{"id":1171297,"date":"2026-02-12T22:51:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T22:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/?p=495790"},"modified":"2026-02-12T22:51:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T22:51:07","slug":"best-class-ranking-in-path-of-exile-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/best-class-ranking-in-path-of-exile-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Best class ranking in Path of Exile 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-class-ranking-in-path-of-exile-2.jpg\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The<strong> best class<\/strong> to play in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/game\/path-of-exile-2\/445409\">Path of Exile 2<\/a> have changed little since April 2025\u2019s \u201cDawn of the Hunt\u201d update, even with the arrival of the new Huntress class.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The ascendancy options it introduced for a handful of classes offer new ways to play, but they don&#8217;t radically change how each class functions. Developer Grinding Gears also tweaked every existing ascendancy, though these alterations are more like minor balance changes. Long-requested revamps for struggling ascendancies such as the blood mage are still a ways over the horizon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Our update list of the <strong>best <em>Path of Exiles 2<\/em> classes<\/strong> takes into consideration how many viable skill options a class gives you, along with ease of use and how well they can hold their own in combat against mobs and bosses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\"><strong>Update (April 10): <\/strong>Updated our best class ranking to factor in new class Huntress, and the other various class changes and additions as part of the \u201cDawn of the Hunt\u201d update.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"path-of-exile-2-best-class-ranking\">Path of Exile 2 best class ranking<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-class-ranking-in-path-of-exile-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"A class with fire in Path of Exile 2\" title=\"A class with fire in Path of Exile 2\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Image: Grinding Gear Games\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\"><em>Path of Exile 2<\/em> has<strong> seven classes<\/strong>\u00a0as of the early access version\u2019s \u201cDawn of the Hunt\u201d update.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">These range from traditional types with a twist \u2014 such as the Warrior, a melee brawler, and the spellslinging Sorceress \u2014 to more experimental classes. The Witch, for example, summons minions and has access to powerful debuff skills, while the Mercenary controls the battlefield with a variety of fast-firing, hard-hitting crossbow shots. <em>Path of Exile 2<\/em>\u2019s take on the Monk is unique among that class style\u2019s iterations throughout video games, and even the Ranger is much more interesting than you might expect from someone who just shoots arrows.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">In short, every <em>Path of Exile 2<\/em> class has something going for it, though some are easier to learn and use effectively than others.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The best classes in <em>Path of Exile 2<\/em> as of the \u201cDawn of the Hunt\u201d update are:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mercenary<\/strong> \u2014 Early access to strong combos and high potential to manage crowds and defeat bosses quickly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Witch<\/strong> \u2014 Self-sustaining skills, strong minions, and excellent debuff abilities make up for a slow start with their kit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Huntress (new) <\/strong>\u2013 Strong blend of ranged and melee attacks with multiple specialization options.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ranger<\/strong> \u2014 Exceptionally powerful elemental abilities, but few retreat options and no defensive skills.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warrior (moved up one place)<\/strong> \u2014 Excellent at taking down bosses, but weak power and slow animations make dealing with mobs difficult.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monk (moved down one place) <\/strong>\u2014 Dull skillset until level five, when strong combos finally show up.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sorceress<\/strong> \u2014 Strong elemental spells, but slow animations and no sustaining skills leave them vulnerable in solo play.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-mercenary\">1. Mercenary<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-class-ranking-in-path-of-exile-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"A warrior wields a crossbow in Path of Exile 2\" title=\"A warrior wields a crossbow in Path of Exile 2\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Image: Grinding Gear Games\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\"><em>Path of Exile 2<\/em>\u2019s Mercenary is an exceptional class with high damage potential, early access to powerful combos, and a flexible playstyle that, despite some complexities, makes it comparatively easy to learn for newcomers and those familiar with <em>Path of Exile<\/em>. The Mercenary fires high-powered crossbow bolts and quickly gets access to a range of much more interesting and useful skills, particularly if you choose the new Tactician ascendancy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">They can launch fire grenades, freeze foes and shatter them, reduce enemy resistances, and even fire a continuous stream of arrows to whittle down the toughest bosses (like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/e\/495397\">Jamanra, the Abomination<\/a>). Best of all, the Mercenary doesn\u2019t have to specialize in just one element. You can mix charged shots with fire grenades and freeze arrows and still end up with a viable build to carry you through the game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The Tactician ascendancy adds a selection of crowd control skills to your roster, including Right Where We Want Them, which prevents enemies with the pinned status from taking any action. Strategic use of that with the Suppressive Fire skill, which builds the pin effect when you use projectiles, means you can often keep whole crowds of enemies from attacking. That&#8217;s in addition to self-buff skills and a new support ability that raises party member or minion attack power. The Mercenary was already strong, and this new ascendancy just made it even better.