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Path of Exile 2 uses three main [[attributes]] - [[strength]], [[dexterity]], and [[intelligence]] - and its twelve playable '''character classes''' (or simply '''classes''') are each associated with one or more attributes in pairs. The player chooses a class for their character in the character creation screen. Each pair of character classes has a different starting location on the [[passive skill tree]] and starting attributes, and each character gets different [[quest rewards]]. Later, upon completing certain quests, players can specialize their character by choosing an [[Ascendancy class|Ascendancy subclass]]. The subclasses available depend on the character class chosen.  
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Path of Exile 2 uses three main [[attributes]] - [[strength]], [[dexterity]], and [[intelligence]] - and its twelve playable '''character classes''' (or simply '''classes''') are each associated with one or more attributes in pairs. The character creation screen allows the player to choose between six characters, each with a choice of two classes. Canonically, each pair of classes is the same person, but with a different upbringing<ref>Confirmed by Jonathan_GGG in the Path of Exile Discord https://discord.com/channels/174993814845521922/1118165205025828884/1187922647196106752</ref>. Each pair of character classes has a different starting location on the [[passive skill tree]] and starting attributes, and each character gets different [[quest rewards]]. Later, upon completing a [[trial]] for the first time, players can specialize their character by choosing an [[Ascendancy class|Ascendancy subclass]]. The subclasses available depend on the character class chosen.  


Players can use any [[item]]s or [[skill]]s, providing they meet the relevant attribute and level requirements. This allows players to customize their characters and design creative builds with unusual play styles. For new players, however, it is generally easiest to invest in the attributes appropriate to their character class.
Players can use any [[item]]s or [[skill]]s, providing they meet the relevant attribute and level requirements. This allows players to customize their characters and design creative builds with unusual play styles. For new players, however, it is generally easiest to invest in the attributes appropriate to their character class.
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===Strength===
==Strength==
====Marauder====
===Marauder===
The [[Marauder]] specializies in [[axe]] skills.
The [[Marauder]] specializes in [[axe]] skills.
====Warrior====
===Warrior===
The [[Warrior]] specializes in [[mace]] and [[hammer]] skills.
The [[Warrior]] specializes in [[mace]] and [[hammer]] skills. Their ascendancy classes are the [[Titan]] and [[Warbringer]].


===Dexterity===
==Dexterity==
====Ranger====
===Ranger===
The [[Ranger]] specializes in [[bow]] skills.
The [[Ranger]] specializes in [[bow]] skills. Their ascendancy classes are the [[Deadeye]] and [[Pathfinder]].
====Huntress====
===Huntress===
The [[Huntress]] specializes in [[spear]] skills.
The [[Huntress]] specializes in [[spear]] skills.


===Intelligence===
==Intelligence==
====Witch====
===Witch===
The [[Witch]] specializes in [[minion]] and occult spells.
The [[Witch]] specializes in [[minion]] and occult spells. Their Ascendancy classes are the [[Infernalist]] and [[Blood Mage]].
====Sorceress====
===Sorceress===
The [[Sorceress]] specializes in [[elemental]] spells.
The [[Sorceress]] specializes in [[elemental]] spells. Their ascendancy classes are the [[Stormweaver]] and [[Chronomancer]].


===Strength/Dexterity===
==Strength/Dexterity==
====Duelist====
===Duelist===
The [[Duelist]] specializes in [[sword]] skills.
The [[Duelist]] specializes in [[sword]] skills.
====Mercenary====
===Mercenary===
The [[Mercenary]] specializes in [[crossbow]] and [[grenade]] skills.
The [[Mercenary]] specializes in [[crossbow]] and [[grenade]] skills. Their ascendancy classes are the [[Witchhunter]] and [[Gemling Legionnaire]].


===Dexterity/Intelligence===
==Dexterity/Intelligence==
====Shadow====
===Shadow===
The [[Shadow]] specializes in [[dagger]] and [[trap]] skills.
The [[Shadow]] specializes in [[dagger]] and [[trap]] skills.
====Monk====
===Monk===
The [[Monk]] specializes in [[unarmed]] and [[quarterstaff]] skills.
The [[Monk]] specializes in [[unarmed]] and [[quarterstaff]] skills. Their ascendancy classes are the [[Invoker]] and [[Acolyte of Chayula]].


===Strength/Intelligence===
==Strength/Intelligence==
====Templar====
===Templar===
The [[Templar]] specializes in [[flail]] and [[shield]] skills.
The [[Templar]] specializes in [[flail]] and [[shield]] skills.
====Druid====
===Druid===
The [[Druid]] specializes in [[shapeshifting]] and nature spells.
The [[Druid]] specializes in [[shapeshifting]] and nature spells.


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[[Category:Character classes]]
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Latest revision as of 23:08, 21 November 2024

"Class" redirects here. For other uses, see Class (disambiguation).

Path of Exile 2 uses three main attributes - strength, dexterity, and intelligence - and its twelve playable character classes (or simply classes) are each associated with one or more attributes in pairs. The character creation screen allows the player to choose between six characters, each with a choice of two classes. Canonically, each pair of classes is the same person, but with a different upbringing[1]. Each pair of character classes has a different starting location on the passive skill tree and starting attributes, and each character gets different quest rewards. Later, upon completing a trial for the first time, players can specialize their character by choosing an Ascendancy subclass. The subclasses available depend on the character class chosen.

Players can use any items or skills, providing they meet the relevant attribute and level requirements. This allows players to customize their characters and design creative builds with unusual play styles. For new players, however, it is generally easiest to invest in the attributes appropriate to their character class.

Strength

Marauder

The Marauder specializes in axe skills.

Warrior

The Warrior specializes in mace and hammer skills. Their ascendancy classes are the Titan and Warbringer.

Dexterity

Ranger

The Ranger specializes in bow skills. Their ascendancy classes are the Deadeye and Pathfinder.

Huntress

The Huntress specializes in spear skills.

Intelligence

Witch

The Witch specializes in minion and occult spells. Their Ascendancy classes are the Infernalist and Blood Mage.

Sorceress

The Sorceress specializes in elemental spells. Their ascendancy classes are the Stormweaver and Chronomancer.

Strength/Dexterity

Duelist

The Duelist specializes in sword skills.

Mercenary

The Mercenary specializes in crossbow and grenade skills. Their ascendancy classes are the Witchhunter and Gemling Legionnaire.

Dexterity/Intelligence

Shadow

The Shadow specializes in dagger and trap skills.

Monk

The Monk specializes in unarmed and quarterstaff skills. Their ascendancy classes are the Invoker and Acolyte of Chayula.

Strength/Intelligence

Templar

The Templar specializes in flail and shield skills.

Druid

The Druid specializes in shapeshifting and nature spells.