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

Path of Exile 2 Early Access: Mastering Ascendancy Classes

While PoE2 is still in Early Access, players are already exploring the depth of its class Ascendancies – specialized paths offering unique abilities beyond the base classes. This guide explains how to unlock and utilize these powerful advancements.

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 unlocks Ascendancy choices and rewards you with two passive Ascendancy Points. The earlier Act 2 trial is recommended for quicker access to enhanced abilities.

All Path of Exile 2 Ascendancies (Early Access)

PoE2's Early Access features six classes, each with two Ascendancies. More classes and Ascendancies are planned for the full release.

Mercenary Ascendancies

The Mercenary class offers two paths:

• Witch Hunter: This Ascendancy boosts offense, defense, and battlefield control with buffs like Culling Strike and No Mercy, ideal for players who enjoy debuffing and maximizing damage output.

  

• Gemling Legionnaire: This path focuses on Skill Gems, allowing for extra skills and added buffs. Its flexibility makes it perfect for customized builds.

  

Monk Ascendancies

The Monk class presents these Ascendancy options:

• Invoker: Embrace elemental powers and inflict status effects, offering a melee-focused elemental playstyle.

  

• Acolyte of Chayula: Harness shadow powers, combining defensive and healing skills with damage-boosting abilities.

  

Ranger Ascendancies

Rangers can choose between:

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

  

• Pathfinder: Master poison and elemental damage, utilizing abilities like Poisonous Concoction and Contagious Contamination for widespread effects.

  

Sorceress Ascendancies

The Sorceress has these Ascendancy paths:

• Stormweaver: Amplify elemental abilities, adding an Elemental Storm and increasing damage across various elements.

  

• Chronomancer: Manipulate time, controlling cooldowns and offering strategic advantages in combat.

  

Warrior Ascendancies

Warriors can choose:

• Titan: Become an unstoppable force, focusing on massive damage and exceptional defense with abilities like Stone Skin and Crushing Impacts.

  

• Warbringer: Summon Ancestral Spirits and Totems for support and additional damage.

  

Witch Ascendancies

Witches can specialize as:

• Blood Mage: Drain life from enemies to replenish their own health, boosting damage from wounds and extending curses.

  

• Infernalist: Summon a Hellhound and shapeshift into a powerful Demon form, unleashing devastating fire damage.

  

This guide provides a starting point for exploring the diverse Ascendancy options in Path of Exile 2. Experimentation is key to finding the perfect build for your playstyle!

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