All Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2: A Deep Dive into the Ascendancy Classes

Path of Exile 2 offers unparalleled character customization with hundreds of skills and items. But the true depth lies in choosing your Ascendancy Class, which significantly shapes your playstyle. Currently in early access, each class boasts two progression paths (with a third planned for full release). Let's explore the current Ascendancy options!

[Read our guide on choosing the best starting build.]

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Table of Contents:

• Witch Ascendancy Classes
• Sorcerer Ascendancy Classes
• Warrior Ascendancy Classes
• Monk Ascendancy Classes
• Mercenary Ascendancy Classes
• Ranger Ascendancy Classes

Witch Ascendancy Classes

Infernalist

A top-tier choice! The Infernalist Witch commands devastating fire spells and summons the Infernal Hound from the underworld. Transforming into a demonic form boosts damage and mobility, albeit at the cost of increased health vulnerability. The Loyal Hellhound skill and Beidat's Will node (linking Spirit to maximum HP) are crucial for survivability and maximizing minion potential.

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Blood Mage

While less dominant than the Infernalist, the Blood Mage offers a thrilling, high-risk, high-reward experience. Sanguimancy replaces mana with health, demanding careful resource management. Vitality Siphon, Life Remnants, Sunder the Flesh, and Gore Spike are key skills for mitigating the inherent risk.

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Sorcerer Ascendancy Classes

Stormweaver

The Stormweaver Sorcerer unleashes immense elemental damage, often with high critical hit chance, leveraging Tempest Caller to trigger Elemental Storm. Inflicting status ailments is key, enhanced by Strike Twice. Spirit Gems amplify damage against afflicted enemies. Constant Gale and Force of Will boost spell casting and mana regeneration. Heart of the Storm converts Elemental Damage to Energy Shield, bolstering survivability.

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Chronomancer

A unique addition to PoE2, the Chronomancer manipulates time, offering innovative combat strategies. Spells like Temporal Rift and Time Freeze create exciting combo potential. While not currently the strongest Sorcerer Ascendancy, it holds significant promise. Key nodes include Now and Again (chance to avoid cooldowns), Apex of the Moment (slows enemies), and Quicksand Hourglass (faster spell casting).

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Warrior Ascendancy Classes

Warbringer

The Warbringer excels in close-quarters combat, combining war cries with totem summons for maximum melee damage. Totems provide crucial distraction and damage mitigation. Imploding Impacts and Anvil’s Weight enhance armor penetration. Warcaller’s Bellow and Greatwolf’s Howl manipulate warcry cooldowns. Renly’s Training and Turtle Charm boost defensive capabilities.

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Titan

For a defensive-focused approach, the Titan utilizes powerful, slow attacks to paralyze enemies. Stone Skin and Mysterious Lineage significantly enhance survivability. Earthbreaker and Ancestral Empowerment strengthen Slam abilities, while Surprising Strength boosts damage against stunned foes.

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Monk Ascendancy Classes

Invoker

The Invoker Monk harnesses elemental power, employing melee combat with elemental damage and status effects. Power Charges further enhance skills.

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Acolyte of Chayula

The Acolyte of Chayula embraces darkness, forgoing Spirit for Darkness, enhancing survivability. Consuming Questions combined with Mana Leech offers a risky, high-damage strategy (currently hampered by mana leech efficiency).

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Mercenary Ascendancy Classes

Witchhunter

A powerful class, the Witchhunter excels at eliminating demons and undead. Increased damage on first and last hits allows for efficient clearing. Pitiless Killer, Damage vs Low Life Enemies, and Judge, Jury, and Executioner are crucial against bosses. Witchbane, No Mercy, and Zealous Inquisition further enhance damage and crowd control.

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Gemling Legionnaire

The Gemling Legionnaire’s gameplay centers around gems, utilizing their color and quantity to enhance resistances (Thaumaturgical Infusion), skill levels (Crystalline Potential and Implanted Gems), and skill slots (Integrated Efficiency). Adaptive Capability reduces attribute requirements. Gem Studded allows for two identical Support gems.

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Ranger Ascendancy Classes

Deadeye

The Deadeye Ranger focuses on ranged combat, increasing attack range and damage. Endless Munitions adds projectiles, ideal for clearing large groups. This class is well-suited for bow users focusing on elemental damage.

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Pathfinder

The Pathfinder specializes in poison damage, dealing double effectiveness. Overwhelming Toxicity increases poison application but shortens duration. Gas grenades, combined with high movement speed and slow resistance, are a key element of this class's playstyle.

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Note: This guide covers the twelve currently available Ascendancy Classes in PoE2's early access. More will be added, and balance changes may affect the described skills and strategies.