All Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2 offers extensive character customization through skills, items, and Ascendancy Classes. Currently in early access, each class features two (with a planned three for full release) progression paths. Let's explore the available Ascendancies:

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Witch Ascendancy Classes:

Infernalist

A powerful Witch specializing in fire spells and minion summoning (including Infernal Hounds). The demonic form boosts damage and mobility at the cost of health. Key nodes include Loyal Hellhound and Beidat's Will (linking Spirit to maximum HP).

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Blood Mage

A high-risk, high-reward class using Sanguimancy, consuming HP instead of MP. Skills like Vitality Siphon, Life Remnants, Sunder the Flesh, and Gore Spike are crucial for survival and damage.

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Sorcerer Ascendancy Classes:

Stormweaver

A Sorcerer dealing massive elemental damage with high critical hit chance, utilizing Tempest Caller and Spirit Gems to amplify damage against afflicted enemies. Constant Gale and Force of Will improve spellcasting and mana regeneration. Heart of the Storm converts Elemental Damage to Energy Shield.

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Chronomancer

A unique class manipulating time with spells like Temporal Rift and Time Freeze. While not currently the strongest, it offers innovative combat possibilities through skills like Now and Again, Apex of the Moment, and Quicksand Hourglass.

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Warrior Ascendancy Classes:

Warbringer

A melee-focused class combining war cries and totems for maximum damage. Imploding Impacts and Anvil’s Weight enhance armor penetration, while Warcaller’s Bellow and Greatwolf’s Howl manage warcry cooldowns. Renly’s Training and Turtle Charm boost defensive capabilities.

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Titan

A defensive class using powerful, slow attacks to paralyze enemies. Stone Skin and Mysterious Lineage enhance survivability, while Earthbreaker, Ancestral Empowerment, and Surprising Strength boost offensive capabilities.

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Monk Ascendancy Classes:

Invoker

A melee Monk using elemental damage and status effects, enhanced by Power Charges.

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Acolyte of Chayula

A Monk wielding dark forces, forgoing Spirit for Darkness. Consuming Questions and Mana Leech enhance defenses, but currently has limitations due to MP drain efficiency.

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Mercenary Ascendancy Classes:

Witchhunter

A strong class excelling at eliminating demons and undead. Skills like Pitiless Killer, Damage vs Low Life Enemies, Judge, Jury, and Executioner are crucial against bosses. Witchbane and No Mercy focus on reducing enemy concentration and increasing damage.

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Gemling Legionnaire

A unique class centered around gems, affecting resistances, skill levels, and skill slots. Key nodes include Thaumaturgical Infusion, Crystalline Potential, Implanted Gems, Advanced Thaumaturgy, Adaptive Capability, Integrated Efficiency, and Gem Studded.

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Ranger Ascendancy Classes:

Deadeye

A ranged combat class enhancing attack range and damage. Endless Munitions adds projectiles, beneficial for clearing enemies. Ideal for bow users focusing on elemental damage.

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Pathfinder

A poison-focused class dealing double poison damage. Overwhelming Toxicity increases poison application but shortens duration. Utilizes gas grenades for area-of-effect poison.

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This guide covers the twelve currently available Ascendancy Classes in Path of Exile 2's early access. More will be added, and balance changes may affect skill details.