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The Mercenary might have a strong set of skills at their disposal, but getting used to them takes a fair bit of practice. They burn through mana quickly and need a careful balance of special shots and basic attacks, and, more than with other classes, you also have to develop a pattern of attacking and retreating to avoid getting overwhelmed. The wide shot spread for some of the Mercenary\u2019s special skills means you have to be at close range for them to reliably hit, which puts you at risk of getting overwhelmed by mobs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Still, for the variety of abilities the Mercenary can learn, it\u2019s worth putting up with the learning curve.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-witch\">2. Witch<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-class-ranking-in-path-of-exile-2-3.jpg\" alt=\"A witch summons magic as one of the best classes in Path of Exile 2\" title=\"A witch summons magic as one of the best classes in Path of Exile 2\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Image: Grinding Gear Games\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The Witch is a close second for <em>Path of Exile 2<\/em>\u2019s best class, held back only by some lackluster class <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/path-exile-2-guide\/493071\/ascend-trial-sekhemas-poe2-ascendancy-points\">ascendancy<\/a> bonuses and a few balance oddities that make some of their skills less useful than others. The Witch is, ostensibly, a minion summoner, but they can specialize into a debuffer and a powerful spellcaster as well. The witch can raise minions from dead enemies, explode corpses, spread disease, cast fire and frost spells (and lightning, though it\u2019s a bit weak in <em>Path of Exile 2<\/em>\u2019s early access stage) pin enemies in place, buff minions and send them into a frenzy \u2014 their kit is exceptional, even before ascendancy buffs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The Witch&#8217;s Lich ascendancy bundles in some additional, useful buffs, including improvements to the energy shield, the option to curse hexproof enemies, and an option to ignore mana in favor of life to get better regeneration. However, the best addition is the additional chaos damage the Lich Witch can deal, a damage type that&#8217;s among the most powerful in <em>Path of Exile 2<\/em>&#8216;s current form.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The Witch is also one of the easiest classes to learn, since you can let minions distract foes while you direct them from afar, which means the risk of getting overwhelmed is much lower for the Witch. Infernalist Witches benefit from a broad range of balance changes as well, most of which improve their combat performance with extra critical damage or longer-lasting Hellhounds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The Witch\u2019s big issues \u2014 aside from the Blood Mage ascendancy being severely underpowered at launch \u2014 are how long it takes for their kit to get interesting, and how weak their minions are at first. It takes several levels and a fair bit of skill point investment for standard and summoned minions to do anything approaching respectable levels of damage and survivability. The Witch can supplement the damage shortfall, but the more serious problem is how quickly minions die at lower levels. They respawn after a short period, but the Witch is vulnerable in that time, especially if there are no corpses to manipulate. These issues fade as you level up and get access to skills such as Bone Cage and supplementary summons, but it takes longer for the Witch to feel good than it does with other classes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Pro tip: Don\u2019t use your early uncut gems on skeletons and minions. The Witch needs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/path-exile-2-guide\/492805\/spirit-how-to-get-more-poe2\">spirit<\/a> to summon them, and you can only acquire spirit in certain ways, none of which are available to you at the game\u2019s start.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-huntress\">3. Huntress<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-class-ranking-in-path-of-exile-2-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Huntress makes their debut just slightly above Ranger thanks to one important difference: They actually have viable melee attacks. That&#8217;s important, as it means the Huntress \u2014 a squishy class that relies on overwhelming opponents or evading them \u2014 has a higher chance of surviving if they get surrounded by enemies.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">They also have one of the most varied sets of skills in the game, and that&#8217;s before even considering their ascendancies. The Huntress can specialize in a blocking and parrying combat style using bucklers to leave foes open to stronger attacks, or they can use elemental infusions, launch their spears, trigger melee attack chains, and then use a skill to quickly retreat to safety where they can start throwing elemental spears again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The Huntress&#8217; ascendancies are the unorthodox Ritualist and the more traditional, DPS-focused Amazon. Ritualist Huntress has a unique style that buffs gem and charm powers and grants random effects when you slay or absorb enemies, which makes for a different and unpredictable class, though the focus on accessories gives you freedom to choose how you want to specialize.