Classes and Ascendancy Overview

Path of Exile Early Access Class List

Path of Exile 2 introduces 12 playable classes, each with 3 Ascendancies, doubling the class choices from the original game! While much about Path of Exile 2 remains unknown, Grinding Gear Games has confirmed the 6 classes that will be available at the launch of early access.

Warrior (STR) – Maces and Slams
Sorceress (INT) – Elemental spells
Witch (INT) – Occult spells and Summons
Ranger (DEX) – Bows
Mercenary (STR/DEX) – Crossbows
Monk (DEX/INT) – Quartstaff and Unarmed

Below you find an overview of the classes available and their Ascendancy.

The Warrior

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The Warrior delivers powerful, heavy blows to the ground and can withstand attacks from smaller foes thanks to their thick armor.

Ascendancy: The Titan

The Titan specializes in stuns, powerful slams, and robust defense. Invoke the strength of your ancestors to enhance your slams, knock your enemies to the ground, and shrug off any attack.

Ascendancy: The Warbringer

This formidable frontline warrior summons ancestral spirits to strike down his foes, wielding a voice so mighty that his Warcry can cause fallen enemies to explode.

The Sorceress

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The Sorceress commands the elements, unleashing their destructive power upon her enemies. A master of elemental magic, she weaves spells from a distance with deadly precision.

Ascendancy: The Stormweaver

Master the elements to cast with lightning speed, strike with overwhelming force, and freeze or shock enemies in swarms. The Stormweaver can even summon catastrophic Elemental Storms.

Ascendancy: The Chronomancer

The Chronomancer harnesses potent temporal magic to reset cooldowns, slow enemies around her, and even freeze time itself.

The Ranger

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The Ranger is swift and lethal, showering her enemies with arrows before swiftly leaping away, out of their reach.

Ascendancy: The Deadeye

This skilled marksman eliminates foes with precision and flair. She moves like the wind, nocking multiple arrows with each draw.

Ascendancy: The Pathfinder

Pathfinder is a master of flasks and toxins. She can transform mana potions into deadly chemical weapons and endlessly stack poisons for maximum effect.

The Monk

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The Monk is a swift and relentless melee fighter, darting in and out of combat. He relies on mechanics that build and maintain momentum for maximum impact.

Ascendancy: The Invoker

The Invoker wields the elements with ease and can use that power to become an Elemental Avatar. The Invoker is also a master of the Spirit.

Ascendancy: The Acolyte of Chayula

The Invoker effortlessly commands the elements, harnessing their power to transform into an Elemental Avatar. Additionally, the Invoker is a master of the Spirit.

The Mercenary

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The Mercenary wields a crossbow that can be equipped with various types of ammo, providing versatility, power, and mobility. He also has the ability to combine skills for devastating combos.

Ascendancy: The Witchhunter

The Witchhunter excels at hunting down the most dangerous enemies. With enhanced defenses against magic, he is ideally equipped to vanquish spellcasters.

Ascendancy: The Gemling Legionnaire

Augment your powers by embedding Gems into your flesh. The Gemling Legionnaire has access to more skills than any other class.

The Witch

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The Witch wields death and decay as her weapons. She summons hordes of undead minions to do her bidding while casting potent chaos spells.

Ascendancy: The Blood Mage

Master the power of life energy. The Blood Mage taps into her own life force to unleash devastating destruction upon her enemies.

Ascendancy: The Infernalist

The Infernalist transcends mana, harnessing heat to fuel her spells. With an Infernal hound by her side, she can even transform into a demon herself.