Path of Exile: Ascendancy
This page is an overview of the expansion. For a full list of changes, see the patch notes.
Path of Exile: Ascendancy is the fourth expansion for Path of Exile. It was officially announced by Grinding Gear Games on November 20, 2015[1] and was released on March 4th, 2016.[2] The expansion introduces Ascendancy classes, Trials of Ascendancy, the Labyrinth and enchantments, in addition to several new unique items, divination cards, skill gems, and utility flasks.
Ascendancy classes
Main page: Ascendancy class
Every character class is able to choose between three subclasses (or one for the Scion), called Ascendancy classes. Ascendancy classes included in this expansion are:
New items
Unique items
Unique items confirmed[3][4][5][6] to be included in this expansion are:
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Axiom PerpetuumAxiom Perpetuum
Bronze SceptreSceptre
Physical Damage: 15-29
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.10
Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 10, 22 Str, 22 Int12% increased Elemental DamageAdds (2-3) to (5-6) Fire Damage to Spells
Adds (2-3) to (5-6) Cold Damage to Spells
Adds 1 to (10-12) Lightning Damage to Spells
(4-6)% increased Cast Speed
(100-140)% increased Critical Strike Chance for SpellsThe worst of Axiom were imprisoned by more than iron.
Cheap ConstructionCheap Construction
Viridian Jewel10% reduced Trap Duration
Can have up to 1 additional Trap placed at a timeWhy waste the good stuff on something that's going to blow up?Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
ClayshaperClayshaper
Rock BreakerOne Handed Mace
Physical Damage: (61-67) to (103-109)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: (1.24-1.26)
Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 41, 134 Str15% reduced Enemy Stun ThresholdGrants Level 12 Summon Stone Golem Skill
Adds (24-30) to (34-40) Physical Damage
(8-10)% increased Attack Speed
+1 to maximum number of Summoned Golems
Golems have (96-120) to (132-160) Added Attack Physical DamageThere is nothing, flesh, spirit, or stone
Free from our hunger for dominion.
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- Module Error: No results found for item using search term "item_name = Essence Worm"
FrostbreathFrostbreath
Ornate MaceOne Handed Mace
Physical Damage: (79-85) to (103-109)
Elemental Damage: (26-32) to (36-42)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: (1.30-1.37)
Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 50, 161 Str15% reduced Enemy Stun ThresholdAdds (26-32) to (36-42) Physical Damage
Adds (26-32) to (36-42) Cold Damage
(8-14)% increased Attack Speed
+(40-50)% to Fire Resistance
(35-50)% increased Chill Duration on Enemies
Attacks with this Weapon deal Double Damage to Chilled EnemiesA merciful murderer swept through the streets of Sarn
Robbing breath from the weak and worthless.
Geofri's SanctuaryGeofri's Sanctuary
Elegant RingmailArmour: (565-757)
Energy Shield: (183-253)
Movement Speed: -5%Requires Level 64, 90 Str, 105 Int(50-75)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
+(30-40) to maximum Energy Shield
+(60-70) to maximum Life
+(14-18)% to all Elemental Resistances
+2 maximum Energy Shield per 5 Strength
Zealot's OathFaith does not make us invulnerable.
It makes us immortal.
- Module Error: No results found for item using search term "item_name = Glitterdisc"
Hair TriggerHair Trigger
Viridian Jewel(15-25)% increased Trap Damage
(40-60)% increased Trap Trigger Area of EffectAnyone can catch a lumbering beast.
Try catching a bird before it has even landed.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
Heretic's VeilHeretic's Veil
Deicide MaskEvasion: (361-459)
Energy Shield: (165-218)Requires Level 67, 73 Dex, 88 Int+2 to Level of Socketed Curse Gems
Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 22 Blasphemy
Socketed Curse Gems have 30% increased Reservation Efficiency
(90-110)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
+(40-50) to maximum Energy ShieldBranded a heretic for your beliefs,
You stand alone against many.
