Path of Exile 2 Ascendancy Classes Guide: All Ascendancies & How to Unlock

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

Path of Exile 2's Early Access has players eager to master their chosen classes. While not subclasses in the traditional sense, Ascendancies offer specialized abilities and a unique gameplay experience. This guide details how to unlock and utilize these powerful enhancements.

Unlocking Ascendancies

To unlock Ascendancy Classes, 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 for the first time grants access to Ascendancy choices and rewards you with 2 passive Ascendancy Points. The earlier Act 2 trial is recommended for quicker access to enhanced abilities.

All Path of Exile 2 Ascendancies (Early Access)

Six playable classes are currently available, each with two Ascendancy options. More classes and Ascendancies are planned for the full release.

Mercenary Ascendancies

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

  

• Gemling Legionnaire: This option centers around Skill Gems, allowing for extra skills and added buffs. Highly flexible for customized builds.

  

Monk Ascendancies

• Invoker: Embrace elemental powers and inflict status effects. A melee-focused elemental option.

  

• Acolyte of Chayula: Harness shadow powers, offering defensive, healing, and damage-boosting abilities. A unique, shadow-based playstyle.

  

Ranger Ascendancies

• Deadeye: Enhance ranged combat with increased speed, damage, and accuracy. Perfect for archers seeking maximum efficiency.

  

• Pathfinder: Master poison and elemental damage with abilities like Poisonous Concoction and Contagious Contamination. A unique alternative to traditional ranged builds.

  

Sorceress Ascendancies

• Stormweaver: Amplify elemental abilities with Elemental Storm and increased damage output. A solid choice for elemental casters.

  

• Chronomancer: Manipulate time to enhance spellcasting and control the flow of battle. A dynamic and strategic option.

  

Warrior Ascendancies

• Titan: Become an unstoppable force with massive damage and enhanced defense. Ideal for tank-like builds.

  

• Warbringer: Summon Ancestral Spirits and Totems for support and additional damage. A blend of melee combat and minion control.

  

Witch Ascendancies

• Blood Mage: Drain life from enemies to restore your own health while amplifying damage from lingering wounds. A unique life-draining playstyle.

  

• Infernalist: Summon a Hellhound and shapeshift into a powerful demon form, unleashing fire damage. A strong elemental damage option with minion support.

  

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