|flavour_text = "A man's soul rules from a cavern of bone, learns and<br>judges through flesh-born windows. The heart is meat.<br>The head is where the Man is."<br>- Lavianga, Advisor to Kaom
|flavour_text = "A man's soul rules from a cavern of bone, learns and<br>judges through flesh-born windows. The heart is meat.<br>The head is where the Man is."<br>- Lavianga, Advisor to [[Kaom]]
|flavour_text_id = UniqueBelt7
|release_version = 1.0.0
|release_version = 1.0.0
|drop_leagues = Nemesis
|acquisition_tags = league-specific, Nemesis
|drop_text = Headhunter has been added to core loot table.
|alternate_art_inventory_icons = race season 7
|alternate_art_inventory_icons = race season 7, Relic
'''Headhunter''' is a [[unique]] {{il|Leather Belt}}, released in the [[Nemesis league]]. If players can consistently kill rare enemies, the Headhunter is the best-in-slot belt for clearing [[Map]]s, [[Heist]]s, [[Grand Heist]]s, [[Blighted map]]s, [[Harbinger]] encounters and [[Delirium]] encounters. Other belts might be more suitable for bossing. Due to its powerful effects and low drop rate<ref name = "hh_chancing" /><ref name = "hh_ancient_orbs" />, the Headhunter is usually one of the most expensive items in each league, traded amongst players for many dozens of {{il|Exalted Orb|Exalted Orbs}}. It is also commonly used as a status symbol.
'''Headhunter''' is a [[unique]] {{il|Leather Belt}}. It belongs to [[King Kaom]], who wore [[Lioneye]]'s severed head on this belt after Lioneye's defeat at [[Lioneye's Watch]].
There is no item in the game that provides the same effects, however the {{il|Inspired Learning}} 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.
Due to its powerful effects and extremely low drop rate as a tier 0 unique<ref name = "hh_chancing" /><ref name = "hh_ancient_orbs" />, it is typically one of the most expensive items in each league, traded amongst players for many {{il|Divine Orb|Divine Orbs}}. Its rarity, desirability, and status as one of the most iconic items in Path of Exile means that it is also commonly used as a status symbol.
{{Item acquisition}}
===Sources===
The most common methods to farm the Headhunter or Headhunter-related divination cards are:
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! No. !! Method !! To Obtain !! Tips
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| 1 || Running [[#Divination card sources|certain maps]] which have a chance to drop Headhunter-related cards || Headhunter-related cards || [[Scarab|Divination Scarabs]] improve the drop rate
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| 2 || Opening {{il|Stacked Deck|Stacked Decks}} in any map or area || Headhunter-related cards ||
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| 3 || Running any map with the [[Nemesis league]] Zana mod active<br>(Nemesis may not be required in 3.14) || Headhunter || [[Scarab|Reliquary Scarabs]] improve the drop rate
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| 4 || Using on average 13,000<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/pathofexile/comments/5oomcp/1000_headhunter_tries/ 1000+ headhunter tries], Reddit, ''"It was a reported sample size of 5 [Headhunters] and 11-14.5k [Orb of Chance] per belt."''</ref>{{confirm|3.14 change}} {{il|Orb of Chance}} and {{il|Orb of Scouring}} on a [[Leather Belt]] within a map with the [[Nemesis league]] Zana mod active<br>(Nemesis may not be required in 3.14) || Headhunter ||
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| 5 || Using on average 430<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/pathofexile/comments/6zvhec/loot_from_6553_ancient_orbs_on_unique_belts/ 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."''</ref>{{confirm|3.14 change}} {{il|Ancient Orb}} on a {{c|unique|Unique}} [[Leather Belt]] within a map with the [[Nemesis league]] Zana mod active<br>(Nemesis may not be required in 3.14) || Headhunter || Item level 40 is best
|}
==Mechanics==
==Mechanics==
Upon killing a {{c|rare|rare}} monster, the player gains '''''all''''' of its [[monster modifiers]] for the next 20 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".
{{main|monster modifier}}
Upon killing a {{c|rare|rare}} monster, the player gains '''''all''''' of its explicit [[monster modifier]]s for 60 seconds. This on-kill effect applies even if a [[minion]] or [[proxy]] kills a rare monster; this exception is likely made due to the status of this unique item. Because stolen modifiers cannot stack,<ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/pathofexile/comments/v317cb/3180e_patch_notes_restartless_headhunter_now/iavrgh5/?context=4</ref> there is no benefit to combining Headhunter with similar effects, like {{il|Inspired Learning}} or {{il|Behead Support}}.