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The Amazon is a better option if you want something that&#8217;s just &#8220;Huntress, but more powerful.&#8221; Its nodes augment elemental attacks, let you create wounds that make enemies take more damage, and increase skill and movement speed, though the standout skill is Infuse Weapon. Infuse Weapon grants you different charges under certain circumstances that explode when you throw your spears.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The problem with the Huntress is that, even with evasion skills and high survivability, they have no way to protect themselves.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-ranger\">4. Ranger<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-class-ranking-in-path-of-exile-2-5.jpg\" alt=\"A Ranger stands in the woods in Path of Exile 2\" title=\"A Ranger stands in the woods in Path of Exile 2\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Image: Grinding Gear Games\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Ranger might initially seem like a less impressive version of Mercenary, since it\u2019s a ranged class that fires elemental arrows. However, it\u2019s the best class for crowd control and can make quick work of large mobs and tough bosses alike. Rangers have a wide variety of skills, from a poison shot that gradually saps an enemy\u2019s health \u2014 even better is the apparent lack of poison resistance for most <em>Path of Exile 2<\/em> enemies \u2014 to more complex combos, such as one where they stake a lightning arrow in the ground and can fire additional chain lightning shots that ricochet off the stake and deal extra damage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Rangers can also equip special quivers that augment specific elements and add special effects, such as adding a pierce effect or igniting projectiles, and they\u2019re among the best in the game at causing status ailments.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The Ranger\u2019s only drawback is a lack of defensive skills, and it\u2019s a big one. They equip weaker armor and rely on evasive skills to stay safe, but when enemies break through, they have few ways to stay safe. Careful cooldown management and investing in skills such as Vine Arrow, which slows enemy movement can mitigate some of these issues. However, if you overcorrect and have more than one retreat ability, it takes away from how much damage you dish out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Finally, it\u2019s worth noting the class&#8217;s balance changes in <em>Path of Exile 2<\/em>&#8216;s \u201cDawn of the Hunt\u201d update in April 2025 were minimal, and have little serious influence over how either ascendancy plays.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-warrior\">5. Warrior<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-class-ranking-in-path-of-exile-2-6.jpg\" alt=\"A Warrior holds a sword in Path of Exile 2\" title=\"A Warrior holds a sword in Path of Exile 2\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Image: Grinding Gear Games\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\"><em>Path of Exile 2<\/em>\u2019s Warrior launched in a strange position, though its most recent ascendancy, Smith of Kitava, makes it a more viable class, moving it up ahead of Monk following the \u201cDawn of the Hunt\u201d update.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">It excels as a defensive class and is the only character who can block enemy attacks. They stun. Their warcries offer potent self-buffs and, depending on your skill choice, can damage foes. And they hit hard with two-handed weapons.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The problem is how comparatively weak and sluggish the Warrior is. It\u2019s <em>such<\/em> a slow class. Basic skills take longer to execute and do less damage than other basic skills from other classes \u2014 it takes multiple hits to down a simple Drowned in the prologue, for example, where the Witch can defeat a foe with two hits. Many of the Warrior\u2019s fundamental attacks have long animations as well. Most of <em>Path of Exile 2<\/em>\u2019s enemies are pretty mobile, so it\u2019s easy to wind up and then completely miss your target, leaving yourself vulnerable as mobs take advantage of your recovery time and swarm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Where these annoyances are less of a problem is with boss fights. The Warrior\u2019s self-buffs, enemy debuffs,and bone-shattering attacks work particularly well in fights against big, single targets, and the class is quickly establishing a well-earned reputation as Path of Exile 2\u2019s boss killer. Even that function has a caveat, though, as your build options are limited, and most Warrior skills are designed to work better with The Titan ascendancy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">At least, they were until Smith of Kitava debuted. This ascendancy lets the Warrior bolster their elemental resistances by a substantial amount, which is helpful, but even more useful are two abilities that mitigate some of the Warrior&#8217;s slowness. Against the Anvil sees the Warrior hone their weapon for three seconds, after which the weapon will deal area-of-effect damage when it connects with an enemy. The other is Living Weapon, which creates a clone of your current weapon that will fight alongside you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">It&#8217;s not quite as good as playing in a party, but having a weapon-ally lets the Warrior handle non-boss encounters much more quickly and efficiently.