Path of Exile 2 Unveils Ascendancy Classes

Unlocking the Power of Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2's Early Access release has players eager to explore the depth of each class. While not a subclass system in the traditional sense, Ascendancies provide specialized abilities and unique playstyles. This guide details how to unlock and utilize these powerful enhancements.

Unlocking Your Ascendancy

Before accessing Ascendancies, players must complete a specific trial: the Act 2 Trial of the Sekhemas or the Act 3 Trial of Chaos. Completing either unlocks Ascendancy selection and rewards you with two passive Ascendancy points. The earlier Act 2 trial is recommended for quicker access to enhanced abilities.

Path of Exile 2 Ascendancies: A Class-by-Class Overview

Currently, six classes offer two Ascendancy choices each. More classes and Ascendancies are planned for future updates.

Mercenary Ascendancies

• Witch Hunter: This Ascendancy focuses on offensive and defensive buffs, enhancing damage output with abilities like Culling Strike and No Mercy. Ideal for players who enjoy debuffing enemies and maximizing damage.

  

• Gemling Legionnaire: This option centers around Skill Gems, allowing for extra skills and added buffs. Its flexibility makes it a strong choice for customized builds.

  

Monk Ascendancies

• Invoker: Embrace elemental powers and inflict status effects, perfect for melee-focused elemental combat.

  

• Acolyte of Chayula: Harness shadow powers, offering defensive, healing, and damage-boosting abilities. A unique choice for shadow-based play.

  

Ranger Ascendancies

• Deadeye: Maximize ranged combat prowess with increased attack speed, damage, and accuracy. Ideal for archer builds.

  

• Pathfinder: Master poison and elemental damage with abilities like Poisonous Concoction and Contagious Contamination. Offers a unique alternative to traditional ranged builds.

  

Sorceress Ascendancies

• Stormweaver: Enhance elemental abilities with an Elemental Storm and increased elemental damage. A solid choice for elemental casters.

  

• Chronomancer: Manipulate time, affecting cooldowns and providing strategic combat advantages. Ideal for players who enjoy dynamic gameplay.

  

Warrior Ascendancies

• Titan: Become an unstoppable force, focusing on massive damage and exceptional defense. Perfect for tank-like builds.

  

• Warbringer: Summon Ancestral Spirits and Totems for support and additional damage. A good option for players who enjoy minion-based combat.

  

Witch Ascendancies

• Blood Mage: Drain enemy life to restore your own, enhancing damage from wounds and curses. A unique life-manipulating playstyle.

  

• Infernalist: Summon a Hellhound and shapeshift into a powerful demon form, unleashing fiery destruction. Excellent for elemental damage and minion support.

  

Path of Exile 2 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.