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Full list of new Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2 0.2.0

Full list of new Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2 0.2.0

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 28, 2025, 16:14 IST

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Path of Exile 2's Dawn of the Hunt update, releasing on April 4, 2025, introduces new Ascendancies: Ritualist, Amazon, Smith of Kitava, Lich, and Tactician. These fresh classes offer game-changing mechanics and build diversity, ensuring an exciting, dynamic gameplay experience. Players can expect new opportunities and challenges with significant updates to content and strategic depth.

Full list of new Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2 0.2.0

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Path of Exile 2 update Dawn of the Hunt is set for its release on April 4. It is about to bring a fresh content wave and features for the players. Among some exciting additions are the new Ascendancies that promise to expand the variety and strategic depth of the game. It is expected to shake up the current meta, offering a completely fresh experience. Here is a closer look into these Ascendancies and features that you must look forward to.

Exploring Path of Exile 2 0.2.0 new Ascendancies list

With the upcoming Dawn of the Hunt update, Path of Exile 2 is expanding the Ascendancy classes roster. Huntress, Mercenary, Witch, and Warrior are getting the brand-new Ascendancy options in the upcoming version 0.2.0. Each of these introduces some game-changing mechanics, like re-forging gear mid-combat or sacrificing the enemies for the buffs. While some of the classes can miss out now, the new additions mentioned below promise some exciting build diversity.

Path of Exile 2: Dawn of the Hunt Gameplay Trailer

Ritualist
Amazon
Smith of Kitava
Tactician
Lich

Here is the breakdown of what the Ascendancy will bring to the battlefield.

Ritualist and Amazon bring Huntress dark and deadly paths

The Ritualist taps into Azmeri traditions�?dark side, using animal sacrifices to gain power temporarily. Such Ascendancy remains focused on harnessing slain enemies�?power, offering skills like Ritual Sacrifice, which can boost attributes of the player temporarily. Skills, including As the Whispers Ask, let you trade health from the monstrous buffs, while the Corrupted Lifeforce turns the enemies into walking bombs.

Meanwhile, Amazon excels in exploiting the weaknesses of the enemy, thereby delivering powerful elemental attacks and critical strikes. It is all about elemental fury and precision. The Predatory Instinct exposes the enemy's weaknesses, while the Elemental Infusion converts the charges to explosive damage. The critical strikes further get the major boost, making it ideal for the players who enjoy a high-damage, dynamic gameplay.

Smith of Kitava and Lich bring crafting and curses

Smith of Kitava turns the basic armor into the powerhouse, using Smith’s Masterwork. It grants custom buffs, including stun immunity and crit resistance. The Living Weapon skills summon the spectral ally, and the Temper Weapon adds up the fiery AoE bursts. It is perfect for the players who love to craft synergies.

Now, the Witches can embrace undeath as Lich. They can sacrifice their health for the Energy Shield. While Dominion Over Flesh bypasses the Hexproof, Rupture the Soul makes the cursed enemies explode. The watch of the mana�?the Necromantic Conduit- can drain it rapidly due to the chaotic power.

Tactician offers Mercenary warfare upgrade

The former Blackguards will dominate the battles as Tacticians. The Suppressing Fire, on the other hand, pins the enemies in place, and the Unleash Hell! rains the arrows across the screen. Whoever Pays Best can be used by team players to benefit from it. It will allow multiple buff banners. If the crowd control and the AoE mayhem do appeal to you, this particular Ascendancy will deliver.
With the Ascendancies, the update coming in Dawn of the Hunt promises a significant milestone within the development of the game. It offers players some new opportunities and challenges to grow. Whether you are eager to explore revamped endgame content or try the new Ascendancies, the update will surely offer engaging gameplay for countless hours.
The update drops on April 4, 2025. So, get ready to plan the next build.

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