Path of Exile

What classes are available in Path of Exile 2?

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Q.What classes are available in Path of Exile 2?

A.Path of Exile 2 features a roster of 12 character classes—two for each Strength/Dexterity/Intelligence attribute pairing—with most available in Early Access and the Druid slated to arrive in a December 12, 2025 update.

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The Path of Exile 2 roster contains twelve classes: Warrior, Sorceress, Witch, Ranger, Huntress, Mercenary, Monk, Marauder, Duelist, Shadow, Druid and Templar. These are arranged as two class variants for each combination of Strength, Dexterity and Intelligence (so there are 12 starting points total). You can see the official class breakdown and role hints in community and game resources like the PoE2 class overview. Class overview on PoE2DB.

Design-wise, classes in PoE2 are tied to attribute pairings rather than a single-return Scion archetype (the Scion from PoE1 is not part of PoE2), and each class gets its own set of Ascendancy specialisations. Grinding Gear Games describe PoE2 as having “twelve character classes” in promotional material, and the game has been adding classes post‑launch via content updates (for example, the Huntress arrived in the April 4, 2025 patch). The Druid was announced to be added in the December 12, 2025 update — so if you’re checking availability around early December 2025, note that date for the last major class rollout. PoE2 on Steam | PC Gamer on the Druid update.

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Q.What is Path of Exile 2?

A.Path of Exile 2 is the sequel to Grinding Gear Games’ dark-action RPG; it launched as a paid Early Access title on December 6, 2024 and is being developed through staged updates before a planned free-to-play full release. The game reworks combat, skills and endgame systems while expanding the campaign and classes.

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Q.When is the release date for Path of Exile 2?

A.Path of Exile 2 launched in paid Early Access on December 6, 2024; there is no firm full (1.0) release date yet—developers have said the final free-to-play 1.0 launch is planned for after early access and was expected in 2026 but has been delayed. (Status confirmed as of December 5, 2025.)

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Q.Can you recommend some builds for Path of Exile (the original game)?

A.Yes — several reliable, beginner-friendly and meta-friendly Path of Exile builds include Cyclone (Slayer/Juggernaut), Lightning Arrow Deadeye, Toxic Rain/Ballista, Summoner (Zoomancer/SRS Necromancer) and Righteous Fire Inquisitor; follow an up-to-date league-starter guide for the best results.

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Q.How does the skill tree work in Path of Exile 2?

A.Path of Exile 2 keeps a sprawling passive tree but reworks its structure for clarity: skill gems now carry their own sockets, the passive tree is more modular (clusters and “attribute highways”), and new weapon-set / dual‑specialization mechanics let you assign passive points that activate when you swap weapons or playstyles.

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Q.What are some good builds for Path of Exile 2?

A.Right now the strongest and most beginner-friendly Path of Exile 2 builds include long-range casters like Spark/Archmage, bow-based clears like Lightning Arrow and Ice Shot, sturdy melee Cyclone slayers, and minion/summoner builds (Skeletal/Dark Effigy). Patch changes (Dawn of the Hunt) have moved the meta, so check official notes and current guides before committing to an endgame plan.

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