Classes in Path of Exile 2

 

Path of Exile 2 features 12 playable Classes, each with 3 separate and unique Ascendency options that allow you to further specialize in your preferred style of combat, which is a lot more than what we saw in the first game. Each Class is tied to Attributes: Strength indicates powerful Attacks, Intelligence suggests affinity towards magic, and Dexterity rewards fast and precise techniques. It dictates the starting place on the vast Passive Tree and thus the proximity to various related Notables. Just like before there are no limitations to what you can type of Gear you can wield or what Skills you are going to use, but some combinations are more favorable than others. Picking the right Class for you is not an easy choice, but hopefully, after this short introduction and overview, you will be able to find what suits you best! 

As always, we are going to introduce various builds for all the playable classes! Our Guides include Leveling Tips, Passive Skill Trees, Gear and Skill Gems recommendations and more. Be sure to check out the complete list here: The Best POE2 Builds

 

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Warrior

Main Attribute	Preferred Style
Strength	Maces and Slams

 

Warriors specialize in strong Attacks using Maces and Slams, often characterized by their high Strength and durability. They rely on raw power, dealing heavy damage with blunt weapons. Maces are favored for their ability to stun opponents and break Armour, making them effective against heavily fortified foes.

The Titan Ascendency is heavily focused on Slam Skills, Stuns, and durability. Increasing your maximum Life is a quite scarce modifier. It also offers extra inventory space, which can be very useful.
The other Ascendency choice, the Warbringer, is also focused on Slams, but in a different way. It focuses on empowering your Slams with Warcries, which can be used at any time. 

Titan
Notable	Effect
Earthbreaker	20% chance for Slam Skills you use yourself to cause Aftershocks
Ancestral Empowerment	Every second Slam Skill you use yourself is Ancestrally Boosted
Crushing Impact	Your Hits are Crushing Blows
Surprising Strength	40% more Damage against Heavy Stunned Enemies
Mysterious Lineage	20% more Maximum Life
Stone Skin	Armour from Equipped Body Armour is doubled
Colossal Capacity	Equip a Chest which has 20 Inventory Slots
Warbringer
Notable	Effect
Answered Call	Grants Skill: Ancestral Spirits Trigger Ancestral Spirits when you Summon a Totem
Warcaller's Bellow	Corpses in your Presence Explode when you Warcry, dealing 25% of their Life as Physical Damage
Greatwolf's Howl	Ignore Warcry Cooldowns
Jade Heritage	Grants Skill: Encased in Jade Gain a stack of Jade every second

 

 

Marauder

Main Attribute	Preferred Style
Strength	Axes

 

Marauders are more primal and furious than Warriors. Their preferred Weapon is Axe. Their defensive capabilities are usually not as high but are much more deadlier and stronger. They are masters of Rage, which enhances their combat ability. 

 

 

Sorceress

Main Attribute	Preferred Style
Intelligence	Elemental Spells

 

Sorceresses specializing in Elemental Spells and Intelligence are powerful magic users who harness the forces of nature. You will be the master of Elemental Ailments and have tools to bypass the  Elemental Resistance of your enemies. 

The Storweaver is the best Ascendency for all things related to Shock. Usually, it means Lightning Spells, but with the Shaper of Storms, you can use any type of Damage to inflict that Ailment. It offers a passive source of Damage that triggers when you land a Critical Strike, which is always useful against Bosses. 
The Chronomancer is one of the most unique Ascendencies of them all. It doesn't directly offer damage but allows you to temporary stop the time around you, which is very powerful offensive and defensive ability that completely changes your gameplay and possible combos. It can also reset all your Cooldowns on other Spells, allowing you to combo two long-cooldown Spells back to back. 

Stormweaver
Notable	Effect
Tempest Caller	Grants Skill: Elemental Storm Trigger Elemental Storm on Critical Hit with Spells
Strike Twice	Targets can be affected by two of your Shocks at the same time 50% less Shock Duration
Shaper of Storms	All Damage from Hits Contributes to Shock Chance
Chronomancer
Notable	Effect
Footprints in the Sand	Grants Skill: Temporal Rift
Ultimate Command	Grants Skill: Time Freeze
Unbound Encore	Grants Skill: Time Snap

 

 

Witch

Main Attribute	Preferred Style
Intelligence	Occultism and Summons

 

Witches specialize in Cccultism and Necromancy. These often excel in Curses that debuff and weaken Enemies. It is also a popular choice for players who want to harness the Chaos Damage, both offensively and defensively. 

