Path of Exile 2: How to Ascend and Obtain All 8 Ascension Points

Ascendancy Class Overview

In Path of Exile 2, Ascendancy Classes offer specialized paths for enhancing your character. Similar to subclasses in other games, Ascendancy Classes add depth and customization to your build. Currently, there are two Ascendancy options for each of the six core classes, with a third planned for future updates.

Key Notes About Ascendancy Classes:

• 8 Total Points: You can acquire up to 8 Ascendancy Points.
• Permanent Choice: Once you select an Ascendancy, you cannot change it.
• Refundable Passives: You can respec Ascendancy passives by speaking to The Hooded One or Doryani in town. This process costs Gold.
• Each Ascendancy features a unique Passive Tree that significantly enhances your build.

How to Ascend

To unlock your Ascendancy, you must complete specific Trials. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you ascend and earn all available points.

Trials Overview:

• Trial of the Sekhemas
• Trial of Chaos

Both Trials have four difficulty levels, with each level granting 2 Ascendancy Points upon completion. The second Ascension is unique in that you can complete Difficulty 1 of both Trials to earn 4 points. Higher difficulties require progressively stronger characters and strategies.

Ascension Point Breakdown

First Ascension (2 Points)

Requirements: Campaign Boss

• Djinn Barya: Dropped by Balbala, the Traitor in Traitor’s Passage (Act 2).
• Inscribed Ultimatum: Dropped by Xyclucian, the Chimera in Chimeral Wetlands (Act 3).

Second Ascension (4 Points)

Requirements: Random Monster Drops

• Djinn Barya: Area Level 45+ (2 Trials).
• Inscribed Ultimatum: Area Level 60+ (7 Trials).

Third Ascension (6 Points)

Requirements: Random Monster Drops

• Djinn Barya: Area Level 60+ (3 Trials).
• Inscribed Ultimatum: Area Level 75+ (10 Trials).

Fourth Ascension (8 Points)

Requirements: Random Monster Drops

• Djinn Barya: Area Level 75+ (4 Trials and defeat final boss).
• Inscribed Ultimatum: Defeat the Trialmaster (final boss).

How to Find Djinn Barya and Inscribed Ultimatum

Djinn Barya

First Encounter: Defeat Balbala, the Traitor in Traitor’s Passage (Act 2) to obtain your first Djinn Barya.

Random Drops: Subsequent Djinn Baryas can be found as monster drops.

Usage: Use Djinn Baryas to access the Trial of the Sekhemas at increasing difficulty levels.

• Failing Difficulty 1 allows retries without losing the Djinn Barya.
• Higher difficulties will consume the Djinn Barya upon failure.

Inscribed Ultimatum

First Encounter: Defeat Xyclucian, the Chimera in Chimeral Wetlands (Act 3) to obtain your first Inscribed Ultimatum.

Random Drops: Subsequent Inscribed Ultimatums are found as monster drops.

Usage: Use Inscribed Ultimatums to access the Trial of Chaos.

• Like Djinn Baryas, Difficulty 1 allows retries without losing the item.
• Higher difficulties will consume the Inscribed Ultimatum upon failure.

Tip: Most players find the Trial of Chaos significantly harder than the Trial of the Sekhemas. Overleveling can make these challenges more manageable.

Additional Tips for Success

Boss Strategies

Balbala, the Traitor:

• Balbala disappears during the fight, filling the room with Poison Gas. Find her quickly to avoid excessive damage.
• Be ready to dodge her ground slams when she reappears.

Xyclucian, the Chimera:

• Xyclucian jumps onto a stone pillar. Break the pillar to stun her, creating an opportunity to deal uninterrupted damage.

Trial of the Sekhemas

• Focus on avoiding damage. Your Honour resource depletes with every hit, and losing all Honour results in failure.
• Equip Relics with “Honour Resistance” to reduce Honour damage.
• Relics can be obtained from monsters in the Trial.

Trial of Chaos

• Watch for map hazards and debuffs, which can make runs extremely difficult.
• Be prepared to retry if you encounter tribulations that heavily counter your build.

Overleveling

• Consider delaying Trials until you’re stronger. For example:
• Attempt the first Trial of the Sekhemas later in Act 2.
• Tackle higher difficulty Trials at higher levels (e.g., Level 65+).

Character Planning

• Don’t rely on all 8 Ascendancy Points for your build’s core strength. Early points are manageable, but later ones require significant effort and optimization.

Conclusion

Achieving full Ascension in Path of Exile 2 is a challenging yet rewarding process that significantly enhances your character’s power and customization options. Whether you’re tackling the Trials early or taking time to prepare, planning and persistence are key to success.

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