Path of Exile 2 class and ascendancy guides with an editorial tier list for patch 0.5. Rankings are our own opinion, not official developer data.
updated October 17, 2026
| Tier | Pick | Type | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Deadeye | Ranger | Extra projectiles, Tailwind speed and high accuracy. Popular: Ice Shot Deadeye. |
| S | Martial Artist | Monk | A combo striker built around bells, hollow form clones and fast attacks. Popular: Whirling Assault Martial Artist. |
| S | Spirit Walker | Huntress | A totemic whirlwind and spirit-beast build with fast projectile clear. Popular: Twister Spirit Walker. |
| S | Stormweaver | Sorceress | Summons elemental storms with critical damage and shock stacking. |
There are 22 ascendancies across 8 classes in the 0.5 patch.
In our editorial ranking Stormweaver, Deadeye, Martial Artist and Spirit Walker are S tier. There is no official ranking.
No. It is our own opinion for general endgame play and changes with every balance patch.