Path of Exile 2 Unique Bows Review — Dawn of the Hunt Expansion

The Dawn of the Hunt expansion introduces a set of Unique Bows with powerful affixes, creative mechanics, and build-enabling effects. This compilation breaks down each bow’s stats, their synergy with current meta builds, and evaluates their endgame viability.

There are a total of 3 new Bows in the latest Dawn of the Hunt league. Read till the end to also checkout other compilation uniques in Path of Exile 2 Dawn of The Hunt.

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Doomfletch — Composite Bow

• Level Requirement: 22

• Base Type: Composite Bow

• DPS: 48.6

• Mods:

  • Adds (5–7) to (10–12) Physical Damage

  • +10 to Dexterity

  • (30–50)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate

  • Attacks with this Weapon gain 50% of Physical damage as Extra damage of each Element

Build Synergy: Doomfletch is a low-level powerhouse, often used in leveling builds due to its powerful added elemental damage conversion. The “gain Physical as Extra Elemental” works multiplicatively, enabling strong scaling with flat phys sources and conversion-based builds.

Verdict: ★★★☆☆ (Leveling/Transitional Weapon)

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Slivertongue — Zealot Bow

• Level Requirement: 39

• Base Type: Zealot Bow

• PDPS: ~136

• Mods:

  • Adds (40–48) to (65–72) Physical Damage

  • +(4–6)% to Critical Hit Chance

  • Leeches (5–8)% of Physical Damage as Life

  • Leeches (4–7)% of Physical Damage as Mana

  • Arrows Fork

  • Arrows Pierce all targets after Forking

Build Synergy: This bow thrives in clear-speed focused builds. Fork and Pierce enable chain-reaction projectile interactions, ideal for Tornado Shot, Split Arrow, or Blast Shot builds. The strong leech properties also boost survivability in fast-paced combat.

Endgame Viability: Slivertongue is viable into mid-mapping tiers, especially in speed-farming or farming rituals. However, lack of scaling mods like crit multi, attack speed, or high base phys damage may limit top-tier scaling.

Verdict: ★★★★☆ (Excellent Clear, Leveling, Endgame?)

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Voltaxic Rift — Fanatic Bow

• Level Requirement: 79

• Base Type: Fanatic Bow

• EDPS: ~142

• Mods:

  • Adds 1 to (200–300) Lightning Damage

  • (10–15)% increased Attack Speed

  • 100% of Lightning Damage Converted to Chaos Damage

  • Chaos Damage from Hits also Contributes to Shock Chance

Build Synergy: Voltaxic Rift transforms Lightning into Chaos, unlocking hybrid scaling through both Chaos and Elemental nodes. It’s an incredible enabler for builds that want to scale Poison on Lightning skills, Shock from Chaos hits,

Endgame Viability: High. The unique identity of Voltaxic enables rare build paths

Verdict: ★★★★★ (Build-Defining Chaos Bow)

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Conclusion: Bows That Define Paths

These Unique Bows aren’t just stat sticks — they offer creative affix combinations that open new doors in build theory. From early-game leveling (Doomfletch) to high-end Chaos hybrid conversion (Voltaxic Rift), these weapons deserve a spot in every bow user’s stash at some point.

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