Path of Exile

Tell me about the Druid class in Path of Exile 2.

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Q.Tell me about the Druid class in Path of Exile 2.

A.The Druid in Path of Exile 2 is a shapeshifting, nature-mift hybrid class that mixes elemental magic in human form with feral forms in animal shape, arriving with two Ascendancies (Shaman and Oracle) in the 0.4.0 patch, The Last of the Druids, on December 12, 2025.

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Path of Exile 2's Druid is a true hybrid class that fuses melee, spellcasting, and shapeshifting into one fluid kit. In human form, the Druid wields nature magic (volcanoes, entangling roots, lightning, and more) and can support or automate spells with totems. When you switch to animal forms—Bear, Wolf, or Wyvern—you gain distinct front-line and support capabilities, while your human spells continue to function in the background. The shapeshifting mechanic is driven by Animal Talismans, a unique weapon type that determines which form you enter and unlocks the related skill trees. The Druid is introduced in patch 0.4.0 “The Last of the Druids,” and at launch will include two Ascendancies—Shaman and Oracle—with a third Ascendancy teased for the future. For a detailed breakdown of forms, skills, and how the class works, see the official patch notes and the Druid overview. official patch notes Druid forms and how the class works Druid content on the official site.

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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.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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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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