Path of Exile 2's Ever-Expanding Class Ascendancies
Author : Michael
Update:Jan 23,2025
Unlocking Ascendancy Classes in Path of Exile 2
Path of Exile 2's Early Access allows players to enhance their chosen class with Ascendancies, offering specialized abilities and a unique gameplay experience. While not subclasses in the traditional sense, Ascendancies add a layer of depth and customization.
To unlock Ascendancies, players must first complete a Trial of Ascendancy. Currently, the Act 2 Trial of the Sekhemas and the Act 3 Trial of Chaos are available. Completing either trial rewards you with two passive Ascendancy Points and unlocks the ability to select an Ascendancy Class. The earlier Act 2 trial is recommended for quicker access to enhanced abilities.
All Path of Exile 2 Ascendancies (Early Access)
Currently, six base classes are available, each with two Ascendancy options. The full game will feature twelve base classes, likely introducing more Ascendancies.
Mercenary Ascendancies
The Mercenary class offers two distinct Ascendancy paths:
Witch Hunter
Image via Grinding Gear GamesThis Ascendancy focuses on passive buffs, boosting offense, defense, and battlefield control. Abilities like Culling Strike and No Mercy enhance damage output, making it ideal for players who enjoy debuffing enemies and maximizing damage.
Gemling Legionnaire
Image via Grinding Gear GamesThis option emphasizes Skill Gems, allowing for additional skill slots and supplementary buffs. Its flexibility allows for highly customized builds, catering to players who prefer diverse skill combinations.
Monk Ascendancies
The Monk class branches into two Ascendancy paths:
Invoker
Image via Grinding Gear GamesEmbrace elemental powers and inflict status effects with the Invoker Ascendancy. It's a strong choice for melee-focused players seeking elemental dominance.
Acolyte of Chayula
Image via Grinding Gear GamesHarness the power of shadows with the Acolyte of Chayula. This Ascendancy provides defensive and healing capabilities alongside reality-warping damage boosts, offering a unique shadow-based playstyle.
Ranger Ascendancies
Rangers can specialize in two distinct Ascendancy paths:
Deadeye
Image via Grinding Gear GamesEnhance ranged combat prowess with the Deadeye Ascendancy. Increased attack speed, damage, and accuracy (via Eagle Eyes and Called Shots) make this a powerful choice for archer builds.
Pathfinder
Image via Grinding Gear GamesEmploy poison and elemental damage with the Pathfinder Ascendancy. Abilities like Poisonous Concoction and Contagious Contamination offer a unique approach to ranged combat.
Sorceress Ascendancies
Sorceresses can choose between two Ascendancy paths:
Stormweaver
Image via Grinding Gear GamesAmplify elemental damage with the Stormweaver Ascendancy. The Elemental Storm ability and increased elemental damage output make this a solid choice for elemental casters.
Chronomancer
Image via Grinding Gear GamesManipulate time and cooldown times with the Chronomancer Ascendancy. This offers strategic advantages and a dynamic combat style.
Warrior Ascendancies
Warriors have two Ascendancy options:
Titan
Image via Grinding Gear GamesBecome an unstoppable force with the Titan Ascendancy. Increased defense and massive damage output make this a powerful choice for tank-like builds.
Warbringer
Image via Grinding Gear GamesSummon Ancestral Spirits and Totems with the Warbringer Ascendancy. This adds support and supplemental damage to a melee-focused build.
Witch Ascendancies
Witches can choose between:
Blood Mage
Image via Grinding Gear GamesDrain life and restore your own health with the Blood Mage Ascendancy. Increased damage from lingering wounds and extended curse durations add to its effectiveness.
Infernalist
Image via Grinding Gear GamesSummon a Hellhound and shapeshift into a powerful demon form with the Infernalist Ascendancy. This enhances fire damage and provides powerful minion support.
Path of Exile 2 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.