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

Even though *Path of Exile 2* is still in Early Access, players are eager to maximize their chosen class's potential. While subclasses aren't officially part of *PoE2*, the game's Ascendancy system allows players to specialize their characters with unique abilities.

How To Unlock Ascendancies in *Path of Exile 2*

To unlock Ascendancy Classes in *PoE2*, players must first complete a special Trial of Ascendancy. During Early Access, you have two options: the Act 2 Trial of the Sekhemas or the Act 3 Trial of Chaos. Successfully completing either trial for the first time will unlock the ability to choose an Ascendancy Class and reward you with 2 passive Ascendancy Points. Since the Trial of the Sekhemas is available earlier in the game, it's advisable to tackle this trial first to unlock your Ascendancy and gain access to more powerful abilities sooner, before facing the game's more challenging sections.

All Path of Exile 2 Class Ascendancies

In Early Access, *Path of Exile 2* offers six playable classes, each with two Ascendancy options. The game is set to expand to 12 base classes, which will likely introduce new Ascendancies.

Mercenary Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2

The Mercenary class can choose between the Witch Hunter, which focuses on buffs, or the Gemling Legionnaire, which emphasizes skill versatility.

Witch Hunter

The Witch Hunter Ascendancy enhances your offensive and defensive capabilities through passive buffs, allowing for quicker enemy damage with skills like Culling Strike and No Mercy. This Ascendancy is ideal for players who enjoy debuffing enemies and dealing extra damage.

Gemling Legionnaire

The Gemling Legionnaire Ascendancy focuses on Skill Gems, allowing you to equip additional skills and attach extra buffs to them. This flexible option is perfect for Mercenary players looking to customize their character extensively.

Monk Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2

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

Invoker

The Invoker Ascendancy is perfect for players who want to wield elemental powers and inflict status conditions on enemies. It's a great choice for those who prefer a melee style over traditional casters.

Acolyte of Chayula

The Acolyte of Chayula Ascendancy offers a unique shadow-based playstyle, using darkness powers instead of Spirit. It provides defensive and healing skills, along with reality-warping abilities to enhance your attacks.

Ranger Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2

Rangers can enhance their ranged combat with the Deadeye Ascendancy or explore poison-based attacks with the Pathfinder.

Deadeye

The Deadeye Ascendancy boosts ranged combat stats, enhancing movement and attack speed while increasing damage. Skills like Eagle Eyes and Called Shots make it an excellent choice for dedicated archer builds.

Pathfinder

The Pathfinder Ascendancy focuses on dealing explosive poison and elemental damage, with abilities like Poisonous Concoction and AoE buffs like Contagious Contamination. It's a fresh playstyle for those looking to diversify their Ranger build.

Sorceress Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2

The Sorceress can enhance her elemental powers with the Stormweaver Ascendancy or manipulate time as a Chronomancer.

Stormweaver

The Stormweaver Ascendancy amplifies the Sorceress' elemental abilities, adding an Elemental Storm ability and increasing elemental damage. It's a great choice for players who enjoy elemental caster gameplay.

Chronomancer

The Chronomancer Ascendancy allows the Sorceress to stop time and manipulate cooldown times, offering strategic players dynamic combat options.

Warrior Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2

Warriors can choose to become a Titan, focusing on massive damage, or a Warbringer, summoning Ancestral allies.

Titan

The Titan Ascendancy turns your Warrior into a formidable tank, enhancing defense with skills like Stone Skin and boosting attacks with abilities like Crushing Impacts and Surprising Strength. It's perfect for players who enjoy being the tank in their party.

Warbringer

The Warbringer Ascendancy allows you to summon Ancestral Spirits and Totems, which can take damage and provide additional damage support. It's ideal for players who want to add a unique flair to their melee character.

Witch Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2

Witches can choose to become a Blood Mage, draining life from enemies, or an Infernalist, channeling the fires of Hell.

Blood Mage

The Blood Mage Ascendancy enhances your ability to drain life from enemies to restore your own, increasing damage from lingering wounds and extending curse durations. It's perfect for Witches who want to control the force of life.

Infernalist

The Infernalist Ascendancy allows you to summon a Hellhound and shapeshift into a powerful Demon form, unleashing fire damage. It's an excellent choice for players who want to deal more elemental damage while enjoying powerful minion allies.

And that's the comprehensive *Path of Exile 2* Ascendancy guide.

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