All Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2

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

Path of Exile 2 offers unparalleled character customization, allowing players to tailor their builds using hundreds of skills and items. But the true depth lies in choosing an Ascendancy Class, which significantly shapes your character's playstyle. Currently in early access, each class features two progression paths, with a third planned for the full release. Let's explore the available Ascendancies:

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Witch Ascendancy Classes

• Infernalist: A potent Witch specializing in fire spells and minion summoning. The Infernal Hound skill and the ability to transform into a demonic form offer unique tactical options. Key passive skills include Loyal Hellhound and Beidat's Will, boosting survivability and minion strength.

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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, triggering Elemental Storm with Tempest Caller. Status ailments are a key component, amplified by Spirit Gems. Constant Gale and Force of Will improve spellcasting speed and mana regeneration. Heart of the Storm enhances survivability by converting elemental damage into energy shield.

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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, its time-bending mechanics, including Now and Again, Apex of the Moment, and Quicksand Hourglass, provide exciting potential.

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Warrior Ascendancy Classes

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

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• Titan: A defensive powerhouse utilizing powerful, slow attacks to paralyze enemies. Stone Skin and Mysterious Lineage significantly boost defenses and health. Earthbreaker and Ancestral Empowerment enhance slam abilities, while Surprising Strength increases damage against stunned foes.

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Monk Ascendancy Classes

• Invoker: A melee class harnessing elemental power and status effects. Power Charges enhance skills, adding strategic depth.

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• Acolyte of Chayula: This class forgoes Spirit for Darkness, offering high survivability but currently hampered by mana leech mechanics.

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Mercenary Ascendancy Classes

• Witchhunter: A powerful class excelling at eliminating demons and undead. Skills like Pitiless Killer, Damage vs Low Life Enemies, and Judge, Jury, and Executioner are crucial for boss fights. Witchbane and No Mercy focus on reducing enemy concentration and increasing damage.

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• Gemling Legionnaire: Gameplay centers around gems, influencing resistances, skill levels, and active skill slots. Key nodes include Thaumaturgical Infusion, Crystalline Potential, Implanted Gems, Integrated Efficiency, and Gem Studded.

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Ranger Ascendancy Classes

• Deadeye: A ranged combat class enhancing attack range and damage. Endless Munitions adds projectiles, beneficial for clearing large groups of enemies. Ideal 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 further Ascendancies and balance changes are expected before the full release.