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Path of Exile 2 classes explained and best starter class




Picking between the Path of Exile 2 classes available in early access is a tricky business, especially since you know you'll likely be with this character for the next 100 hours—depending how deep you go. One of the best things about this game is that the skill system is so broad, you can pretty much do whatever the hell you want...
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How to unlock Ascendancy in Path of Exile 2




Unlocking Ascendancy in Path of Exile 2 is an important step in advancing your class and picking a specialism you want your character focused towards. These advanced classes grant a mini skill tree that's separate from your regular passive one, providing powerful abilities and buffs that make a big difference when facing down bosses and monster hordes...
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Best Warrior starter build in Path of Exile 2




The best Warrior build for the early game in Path of Exile 2 takes one aspect of the class’ possible loadout options and focuses on it. While you can play a Warrior as a defensive, shield-based fighter or sacrifice other stats for armour, the class lends itself well early on to builds based around high-damage, explosions, and regaining health in the middle of a fight. With this setup, one hit can kill tens of enemies to open up an escape route, and allow you to better deal with monster hordes...
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I hate the cliche, but Path of Exile 2 really is the Dark Souls of isometric dungeon crawlers




I hit up my Discord group with guides maestro Sean and former associate editor Tyler C at 9:30pm, suggesting that we kill some monsters together in Path of Exile 2. I have an ulterior motive. What I really mean is: "Dear god, please help me, a giant mutant wolf keeps murdering my Monk". I am having a very bad time. But I am also having a very good time. Because I am a complete sicko...
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Path of Exile 2 may have sold too well, so beware queues: 'We really didn't expect to have more than a million people online at the same time'




Developer Grinding Gear Games has admitted that Path of Exile 2, which launches in early access today, may have the lovely problem of just being a bit too popular. Well, it's lovely if you're not sat in a queue trying to play the thing...
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