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

For fans of *Path of Exile 2*, even in its Early Access phase, the excitement to maximize the potential of their chosen class is palpable. While the game doesn't officially feature subclasses, the Ascendancy system offers players the chance to specialize their characters with unique abilities.

How To Unlock Ascendancies in *Path of Exile 2*

To unlock the powerful Ascendancy Classes in *PoE2*, players must first conquer a special Trial of Ascendancy. In the Early Access version, you have two options: the Act 2 Trial of the Sekhemas or the Act 3 Trial of Chaos. Successfully completing either of these trials for the first time will unlock your Ascendancy Class choice and reward you with 2 passive Ascendancy Points.

The Trial of the Sekhemas, available earlier in the game, is your best bet to unlock Ascendancy sooner. This allows you to harness more powerful abilities before diving into the game's more challenging sections.

All Path of Exile 2 Class Ascendancies

During Early Access, *Path of Exile 2* offers six playable classes, each with two distinct Ascendancies. As the game evolves, it will eventually boast 12 base classes, likely introducing even more Ascendancies.

Mercenary Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2

The Mercenary class can choose between the Witch Hunter, focusing on buffs, and the Gemling Legionnaire, centered around skill-wielding:

Witch Hunter

This Ascendancy enhances your offensive and defensive capabilities through passive buffs, enabling quicker enemy damage with skills like Culling Strike and No Mercy. It's ideal for players who enjoy debuffing foes and dealing extra damage.

Gemling Legionnaire

This option focuses on Skill Gems, allowing you to equip additional skills and attach extra buffs. It's a versatile choice for Mercenaries looking to customize their gameplay extensively.

Monk Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2

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

Invoker

The Invoker Ascendancy is perfect for those who want to wield elemental powers in a melee-focused style, inflicting status conditions on enemies.

Acolyte of Chayula

This Ascendancy offers a unique shadow-based playstyle, utilizing darkness powers for defense, healing, and reality-warping damage boosts.

Ranger Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2

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

Deadeye

The Deadeye Ascendancy boosts ranged combat stats, enhancing speed, accuracy, and damage. Skills like Eagle Eyes and Called Shots make it a top choice for dedicated archers.

Pathfinder

The Pathfinder Ascendancy focuses on explosive poison and elemental damage, with abilities like Poisonous Concoction and Contagious Contamination, offering a fresh take on ranged combat.

Sorceress Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2

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

Stormweaver

The Stormweaver enhances the Sorceress' elemental abilities, adding an Elemental Storm and increasing elemental damage, perfect for those who enjoy elemental casting.

Chronomancer

The Chronomancer allows time manipulation, affecting cooldowns and offering strategic gameplay, ideal for players seeking dynamic combat.

Warrior Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2

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

Titan

The Titan Ascendancy turns your Warrior into a formidable tank, enhancing defense with Stone Skin and boosting attacks with Crushing Impacts and Surprising Strength.

Warbringer

The Warbringer Ascendancy allows summoning Ancestral Spirits and Totems, providing both damage and defense, perfect for melee players who enjoy a touch of summoning.

Witch Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2

Witches can drain life as a Blood Mage or channel Hell's fires as an Infernalist:

Blood Mage

The Blood Mage Ascendancy focuses on life-draining magic, enhancing damage from lingering wounds and extending curses, ideal for controlling life forces.

Infernalist

The Infernalist Ascendancy lets you summon a Hellhound and shapeshift into a Demon, dealing fire damage, perfect for Witches who enjoy elemental damage and powerful minions.

And that's your comprehensive guide to Ascendancies in *Path of Exile 2*.

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