The following mods can '''''not''''' be gained by the player:
* {{ml|MonsterNemesisSpawnsMonsters}}
* {{ml|MonsterNemesisUniqueDrop}}
* {{ml|MonsterNemesisRaisesAfterDeath}}
==Effects==
[[File:Headhunter stolen mods.png|400px|thumb|right|An example showing the active mods stolen from slain enemies. Displayed mods: [[Frenzy Charge]]s, [[Power Charge]]s, Headhunter Buff, "Accuracy and Crits" Aura, [[Endurance Charge]]s, "Energy Shield" Aura, "Medium Physical Damage" Aura, [[Tailwind]], [[Inspiration Charge]]s]]
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 {{il|Vitality}} 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.'''
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*A countdown timer indicates the duration remaining for the extra mods.
*A countdown timer indicates the duration remaining for the extra mods.
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{{:List of stolen mods}}
==Corrupting==
Additional buff icons may appear if the stolen modifier grants special effects or auras to the character.
{{Warning|Before corrupting your Headhunter, remember to add {{il|Fertile Catalyst}}s or {{il|Intrinsic Catalyst}}s on it first, and to reroll its stats using {{il|Divine Orb}} and {{il|Blessed Orb}}, as its stats cannot be modified after it is corrupted.}}
Extremely wealthy players may risk their Headhunter and [[corrupt]] it using {{il|Vaal Orb|Vaal Orbs}}. It is possible to:
{{Item acquisition}}
* Brick it by turning it into a {{c|rare|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 Orb#List of item corrupted implicit modifiers|Vaal Implicit]]s. The full list of obtainable implicits for Headhunter are:
* {{c|mod|(8–10)% increased Area of Effect}}
* {{c|mod|+(20–25)% to Critical Strike Multiplier during any Flask Effect}}
* {{c|mod|(8–12)% increased Attack Speed during any Flask Effect}}
* {{c|mod|(8–12)% increased Cast Speed during any Flask Effect}}
* {{c|mod|(35–40)% increased Critical Strike Chance during any Flask Effect}}
* {{c|mod|(8–10)% increased maximum Energy Shield}}
* {{c|mod|(6–8)% increased maximum Life}}
* {{c|mod|(8–12)% increased Movement Speed during any Flask Effect}}
* {{c|mod|(20–30)% increased Rarity of Items found}}
* {{c|mod|(3–5)% increased Quantity of Items found}}
* {{c|mod|Wrath has (15–20)% increased Aura Effect}}
* {{c|mod|Anger has (15–20)% increased Aura Effect}}
* {{c|mod|Hatred has (15–20)% increased Aura Effect}}
* {{c|mod|Determination has (15–20)% increased Aura Effect}}
* {{c|mod|Discipline has (15–20)% increased Aura Effect}}
* {{c|mod|Grace has (15–20)% increased Aura Effect}}
* {{c|mod|(4–6)% increased Intelligence}}
* {{c|mod|(4–6)% increased Dexterity}}
* {{c|mod|(4–6)% increased Strength}}
* {{c|mod|+(14–16)% to all Elemental Resistances}}
==Alternate artwork==
==Alternate artwork==
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| [[File:Headhunter race season 7 inventory icon.png]] || [[Race season 7]] prize for reaching 1000 RP.
| [[File:Headhunter race season 7 inventory icon.png]] || [[Race season 7]] prize for reaching 1000 RP.
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| [[File:Headhunter Relic inventory icon.png]] || [[Relic]] version from the [[Timeworn Reliquary]]
| [[File:Headhunter Relic inventory icon.png]] || [[Foil]] version from the [[Timeworn Reliquary]]
|}
|}
{{Item skin list}}
==Version history==
==Version history==
{{Version history table header}}
{{Version history table header}}
{{Version history table row|3.14.0}}
{{Version history table row|3.18.0e|
* The {{il|Headhunter}} Unique Belt now has "When you Kill a Rare Monster, you gain its Modifiers for 60 seconds" (previously 20 seconds).
