Path of Exile 2 Ascendencies: Guide to Unlocking All Classes
Path of Exile 2 Ascendancy Guide: Unlock Your Class Potential
Path of Exile 2 is in Early Access, but players are already exploring the depth of each class. While not subclasses, Ascendancies offer unique specializations and abilities. This guide details how to unlock and utilize these powerful upgrades.
Unlocking Ascendancies
To unlock Ascendancy Classes, you must complete a Trial of Ascendancy. Currently, the Act 2 Trial of the Sekhemas and the Act 3 Trial of Chaos are available. Completing either unlocks Ascendancy choice and grants two passive Ascendancy Points. The earlier Act 2 trial is recommended for quicker access to enhanced abilities.
All Path of Exile 2 Ascendancy Classes (Early Access)
Six base classes are currently playable in Early Access, each with two Ascendancies. The full game will include twelve base classes, likely adding more Ascendancies.
Mercenary Ascendancies
The Mercenary offers two paths: the buff-focused Witch Hunter and the skill-oriented Gemling Legionnaire.
Witch Hunter: This Ascendancy enhances offense, defense, and battlefield control through passive buffs. Skills like Culling Strike and No Mercy boost damage output, making it ideal for players who enjoy debuffing enemies.
Gemling Legionnaire: This Ascendancy focuses on Skill Gems, allowing for extra skills and added buffs. Its flexibility makes it perfect for customized builds.
Monk Ascendancies
The Monk can Ascend into either the elemental Invoker or the shadow-based Acolyte of Chayula.
Invoker: Embrace elemental powers and inflict status ailments. Ideal for melee-focused elemental combat.
Acolyte of Chayula: Harness darkness powers, offering defensive, healing, and damage-boosting abilities. A unique, shadow-centric playstyle.
Ranger Ascendancies
Rangers can specialize as a Deadeye or Pathfinder.
Deadeye: Enhance ranged combat with increased speed, damage, and accuracy (Eagle Eyes, Called Shots). Perfect for archer builds.
Pathfinder: Master poison and elemental damage with abilities like Poisonous Concoction and Contagious Contamination. A unique alternative to the traditional archer.
Sorceress Ascendancies
The Sorceress can become a Stormweaver or Chronomancer.
Stormweaver: Amplify elemental abilities with Elemental Storm and increased elemental damage. A solid choice for enhancing existing elemental builds.
Chronomancer: Manipulate time, affecting spellcasting cooldowns for strategic combat advantages. A dynamic playstyle for altering battle flow.
Warrior Ascendancies
Warriors can choose between the damage-focused Titan and the summoning Warbringer.
Titan: Become an unstoppable tank with increased defense (Stone Skin) and devastating attacks (Crushing Impacts, Surprising Strength). Ideal for players who enjoy tanking.
Warbringer: Summon Ancestral Spirits and Totems for additional damage and defense. A good option for melee combat with summoned allies.
Witch Ascendancies
Witches can become Blood Mages or Infernalists.
Blood Mage: Drain enemy life to restore your own, increasing damage from lingering wounds and curse duration. Control the flow of life itself.
Infernalist: Summon a Hellhound and shapeshift into a powerful demon form, unleashing fiery destruction. A strong elemental damage option with minion support.
Path of Exile 2 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
