Leather BeltRequires Level 40+(25-40) to maximum Life+(40-55) to Strength
+(40-55) to Dexterity
+(50-60) to maximum Life
(20-30)% increased Damage with Hits against Rare monsters
When you Kill a Rare monster, you gain its Modifiers for 20 seconds"A man's soul rules from a cavern of bone, learns and
judges through flesh-born windows. The heart is meat.
The head is where the Man is."
- Lavianga, Advisor to KaomAcquisition
League(s): Nemesis
Headhunter has been added to core loot table.Vendor Prices
Unique | 8x Chaos Orb |
10x Alchemy Shard
9x Alteration ShardMetadata
Item class: Belts
Headhunter is a unique Leather BeltLeather BeltRequires Level 8+(25-40) to maximum Life, released in the Nemesis league. If players can consistently kill rare enemies, the Headhunter is the best-in-slot belt for clearing Maps, Heists, Grand Heists, Blighted maps, Harbinger encounters and Delirium encounters. Other belts might be more suitable for bossing. Due to its powerful effects and low drop rate[1][2], the Headhunter is usually one of the most expensive items in each league, traded amongst players for many dozens of Divine OrbsDivine OrbStack Size: 10Randomises the numeric values of the random modifiers on an itemRight click this item then left click a magic, rare or unique item to apply it.
Shift click to unstack.. It is also commonly used as a status symbol.
There is no item in the game that provides the same effects, however the Inspired LearningInspired Learning
Crimson JewelRadius: SmallWith 4 Notables Allocated in Radius, When you Kill a Rare monster, you gain 1 of its Modifiers for 20 secondsIf you do not learn from a won battle
then you have already lost the war.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket. jewel provides a less powerful version of the Headhunter effect, with its ability to steal one mod from slain enemies as opposed to stealing all mods.
Item acquisition
Following the version 3.14.0 changes, it is unclear exactly which league-specific items have been added to the core drop pool. If this item does not exist in the core drop pool, then it can only drop in areas with the league flag for Nemesis active. League-specific items can also be acquired in other ways. |
Headhunter has been added to core loot table.
Upgrade paths
This item can be acquired through the following upgrade paths or vendor recipes:
Amount | Ingredient | General Notes | Type |
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8 | The DoctorThe Doctor8Headhunter"They said I needed my head examined, but I'd rather just take yours." - Klopek the Cannibal | Headhunter | Manual |
11 | The FiendThe Fiend11Headhunter CorruptedYour era is now, your power unwavered, soon we will see who the gods truly favoured. | corrupted Headhunter | Manual |
10 | The DemonThe Demon10Headhunter Two-Implicit CorruptedA man who hears voices may not necessarily be crazy. | two-implicit corrupted Headhunter | Manual |
8 | The ValkyrieThe Valkyrie8Nemesis ItemThe villain strikes, the world is torn. A war begins, a hero is born, The nemesis sets the sky alight. A hero's sacrifice sets everything right. - Drake's Epitaph | random Nemesis item | Automatic |
5 | The UndauntedThe Undaunted5Nemesis Item Corrupted"Fate was always my nemesis... But it didn't stop me then, and it won't stop me now." - Kjetilbrann, The Undaunted | random corrupted Nemesis item | Automatic |
6 | The WretchedThe Wretched6BeltNecromancers, believe me, are more terrifying than their thralls. | random belt | Automatic |
6 | The CacheThe Cache6JewelleryVintage or crafted, Glittering and shiny Dusty or glittering, huge or tiny Secured within a chest or unearthed from your mining Find jewellery everywhere, no need for divining! So why is it so hard to figure out which one to wear? This one makes me stronger, but does it match my hair? | random jewellery | Automatic |
9 | Fateful MeetingFateful Meeting9League-Specific Item Double-Influenced Item Item Level: 97 Two-Implicit CorruptedSome people act as beacons, illuminating the path for others. I was lucky to meet one such person. - Anton to Zhenya | random two-implicit corrupted level 97 league-specific item | Automatic |
7 | PrejudicePrejudice7Item Influenced ItemOne who is blinded by their past may only see a sliver of the present. | random influenced item | Automatic |
8 | Arrogance of the VaalArrogance of the Vaal8Item Two-Implicit CorruptedDiscovery can lead to beauty, or it can lead to ruin. | random two-implicit corrupted item | Automatic |
10 | Time-Lost RelicTime-Lost Relic10League-Specific ItemTime cannot wash away that which cannot be forgotten. | random league-specific item | Automatic |
1 | Time-Lost IncubatorTime-Lost IncubatorAdds an incubated League-specific Unique item to an equippable item Item drops after killing # monstersLeague-specific Unique ItemRight click this item then left click an item to apply it. The Incubated item drops after killing a specific number of monsters. | random league-specific item | Automatic |
4 | Jack in the BoxJack in the Box4ItemTurn the crank, close your eyes, and pray to the gods for a pleasant surprise. | random item | Automatic |
1 | Singular IncubatorSingular IncubatorAdds an incubated Unique item to an equippable item Item drops after killing # monstersUnique ItemRight click this item then left click an item to apply it. The Incubated item drops after killing a specific number of monsters. | random item | Automatic |
1 | The VoidThe Void1Reach into the Void and claim your prize. | random divination card set exchange | Automatic |
Sources[]
The most common methods to farm the Headhunter or Headhunter-related divination cards are:
No. | Method | To Obtain | Tips |
