Unlock the Ascendancy: A Guide to Path of Exile 2 Classes

Mastering Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2: A Comprehensive Guide

Path of Exile 2's Early Access release has players diving deep into character customization. While not technically subclasses, Ascendancies provide crucial specializations with unique abilities. This guide details how to unlock and utilize these powerful enhancements.

Unlocking Ascendancies

Before accessing Ascendancies, players must complete a specific Trial of Ascendancy. Currently, the Act 2 Trial of the Sekhemas and the Act 3 Trial of Chaos are available. 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 Path of Exile 2 Ascendancies (Early Access)

Currently, six base classes offer two Ascendancy choices each. Future updates will expand this to twelve base classes, likely introducing more Ascendancies.

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 on Skill Gems, allowing for extra skill slots and additional buffs. Offers flexibility for customized builds.

  

Monk Ascendancies

• Invoker: Embrace elemental powers and inflict status effects, offering a melee-focused elemental playstyle.

  

• Acolyte of Chayula: Harness shadow powers, combining defensive and healing capabilities with damage-boosting abilities. A unique, shadow-based alternative.

  

Ranger Ascendancies

• Deadeye: Enhance ranged combat with increased attack speed, damage, and accuracy, perfect for archers seeking maximum effectiveness.

  

• Pathfinder: Master poison and elemental damage using abilities like Poisonous Concoction and Contagious Contamination. A compelling alternative to traditional ranged builds.

  

Sorceress Ascendancies

• Stormweaver: Amplify elemental damage and unleash powerful elemental storms, ideal for players who enjoy elemental spellcasting.

  

• Chronomancer: Manipulate time, affecting cooldowns and adding strategic depth to combat. A dynamic option for tactical players.

  

Warrior Ascendancies

• Titan: Become an unstoppable force, maximizing damage and defense with abilities like Stone Skin and Crushing Impacts. A tank-oriented build.

  

• Warbringer: Summon Ancestral Spirits and Totems for support and additional damage. A melee build with summoned allies.

  

Witch Ascendancies

• Blood Mage: Drain enemy life to restore your own, enhancing damage from lingering wounds and curses.

  

• Infernalist: Summon a Hellhound and shapeshift into a powerful demon form, dealing significant fire damage.

  

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