Path of Exile 2 Introduces All Ascendancies

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

Path of Exile 2 offers unparalleled character customization with hundreds of skills and items. But beyond the core classes, the Ascendancy system adds another layer of complexity and choice. Currently in early access, each class features two (with a planned three for full release) Ascendancy paths. Let's explore the current options:

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Witch Ascendancy Classes

• Infernalist: A potent fire-based Witch, the Infernalist summons Infernal Hounds and can transform into a demonic form for increased damage and mobility (at the cost of increased health vulnerability). Key nodes include Beidat's Will (linking Spirit to maximum HP) and Loyal Hellhound for enhanced demonic form survival.

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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 help manage health, while Sunder the Flesh and Gore Spike boost critical hit damage.

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Sorcerer Ascendancy Classes

• Stormweaver: This Sorcerer excels at elemental damage and critical hits, utilizing Tempest Caller to trigger Elemental Storm and Strike Twice to inflict status ailments. Constant Gale and Force of Will improve spell casting speed and mana regeneration. Heart of the Storm converts elemental damage to energy shield, boosting survivability.

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• Chronomancer: A unique class manipulating time. Spells like Temporal Rift and Time Freeze offer innovative combat options. While not currently the strongest, its time-bending abilities (Now and Again, Apex of the Moment, Quicksand Hourglass) offer high potential.

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Warrior Ascendancy Classes

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

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• Titan: A defensive powerhouse utilizing paralyzing attacks and high armor. Stone Skin and Mysterious Lineage enhance survivability, while Earthbreaker, Ancestral Empowerment, and Surprising Strength boost damage.

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Monk Ascendancy Classes

• Invoker: A melee Monk specializing in elemental damage and status effects, utilizing Power Charges to enhance skills.

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• Acolyte of Chayula: This Monk embraces darkness, forgoing Spirit for Darkness, enhancing survivability. While Consuming Questions offers potential, its current reliance on mana leech makes it less effective than the Invoker.

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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, and 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: Gameplay heavily relies on gems, their colors, and qualities. Skills like Thaumaturgical Infusion, Crystalline Potential, Implanted Gems, Advanced Thaumaturgy, Adaptive Capability, Integrated Efficiency, and Gem Studded offer unique build possibilities.

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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 of enemies. Excellent 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 overview covers the twelve currently available Ascendancy classes in Path of Exile 2's early access. Remember that additional classes and potential skill adjustments are expected before the full release.