Character Classes

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 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.

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Strength

Marauder

The Marauder specializes in axe skills.

Warrior

The Warrior specializes in mace and hammer skills.

Dexterity

Ranger

The Ranger specializes in bow skills.

Huntress

The Huntress specializes in spear skills.

Intelligence

Witch

The Witch specializes in minion and occult spells.

Sorceress

The Sorceress specializes in elemental spells.

Strength/Dexterity

Duelist

The Duelist specializes in sword skills.

Mercenary

The Mercenary specializes in crossbow and grenade skills.

Dexterity/Intelligence

Shadow

The Shadow specializes in dagger and trap skills.

Monk

The Monk specializes in unarmed and quarterstaff skills.

Strength/Intelligence

Templar

The Templar specializes in flail and shield skills.

Druid

The Druid specializes in shapeshifting and nature spells.