All Warrior Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2 (Patch 0.2.0g)
Warriors in Path of Exile 2 have access to three powerful Ascendancies: Titan, Warbringer, and Smith of Kitava. Each specializes in a different fantasy archetype and mechanical focus, offering players a way to personalize their melee journey through Wraeclast.
This guide provides a high-level introduction to each Ascendancy and links to in-depth breakdowns for those looking to dig deeper. Whether you’re smashing enemies with overwhelming force, burning them with flaming weapons, or turning totems and warcries into lethal tools, there’s a Warrior Ascendancy for every style.
Titan: The Colossus of Slam and Endurance
Titan is the definitive choice for Slam builds and high-impact melee attacks. With bonuses like 50% more Armour from Body Armour, 15% more Maximum Life, and Aftershocks on Slam Skills, Titan is a tanky wrecking ball.
Titan thrives in:
- Ground Slam and Earthquake builds
- Heavy Stun mechanics
- Passive tree scaling with Strength and Life
If you like surviving brutal boss hits and retaliating with seismic force, Titan is your go-to.
Read the full Titan Ascendancy Guide →
Warbringer: The Hybrid Strategist
Warbringer turns utility into power. With unique mechanics such as totem-based damage redirection, armor-breaking attacks, and warcry-triggered corpse explosions, it supports some of the most creative and tactical builds in the game.
Warbringer excels with:
- Totem + Ancestral Spirit synergy
- Warcry-based AOE nukes
- Armor Break builds for boss melting
It’s the Ascendancy for players who love complexity and layered mechanics.
Read the full Warbringer Ascendancy Guide →
Smith of Kitava: The Molten Armory
Introduced in the Dawn of the Hunt expansion, Smith of Kitava offers fire-based offense, chaos mitigation, and weapon-enhancing skills. Many nodes directly empower Normal Body Armour, encouraging players to think outside traditional rare/unique gearing.
Smith of Kitava enables:
- Fire-conversion melee builds (Boneshatter, Molten Strike)
- Minion + Manifest Weapon synergies
- Defensive boosts through armor and resistance stacking
It stands out with creative node interactions, including +75% Fire Resistance, Unleashing Fire Spells on Hit, and unique scaling via Temper Weapon and Manifest Weapon.
Read the full Smith of Kitava Ascendancy Guide →
Choosing the Right Warrior Ascendancy
Each of these Ascendancies has the potential to be powerful with the right setup. Here’s a quick reference for what kind of player each Ascendancy best serves:
Ascendancy | Playstyle Highlights | Best For |
---|---|---|
Titan | Slam, Stun, Max Life, Aftershocks | Raw melee power and survivability |
Warbringer | Warcries, Totems, Armor Break | Hybrid/mechanical-focused builds |
Smith of Kitava | Fire/Chaos hybrid, Minions, Normal Armour builds | Creative fire-themed and scaling builds |
For an in-depth breakdown, mechanics analysis, and build options for each Ascendancy, follow the links above.
- Ascendancy, Path of Exile 2
- May 10, 2025