Ranger
Pathfinder
Ranger ascendancy. Flask-powered concoctions and poison that spreads between foes.
0.5 Return of the Ancients · updated October 17, 2026
- Class
- Ranger
- Tier (Oct 2026)
- A
Pathfinder overview
Pathfinder is a Ranger ascendancy. Flask-powered concoctions and poison that spreads between foes. A skirmisher that gets stronger the more you use flasks.
Editorial rating
We rate Pathfinder A tier for general endgame play in the 0.5 Return of the Ancients era. The rating is our own opinion based on community build performance and it can change with every balance patch.
Related
See the Ranger class page and the ascendancy tier list.
FAQ
Is Pathfinder good in Path of Exile 2?
We rate it A tier for endgame in the 0.5 era. A skirmisher that gets stronger the more you use flasks.
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