** The above changes affect existing versions
* We have done a lot of work on reducing the memory usage of rare monster modifiers so that a greater variety can be present in each area. This means that the number of different mods that Headhunter items can steal is a lot higher than before.
}}
{{Version history table row|3.18.0|
* Archnemesis modifiers have been rebalanced and added to the core game. Existing Magic and Rare monster modifiers have been replaced with Archnemesis modifiers.
* Bloodlines and Nemesis have been removed from the core game. Some of their modifiers have been incorporated into the new monster modifier system (Read {{section link|version 3.18.0|Bloodlines and Nemesis Removal}} for details)
* Archnemesis modifiers are able to be gained by characters through sources such as '''Headhunter''' and {{il|Inspired Learning}}, though you are only able to have one instance of each modifier at any given time.
}}
{{Version history table row|3.14.0|
* Many unique items that were league-specific have now also been added to the core drop pool.
* Many unique items that were league-specific have now also been added to the core drop pool.
* (In content reveal video) No longer a Nemesis [[league-specific item]]. Now added to the core loot drop table.<ref name="Ultimatum Content Reveal" />
* (In content reveal video) No longer a Nemesis [[league-specific item]]. Now added to the core loot drop table.<ref name="Ultimatum Content Reveal" />
{{Version history table row|3.7.0}}
}}
* Decreased the droprate of Headhunter
{{Version history table row|3.7.0|
{{Version history table row|2.3.1}}
* Decreased the droprate of Headhunter<ref>https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/2512662</ref>
}}
{{Version history table row|2.3.1|
* Fixed a bug where {{il|Inspired Learning}} and {{il|page=Headhunter|name=Headhunter}} did not correctly steal mods from [[Volatile Blood]] monsters.
* Fixed a bug where {{il|Inspired Learning}} and {{il|page=Headhunter|name=Headhunter}} did not correctly steal mods from [[Volatile Blood]] monsters.
{{Version history table row|1.1.5}}
}}
{{Version history table row|2.1.2|
* Players once again gain the Mods of indirectly killed rare monsters while using the Headhunter or Inspired Learning uniques. This fixes an unintentional change to this mechanic in the 2.1.0 patch.
}}
{{Version history table row|1.1.5|
* Fixed a rare crash with the Headhunter unique.
* Fixed a rare crash with the Headhunter unique.
{{Version history table row|1.0.4}}
}}
{{Version history table row|1.0.4|
* Fixed an interaction between the Headhunter unique item and the Proximity Shield Nemesis mod, where the Proximity Shield did not expire.
* Fixed an interaction between the Headhunter unique item and the Proximity Shield Nemesis mod, where the Proximity Shield did not expire.
{{Version history table row|1.0.2b}}
}}
{{Version history table row|1.0.2b|
* Fixed an instance crash related to Headhunter interacting with some Nemesis mods.
* Fixed an instance crash related to Headhunter interacting with some Nemesis mods.
{{Version history table row|1.0.0}}
}}
{{Version history table row|1.0.0|
* Introduced to the game.
* Introduced to the game.
|}
}}
{{Version history table end}}
==See also==
==See also==
* [[Kaom]]
* [[Lavianga]]
* {{il|Replica Headhunter}}
* {{il|Replica Headhunter}}
* {{il|Inspired Learning}}
==References==
==References==
Latest revision as of 16:18, 29 May 2024
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 Rare monsters When you Kill a Rare monster, you gain its Modifiers for 60 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 Kaom
Due to its powerful effects and extremely low drop rate as a tier 0 unique[1][2], it is typically one of the most expensive items in each league, traded amongst players for many Divine OrbsDivine OrbStack Size: 20Randomises the values of the random modifiers on an itemRight click this item then left click a magic, rare or unique item to apply it.. Its rarity, desirability, and status as one of the most iconic items in Path of Exile means that it is also commonly used as a status symbol.
Upon killing a rare monster, the player gains all of its explicit monster modifiers for 60 seconds. This on-kill effect applies even if a minion or proxy kills a rare monster; this exception is likely made due to the status of this unique item. Because stolen modifiers cannot stack,[3] there is no benefit to combining Headhunter with similar effects, like 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. or Behead SupportBehead SupportSupport, Melee, Attack, Strike Icon: H Level: (1-20) Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Requires Level 38Supports strike skills.Supported Skills have +(0.2-0.3) metres to Melee Strike Range Supported Skills deal (30-49)% more Damage with Hits and Ailments against Enemies on Low Life Killing Blows from Supported Strike Skills with Melee Weapons against Rare Monsters grant one of their Modifiers for 20 seconds 20% chance to refresh Duration of granted Modifier by up to 5 seconds when you Hit a Rare or Unique Enemy with Supported Skills
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Supported Skills deal (1-20)% increased Damage with Hits against Enemies that are on Low LifeThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket..
