Path of Exile 2: Dawn of the Hunt has made a fiery entrance into the ARPG world, and now, three weeks after its official launch, developer Grinding Gear Games has released a treasure trove of player data—and the numbers are staggering. From billions of gold dropped to hundreds of thousands of boss kills, this latest expansion is proving to be one of the franchise’s most explosive yet.
Here’s a breakdown of the most jaw-dropping stats from the early days of Dawn of the Hunt, as of May 5, 2025.
🔥 355,000+ Arbiter of Ash Boss Kills
One of the expansion’s fiercest foes, the Arbiter of Ash, has been slain 355,877 times since launch. Whether you’re wielding fire, steel, or spirit, it’s clear that players have made this formidable boss a prime farming target.
🗺️ Over 3.4 Million Unique Maps Cleared
The grind is real. A total of 3,406,779 unique maps have been completed, showing just how committed players are to exploring every corner of Wraeclast. Map clearing continues to be at the heart of Path of Exile’s endgame loop, and players are sprinting through it at full tilt.
💰 3.27 Trillion Gold Dropped (That’s 6.48 Billion Gold Every Hour!)
The economy of Dawn of the Hunt is booming—3.27 trillion gold has hit the ground since the expansion dropped. That breaks down to a whopping 6.48 billion gold per hour. With those kinds of numbers, stash tabs must be overflowing.
💀 Death Is Inevitable (And Frequent)
In true Path of Exile fashion, the difficulty curve continues to punish the unprepared:
- 185,961,090 deaths have been recorded in standard leagues.
- 291,112 deaths in hardcore leagues—where one misstep ends a character’s journey forever.
Whether it’s an unexpected crit or a failed dodge, players are clearly learning the hard way.
🚪 1.44 Billion Instance Exits Logged
With 1.44 billion instances exited, it’s safe to say players are farming, resetting, and optimizing at record pace. It’s all part of the loop—grab the loot, reset, and go again.
🧙♀️ Most Popular Classes in Dawn of the Hunt
Here’s how the class selection has shaped up since launch, giving us insight into what builds are dominating the meta—or at least catching the most interest:
- Amazon – 23.78%
The queen of the current meta, offering high mobility and raw power. - Lich – 12.27%
Dark, deadly, and popular among those who prefer high-risk, high-reward builds. - Deadeye – 10.12%
Consistent choice for precision and ranged burst. - Smith of Kitava – 8.15%
A newer class that’s caught on fast with its forge-based playstyle. - Invoker – 7.87%
Summoner mains are finding serious power here. - Pathfinder – 1.82%
An old favorite with niche appeal this season. - Tactician – 1.77%
Underplayed, but has room for growth in high-skill builds. - Warbringer – 1.77%
Low pick rate, but deadly in the right hands. - Chronomancer – 1.32%
Time magic isn’t topping the charts just yet. - Acolyte of Chayula – 0.74%
The rarest pick of all—definitely the hipster’s choice this season.
The early meta of Path of Exile 2: Dawn of the Hunt is taking shape, and we’re seeing clear trends in player preferences. The Amazon stands out as the top-tier pick for now, but the diversity of class distribution suggests a healthy spread of experimentation. Meanwhile, the game’s signature hardcore challenge continues to claim lives—hundreds of thousands of them.
As the game continues to roll out patches and balance updates, it’ll be fascinating to see which classes rise or fall—and whether the death toll keeps climbing.
