Path of Exile 2 Ascendancy Classes: Unlocking All Ascendancies Guide

If you're diving into the world of *Path of Exile 2* during its Early Access phase, mastering your chosen class is key to a rewarding gaming experience. While *PoE2* doesn't feature traditional subclasses, the Ascendancy system offers a way to specialize your character with unique abilities. Let's explore how to unlock these Ascendancies and the options available for each class.

How to Unlock Ascendancies in *Path of Exile 2*

To unlock an Ascendancy Class in Path of Exile 2, you must first complete a Trial of Ascendancy. In Early Access, you have two trials to choose from: the Act 2 Trial of the Sekhemas or the Act 3 Trial of Chaos. Completing either of these trials for the first time will unlock the ability to select an Ascendancy Class and reward you with 2 passive Ascendancy Points. Given that the Trial of the Sekhemas is available earlier in the game, it's the recommended option to unlock your Ascendancy and access more powerful abilities sooner, preparing you for the game's tougher challenges.

All Path of Exile 2 Class Ascendancies

During Early Access, Path of Exile 2 offers six playable classes, each with two Ascendancy options. As the game develops, it will expand to 12 base classes, potentially introducing new Ascendancies.

Mercenary Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2

Mercenary players can choose between the Witch Hunter, focusing on buffs, and the Gemling Legionnaire, which emphasizes skill gems.

Witch Hunter

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The Witch Hunter Ascendancy enhances your offensive and defensive capabilities through passive buffs. It features skills like Culling Strike and No Mercy, ideal for players who enjoy debuffing enemies and maximizing damage output.

Gemling Legionnaire

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The Gemling Legionnaire focuses on Skill Gems, offering extra skill slots and buffs. This Ascendancy is perfect for players who want flexibility and customization in their skill choices.

Monk Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2

Monks can choose to become an Invoker, harnessing elemental powers, or an Acolyte of Chayula, embracing the shadows.

Invoker

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The Invoker Ascendancy is ideal for those who want to wield elemental powers in melee combat, offering the ability to inflict status conditions on enemies.

Acolyte of Chayula

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The Acolyte of Chayula Ascendancy uses darkness powers instead of Spirit, providing defensive, healing, and reality-warping abilities that enhance your damage output.

Ranger Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2

Rangers can specialize in ranged combat with the Deadeye or employ poison with the Pathfinder.

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The Deadeye Ascendancy enhances ranged combat with increased speed and damage, featuring skills like Eagle Eyes and Called Shots.

Pathfinder

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The Pathfinder Ascendancy focuses on poison and elemental damage, offering abilities like Poisonous Concoction and AoE buffs such as Contagious Contamination.

Sorceress Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2

Sorceresses can amplify their elemental powers with the Stormweaver or manipulate time as a Chronomancer.

Stormweaver

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The Stormweaver enhances the Sorceress's elemental abilities, adding an Elemental Storm and increasing damage from various elements.

Chronomancer

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The Chronomancer allows Sorceresses to stop time and manipulate spell cooldowns, offering strategic gameplay options.

Warrior Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2

Warriors can choose to become a Titan for massive damage or a Warbringer to summon Ancestral allies.

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The Titan Ascendancy turns your Warrior into a formidable tank with skills like Stone Skin and Crushing Impacts, ideal for players who enjoy dealing heavy damage.

Warbringer

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The Warbringer Ascendancy allows Warriors to summon Ancestral Spirits and Totems, providing both damage and defense.

Witch Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2

Witches can drain life as a Blood Mage or channel the fires of Hell as an Infernalist.

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The Blood Mage Ascendancy enables Witches to drain life from enemies to restore their own, enhancing damage from lingering wounds and curse durations.

Infernalist

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The Infernalist Ascendancy allows Witches to summon a Hellhound and shapeshift into a Demon form, dealing fire damage and benefiting from powerful minion allies.

This comprehensive guide covers the Ascendancies available in *Path of Exile 2* during Early Access. Whether you're looking to enhance your combat style, customize your abilities, or explore new gameplay mechanics, the Ascendancy system offers exciting options for every class.

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