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Witch’s Ascendancy
The Infernalist is a fiery ascendancy of the Witch class in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2), wielding the destructive forces of hellfire and brimstone to devastate enemies. With a unique resource system and an arsenal of infernal minions, the Infernalist offers a thrilling high-risk, high-reward playstyle. Dive into this guide to explore the Infernalist’s mechanics, confirmed skills, and its synergy with the Witch base class!
Upon ascending to the Infernalist, the Witch replaces her traditional mana pool with Infernal Flame, a resource generated by casting spells. This Pyromantic Pact introduces a fresh dynamic to spellcasting:
To maintain balance, players can either:
This resource system demands strategic gameplay, rewarding players who can balance risk and reward with powerful, fiery attacks.
As a master of the Infernal Flame, the Infernalist commands the forces of hell alongside traditional undead summons. Minions like the Loyal Hellhound bolster the Infernalist’s arsenal by dealing Fire damage, synergizing perfectly with their hellfire-infused abilities. These infernal companions provide additional firepower, amplifying the destructive potential of the Infernalist’s skillset.
With the Pyromantic Pact and an army of hellish minions, the Infernalist offers an intense playstyle where players must carefully manage their resource levels while unleashing overwhelming firepower. For those who thrive under pressure and enjoy a tactical, risk-oriented approach, the Infernalist is a blazing path to victory in Path of Exile 2.
Altered Flesh
Beidat’s Gaze
Beidat’s Will
Beidat’s Hand
Demonic Possession
Mastered Darkness
Pyromantic Pact
Bringer of Flame
While not on Low Infernal Flame, all Damage from you and Allies in your Presence contributes to Ignite Chance and Magnitude.
Seething Body
While on High Infernal Flame, you and Allies in your Presence gain 20% of Damage as Fire Damage.
Loyal Hellhound
Grants Skill: Summon Infernal Hound
20% of Damage from Hits is taken from your Hellhound’s Life before you.
Summon Infernal Hound
Summons a Reviving Infernal Hound which Ignites enemies near it. The Hound takes a portion of damage from Hits for you.
Grinning Immolation
Become Ignited when you deal a Critical Hit, taking 15% of your Life and Energy Shield as Fire Damage per second.
30% more Critical Damage Bonus.
Overview of Path of Exile 2’s Skill System
Path of Exile 2 introduces a unique approach to character abilities, setting it apart from traditional action role-playing games. Instead of skills being tied to specific classes, they are represented as items called Skill Gems that can be socketed into your character’s Skill Gem page. This innovative system allows any class to use any skill, providing immense flexibility and customization in building your character.
Disclaimer: The information in this guide is accurate at the time of writing and will be updated post-launch to remain current.
Understanding the Different Types of Skill Gems
In Path of Exile 2, your character’s abilities—whether it’s engaging in melee combat, casting spells, or summoning creatures—are all derived from Skill Gems. By equipping and combining various gems, you can tailor your playstyle to suit your preferences. Here’s a breakdown of the different types of gems you’ll encounter:
Active Skill Gems
Support Gems
Buff Gems
Uncut Gems
Meta Gems
Active Skill Gems in Path of Exile 2
In Path of Exile 2, Active Skill Gems are essential items that grant your character a variety of abilities, including melee and ranged attacks, spells, and summoning skills. Unlike traditional class-restricted systems, these gems can be used by any class, offering a high degree of flexibility in how you build and play your character.
Acquisition and Customization
Uncut Skill Gems: Throughout the campaign, you’ll discover Uncut Skill Gems. These are blank gems that can be engraved to become the Active Skill Gem of your choice. This allows you to select skills that align with your desired playstyle.
Skill Gem Sockets: Each character has access to nine Active Skill Gem sockets located in the Skill Window. You can equip these sockets with any Active Skill Gems you obtain, customizing your character’s abilities to suit various combat scenarios.
Equipping and Managing Skills
Skill Window Placement: Active Skill Gems are placed into the leftmost sockets of your Skill Window. Once slotted, these skills become available for use in combat.
Skill Bar Assignment: After equipping a skill, you can assign it to your Skill Bar, typically found at the bottom right of the screen near your Mana Orb. This location may vary based on your platform and whether you’re playing solo or in co-op mode.
Flexible Configuration: You can change the skills assigned to your Skill Bar at any time. By clicking on the Skill Bar, a popup window will display all your available skills, allowing you to rearrange them according to your needs.
Categories of Active Skills
Active Skill Gems can be classified into several types, each serving a different combat role:
Melee Attacks: Focused on close-range combat, these skills are ideal for characters who engage enemies directly.
Ranged Attacks: These skills allow you to attack enemies from a distance using bows or other projectile weapons.
Spells: Magical abilities that can damage enemies, apply effects, or manipulate the battlefield.
Minion Skills: Summon creatures or entities that fight alongside you, providing additional damage or support.
Skill Gems and Weapon Requirements
While any class can use any Skill Gem, many skills are designed to work with specific weapon types. This means that to use certain abilities, you must have the appropriate weapon equipped. For instance:
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