May the truth that fuels their anger,
Carry your blade into their hearts.
- Module Error: No results found for item using search term "item_name = Iron Commander"
Malachai's LoopMalachai's Loop
Harmonic Spirit ShieldChance to Block: 23%
Energy Shield: (179-231)
Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 65, 159 Int(10-15)% increased Spell Damage(210-250)% increased Energy Shield
+2 to Maximum Power Charges
20% chance to gain a Power Charge on Hit
(12-16)% increased Spell Damage per Power Charge
Lose all Power Charges on reaching Maximum Power Charges
Shocks you when you reach Maximum Power ChargesThaumaturgy has no limit.
It is our fragile reality that imposes boundaries.
- Module Error: No results found for item using search term "item_name = Obliteration"
- Module Error: No results found for item using search term "item_name = Reckless Defence"
RiveRive
Terror ClawClaw
Physical Damage: (68.8-95.4) to (193.6-244.8)
Critical Strike Chance: 6.30%
Attacks per Second: 1.50
Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 70, 113 Dex, 113 Int2% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life(60-80)% increased Physical Damage
Adds (25-35) to (50-65) Physical Damage
25% chance to cause Bleeding on Hit
2% increased Physical Damage Over Time per 10 Dexterity
1% increased Bleeding Duration per 12 Intelligence
30% Chance to cause Bleeding Enemies to Flee on hitTerror doesn't make you jump.
Terror makes you run.
Seven-League StepSeven-League Step
Rawhide BootsEvasion: (13-18)50% increased Movement Speed
Level Requirement reduced by 100 (Hidden)"Death can be outrun with these, but beware!
In running from death, you may forget to live."
- Icius Perandus, Antiquities Collection, Item 202
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The Perandus ManorThe Perandus Manor
Chateau MapMap Level: 72
Map Tier: 5
Guild Character: ™
Item Quantity: +(60-100)%
Item Rarity: +(200-300)%(100-150)% increased Experience gain
(200-300)% increased number of Rare Monsters
(30-40)% more Monster Life
(16-24)% increased Monster Damage
Area contains Cadiro PerandusForget kings and emperors;
He who holds the coin holds all the power.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
- Module Error: No results found for item using search term "item_name = The Sorrow of the Divine"
The Tempestuous SteelThe Tempestuous Steel
War SwordOne Handed Sword
Physical Damage: (21-24) to (45-50)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: (1.51-1.60)
Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 20, 41 Str, 35 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy RatingAdds (5-8) to (15-20) Physical Damage
(8-14)% increased Attack Speed
Hits can't be Evaded
Attacks with this Weapon Penetrate 30% Elemental Resistances
Gain 15% of Physical Attack Damage as Extra Fire Damage
Gain 15% of Physical Attack Damage as Extra Lightning DamageThe blade thrums with wild energy
Eager for vengeance against all who walk free.
- Module Error: No results found for item using search term "item_name = The Writhing Jar"
TrypanonTrypanon
Great MalletTwo Hand Mace
Physical Damage: 43-88
Critical Strike Chance: 100.00%
Attacks per Second: 0.62
Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 40, 131 Str30% increased Stun Duration on Enemies50% reduced Attack Speed
This Weapon's Critical Strike Chance is 100%"Though ingenius instruments have been found,
it seems surgery before thaumaturgy
was not so delicate."
- Icius Perandus, Antiquities Collection, Item 3546
Umbilicus ImmortalisUmbilicus Immortalis
Leather BeltRequires Level 30+(25-40) to maximum Life(8-12)% increased maximum Life
Regenerate 2% of Life per second
Flasks do not apply to you
Flasks you Use apply to your Raised Zombies and Spectres"The power of rebirth rivals that of immortality."
