Path of Exile 2 Classes: Which Should You Choose?

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Are classes equivalent in Path of Exile 2?

NO ! The classes are by no means equivalent, especially in terms of handling and understanding. There are classes that appeal to everyone and are played at a disturbing level of difficulty, while there are others where you have to be a little more careful when choosing skills. Below is our little ranking of classes, from easiest to least easy to play in Path of Exile 2.

• Wizard | Lurkers
• Warrior | mercenary
• witch | monk

Which class should I choose in Path of Exile 2?

Choosing a class depends largely on your taste in terms of play style. Below is all the information you need to know about the 6 classes offered in Path of Exile 2 Early Access.

warrior

The warrior hammers the ground with massive and brutal attacks and can withstand blows from weaker enemies thanks to his impressive armor.

• Class type: Tank
• Main attribute: strength
• Play style: Melee

The Warrior is a melee class. He then has to be at the forefront and cope with the onslaught of the opponents. His specialty is melee attacks, damage resistance, but also the use of heavy weapons. He occupies a tank position, but his game vision can fundamentally change depending on his lineage. He can either become a standout tank, taking on a defensive role, or he can become an off-tank, i.e. a solo attacker role that doesn't focus exclusively on defense.

• Is it better to play it alone or in a group? If you play in a group, there is no doubt. You can play Warrior to take on the role of a tank. Otherwise, as a solo player, you prefer this class with the “Herald of War” lineage.

Lineage: Warrior Specializations

• Titan: Ascendancy, which focuses on crowd management, large-scale attacks and defense.
• Herald of War: Ascendancy focused on increasing damage and increasing attack power.

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wizard

The magician controls the elements and uses them to destroy her enemies. She is a classic sorceress who can cast a variety of elemental spells from a distance.

• Class Type: DPS
• Main attribute: intelligence
• Playing Style: Long Distance

The sorceress is typically what one imagines a magician to be. She is a classic magician who uses the elements to destroy her opponents. If you are used to role-playing games, Enchantress is the safe choice as you will not experience any surprises while playing.

• Is it better to play it alone or in a group? If you play in a group, there is no doubt. You can play magician to help a tank. Otherwise, as a solo player, prefer this class with the Stormweaver lineage to gain power.

Lineage: the magician's specializations

• Stormweaver: Ascendant that improves casting speed and damage, focusing on freezing and electric shock damage. She can summon elemental storms.
• Chronomancer: Lineage that allows you to use temporal magic. This allows him to reset his cooldowns, slow enemies, and even stop time.

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Lurkers

As fast as she is deadly, the Ranger bombards her enemies with arrows before leaping away without giving them a chance to hit her.

• Class Type: DPS
• Main Attribute: Dexterity
• Playing Style: Long Distance

The Ranger is the ultimate hunter class. Just like the wizard, you won't have any unpleasant surprises here, as the drifter fits perfectly with the idea we can have of her. She is fast, skilled in her movements, can use her escape ability and deals all types of damage with her bow (electricity, frost, fire), but also has various abilities with which she can poison her opponents.

• Is it better to play it alone or in a group? If you play in a group, there is no doubt. You can play Ranger to help a tank or another DPS. Otherwise, in solo mode, you should be aware that you can play any Ascendancy.

Lineage: Ranger specializations

• Sagittarius: Ascendancy that specializes in ranged bow damage. The ranger will also be faster and have better control of her bow.
• Explorer: A lineage that specializes in poison damage and infection flasks. She can convert mana vials into chemical weapons and poison her enemies at will.

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monk

The Monk is a fast and furious melee fighter. He is more agile in combat than anyone else and uses the striking chain mechanic.

• Class Type: DPS
• Attribute Principal: Force | intelligence
• Play style: Melee

Little known to the general public, Monks are a class that utilizes their strength and agility to emerge victorious in their battles. However, the monk can have some surprises in store, because despite fighting with a staff and its points, he is able to use magic to inflict additional damage or get out of dangerous situations. The Monk is a dynamic and versatile character class that focuses on fast-paced melee combat and powerful elemental attacks.

The Monk is a class that requires some mastery as his abilities are numerous and varied. To achieve its full potential, a good understanding of the game mechanics is required.

• Is it better to play it alone or in a group? If you play in a group, there is no doubt. You can play monk to help a tank. Otherwise, in solo mode, prefer this class if you are already familiar with the genre. Otherwise, switch to another class while you get familiar with the game.

Lineage: the monk's specializations

• Impressive: A lineage that specializes in mastering the elements, the monk becomes a pugilist. He loses some of his fighting skills and lets magic take over.
• Acolyte of Cha Yula: Lineage that specializes in mastering dark elements. He draws his power from fractures and abandons the elements in favor of chaos.

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mercenary

The mercenary carries a crossbow that can be loaded with various types of ammunition, giving him versatility, power and mobility. He also has options that allow him to combine the effects of his abilities to devastating effect.

• Class Type: DPS
• Main Attribute: Dexterity | Strength
• Playing Style: Long Distance

The Mercenary is a fearsome and versatile ranged class that specializes in the use of crossbows and elemental grenades. Make no mistake, the Mercenary is not a jack-of-all-trades class; It is actually an expert in crossbows and elemental cocktails.

Various crossbows are available to you throughout your adventure, including incendiary crossbows, repeating crossbows, etc. It requires great skill, similar to shooting games, and is therefore not necessarily suitable for all players. And in addition to his precision, his play style is also characterized by game mechanics that focus on cause and effect; For example, you can cover your opponents in oil and then fire a flaming bolt to create an area effect. Thus, the Mercenary is a class that requires excellent skill knowledge, as combos will be the key.

• Is it better to play it alone or in a group? If you play in a group, there is no doubt. You can play Mercenary to help a tank or another DPS. Otherwise, in solo mode, prefer this class if you are already familiar with the genre. Otherwise, switch to another class while you get familiar with the game.

Lineage: Mercenary specializations

• Witch Hunters: A lineage that specializes in single-targeting. The Mercenary benefits from better defense and can mark a target to deal heavy damage. This is a class optimized for boss fights.
• Serti Legionnaire: The Serti Legionnaire enhances his abilities by implanting gems into his flesh. This allows him to use more abilities than any other class, and the more he uses, the more powerful he becomes.

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Witch

Death and decay are the witch's weapons. She can summon hordes of undead to fight for her while she casts powerful chaos spells.

• Class Type: DPS
• Main attribute: intelligence
• Playing Style: Long Distance

Make no mistake, the witch is not a wizard like the sorceress; She is a necromancer. This allows you to cast curses to anger your opponents while also summoning the dead to aid you in battle. You will be able to lead your army, helping you in difficult phases but also letting them attack at will.

• Is it better to play it alone or in a group? If you play in a group, there is no doubt. You can play Witch to help a tank or another DPS. Otherwise, in solo mode, prefer this class if you are already familiar with the genre. Otherwise, switch to another class while you get familiar with the game.

Lineage: Witch specializations

• Blood Mage: A wizard who uses life energy to cast spells and destroy his enemies.
• Infernalist: The Infernalist goes beyond the need to use mana. Instead, she builds up heat as she casts spells. She is accompanied by a hellish dog and can even transform into a demon herself.

What about other courses?

The other classes, namely the Assassin, the Druid, the Gladiator, the Huntress, the Marauder or even the Templar, will arrive later in 2025. No release window has been given, but they could arrive in the coming months.