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, letting you tailor your hero with hundreds of skills and items. But the true challenge lies in selecting an Ascendancy Class! Currently in early access, each class boasts two progression paths, with a third planned for the full release. Let's explore the existing Ascendancies.

(See also: Our guide to choosing the best starting build.)

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Witch Ascendancy Classes

• Infernalist: A top-tier choice! This Witch wields devastating fire spells and summons Infernal Hounds. Transforming into a demonic form boosts damage and mobility, albeit at the cost of increased health vulnerability. Skills like Loyal Hellhound and Beidat's Will are crucial for survival and maximizing minion effectiveness.

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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 essential for mitigating the inherent risk.

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Sorcerer Ascendancy Classes

• Stormweaver: This Sorcerer unleashes elemental mayhem, specializing in high critical hit chance and triggering Elemental Storm. Status ailment infliction, enhanced by Strike Twice, and Spirit Gems are key components of their gameplay. Constant Gale and Force of Will improve spellcasting speed and mana regeneration. Heart of the Storm provides crucial survivability.

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• Chronomancer: A unique addition to PoE2, the Chronomancer manipulates time to control the battlefield. Spells like Temporal Rift and Time Freeze offer exciting combat possibilities. While not currently the strongest, the Chronomancer's potential is significant. Skills like Now and Again, Apex of the Moment, and Quicksand Hourglass are defining features.

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Warrior Ascendancy Classes

• Warbringer: A melee powerhouse combining war cries and totem summons. Totems provide crucial distraction and damage mitigation, especially against bosses. Imploding Impacts and Anvil’s Weight enhance armor penetration. Warcaller’s Bellow and Greatwolf’s Howl manage warcry cooldowns. Renly’s Training and Turtle Charm bolster defensive capabilities.

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• Titan: A defensive juggernaut that paralyzes enemies with powerful, slow attacks. Stone Skin and Mysterious Lineage significantly enhance survivability. Earthbreaker and Ancestral Empowerment boost Slam abilities, while Surprising Strength increases damage against stunned foes.

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Monk Ascendancy Classes

• Invoker: A melee Monk harnessing elemental power and status effects. Power Charges enhance skills, adding strategic depth.

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• Acolyte of Chayula: This Monk embraces darkness, forgoing Spirit for Darkness, boosting survivability. Consuming Questions and Mana Leech synergize, but currently suffer from inefficient mana drain.

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Mercenary Ascendancy Classes

• Witchhunter: A top-tier class excelling at eliminating demons and undead. High damage output on first and last hits, combined with passive skills like Pitiless Killer, Damage vs Low Life Enemies, and Judge, Jury, and Executioner, makes it effective against both weak enemies and bosses. Witchbane and No Mercy reduce enemy concentration and increase damage. Zealous Inquisition adds an explosive element.

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• Gemling Legionnaire: Gameplay centers around gems, their stats, quality, and color. 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 with increased attack range and damage. Endless Munitions adds an extra projectile per skill use. Ideal for bow users focusing on elemental damage.

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• Pathfinder: A master of poison, dealing double-effective poison damage. Overwhelming Toxicity doubles poison application but shortens duration. Utilizes gas grenades for area-of-effect poison.

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This overview covers twelve of the planned thirty-six Ascendancy Classes in PoE2's early access. Expect more classes and potential skill adjustments in future updates.