Path of Exile has six classes in Early Access — Warrior, Sorcerer, Witch, Monk, Mercenary, and Ranger. These six classes each have two ascendancies, with the third ascendancy planned for the future. Each of the Ascendency bolsters the different skills for that class. For example — the Titan ascendancy for Warrior bolsters the Slam abilities, while Warbringer bolsters the Armor Breaking abilities.
Thus, picking the correct ascension for your playstyle is important in Path of Exile for each class, especially if you want a good end-game build. So, how to ascend in Path of Exile 2? The ascension itself is tricky, and many new players may even miss it unknowingly. Here is a complete guide on how to ascend in Path of Exile 2.
How to Ascend in Path of Exile 2
To ascend in PoE 2, you first need to unlock the Ascent to Power quest. The Ascent to Power quest is tied to the two endgame modes in Path of Exile 2 — Trial of Sekhemas and Trial of Chaos. The Trial of Sekhemas can be unlocked in Act 2, while the Trial of Chaos can be unlocked in Act 3.
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This means that if you want to ascend quickly, then Trial of Sekhemas is the best option for you.
After you have found the Ascendancy trials, finishing either one will reward you with Ascendancy Points, which will unlock the Ascendancy for your class in Path of Exile 2. Both of these trials are difficult in their own way, and you may need to respec your build to clear them. Now, how does it work? Here is a detailed explanation for each trial to ascend in Path of Exile 2.
1. Unlock Trial of Sekhemas and Ascend
To unlock the Trial of Sekhemas, you need to reach Act 2 and visit the Traitor’s Passage. This area will be part of the main Act 2 quest, so you will end up there as long as you are following the main quest.
Once you have arrived in the Traitor’s Passage, you will need to find the Forgotten Prison of the Traitor chamber. This place will be locked behind a door named Ancient Seal. After entering this chamber, you will have to defeat the boss Balbala the Traitor.
Interact with the runic seals around it to start the boss fight. After you defeat Balbala, it will begin the Ascent to Power questline. Go back to the Ardura Caravan and speak with Zarka. Next, use the Desert Map to travel to the Trial of Sekhemas. Here you will have to complete the trial for the first time to earn two ‘Ascendancy points’.
2. Unlock Trial of Chaos and Ascend
To unlock the Trial of Chaos, you need to reach Act 3 and enter the Chimera Wetlands. Here, you will have to defeat the Xyclucian The Chimera boss. Defeating this boss will unlock the Trial of Chaos questline.
Now, you will need to travel to the Temple of Chaos, where you will find the Task Master and can begin the Trial of Chaos. Complete this trial and you will again gain two ascendency points.
3. Ascend in Path of Exile 2
Once you finish either Trial of Chaos or Trial of Sekhemas for the first time, you will be awarded with the choice of your class’s Ascendency. Pick the Ascendency you want and a new Passive point section will appear on your Passive skill tree. Here, you can invest the Ascendency points you have earned by finishing the Trails.
Each floor of the Trails rewards two ascendency points, but you can only earn the Ascendency points for one floor from each of the trials. This means two Ascendancy Points for clearing the first floor of either the Trials of Sekhemas or the Trial of Chaos. You won’t earn four Ascendancy points by clearing the first floors in both trials.
So, that’s everything you need to know about Ascension in Path of Exile 2. Each of the trials has its unique difficulties, so pick the one you are comfortable with. The first floor for each trial doesn’t punish you for losing, so you can keep trying until you ascend. If you have any further questions about Ascendancy in Path of Exile 2, tell us in the comment section below.