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-monk\">6. Monk<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-class-ranking-in-path-of-exile-2-7.jpg\" alt=\"A Monk meditates on a rock in Path of Exile 2\" title=\"A Monk meditates on a rock in Path of Exile 2\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Image: Grinding Gear Games\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">If \u201cit gets good after 10 hours\u201d had a picture definition, it\u2019d be <em>Path of Exile 2<\/em>\u2019s Monk. It\u2019s a fun class to play with a highly distinctive style and some excellent abilities \u2014 but you wouldn\u2019t know it initially. The Monk\u2019s ability set is slow and unwieldy until about level five, when <em>Path of Exile 2<\/em> finally starts leaning into unique skill effects that augment how the Monk plays. Some skills get more powerful when used several times in quick succession. Others grant the Monk\u2019s basic attack or other attack additional effects, such as launching projectiles or, by consuming all the Monk\u2019s mana, turning their standard attack into one that sets off electric shockwaves.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Getting to that point is <em>rough<\/em>, though. <em>Path of Exile 2<\/em> favors ranged playstyles and quick casting, and not only does the Monk almost always have to be up close until level five, but their attack animations are slow. They\u2019re vulnerable to taking damage before they can even dish any out \u2014 a problem, given the light armor they specialize in \u2014 and can easily get overwhelmed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Like the Ranger, the Monk&#8217;s balance changes following the \u201cDawn of the Hunt\u201d update are comparatively minor, and simply smooth over some of its ascendancies&#8217; rough spots rather than changing how they play in dramatic fashion.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-sorceress\">7. Sorceress<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-class-ranking-in-path-of-exile-2-8.jpg\" alt=\"A Sorceress casts spells in Path of Exile 2\" title=\"A Sorceress casts spells in Path of Exile 2\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Image: Grinding Gear Games\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Sorceress is fine in <em>Path of Exile 2<\/em>. It\u2019s fine! But not much more than that. This is your standard set of magic skills, with access to the three major elements, some crowd control abilities, and, eventually, powerful buffs that boost your spellcasting power. It\u2019s a strong class, but oddly balanced.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The Sorceress\u2019 self-buffs and combo opportunities come much later in their class progression, while other classes \u2013 even the Warrior \u2013 get them almost immediately. For example, Sorceress only has access to a shatter combo at level five. Mercenary can do the same thing at level one.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The Sorceress\u2019 biggest pain point, however, is their lack of defensive skills. They simply can\u2019t save themselves from anything, and an evasive playstyle only gets you so far when the class\u2019 stronger skills take a while to ramp up.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">A final note is that <em>Path of Exile 2<\/em>&#8216;s \u201cDawn of the Hunt\u201d update tweaks a few modifiers for both of the Sorceress&#8217; ascendancies, but not in a way that significantly changes how they play.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">For more <em>Path of Exile 2<\/em> guides, here\u2019s how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/path-exile-2-guide\/493071\/ascend-trial-sekhemas-poe2-ascendancy-points\">ascend<\/a>, how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/path-exile-2-guide\/492960\/respec-how-to-poe2\">respec<\/a>, how to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/path-exile-2-guide\/492805\/spirit-how-to-get-more-poe2\">spirit<\/a>, and how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/path-exile-2-guide\/492850\/trade-how-to-market-sell-value-poe2\">trade<\/a>. Plus, here\u2019s a list of all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/path-exile-2-guide\/493902\/trial-sehkemas-all-rewards-challenges-how-to-unlock\">Trial of Sehkemas<\/a> challenges and rewards, and guides on how to complete \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/path-exile-2-guide\/493482\/ancient-vows-quest-walkthrough-poe-2\">Ancient Vows<\/a>\u201d and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/path-exile-2-guide\/495397\/jamanra-abomination-boss-fight-how-to-beat-poe2\">beat Jamanra<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/path-exile-2-guide\/495790\/class-best-all-what-to-play\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best class to play in Path of Exile 2 have changed little since April 2025\u2019s \u201cDawn of the Hunt\u201d update, even with the arrival of the new Huntress class. The ascendancy options it introduced for a handful of classes offer new ways to play, but they don&#8217;t radically change how each class functions. Developer Grinding Gears also tweaked every existing ascendancy, though these alterations are more like minor balance changes. Long-requested revamps for struggling ascendancies such as the blood mage are still a ways over the horizon. Our update list of the best Path of Exiles 2 classes takes into consideration how many viable skill options a class gives you, along with ease of use and how well they can hold their own in&hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"excerpt-more\"><a class=\"blog-excerpt button\" href=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/best-class-ranking-in-path-of-exile-2\/\">Read More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1171298,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1171297","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-polygon"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Best class ranking in Path of Exile 2 | Arcader News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The best class to play in Path of Exile 2 have 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