Ascendancy Classes in Path of Exile 2 Unveiled: Unlock Guide Released

Unlocking Ascendancy Classes in Path of Exile 2: A Comprehensive Guide

Path of Exile 2's Early Access release has players eager to explore the depth of each class. While not technically subclasses, Ascendancies provide unique specializations and abilities, significantly impacting gameplay. This guide details how to unlock and utilize these powerful enhancements.

Unlocking Ascendancies:

Before accessing Ascendancy Classes, 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 trial for the first time unlocks Ascendancy selection and grants 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 classes offer two Ascendancy choices each. More classes and Ascendancies are expected in the full release.

Mercenary:

• Witch Hunter: This Ascendancy boosts offensive and defensive capabilities through passive buffs, enhancing damage output with skills like Culling Strike and No Mercy. Ideal for players who enjoy debuffing enemies and maximizing damage.

  

• Gemling Legionnaire: This option focuses on Skill Gems, allowing for additional skill slots and buffs. Its flexibility makes it suitable for highly customized builds.

  

Monk:

• Invoker: Harness elemental powers and inflict status effects, offering a melee-focused elemental playstyle. A great choice for players who want the power of elements without the typical caster limitations.

  

• Acolyte of Chayula: Embrace shadow powers, combining defensive, healing, and reality-warping abilities for a unique, dark-themed build.

  

Ranger:

• Deadeye: Enhances ranged combat prowess with increased attack speed, movement speed, and damage. Skills like Eagle Eyes and Called Shots provide significant advantages.

  

• Pathfinder: Specializes in poison and elemental damage, utilizing abilities like Poisonous Concoction and Contagious Contamination for area-of-effect devastation. A strong alternative for players looking beyond the traditional archer build.

  

Sorceress:

• Stormweaver: Amplifies elemental abilities, adding an Elemental Storm skill and significantly boosting elemental damage output. A solid choice for players who enjoy elemental magic.

  

• Chronomancer: Manipulates time to control cooldowns, offering strategic advantages in combat. Ideal for players who enjoy dynamic and tactical gameplay.

  

Warrior:

• Titan: Focuses on massive damage and exceptional tankiness, featuring defensive skills like Stone Skin and offensive boosts like Crushing Impacts. Perfect for players who enjoy playing a tank role.

  

• Warbringer: Summons Ancestral Spirits and Totems for support and additional damage, offering a blend of melee combat and minion-based tactics.

  

Witch:

• Blood Mage: Drains enemy life to restore health, enhancing damage from lingering wounds and curse duration. For Witches who want to control the flow of life.

  

• Infernalist: Summons a Hellhound and utilizes a powerful Demon form for fire damage, combining minion support with elemental devastation.

  

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