Icon
Mod Name
Effects
Headhunter Buff Active
Always displays while the Headhunter is granting the player extra mods.
A countdown timer indicates the duration remaining for the extra mods.
Additional buff icons may appear if the stolen modifier grants special effects or auras to the character.
Item acquisition
Headhunter can drop anywhere. It can be chanced.
Headhunter belongs to a special group of unique items called league-specific items, which can be obtained from certain divination cards and other sources in addition to their normal acquisition methods.
Recipes
Headhunter can be created from the following recipes:
Amount
Part
Description
Meta
8
The DoctorThe Doctor8Headhunter"They said I needed my head examined, but I'd rather just take yours." - Klopek the Cannibal
Headhunter
M
11
The FiendThe Fiend11Headhunter CorruptedYour era is now, your power unwavered, soon we will see who the gods truly favoured.
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
A
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 corruptedNemesis item
A
6
The WretchedThe Wretched6BeltNecromancers, believe me, are more terrifying than their thralls.
Random belt
A
7
The Dungeon MasterThe Dungeon Master7Belt Double-Influenced Item"So desperate was I for control, I turned my entire world into a prison. Now you will share in my agony."
Random double-influenced belt
A
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
A
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
A
10
Time-Lost RelicTime-Lost Relic10League-Specific ItemTime cannot wash away that which cannot be forgotten.
Random league-specific item
A
1
Time-Lost IncubatorTime-Lost IncubatorStack Size: 10Adds an incubated League-specific Unique item to an equippable item Item drops after killing {0} monstersRight 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
A
7
PrejudicePrejudice7Item Influenced ItemOne who is blinded by their past may only see a sliver of the present.
Random influenced item
A
6
Costly CurioCostly Curio6Item Double-Influenced Item"Oh no, I couldn't possibly afford this fine artefact. I'm... just looking."
Jack in the BoxJack in the Box4ItemTurn the crank, close your eyes, and pray to the gods for a pleasant surprise.
Random item
A
1
Singular IncubatorSingular IncubatorStack Size: 10Adds an incubated Unique item to an equippable item Item drops after killing {0} monstersRight click this item then left click an item to apply it. The Incubated item drops after killing a specific number of monsters.
Random item
A
1
The VoidThe Void1Reach into the Void and claim your prize.
Attaches the Headhunter Character Effect to your belt. Skulls of slain rare enemies whirl around you like trophies and become enraged when you are near a rare enemy you are yet to kill.
The HeadhunterHeadhunter 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 60 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 Kaom Unique Belt now has "When you Kill a Rare Monster, you gain its Modifiers for 60 seconds" (previously 20 seconds).
The above changes affect existing versions
We have done a lot of work on reducing the memory usage of rare monster modifiers so that a greater variety can be present in each area. This means that the number of different mods that Headhunter items can steal is a lot higher than before.
Archnemesis modifiers have been rebalanced and added to the core game. Existing Magic and Rare monster modifiers have been replaced with Archnemesis modifiers.
Bloodlines and Nemesis have been removed from the core game. Some of their modifiers have been incorporated into the new monster modifier system (Read version 3.18.0 § Bloodlines and Nemesis Removal for details)
Archnemesis modifiers are able to be gained by characters through sources such as Headhunter and 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., though you are only able to have one instance of each modifier at any given time.
Fixed a bug where 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. and HeadhunterHeadhunter 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 60 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 Kaom did not correctly steal mods from Volatile Blood monsters.
Players once again gain the Mods of indirectly killed rare monsters while using the Headhunter or Inspired Learning uniques. This fixes an unintentional change to this mechanic in the 2.1.0 patch.
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 Modifiers for 60 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."
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.
References
↑Ordicomputers (18 Jan 2017). "1000+ headhunter tries". Path of Exile Subreddit. Retrieved 30 Jan 2021.