Sorceress

In Path of Exile 1, every weapon had a standard basic attack, though it was rarely used by players. Path of Exile 2, however, is making notable changes to this setup for caster weapons, such as wands and staves. Instead of a basic attack, these caster weapons will now come equipped with a no-cost spell that automatically replaces the standard auto attack. This means that even when out of mana, spellcasters won’t need to resort to close-range strikes; they’ll have the option to unleash spells like fireballs from a distance, staying true to the Sorceress’s fantasy as a long-range caster.

In addition, the Sorceress gameplay preview introduced the new Dual Specialization system, which provides a flexible approach to elemental damage. Unlike Path of Exile 1, where characters typically concentrated on a single damage type—be it Fire, Lightning, Cold, or Chaos—Path of Exile 2 will enable more versatility. Through a new weapon-swapping feature, players can have two different weapons, each tailored to a specific elemental or damage type. In the Skill Gem screen, each skill can be assigned to a specific weapon, allowing players to switch between them smoothly as they use different abilities. Although there’s a slight delay when swapping weapons, certain skills can be assigned to both weapons if there’s no performance difference.

The Skill Gem interface now includes an option at the bottom right to assign each skill to either Weapon Set 1 or Weapon Set 2, making it easy to manage your setups.

Moreover, the Dual Specialization system goes beyond weapon setups. Players can invest in two separate passive skill trees, optimizing their builds even further. As different skills are activated, the game will automatically switch to the appropriate passive tree setup, helping maximize damage and efficiency. This dual setup isn’t exclusive to the Sorceress; all characters in Path of Exile 2 can use the Dual Specialization system, allowing players to explore new ways of enhancing their gameplay experience.