- Icius Perandus, Antiquities Collection, Item 3
Unstable PayloadUnstable Payload
Cobalt Jewel(8-12)% Chance for Traps to Trigger an additional timeSaboteurs, like chefs, have their own secret recipes.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
- Module Error: No results found for item using search term "item_name = Varunastra"
Victario's CharityVictario's Charity
Laminated Kite ShieldChance to Block: 24%
Armour: (113-133)
Energy Shield: (23-27)
Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 50, 65 Str, 65 Int+8% to all Elemental Resistances+(50-70) to maximum Life
+(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance
+11% to Chaos Resistance
20% increased Area of Effect of Aura Skills
10% chance to grant a Power Charge to nearby Allies on Kill
5% chance to grant a Frenzy Charge to nearby Allies on HitA man's life is the greatest gift he can give.
Viper's ScalesViper's Scales
Full Scale ArmourArmour: (280-360)
Evasion: (280-360)
Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 28, 43 Str, 43 Dex(80-100)% increased Armour and Evasion
+(30-40) to maximum Life
+(15-25)% to Cold Resistance
5% increased Movement Speed
20% chance to Poison on Hit with Attacks
Cannot be PoisonedSwift and silent.
One strike, one corpse.
WidowmakerWidowmaker
Boot BladeRune Dagger
Physical Damage: (50-55) to (114-119)
Critical Strike Chance: (7.69-8.19)%
Attacks per Second: 1.40
Weapon Range: 1.0 metresRequires Level 44, 63 Dex, 90 Int30% increased Global Critical Strike ChanceAdds (35-40) to (55-60) Physical Damage
(22-30)% increased Critical Strike Chance
+(30-40)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier
100% increased Critical Strike Chance against Enemies that are on Full Life
1% of Attack Damage Leeched as Life on Critical StrikeLove only death
For she shall never let you go.
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Xirgil's CrankXirgil's Crank
Coiled StaffWarstaff
Physical Damage: 27-57
Critical Strike Chance: 6.20%
Attacks per Second: 1.30
Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 28, 43 Str, 43 Int+20% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff+15% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff
(60-80)% increased Spell Damage
+(70-100) to maximum Energy Shield
+1 to Level of all Spell Skill Gems
Reflects 1 to 150 Lightning Damage to Melee Attackers
20% chance for Energy Shield Recharge to start when you Block"Since one with knowledge of machines
might be able to bring the labyrinth to a standstill,
Izaro had us place many boobytrapped decoys.
But I know which switch brings the monster down."
- Xirgil, Trapbuilder's final words.
Zerphi's Last BreathZerphi's Last Breath
Grand Mana FlaskRecovers 170 Mana over 4.50 Seconds
Consumes 10 of 30 Charges on useRequires Level 1850% increased Charges per use
Grants Last Breath when you Use a Skill during Effect, for (450-600)% of Mana Cost"Proof that if you devote yourself to a god of death,
you may be spared from its wrath."
- Icius Perandus, Antiquities Collection, Item 408Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.