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1 | Running certain maps which have a chance to drop Headhunter-related cards | Headhunter-related cards | Divination Scarabs improve the drop rate |
2 | Opening Stacked DecksStacked DeckStack Size: 10A stack of unknown divination cardsRight click to take a divination card out of the deck. Shift click to unstack. in any map or area |
Headhunter-related cards | |
3 | Running any map with the Nemesis league Zana mod active (Nemesis may not be required in 3.14) |
Headhunter | Reliquary Scarabs improve the drop rate |
4 | Using on average 13,000[3][confirmation needed because of 3.14 change] Orb of ChanceOrb of ChanceStack Size: 20Upgrades a normal item to a random rarityRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it. Shift click to unstack. and Orb of ScouringOrb of ScouringStack Size: 30Removes all modifiers from an itemRight click this item then left click on a magic or rare item to apply it. Shift click to unstack. on a Leather Belt within a map with the Nemesis league Zana mod active (Nemesis may not be required in 3.14) |
Headhunter | |
5 | Using on average 430[4][confirmation needed because of 3.14 change] Ancient OrbAncient OrbStack Size: 20Reforges a unique item as another of the same item classRight click this item then left click a unique item to apply it. Shift click to unstack. on a Unique Leather Belt within a map with the Nemesis league Zana mod active (Nemesis may not be required in 3.14) |
Headhunter | Item level 40 is best |
Mechanics[]
Upon killing a rare monster, the player gains all of its monster modifiers for the next 60 seconds. You also gain the mods if a Minion, Trap, Mine or Totem kills a rare monster; this is an exception to the usual definition of "you".
The following mods can not be gained by the player:
- FracturedFractured
Nemesis - Inner TreasureInner Treasure
Nemesis
Monster drops 1 additional Unique Item (Hidden) - Soul ConduitSoul Conduit
Nemesis
Corpse can not be destroyed (Hidden)
Can not be dominated (Hidden)
Effects[]
Common mods that players can gain from killing rare enemies are listed in the table below. It is possible to gain all of these mods at once, if players can consistently kill rare enemies, therefore, it is possible to activate extreme defensiveness and huge damage boosts. Players will commonly gain mods that grant them a proximity shield, mods that multiply player's energy shield upto 10 times, and mods that grant improve damage and critical strike chance.
While the Headhunter has stolen mods from a slain enemy, it will display the activated mods next to the player's auras. The monster modifiers that Headhunter has stolen sometimes use alternate names, eg "Life Regen Aura" for the VitalityVitalityAura, Spell, AoE
Level: (1-20)
Reservation: (28-233) Mana
Cooldown Time: 1.20 sec
Can Store 1 Use(s)
Cast Time: Instant
Radius: 36Requires Level 10Casts an aura that grants life regeneration to you and your allies.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent2% increased Area of EffectYou and nearby Allies Leech 0.02% of Physical Attack Damage as LifeYou and nearby Allies deal 0.2% increased Damage while on Full LifeYou and nearby Allies Regenerate (15-247) Life per second
+(0-19) to radiusPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. aura, and so on. The table below uses the name displayed on the buff bar.
Note: It is not possible to gain any "negative" mods from enemies such as curses or hexes. Mods gained will always have a positive effect either to improve the player's defense or offensive capability.
Icon | Mod Name | Effects |
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Headhunter Buff Active |
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Max Inspiration Charges |
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Max Power Charges |
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Max Endurance Charges |
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Max Frenzy Charges |
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Tailwind |
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Soul Eater |
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Proximity Shield |
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Energy Shield Aura |
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Resists Aura |
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Speed Aura |
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Life Regen Aura |
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Medium Physical Damage Aura |
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Large Physical Damage Aura |
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Accuracy and Crits Aura |
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Faster Run |
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Grasping Vines |
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Lightning Retaliation |
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Physical Projectile Retaliation |
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Lightning Clone Retaliation |
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Elemental Thorns |
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Physical Thorns |
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Fire Projectile |
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Fire Totem |
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Summon Skeletons |
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Corrupting[]
Warning: Before corrupting your Headhunter, remember to add Fertile CatalystFertile CatalystStack Size: 10Adds quality that enhances Life and Mana modifiers on a ring, amulet or belt
Replaces other quality typesRight click this item then left click a ring, amulet or belt to apply it. Has greater effect on lower-rarity jewellery. The maximum quality is 20%.
