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Which Ascendancy Class Will You Choose For Witch In Path Of Exile 2 Early Access? - Infernalist Or Blood Mage

Dec 03, 2024

In the long-awaited Path of Exile 2 Early Access, there are 6 basic classes, representing different game styles and game experiences. Among these 6 classes, the most anticipated by players may be the Witch, which is also the first new class announced by POE 2 a few years ago.

Because of its super high spiritual magic damage and excellent summoning skills, this class has high expectations for some players who like to be independent outside the battlefield and strategize in a safe range. In addition, in POE 2, you can also choose two Ascendancy Classes for each basic class. For Witch, you can choose between Infernalist or Blood Mage.

Which Ascendancy Class Will You Choose For Witch In Path Of Exile 2 Early Access? - Infernalist Or Blood Mage

It is important to note that there is no way to respond after you select Ascendancy Class in the pre-release version, so it is very important to understand the differences and some mechanics between the two Ascendancy Classes from this guide before choosing, which will help you choose the class that suits you best!

Infernalist

Infernalist is an Ascendancy Class that focuses on using the power of hellfire and brimstone. The following is a detailed overview of the mechanics and skills of this class. However, it should be noted that these contents are summarized based on the trailer and some player test videos, and do not represent the eventual results. For reference only, everything is subject to the last release.

Mechanics

After you upgrade Witch to Infernalist, the original base Class will accept Pyromantic Pact to power its Flamewood incantations. This means that now Infernal Flame replaces the most common mana bar in Witch, so this Class will not consume mana when casting spells, but will continue to accumulate Infernal Flame.

With this Pyromantic Pact, you can cast your spell skills with confidence because you don’t have to worry about your spell consumption. But here you need to be reminded that you need to keep Infernal Flame at a stable level, and exceeding the maximum cap is likely to be counterproductive.

Once the maximum cap is reached, you may need to stop using your skills or lose some health to keep Infernal Flame within a safe range. This makes Infernalist Class more suitable for players who can take high risks and get high rewards from them.

POE 2 Infernalist

In addition, Hell-based Minions are also a very important mechanism in Infernalist. As the messenger of Infernal Flame, Infernalist can summon those Hell-based Minions. They can generally deal fire damage to enemies with Infernalist, so they can also be called one of Infernalist’s very powerful equipment in combat.

Skills

In Infernalist, you’ll find that most skills are focused on manipulating Infernal Flame mechanic, as it makes it easier to drag enemies into a frozen hell during combat, where they are more vulnerable to damage. Here’s a rundown of the Infernalist’s confirmed skills.

Loyal Hellhound

One of the most important hells pawns in Infernal Flame mechanic, Loyal Hellhound will gradually rise during combat and then drag your opponent into the depths of Hell. Here, the enemies you face will be more vulnerable to all the elements you cast, and will be easier to knock down.

In addition, when Hellhound hits an enemy, it will also ignite them, and your Infernalist can then cause additional Damage over Time to them. This will not only greatly reduce the time it takes to get POE 2 Currency awarded to you at the end of the campaign, but also give you the fun of ending the battle quickly.

On top of that, while Loyal Hellhound is active, any type of damage you take as its master is redirected to it by 20%, which provides you with a great deal of extra safety while also giving you more control over your spells.

Bringer Of Flame

This skill allows you to further master the control and management of your Pyromantic Pact by increasing your damage output. For example, when you reach 30% Infernal Flame, both you and your minions can set enemies on fire when spells hit them, dealing increased damage. The only trick to using this skill is to keep Infernal Flame as high but stable as possible, so that the fire damage can be used to its full potential.

Demonic Possession

Since Infernalist and demonic forces are also compatible, this skill allows you to transform into the demons they create and have your own unique demonic form - with multiple changes to your physical and magical abilities.

In this demonic form, Infernalist cast spells faster and deal more damage. However, it should be noted that you will be more vulnerable to damage and have a lower survivability in this form. So before using this skill, you need to make sure your build’s defense capabilities are protected by a lot of POE 2 Items.

Blood Mage

Compared to Infernalist, Blood Mage uses its own vitality to power its spells, while also absorbing the health of enemies. This class is very suitable for you to use in some long-term campaigns, because its sustainability is very strong.

Mechanics

When you upgrade your Witch to Blood Mage, you will start to get in touch with Sanguimancy, which is a mechanism that can inject your health and energy into your spells. In simple terms, the basic life cost added by Sanguimancy is equal to the basic mana cost of your spells in the basic class, so you need to consume your health to cast spells.

This may not sound reasonable, but don’t worry, Sanguimancy will equip you with Life Remnants skill-you will find a life ball next to each enemy you kill, which can replenish the health you just consumed.

POE 2 Blood Mage

Even after you spend some time or POE 2 Currency to adjust your skill tree to the best state, you can make this mechanism work harmoniously with those mechanisms that enhance the self-damage of Blood Mage. In addition, this Class will also have a High HP Pool mechanic to ensure your character’s safe exploration.

Skills

Unlike most Ascendancy Classes, Blood Mage’s skills are not focused on any of its own mechanics, but only focus on managing its own health, and then using which enhanced spells to defeat enemies. Here is an overview of Blood Mage’s skills that are currently available.

Crimson Power

This skill will allow Blood Mage to convert all the energy shields obtained from its armor into your maximum health, further deepening your blood reserves.

Gore Spike

Since Blood Mage has higher health, the spell damage it can deal with will be higher. When you use Gore Spike, every 20 health points of yours will increase your damage by 1% additional critical damage. So before using this skill, you can first increase your maximum health a little so that you can have huge critical damage with huge destruction and clearing capabilities.

The above is the current overview of the two Ascendancy Classes of a new Witch in POE 2 Early Access. What you need to be reminded here is that since Witch’s survivability and flexibility are relatively poor; you need to conduct Ascension Trials in situations where the environmental hazards are relatively small, to minimize your risk of death in the process.

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