Unlocking the Power of Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2
Path of Exile 2's Early Access has players eager to master their chosen class. While not a subclass in the traditional sense, Ascendancies provide unique specializations and abilities. This guide details how to unlock and utilize these powerful enhancements.
Unlocking Ascendancies
Before accessing Ascendancies, players must complete a Trial of Ascendancy. Currently, the Act 2 Trial of the Sekhemas or the Act 3 Trial of Chaos are available. Completing either unlocks Ascendancy selection and rewards two passive Ascendancy Points. The earlier Act 2 trial is recommended for quicker access to enhanced abilities.
Path of Exile 2 Ascendancy Classes (Early Access)
Early Access features six classes, each with two Ascendancies. More classes and Ascendancies are planned for the full release.
Mercenary Ascendancies
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Witch Hunter: This Ascendancy focuses on offensive and defensive buffs, enhancing damage output with abilities like Culling Strike and No Mercy. Ideal for players who enjoy debuffing enemies and maximizing damage.
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Gemling Legionnaire: This Ascendancy centers on Skill Gems, allowing for extra skills and added buffs. Provides flexibility for customizable builds.
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Monk Ascendancies
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Invoker: Embrace elemental powers and inflict status effects. A melee-focused elemental option.
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Acolyte of Chayula: Harness shadow powers, offering defensive, healing, and damage-boosting abilities. A unique, shadow-based playstyle.
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Ranger Ascendancies
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Deadeye: Enhance ranged combat with increased attack speed, damage, and accuracy. Perfect for archer builds.
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Pathfinder: Master poison and elemental damage with abilities like Poisonous Concoction and Contagious Contamination. A unique alternative to traditional ranged builds.
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Sorceress Ascendancies
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Stormweaver: Amplify elemental abilities with an Elemental Storm and increased damage. A solid choice for elemental casters.
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Chronomancer: Manipulate time, affecting spell cooldowns and adding strategic depth to combat. A dynamic playstyle option.
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Warrior Ascendancies
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Titan: Become an unstoppable force, focusing on massive damage and enhanced defense. Ideal for tank-like builds.
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Warbringer: Summon Ancestral Spirits and Totems for support and additional damage. A melee build with summoned allies.
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Witch Ascendancies
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Blood Mage: Drain enemy life to restore your own, enhancing damage from wounds and curses. A life-manipulating playstyle.
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Infernalist: Summon a Hellhound and shapeshift into a powerful demon form, unleashing fire damage. A minion-focused elemental build.
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Path of Exile 2 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
