Huntress
Mercenary
Monk
Ranger
Sorceress
Warrior
Witch
Guide pages are in the process of being updated for Patch 0.3.0 – information is subject to change.
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
Huntress (DEX) – Spears
Mercenary (STR/DEX) – Crossbows
Monk (DEX/INT) – Quarterstaff and Unarmed
Below you find an overview of the classes available and their Ascendancy.
The Warrior
The Warrior delivers powerful, heavy blows to the ground and can withstand attacks from smaller foes thanks to their thick armor.
Ascendancy: 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: 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.
Ascendancy: Smith of Kitava
Embracing power from the insatiable one himself, Kitava. Smiths of Kitava have taken their talents with smiting to new heights, able to forge their own gear literally.
The Sorceress
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: 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: Chronomancer
The Chronomancer harnesses potent temporal magic to reset cooldowns, slow enemies around her, and even freeze time itself.
The Ranger
The Ranger is swift and lethal, showering her enemies with arrows before swiftly leaping away, out of their reach.
Ascendancy: Deadeye
This skilled marksman eliminates foes with precision and flair. She moves like the wind, nocking multiple arrows with each draw.
Ascendancy: 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 Huntress
The Huntress is an Azmerian spear user who was exiled from her homeland after using a virtue gem to defend her village. She is skilled in both range and melee combat, favoring dashing in and out of battle.
Ascendancy: Amazon
The Amazon has mastered her fighting techniques to perfection, trained as an elite guard to the Azmeri Elders.
Ascendancy: Ritualist
The Ritualist performs ritualistic sacrifice and has embraced the darker side of Azmeri traditions.
The Monk
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: 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: Acolyte of Chayula
The Acolyte of Chayula, harnessing the power of the breachlord Chayula, exchanges mastery of Spirit and the elements for Darkness and Chaos affinity. Darkness is a resource he uses for both defense and offense.
The Mercenary
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: Witchhunter
The Witchhunter excels at hunting down the most dangerous enemies. With enhanced defenses against magic, he is ideally equipped to vanquish spellcasters.
Ascendancy: Gemling Legionnaire
Augment your powers by embedding Gems into your flesh. The Gemling Legionnaire has access to more skills than any other class.
Ascendancy: Tactician
Former soldier trained in the way of the Blackguard Elite. Capable of using multiple banners and locking down his enemies with pinning attacks for his supporting fire to finish the job.
The Witch
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: 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: 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.
Ascendancy: Lich
A master of Chaos and Curses. The Lich sacrifices a part of her soul for power, capable of infusing a jewel as her Phylactery,
