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The Witch class in Path of Exile 2 embodies an Intelligence-based archetype, adept in the dark arts and occult powers. Positioned at the top of the passive skill tree, the Witch gains immediate access to a wealth of Intelligence nodes, enhancing her abilities in Spell Damage, Minion Damage, and Energy Shield, among others. This strategic location on the tree enables her to excel in casting potent spells, summoning an army of undead minions, and wielding Chaos-based effects like poison and contagion to wreak havoc on enemies.
As a master of necromantic magic, the Witch specializes in raising undead allies and inflicting severe Chaos damage to control and dismantle her foes. Path of Exile 2 introduces numerous gameplay adjustments and balance improvements to support the summoning playstyle, bringing smoother mechanics and new features that deepen her role as a formidable summoner. With these changes, the Witch becomes an even more compelling choice for players seeking a powerful caster with dark, necromantic powers at her disposal.
In Path of Exile 1, minion skills were restricted by fixed summoning limits, constraining the number of minions players could control. Path of Exile 2 introduces the Spirit mechanic, a fresh resource specifically dedicated to summoning minions.
Spirit acts as a reserveable resource, fueling abilities such as auras and, for the Witch, her powerful summoning skills. As players progress through levels, acquire upgraded gear, and complete quests, their Spirit pool grows, enabling the Witch to command a larger, more formidable army of minions. This scalable resource brings added flexibility to the Witch’s summoning potential, allowing for strategic customization and expanded minion control as her power develops.
A key improvement for summoners in Path of Exile 2 is the new auto-revive feature for most summon skills. This change brings a significant quality-of-life upgrade, allowing minions to automatically return to action after being defeated, sparing the player from needing to resummon them continuously. However, certain summon skills create temporary minions, which will not auto-revive upon death, retaining their transient nature for tactical flexibility.
Additionally, Path of Exile 2 introduces a Commands system, adding a new layer of control over summoned minions. This feature allows players to direct their minions’ actions more precisely, whether instructing them to move to specific locations, target particular enemies, or interact with objects like doors. Some summon skills even come with unique effects that players can activate through commands, making minions more responsive and adaptive to combat situations.
The Sceptre is set to become the Witch’s signature weapon in Path of Exile 2, enhancing her abilities as a powerful summoner. These weapons not only grant a skill of their own but also significantly boost the wielder’s Spirit, a crucial resource for summoning minions. Early in the game, at levels 1 and 2, the Sceptre serves as a key tool, enabling the Witch to start building her minion army quickly. For instance, early-game Sceptres come equipped with the Skeletal Warrior Minion skill, along with a base amount of 100 Spirit, ensuring that the Witch can summon without draining resources—similar to how a Sorceress can cast Fireball without using mana.
As players advance, Sceptres become even more potent, offering increased base Spirit and access to more powerful summoning skills. Crafting possibilities may also allow players to add modifiers that enhance the Sceptre’s Spirit capacity, making it an indispensable weapon for maintaining a vast and resilient army of minions throughout the game.
Contagion
T1 Active Skill
Skeletal Warrior
T1 Active Skill
Skeletal Sniper
T1 Active Skill
Unearth
T1 Active Skill
Essence Drain
T3 Active Skill
Skeletal Arsonist
T3 Active Skill
Bone Cage
T3 Active Skill
Raise Zombie
T5 Active Skill
Skeletal Frost Mage
T5 Active Skill
Pain Offering
T5 Active Skill
Bonestorm
T5 Active Skill
Detonate Dead
T7 Active Skill
Vulnerability
T7 Active Skill
Profane Ritual
T7 Active Skill
Despair
T9 Active Skill
Skeletal Reaver
T9 Active Skill
Dark Effigy
T9 Active Skill
Bone Offering
T11 Active Skill
Skeletal Storm Mage
T11 Active Skill
Hexblast
T11 Active Skill
Skeletal Brute
T13 Active Skill
Skeletal Cleric
T13 Active Skill
Power Offering
T13 Active Skill
Currently, details on the Witch’s Ascendancy Classes in Path of Exile 2 remain under wraps, though it’s confirmed she will have three unique Ascendancy options. As an Intelligence-based class, her Ascendancies are anticipated to enhance her arcane abilities and align closely with her dark and mystical attributes.
Given the Witch’s skill themes, one Ascendancy is likely to amplify her summoning potential, granting more control and potency to her undead minions. Another Ascendancy may center on Poison or Chaos Damage, focusing on abilities that allow her to deal direct damage as a spellcaster rather than relying on summoned creatures. This could cater to a build that embraces Chaos and poison-based spells, creating a playstyle grounded in dark, corrosive magic.
With the potential for varied and thematic Ascendancies, the Witch’s options in Path of Exile 2 are set to offer players several distinct pathways to customize their gameplay experience. More information will be shared as it becomes available, providing insight into each Ascendancy’s unique strengths and abilities.
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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