PoE 2 DeadeyeS
Ranger ascendancy · verified 2026-07-04 · DEX
community tier · patch 0.5.4b (editorial)
The precision markswoman who turns bows into map-clearing engines through extra projectiles, range scaling, and relentless mobility.
You fire arrows on the move, chaining and piercing through packs while a permanent speed buff keeps you kiting out of danger. It is a hit-and-run, screen-wide clear playstyle that rewards positioning over standing your ground. Damage comes online fast, so it feels good from early maps through mid-endgame.
Strengths
- Best-in-class clear speed and projectile coverage via extra arrows and chaining
- Strong, early-reached power ceiling — delivers a lot of progress per currency spent
- Excellent sustained mobility from Tailwind-style speed buffs
- Flexible range scaling — commit to close-range burst or long-range damage
Weaknesses
- Fragile — leans on evasion and staying mobile rather than tankiness
- Speed buffs are lost when you take hits, punishing sloppy positioning
- Long-term scaling ceiling is lower than Pathfinder for heavy endgame investment
Current standing (S-tier): Dominant clear-speed ascendancy and the most-played Ranger endgame pick (Lightning Arrow / Ice Shot), reaching high power early and cheaply. (community tier · patch 0.5.4b — editorial rank, community meta consensus (maxroll · mobalytics · game8 0.5 tier lists), editorial — checked 2026-07-03)
Key Deadeye notables
What each ascendancy notable actually does for the build — effect directions, not raw numbers (exact values shift every patch; check in game before committing points).
Endless Munitions
Your skills fire additional projectiles, dramatically boosting coverage and pack clear.
Gathering Winds
Grants a Tailwind-style speed buff on skill use for sustained mobility, but the buff is lost when you take a hit.
Projectile Proximity Specialisation
Lets you specialise projectile damage toward close range (Point Blank) or long range (Far Shot) depending on your build.
Called Shots
Introduces a marking mechanic that helps projectiles find and spread to marked enemies for better targeting.
Thrilling Chase
Frenzy Charge consumption benefits have a chance to be doubled, rewarding aggressive charge-hungry play.
Not yet cross-verified
Mirage Deadeye — reportedly summons a mirror-image archer that echoes your attacks for extra output. (single-source as of patch 0.5.4b — treat as unconfirmed until it appears in game for you)
Best Deadeye skills (0.5.4b)
Lightning Arrow
Ice Shot
Spiral Volley
Snipe (single-target / boss burst)
TwisterHow to unlock Deadeye
Unlock via your first Ascendancy Trial in Act 2 (Trial of the Sekhemas or Trial of Chaos); 8 points total across the trials. See the full points & trials table + tracker → for exactly which run grants points 3–8, or the respec guide if you want to switch into Deadeye from another Ranger ascendancy.
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FAQ
- Is Deadeye good in PoE 2 0.5?
- Yes — it is S-tier and the most-played Ranger endgame ascendancy in 0.5, prized for elite clear speed and strong bow builds like Lightning Arrow and Ice Shot.
- Deadeye vs Pathfinder — which should I pick?
- Pick Deadeye if you want fast, cheap clear speed that comes online early; its ceiling is lower but you reach it sooner. Pick Pathfinder if you plan to invest heavily over a full league for a higher endgame ceiling.
- What is the best Deadeye skill?
- Lightning Arrow is the most popular endgame Deadeye skill, with Ice Shot also dominant since Early Access; Snipe is favored for single-target and boss burst.
Other Ranger ascendancies
Back to all Ranger ascendancies, the ascendancy hub and full tier list.
Notables and effects verified against patch 0.5.4b (2026-07-02) — qualitative effect directions only; exact values change between patches. Tier ranks are editorial community-meta consensus, never game facts. Ascendancy art is in-game artwork © Grinding Gear Games, used for identification. Last verified 2026-07-04. Timesaver.gg is not affiliated with Grinding Gear Games. Source notes: Mirage Deadeye exact mechanics (verified:false — single-source on poe2db, not cross-confirmed) · fextralife Deadeye page did not state an explicit patch version; treated as current-patch qualitative reference only