Headhunter

Headhunter in Path of Exile 2: (1-3) Charm Slots; (20-30)% increased Stun Threshold; +(40-60) Life; +(20-40) Str/Dex; gain Rare monster modifiers for 60 s on kill Status on the source card: 2 sources.

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Headhunter facts and version

PropertyHeadhunter
SlotBelt
Base typeHeavy Belt
Level requirement50
Key modifiers(1-3) Charm Slots; (20-30)% increased Stun Threshold; +(40-60) Life; +(20-40) Str/Dex; gain Rare monster modifiers for 60 s on kill
Drop sourceCan drop anywhere; can be chanced
Version added0.1.0
Flavour text"A man's soul rules from a cavern of bone..." — Lavianga
Legacy variant0.2.0f: Charm Slots changed from 1
Build roleRare-mod stealing for mapping / magic find
Drop restrictionNone; can drop anywhere and be chanced
Evidence status2 sources · checked 2026-11-08

How Headhunter fits a setup

Headhunter is a Heavy Belt whose defining modifier grants rare-monster modifiers after a kill. The duration in the current source card is sixty seconds. Its version history records an earlier twenty-second value, so an old guide can describe a different item without proving that the present record is wrong.

The kill condition explains its mapping role. A route containing many rare monsters gives a different opportunity to acquire modifiers from a fight that supplies no such enemies. That is an interaction implied by the item wording, not a measured claim that Headhunter wins every boss comparison. Life, attributes, stun threshold and charm slots remain part of the equipment decision alongside the stolen modifiers. Check the actual item before replacing a belt that supplies a needed defensive statistic or charm arrangement. The sources classify the base unique as a general drop that can also be chanced, while the history notes a change to charm slots. Neither statement supplies a current market price or a guaranteed acquisition time. Use the uniques table to compare slot and restrictions, and the endgame guide to identify the activity a build is optimising. Legacy modifiers and current rolls should remain separate when comparing listings.

Acquisition and related guide

Can drop anywhere; can be chanced. Unique item for build enabling or levelling.

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FAQ

What is Headhunter in Path of Exile 2?

(1-3) Charm Slots; (20-30)% increased Stun Threshold; +(40-60) Life; +(20-40) Str/Dex; gain Rare monster modifiers for 60 s on kill

How many sources back the Headhunter row?

2 sources

Sources

Last updated 2026-11-08.