Druid
Shaman
Druid ascendancy. A beast-and-storm wildcaller that mixes spells with shapeshifting.
0.5 Return of the Ancients · updated October 17, 2026
- Class
- Druid
- Tier (Oct 2026)
- A
- Added
- The Last of the Druids (0.4.0)
Shaman overview
Shaman is a Druid ascendancy. A beast-and-storm wildcaller that mixes spells with shapeshifting. The more aggressive Druid option.
Editorial rating
We rate Shaman 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.
When it was added
Shaman arrived in The Last of the Druids (0.4.0).
Related
See the Druid class page and the ascendancy tier list.
FAQ
Is Shaman good in Path of Exile 2?
We rate it A tier for endgame in the 0.5 era. The more aggressive Druid option.
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