Path of Exile 2: Complete Overview of All 12 Ascendancy Classes
PoE 2 Ascendancies Overview
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Ascendancy Classes serve as specializations for your character, offering unique ways to customize them to match your preferred playstyle.
In Path of Exile 2's Early Access, players can choose from 6 playable classes, each with 2 Ascendancy Classes available. Below, we provide a basic overview of each Ascendancy and what you can expect from them.
From top to bottom and left to right in the image, the classes and their Ascendancies are as follows:
- Warrior: Titan / Warbringer
- Mercenary: Witch Hunter / Gemling Legionnaire
- Sorceress: Chronomancer / Stormweaver
- Witch: Infernalist / Blood Mage
- Monk: Invoker / Acolyte of Chayula
- Ranger: Deadeye / Pathfinder
How to Ascend: Ascension Trials
During the Campaign, you’ll gain access to Ascension Trials, special dungeon-like challenges that allow you to unlock your Ascendancy Class. Completing the first Trial unlocks your Ascendancy, while completing higher difficulty versions of the Trials grants additional points for your Ascendancy Class Tree.
Currently, there are two Trials available in Early Access, each with slightly different mechanics. Players can choose which Trial to complete for their Ascension. A third Trial is planned for release later.
Trial of the Sekhemas
The first Ascension Trial, the Trial of the Sekhemas, is somewhat similar to the Sanctum mechanic in Path of Exile 1. In this trial, you’ll manage a unique resource called Honour, which decreases whenever you take damage. If your Honour is fully depleted, your run will end, and you’ll need to restart the trial.
As you progress through the Trial, you’ll select new rooms to explore, fight various monsters, and face unique challenges. Along the way, you may encounter items or NPCs that provide valuable benefits to help you succeed.
How to Find the Trial of the Sekhemas (Act 2)
- Defeat Balbala, the Traitor in Traitor’s Pass.
- Balbala will drop an item that grants access to the Trial of the Sekhemas.
- After returning to town, you’ll unlock a Waypoint that takes you directly to the Trial.
Trial of Chaos
Unlike the Trial of the Sekhemas, the Trial of Chaos does not use the Honour system, making it a potentially better option for slower, tankier characters. Instead, the trial challenges you to progress through different areas while selecting detrimental effects that will persist throughout your run.
These effects include environmental hazards, curses, and buffs that empower monsters, among other challenges. You’ll need to carefully plan your path and manage these effects to succeed.
How to Find the Trial of Chaos (Act 3)
- Defeat Xyclucian, the Chimera, and pick up the Inscribed Ultimatum.
- Use the Inscribed Ultimatum to unlock and enter the Temple of Chaos, where you can begin the Trial.
PoE 2: All 12 Ascendancy Classes
Now that you understand what Ascendancy Classes are and how to unlock them, let’s take a look at all 12 options available in Path of Exile 2. This overview will give you a quick idea of what each Ascendancy offers without going into too much detail.
We’ll cover each Ascendancy in-depth in their dedicated guides, but here’s a brief summary to get you started:
Warrior
Titan: Specializes in massive Slam Skills to deal area damage and easily stun enemies.
Warbringer: Summons Ancestral Spirits tied to your totems, uses Jade for defense, or bypasses Warcry cooldowns.
Mercenary
Witch Hunter: Excels at eliminating spellcasters, with abilities that cause enemies’ corpses to explode on death.
Gemling Legionnaire: Draws power from Gems, increasing Skill slots and enhancing Skill/Support Gem synergies.
Sorceress
Chronomancer: Manipulates time, with abilities to teleport, reset yourself, or freeze time entirely.
Stormweaver: A master of elemental magic, wielding Fire, Cold, and Lightning to apply ailments and deal damage.
Witch
Infernalist: Summons a Hellhound, uses Mana as "Infernal Flame," or transforms into a Demon.
Blood Mage: Sacrifices life as a resource to enhance the character’s power.
Monk
Invoker: Specializes in Elemental Damage Attacks, focusing on Cold or Lightning Damage.
Acolyte of Chayula: Turns Spirit into Darkness, enhancing Chaos Damage and absorbing enemy damage.
Ranger
Deadeye: Masters Bow Skills to become the ultimate ranged Marksman.
Pathfinder: Utilizes Flasks strategically, throwing Concoctions or spreading Poison while focusing on Chaos Damage.
