Taming the Top Beasts in Path of Exile 2 – Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Tame Beast Companions

In Path of Exile 2: Dawn of the Hunt, the Tame Beast mechanic brings a fresh, wild twist to gameplay—turning rare monsters into powerful companions that follow you into battle, each carrying its unique buffs and modifiers.

This guide explores how the Tame Beast skill works, where to find and capture the best companions, how to vet them efficiently, and which beasts rise at the top of the tier list. Let’s dive into how to choose the best Tame Beast to supercharge your build.

1. How Does the Tame Beast Skill Work?

The Tame Beast gem is unlocked around level 31 and allows you to mark a rare beast-type monster with engulfing Azmeri wisps. If you slay it while under the wisp's effect (which lasts 8–11.8 seconds depending on gem level), the monster becomes your Beast Companion — transforming the Tame Beast gem into a persistent Companion gem that you can summon at the cost of spirit .

These companions retain up to four monster modifiers, including helpful auras like Haste, Energy Shield, or Temporal Bubble . Once captured, companions are account-bound and cannot be traded . They also have strong resilience—dying and respawning quickly with Last Gasp effects .

2. Where to Farm the Best Beasts

The Infested Barrens (Act 3) is the go-to farming location. It features a Troubled Camp with two rare beast spawns located near a checkpoint—ideal for cyclic hunting. You can check their modifiers and immediately decide: if it's a keeper, tame it; if not, simply reset via checkpoint to respawn new beasts .

This setup makes farming highly efficient—repeatedly targeting desired auras or modifiers without needing to complete the entire map.

3. What Makes the “Best” Beast?

According to AOEAH’s tier list, the most valuable companions are those that carry powerful defensive or offensive aura modifiers—such as Energy Shield, Haste, or Temporal Bubble. These provide consistent passive utility that can elevate your build’s performance.

Additionally, modifiers that leverage crowd control or speed are also prized. For instance, Quill Crabs—known for fast, scatter cold projectiles and crowd control—can freeze enemies, making them effective on builds that benefit from slowing foes .

4. Tips for Partnering with the Best Beasts

• Always Carry a Tame Beast Gem — be ready when a beast with ideal modifiers appears .
• Don’t Settle for Average — be picky. Your spirit is limited, so only capture beasts whose abilities align with your build .
• Use Distraction Tools — if capturing feels tight, use decoys or movement abilities to stay alive while securing the kill .
• Don’t Worry About Gem Level Too Much — you can always upgrade the gem later; focus on capturing beast quality modifiers instead .

5. What Builds Are Talking About

On r/PathOfExile2, players are already speculating about pets that become build powerhouses:

“For me, I think I will try and go for the crab things that shoot the poison projectiles with faster attacks…” suggests a Quill Crab-style companion for rapid DPS and utility.
“Those little porcupine things are definitely on the table… A wolf would also fill the WoW hunter fantasy…” highlights the appeal of companions with visual and mechanical synergy.

6. Summary: Best Tame Beast Picks

• Aura Companions like beasts with Haste, Energy Shield, or Temporal Bubble sit atop the tier list for consistent build synergy .
• Quill Crabs shine for their crowd-control utility, scatter attacks, and freeze potential .
• You Decide—the “best” companion often depends on your own build strategy. Be selective, align beast modifiers with your strengths, and prioritize high-impact buffs.

7. Final Thoughts: Make Your Beast Count

The Tame Beast mechanic is a compelling system—turning wild rare monsters into loyal, aura-granting companions that amplify your capabilities. By hunting in Infested Barrens, spoiling only the best aura-laden beasts, and using them strategically, you gain a powerful, customizable ally tailored to your playstyle.

Each companion becomes a living extension of your build—be it freezing enemies, shielding you, or granting haste. So equip that gem, fine-tune your captures, and unleash your ideal sidekick on Wraeclast.

Need help optimizing beast choices for specific classes or builds? Just say the word—I’d be happy to tailor advice for your ideal companion synergy.