Path of Exile 2: A Deep Dive into the Ascendancy Classes

Path of Exile 2 presents a vast array of customization options, from skills and items to the crucial choice of Ascendancy Class. Currently in early access, each class boasts two (with a planned three for full release) distinct progression paths. Let's explore the available Ascendancies!

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Witch Ascendancy Classes

• Infernalist: A formidable Witch specializing in fire spells and summoning Infernal Hounds. The ability to transform into a demonic form boosts damage and mobility, albeit at the cost of increased health vulnerability. Key nodes like Beidat's Will enhance survivability by linking Spirit to maximum HP.

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• Blood Mage: A high-risk, high-reward class utilizing Sanguimancy, which replaces mana with health. Skills like Vitality Siphon and Life Remnants mitigate the risk, while Gore Spike amplifies critical hit damage.

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Sorcerer Ascendancy Classes

• Stormweaver: This Sorcerer unleashes devastating elemental damage with high critical hit chances, leveraging Elemental Storm and status ailments. Spirit Gems amplify damage against afflicted enemies. Nodes like Constant Gale and Force of Will enhance spell casting and mana regeneration.

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• Chronomancer: A unique class manipulating time to control the battlefield. Spells like Temporal Rift and Time Freeze offer innovative combat strategies. While not currently the strongest, its potential is significant.

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Warrior Ascendancy Classes

• Warbringer: A melee-focused class combining war cries and totem summons for maximum damage. Nodes like Imploding Impacts and Anvil’s Weight enhance armor penetration, while Warcaller’s Bellow adds explosive corpse effects.

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• Titan: A defensive powerhouse utilizing slow, powerful attacks to paralyze enemies. Stone Skin and Mysterious Lineage significantly boost survivability, while Earthbreaker and Ancestral Empowerment enhance Slam abilities.

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Monk Ascendancy Classes

• Invoker: A melee class harnessing elemental power and status effects. Power Charges further enhance skills.

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• Acolyte of Chayula: This class forgoes Spirit for Darkness, boosting survivability. However, its reliance on Mana Leech currently presents limitations.

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Mercenary Ascendancy Classes

• Witchhunter: A top-tier class excelling at eliminating demons and undead. Passive skills like Pitiless Killer and Zealous Inquisition (exploding corpses) are particularly effective.

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• Gemling Legionnaire: Gameplay centers around gems, with nodes affecting resistances, skill levels, and even adding additional skill slots.

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Ranger Ascendancy Classes

• Deadeye: A ranged combat specialist enhancing attack range and damage. Endless Munitions adds extra projectiles.

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• Pathfinder: A master of poison, dealing double-effective poison damage. Overwhelming Toxicity amplifies poison application.

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This overview covers the twelve currently available Ascendancy Classes in PoE2's early access. Remember that this is subject to change as the game develops and more classes are added.