How to get the PoE 2 Dawn of the Hunt Twitch drops

Path of Exile 2 is easily one of the most popular ARPGs in recent times despite being in its early access stage. With much content for players to explore and discover, it’s only natural that countless fans worldwide are flocking to it to experience the game for themselves. Those who have already reached the endgame now will have even more to do, thanks to the Dawn of the Hunt update.

The long-awaited Dawn of the Hunt update for Path of Exile 2 is finally here, and Grinding Gear Games is celebrating with two full weeks of Twitch Drops. From majestic pets to exclusive back attachments, fans have a chance to unlock some awesome cosmetic items just by tuning in to their favorite PoE2 streamers.

Here’s everything to know about the Path of Exile 2 Dawn of the Hunt Twitch drops, including how to get them and what they are.

Week 1 PoE 2 Dawn of the Hunt Twitch drops

• Start: April 4 at 12 PM PDT
• End: April 13 at 5 AM PDT

To kick things off, watching any Path of Exile 2 stream for 3 hours total during Week 1 will unlock the Azmeri Noble Deer Pet, a regal companion inspired by the wilds of Wraeclast. This drop is guaranteed, so whether you watch all at once or across several sessions, you'll get the reward as long as you hit the 3-hour mark before the week ends.

Week 2 PoE 2 Dawn of the Hunt Twitch drops

• Start: April 13 at 5 AM PDT
• End: April 19 at 5 AM PDT

While week 1 will only have a single drop, the second week will have two. They are as follows:

• Hunter’s Trophy Back Attachment – a fearsome symbol of your triumphs
• Honour Guard Summon Rhoa Effect – a flashy new visual for your summon skill

Like the previous drop, this drop is also guaranteed and applies to all accounts, so you don’t need to rely on luck. Just celebrate Dawn of the Hunt with style.

How to get Path of Exile 2 Twitch drops

Acquiring the Path of Exile 2 Twitch drops is fairly simple, as all you have to do is follow three basic steps.

Step 1: Link Your Path of Exile Account to Twitch

1. Go to your Path of Exile Twitch Settings
2. Click “Connect” next to Twitch if it’s not already linked
3. Make sure you’re connecting the correct sub-account if you have multiple

You’ll get a confirmation message telling you your Twitch and Path of Exile accounts have been linked, sealing the deal.

Step 2: Watch Path of Exile 2 Streams

This is the step that requires the most amount of work. Here, you want to first look for any streamers on Twitch who are streaming with drops enabled. Then, you have to continue watching them for at least three hours to get the drop. You’ll know you’ve gotten a drop when it pops up in your Twitch notifications.

Step 3: Redeem the drops from your Twitch inventory

When you get the notification that you’ve gotten a drop, all that’ll be left to do will be to go to your Twitch inventory and claim the item from there before the promotional period expires. The item will then appear in your Path of Exile 2 inventory.