The Infernalist is the epitome of demonic powers. The most defining Notable is the Pyromantic Pact which replaces your Mana with Infernal Flame. With Bringer of Flame all your Damage will be able to Ignite. Furthermore, you will be able to take the Dom Form that increases your damage output, but also makes you more vulnerable. 
The Blood Mage is a universal Spell Caster that allows you to reach large amounts of maximum Life, which is used to boost your Critical Damage. It offers superb Life sustain, which is essential for Boss fights.  

Infernalist
Notable	Effect
Pyromantic Pact	Maximum Mana is replaced by Maximum Infernal Flame Gain Infernal Flame instead of spending Mana for Skill costs Take maximum Life and Energy Shield as Fire Damage when Infernal Flame reaches maximum Lose all Infernal Flame on reaching maximum Infernal Flame 10% of Infernal Flame lost per second if none was gained in the past 2 seconds
Bringer of Flame	While not on Low Infernal Flame, all Damage from you and your Minions contributes to Ignite Chance and Magnitude
Demonic Possession	Grants Skill: Demon Form
Loyal Hellhound	Grants Skill: Summon Infernal Hound 20% of Damage from Hits is taken from your Hellhound's Life before you
Blood Mage
Notable	Effect
Sanguimancy	Grants Skill: Life Remnants Skills gain a Base Life Cost equal to Base Mana Cost
Gore Spike	1% increased Critical Damage Bonus per 20 Life
Vitality Siphon	10% of Spell Damage Leeched as Life
Crimson Power	Gain Energy Shield from equipped Body Armour as extra maximum Life

 

Ranger

Main Attribute	Preferred Style
Dexterity	Bows

 

Rangers is an easy choice if you prefer using Bows. They are swift, agile, and very deadly. You should take advantage of the long-range of your Attacks, as defense is not the strong suit of such characters. 

The Deadeye Ascendency is the perfect choice for most Bow users. It offers an additional Projectile for your Skills, which is a powerful tool for Clear Speed and Damage with certain Skills. It also rewards fast and precise gameplay with even more speed via Tailwind! 
The Pathfinder is the master of Poisons. It doubles the maximum number of Poisons you can inflict and causes them to spread to nearby Enemies. You will also be able to use your Charms offensively by throwing Concoctions for even more Ailments.

Deadeye
Notable	Effect
Endless Munitions	Skills fire an additional Projectile
Gathering Winds	Gain Tailwind on Skill use Lose all Tailwind when Hit
Eagle Eyes	You have no Accuracy Penalty at Distance
Pathfinder
Notable	Effect
Contagious Contamination	The most Damaging Poison on Enemies you Kill is Spread to other Enemies within 1.5 metres
Overwhelming Toxicity	Double the number of Poisons you can inflict on Enemies 35% less Poison Duration
Running Assault	30% less Movement Speed Penalty when using Skills while moving
Bleeding Concoction	Grants Skill: Bleeding Concoction
Fulminating Concoction	Grants Skill: Fulminating Concoction

 

 

Huntress

Main Attribute	Preferred Style
Dexterity	Spears

 

Huntress is also a very dexterous Class, although their affinity towards Spears makes them slightly more suitable for Melee Combat. A Spear is a flexible Weapon proficient in both Melee and Ranged Combat. It is also capable of inflicting powerful Bleeding effects. 

 

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Mercenary

Main Attribute	Preferred Style
Strength and Dexterity	Crossbows

 

The Mercenary is a revolutionary Class added in Path of Exile 2. The Crossbows offers slightly slower but more bursty and impactful gameplay compared to Bows. Although you can defeat most Enemies from long range, you are not afraid of getting close and personal if the situation calls for it. 

The Witchhunter is probably the best Boss-killer Ascendency for Attack Skills out there. It offers a lot of Damage against injured Enemies, as well as both Culling and Decimating Strikes, which deal percentage-based Damage to your Enemies. 

The Gemling Legionnaire appears to be a very situational Ascendency that can offer massive power in very specific scenarios. The Thaumaturgical Infusion will provide tons of Damage mitigation against Elemental Damage, which is always welcome. 

