All Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2: A Deep Dive into Ascendancy Classes

Path of Exile 2 offers unparalleled character customization, allowing players to tailor their builds with hundreds of skills and items. However, the choice of Ascendancy Class adds another layer of strategic depth. Currently in early access, each class boasts two progression paths (with a third planned for full release). Let's explore the existing Ascendancies!

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Witch Ascendancy Classes

• Infernalist: A potent Witch specializing in fire spells and minion summoning (including the Infernal Hound). The ability to transform into a demonic form boosts damage and mobility at the cost of increased health consumption. Key nodes like Beidat's Will link Spirit to maximum HP, requiring investment in both Strength and HP for optimal effectiveness.

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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 health loss by draining enemies. This playstyle demands careful management of health.

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Sorcerer Ascendancy Classes

• Stormweaver: This Sorcerer unleashes devastating elemental damage with a high critical hit chance, leveraging Elemental Storm and status ailments. Spirit Gems amplify damage against afflicted enemies. Constant Gale and Force of Will improve spell casting and mana regeneration. Heart of the Storm converts elemental damage to Energy Shield, enhancing survivability.

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• Chronomancer: A unique class manipulating time. Spells like Temporal Rift and Time Freeze offer innovative combat strategies. While not currently the strongest, the Chronomancer possesses high potential. Key nodes include Now and Again (chance to avoid cooldowns), Apex of the Moment (slows enemies), and Quicksand Hourglass (increases spell casting speed).

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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. Warcaller’s Bellow and Greatwolf’s Howl manipulate warcry cooldowns. Renly’s Training and Turtle Charm boost defensive capabilities.

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• Titan: A defensive powerhouse using slow, powerful attacks to paralyze enemies. Stone Skin and Mysterious Lineage significantly enhance survivability. Offensive abilities like Earthbreaker and Ancestral Empowerment strengthen Slam skills, while Surprising Strength boosts damage against stunned foes.

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Monk Ascendancy Classes

• Invoker: A melee Monk utilizing elemental damage and status effects. Power Charges enhance skills, adding strategic depth.

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• Acolyte of Chayula: This Monk embraces darkness, forgoing Spirit for Darkness, enhancing survivability. Consuming Questions combined with Mana Leech removes Energy Shield cooldown, but currently suffers from inefficient mana drain.

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Mercenary Ascendancy Classes

• Witchhunter: A top-tier class excelling at eliminating demons and undead. Increased damage on first and last hits, combined with passive skills like Pitiless Killer and Judge, Jury, and Executioner, makes it effective against both weaker enemies and bosses. Witchbane and No Mercy focus on reducing enemy concentration and increasing damage.

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• Gemling Legionnaire: Gameplay revolves around gems, utilizing their stats, quality, and color. Thaumaturgical Infusion, Crystalline Potential, and Implanted Gems enhance skill levels and resistances. Integrated Efficiency adds three additional skill slots.

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Ranger Ascendancy Classes

• Deadeye: A ranged combat class enhancing attack range and damage. Endless Munitions adds projectiles, ideal for clearing large groups. Excellent for bow users focusing on elemental damage.

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

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This overview covers twelve of the planned thirty-six Ascendancy Classes in PoE2's early access. Future updates will introduce more classes and potential balance changes.