Path of Exile 2's Ascendancy Classes: A Comprehensive Guide
While Path of Exile 2 is in Early Access, players are already exploring the depth of its character customization. Though not subclasses in the traditional sense, Ascendancies provide significant specializations with unique abilities. This guide details how to unlock and utilize these powerful options.
Unlocking Ascendancies
To unlock Ascendancy Classes, players must complete a Trial of Ascendancy. Currently, the Early Access version offers two: the Act 2 Trial of the Sekhemas and the Act 3 Trial of Chaos. Completing either unlocks Ascendancy selection and rewards two passive Ascendancy Points. The earlier Act 2 trial is recommended for quicker access to enhanced abilities.
All Ascendancy Classes (Early Access)
Path of Exile 2 Early Access features six base classes, each with two Ascendancies. More classes and Ascendancies are planned for full release.
Mercenary Ascendancies
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Witch Hunter: This Ascendancy focuses on offensive and defensive buffs, enhancing damage output with skills like Culling Strike and No Mercy. Ideal for players who enjoy debuffing enemies and maximizing damage.
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Gemling Legionnaire: This option centers on Skill Gems, allowing for additional skill slots and buffs. Offers flexibility for customized builds.
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Monk Ascendancies
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Invoker: Embrace elemental powers and inflict status ailments. A melee-focused elemental option.
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Acolyte of Chayula: Harness shadow powers, offering defensive, healing, and damage-boosting abilities. A unique, shadow-based playstyle.
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Ranger Ascendancies
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Deadeye: Enhances ranged combat with increased attack speed, damage, and accuracy. Perfect for archer builds.
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Pathfinder: Focuses on poison and elemental damage, utilizing flasks and AoE effects. A unique alternative to traditional ranged builds.
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Sorceress Ascendancies
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Stormweaver: Amplifies elemental abilities, adding an Elemental Storm and boosting elemental damage. A solid choice for elemental casters.
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Chronomancer: Manipulates time, affecting cooldowns and adding strategic combat options. A dynamic playstyle for strategic players.
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Warrior Ascendancies
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Titan: Focuses on massive damage and tankiness, boosting defense and attack power. Ideal for players who enjoy being a tank.
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Warbringer: Summons Ancestral Spirits and Totems, providing additional damage and defense. A good option for melee players who want summoned allies.
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Witch Ascendancies
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Blood Mage: Drains enemy life to restore health, boosting damage from lingering wounds and curses. For Witches who want life-manipulation abilities.
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Infernalist: Summons a Hellhound and can shapeshift into a powerful demon form, unleashing fire damage. A strong choice for fire-based damage and minion allies.
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Path of Exile 2 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
