Path of Exile 2: A Deep Dive into the Ascendancy Classes
Path of Exile 2 offers unparalleled character customization, letting you tailor your hero with hundreds of skills and items. But the real challenge begins with choosing an Ascendancy Class! Currently in early access, each class boasts two progression paths (with a third planned for full release). Let's explore the available Ascendancies.
(See also: Our guide on choosing the best starting build.)
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Witch Ascendancy Classes
- Infernalist: A top-tier choice! This Witch commands devastating fire spells and summons Infernal Hounds. Transforming into a demonic form boosts damage and mobility at the cost of increased health loss. Key nodes like Beidat's Will (linking Spirit to maximum HP) and Loyal Hellhound are crucial for survivability.
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- Blood Mage: A high-risk, high-reward class. Sanguimancy replaces mana with health, demanding careful resource management. Skills like Vitality Siphon, Life Remnants, Sunder the Flesh, and Gore Spike are key to mitigating the inherent risk.
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Sorcerer Ascendancy Classes
- Stormweaver: This Sorcerer unleashes massive elemental damage, often with high critical hit chance, leveraging Elemental Storm and status ailments. Constant Gale, Force of Will, and Heart of the Storm are vital for both damage and survivability.
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- Chronomancer: A unique PoE2 addition, the Chronomancer manipulates time, utilizing spells like Temporal Rift and Time Freeze. While not currently the strongest, its time-bending abilities offer innovative combat strategies.
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Warrior Ascendancy Classes
- Warbringer: This melee-focused class combines war cries and totems for maximum damage, even against bosses. Imploding Impacts, Anvil’s Weight, Warcaller’s Bellow, and Greatwolf’s Howl are essential for offensive power. Renly’s Training and Turtle Charm offer defensive options.
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- Titan: A defensive powerhouse, the Titan uses slow, powerful attacks to paralyze enemies. Stone Skin, Mysterious Lineage, Earthbreaker, Ancestral Empowerment, and Surprising Strength are key skills.
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Monk Ascendancy Classes
- Invoker: A melee class utilizing elemental damage and status effects, enhanced by Power Charges.
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- Acolyte of Chayula: This Monk embraces darkness, forgoing Spirit for Darkness, enhancing survivability. However, its reliance on Mana Leech currently limits its effectiveness.
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Mercenary Ascendancy Classes
- Witchhunter: A top-performing class specializing in eliminating demons and undead with increased damage on first and last hits. Pitiless Killer, Damage vs Low Life Enemies, Judge, Jury, and Executioner are crucial for boss fights.
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- Gemling Legionnaire: Gameplay centers around gems, their colors, and quality. Thaumaturgical Infusion, Crystalline Potential, Implanted Gems, Advanced Thaumaturgy, Adaptive Capability, Integrated Efficiency, and Gem Studded offer unique build possibilities.
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Ranger Ascendancy Classes
- Deadeye: A ranged combat specialist, enhancing attack range and damage. Endless Munitions is particularly useful for crowd control.
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- Pathfinder: A master of poison, dealing double-effective poison damage. Overwhelming Toxicity significantly boosts poison application.
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This guide covers the twelve currently available Ascendancy Classes in PoE2's early access. More will be added, and existing skills may be adjusted before the full release.
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