths at ranks 3 and 4 highlight HC SSF’s unforgiving nature—rest in peace to the dead.  Witchhunter at rank 2 shows resilience, climbing from Day 1’s lead with a safer playstyle.  Chronomancer sneaks into rank 5, hinting at emerging potential in this brutal mode.

Community Feedback & Game State

The Dawn of the Hunt league has sparked lively debate by Day 2. Many players find the campaign grueling, with monsters hitting hard and little downtime between fights. Streamer Raxxanterax called it "polarizing" after a 17-hour session—some love the challenge, others feel crushed. Let's see his takes:

Thank you for reading

That’s all for the Day 2 ladder update for the Dawn of the Hunt league in Path of Exile 2. The meta is shaping up, with Stormweaver excelling in Standard, Smith of Kitava ruling Hardcore and SSF, and Witchhunter holding strong in HC SSF. Despite difficulty gripes, the best are conquering Wraeclast. 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 3!