Path of Exile 2
Version 1.0 launches on 11 December 2026 and the game becomes free to play. Here you will find the classes and ascendancies compared, the gem system explained and what is already confirmed for 1.0.
Beginner guides
- Path of Exile 2 1.0: release date and what changesPath of Exile 2 1.0 launches on 11 December 2026 and becomes free to play. What is confirmed: the Duelist class, swords, and what is still rumour.Read the guide
- Which class to pick in Path of Exile 2The eight Path of Exile 2 classes compared by style (melee, ranged, casting), attributes and difficulty, with a recommendation for each kind of player.Read the guide
- Gems in Path of Exile 2: skill, support and Spirit explainedHow the Path of Exile 2 gem system works: skill, support and Spirit gems, levels, sockets and where to find uncut gems.Read the guide
The eight classes
Each class starts with different attributes and weapons. Open one to see its skills, Spirit gems, ascendancies and tips to get started.
- WarriorMeleeStrength15The heavy melee class of PoE 2: mace, slams and shield.
- MonkMeleeDexterity11Intelligence11A fast quarterstaff fighter with combos and elemental magic.
- SorceressCasterIntelligence15The elemental caster: fire, cold and lightning.
- WitchCasterIntelligence15Minions, curses and Chaos and bone magic.
- MercenaryRangedStrength11Dexterity11Crossbow, grenades and special ammunition.
- RangerRangedDexterity15An agile archer who shoots on the move.
- HuntressHybridDexterity15A spear huntress: strikes up close and retreats throwing spears.
- DruidHybridStrength11Intelligence11A shapeshifter: bear, werewolf or wyvern, who also casts spells.
The game is still in early access: details such as gems and ascendancies change with patches. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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