Witchhunter
Notable	Effect
Witchbane	Enemies have Maximum Concentration equal to 40% of their Maximum Life Break enemy Concentration on Hit equal to 100% of Damage Dealt Enemies regain 10% of Concentration every second if they haven't lost Concentration in the past 5 seconds
No Mercy	Deal up to 30% more Damage to Enemies based on their missing Concentration
Pitiless Killer	Culling Strike
Judge, Jury, and Executioner	Decimating Strike
Obsessive Rituals	Grants Skill: Sorcery Ward 50% less Armour and Evasion Rating
Zealous Inquisition	10% chance for Enemies you Kill to Explode, dealing 100% of their maximum Life as Physical Damage Chance is doubled against Undead and Demons
Gemling Legionnaire
Notable	Effect
Crystalline Potential	+12% to Quality of all Skill Gems
Integrated Efficiency	Grants 3 additional Skill Slots
Thaumaturgical Infusion	+1% to maximum Cold Resistance per 3 Blue Support Gems Socketed anywhere +1% to maximum Fire Resistance per 3 Red Support Gems Socketed anywhere +1% to maximum Lightning Resistance per 3 Green Support Gems Socketed anywhere
Adaptive Capability	Attribute Requirements of Gems can be satisfied by your highest Attribute

 

 

Duelist

Main Attribute	Preferred Style
Strength and Dexterity	Swords

 

Duelists who wield Swords are agile and skilled fighters, known for their ability to deliver swift and powerful strikes in combat. They blend speed with Strength, executing precise Attacks that can quickly incapacitate opponents. Mastering quick slashes and rapid thrusts, they excel in one-on-one encounters, relying on agility to avoid attacks while dealing significant Damage.

 

Shadow

Main Attribute	Preferred Style
Dexterity and Intelligence	Daggers

 

Shadows are lethal combatants that specialize in Daggers, excelling in swift, precise strikes that can deal devastating Critical Damage. They rely on agility and cunning to exploit weaknesses and maximize Damage output, however, they are no strangers to magic and Spells.

 

Monk

Main Attribute	Preferred Style
Dexterity and Intelligence	Staffs and Unarmed

 

Monks are disciplined martial artists, often using Staffs or fighting Unarmed. blending fluid movements with powerful strikes. Their training made them efficient at combing Attacks that spend and generate various Charges to enhance their abilities. 

The Invoker excels in the field of Elemental Attacks. The Unbound Avatar is a great tool to use against Bosses to quickly burst them down when the opportunity arises with the help of the Freeze and Shock. 
The Acolyte of Chayula is an interesting choice for Hybrid Builds that use Life, Energy Shield, and Darkness to protect against incoming Damage. With the Instantaneous Mana Leech, you can also blend in Mind over Matter for even more defense. If that's not enough, you will also have extra resistance against Chaos Damage!

Invoker
Notable	Effect
...and Scatter Them to the Winds	Grants Skill: Elemental Expression Trigger Elemental Expression on Melee Critical Hit
I am the Blizzard...	Gain 10% of Damage as Extra Cold Damage On Freezing Enemies create Chilled Ground
I am the Thunder...	Gain 10% of Damage as Extra Lightning Damage 25% chance on Shocking Enemies to create Shocked Ground
...and I Shall Rage	Grants Skill: Unbound Avatar
Faith is a Choice	Grants Skill: Meditate
Acolyte of Chayula
Notable	Effect
Embrace the Darkness	Remove all Spirit Base Maximum Darkness is 100 For each Life or Energy Shield lost to Damage, reserve 1 Darkness instead if possible Darkness Reservation lasts for 10 seconds +5 to Maximum Darkness per Level
Grasp of the Void	Grain 1% of Damage as Extra Chaos Damage per 20 Unreserved Darkness
Ravenous Doubts	Mana Leech is instant
Consuming Questions	You cannot Recharge Energy Shield Mana Leech effects also Recover Energy Shield
Waking Dream	Grants Skill: Into the Breach
Chayula's Gift	+10% to Maximum Chaos Resistance Chaos Resistance is doubled

 

Druid

Main Attribute	Preferred Style
Strength and Intelligence	Shapeshifting

 

Shapeshifting Druids are versatile Casters deeply connected to nature, able to transform into various animal forms. This ability allows them to adapt to different combat situations, enhancing their Strength. In animal shape, they can engage in Melee combat with heightened physical capabilities. Druids also wield Primal magic controlling the environment to their advantage.

 

Templar

Main Attribute	Preferred Style
Strength and Intelligence	Flails

 

Templars who wield Fllails are righteous crusaders dedicated to enforcing justice and punishing evil. With their heavy, spiked weapons, they deliver their righteous judgment. Templars often combine martial prowess with holy magic, further empowering their attacks and granting divine protection.

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