Shift click to unstack.s or Intrinsic CatalystIntrinsic CatalystStack Size: 10Adds quality that enhances Attribute modifiers on a ring, amulet or belt
Replaces other quality typesRight click this item then left click a ring, amulet or belt to apply it. Has greater effect on lower-rarity jewellery. The maximum quality is 20%.
Shift click to unstack.s on it first, and to reroll its stats using Divine OrbDivine OrbStack Size: 10Randomises the numeric values of the random modifiers on an itemRight click this item then left click a magic, rare or unique item to apply it.
Shift click to unstack. and Blessed OrbBlessed OrbStack Size: 20Randomises the numeric values of the implicit modifiers of an itemRight click this item then left click another item to apply it.
Shift click to unstack., as its stats cannot be modified after it is corrupted.
Extremely wealthy players may risk their Headhunter and corrupt it using Vaal OrbsVaal OrbStack Size: 10Corrupts an item, modifying it unpredictablyRight click this item then left click an item to corrupt it. Corrupted items cannot be modified again.
Shift click to unstack.. It is possible to:
- Brick it by turning it into a Rare Belt
- Add an implicit
- No effect other than adding the corrupted property
- Other effects like transforming into another item
Implicits[]
The purpose of corrupting a Headhunter is to obtain rare Vaal Implicits. The full list of obtainable implicits for Headhunter are:
- (8–10)% increased Area of Effect
- +(20–25)% to Critical Strike Multiplier during any Flask Effect
- (8–12)% increased Attack Speed during any Flask Effect
- (8–12)% increased Cast Speed during any Flask Effect
- (35–40)% increased Critical Strike Chance during any Flask Effect
- (12–15)% increased Skill Effect Duration
- (8–10)% increased maximum Energy Shield
- (6–8)% increased maximum Life
- (8–12)% increased Movement Speed during any Flask Effect
- (20–30)% increased Rarity of Items found
- (3–5)% increased Quantity of Items found
- Wrath has (15–20)% increased Aura Effect
- Anger has (15–20)% increased Aura Effect
- Hatred has (15–20)% increased Aura Effect
- Determination has (15–20)% increased Aura Effect
- Discipline has (15–20)% increased Aura Effect
- Grace has (15–20)% increased Aura Effect
- (4–6)% increased Intelligence
- (4–6)% increased Dexterity
- (4–6)% increased Strength
- +(14–16)% to all Elemental Resistances
Alternate artwork[]
Race season 7 prize for reaching 1000 RP. | |
Relic version from the Timeworn Reliquary |
Version history[]
Version | Changes |
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3.14.0 |
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3.7.0 |
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2.3.1 |
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1.1.5 |
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1.0.4 |
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1.0.2b |
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1.0.0 |
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See also[]
- Replica HeadhunterReplica Headhunter
Leather BeltRequires Level 40+(25-40) to maximum Life+(40-55) to Strength
+(40-55) to Dexterity
+(50-60) to maximum Life
(20-30)% increased Damage with Hits against Magic monsters
20% chance when you Kill a Magic Monster to gain
its Non-Bloodline Modifiers for 20 seconds"A type Delta test subject escaped with Prototype #18. He was last seen
ten times the height of a man and crashing straight through walls."
References[]
- ↑ Ordicomputers (18 Jan 2017). "1000+ headhunter tries". Path of Exile Subreddit. Retrieved 30 Jan 2021.
- ↑ Exiled_Angel (13 Sep 2017). "Loot from 6553 Ancient Orbs on Unique Belts". Path of Exile Subreddit. Retrieved 30 Jan 2021.
- ↑ 1000+ headhunter tries, Reddit, "It was a reported sample size of 5 [Headhunters] and 11-14.5k [Orb of Chance] per belt."
- ↑ Loot from 6553 Ancient Orbs on Unique Belts, Reddit, "6553 Ancient Orbs = 15 Headhunters. So it averages out to one in 437 Ancients over 15 headhunters."
- ↑ Path of Exile on Youtube (April 9, 2021). "Path of Exile: Ultimatum Content Reveal". YouTube. Retrieved April 9, 2021.