Classes

The seven exiles. Starting attributes and their ascendancy classes.

Which Path of Exile class should I start with?

A class sets your starting location, attributes and available ascendancies; it does not lock you into one skill. Compare the starting profile, then use the campaign planner to keep rewards and gem access organized.

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Strength / Dexterity

Duelist

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You were born to be swift and strong. What did you do with your gifts, Duelist? You squandered them on self-indulgence.

Starting attributes

Strength: 23
Dexterity: 23
Intelligence: 14

Ascendancies

Slayer

Gladiator

Champion

Strength

Marauder

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Do you think you are savage enough to face the land of the damned, Marauder?

Starting attributes

Strength: 32
Dexterity: 14
Intelligence: 14

Ascendancies

Juggernaut

Berserker

Chieftain

Dexterity

Ranger

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Swift and silent you stole the bounty of others.

Starting attributes

Strength: 14
Dexterity: 32
Intelligence: 14

Ascendancies

Warden

Deadeye

Pathfinder

Strength / Dexterity / Intelligence

Scion

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A Scion is perfection in mind, body, and grace. The crowning glory of our civilization, offering us hope, offering us light.

Starting attributes

Strength: 20
Dexterity: 20
Intelligence: 20

Ascendancies

Ascendant Reliquarian Luminary

Dexterity / Intelligence

Shadow

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You were born with quickness of body and sharpness of mind. How have you paid for these gifts? With innocent blood.

Starting attributes

Strength: 14
Dexterity: 23
Intelligence: 23

Ascendancies

Assassin

Trickster

Saboteur

Strength / Intelligence

Templar

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You swore, sinew and soul, to serve God and the Order of the Templar. For years you built a life upon Faith, only to smite it asunder with one sinful blow.