Utility Flasks
Utility flasks confirmed[7] to be included in this expansion are:
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- Module Error: No results found for item using search term "item_name = Basalt Flask"
- Module Error: No results found for item using search term "item_name = Bismuth Flask"
- Module Error: No results found for item using search term "item_name = Silver Flask"
- Module Error: No results found for item using search term "item_name = Stibnite Flask"
- Module Error: No results found for item using search term "item_name = Sulphur Flask"
Maps
Chateau MapChateau MapMap Level: 70
Map Tier: 3
Guild Character: OBeauty and brutality in such close proximity.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
Skill Gems
Active
Skill gems confirmed to be included in this expansion are:
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TotemMeleeRoyale - Totem lasts 12 seconds, Summons a Totem which uses this Skill, (10-15)% more Attack Speed while Totem is Active, 50% increased Totem Placement speed, +(1.6-1.7) metres to Melee Strike Range (page)
TotemMelee - Totem lasts 12 seconds, Summons a Totem which uses this Skill, (10-20)% more Attack Speed while Totem is Active, 50% increased Totem Placement speed, +(1.6-1.8) metres to Melee Strike Range (page) - Module Error: Too many skills found with q_where = skill.active_skill_name="Earthquake". Please choose only one of the following ids:
VikingBossQuakeSlamVinktars - 50% of Physical Damage Converted to Lightning Damage, Base duration is 3.00 seconds, Aftershock deals +75% more Damage with Hits and Ailments (page)
QuakeSlamGeneralAdusSupercharged - 50% of Physical Damage Converted to Lightning Damage, Base duration is 6.00 seconds, Base secondary duration is 1.05 seconds, 50% less Attack Speed, Aftershock deals +100% more Damage with Hits and Ailments (page) - Module Error: Too many skills found with q_where = skill.active_skill_name="Frost Bomb". Please choose only one of the following ids:
TalismanFrostBomb - Deals (13-1301) to (19-1951) Cold Damage, Base duration is 4.00 seconds, Base secondary duration is 2.00 seconds, 50% reduced Life Regeneration rate, Base radius is 2.4 metres, Cold Exposure applies -(20-30)% to Cold Resistance (page)
FrostBombRoyale - Deals (14-181) to (21-272) Cold Damage, Base duration is 2.00 seconds, Base secondary duration is 3.00 seconds, 75% reduced Energy Shield Recharge Rate, 75% reduced Life Regeneration rate, Base radius is (2.4-2.7) metres, 75% reduced Energy Shield Regeneration rate, Cold Exposure applies -10% to Cold Resistance (page) - Module Error: Too many skills found with q_where = skill.active_skill_name="Ice Trap". Please choose only one of the following ids:
TalismanDaemonTrapIceRune - Deals (10-1673) to (14-2509) Cold Damage, Trap lasts +8 seconds, Traps are thrown randomly around targeted location, Throw up to (2-6) additional Traps, Base radius is 1.8 metres, Base secondary radius is 0.9 metres, Base tertiary radius is 0.6 metres (page)
IzaroDaemonIceTrap - Deals (11-1641) to (17-2462) Cold Damage, Trap lasts +6 seconds, Traps are thrown randomly around targeted location, Throw up to (2-4) additional Traps, Base radius is 1.8 metres, Base secondary radius is 0.9 metres, Base tertiary radius is 0.6 metres (page) 
Orb of Storms
Summon Stone Golem- Module Error: Too many skills found with q_where = skill.active_skill_name="Sunder". Please choose only one of the following ids:
MinotaurSunder - N/A (page)
NewSunder - (0-19)% more Area of Effect, Shockwaves deal 40% less Damage, Wave causes Shockwaves from up to 5 Enemies in each Area, Wave has (0-25)% reduced delay between Areas, Wave Damages 5 Areas, Wave cannot stop before Damaging 2 Areas, Wave gains +0.2 metres to radius with each Area in the Sequence (page)
Support
Support gems confirmed to be included in this expansion are:
- Module Error: No skills found with q_where = skill.active_skill_name="Cluster Traps"
- Module Error: No skills found with q_where = skill.active_skill_name="Elemental Focus"
- Module Error: No skills found with q_where = skill.active_skill_name="Minefield"
- Module Error: No skills found with q_where = skill.active_skill_name="Trap Cooldown"
3D Art
Unique items confirmed[8] to be receiving custom 3D models are:
Roth's ReachRoth's Reach
Recurve BowBow
Physical Damage: (24-27) to (72-81)
Critical Strike Chance: 6.70%
Attacks per Second: 1.25Requires Level 18, 65 Dex+(15-25)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier(60-80)% increased Physical Damage
Skills Chain +2 times
30% increased Projectile Speed
(60-80)% increased Elemental Damage with Attack Skills"Exiled to the sea; what a joke.
I'm more free than I've ever been."
- Captain Weylam "Rot-tooth" Roth of the Black Crest
Chitus' NeedleChitus' Needle
Elegant FoilOne Handed Sword
Physical Damage: (43.2-46.8) to (79.2-85.8)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.50%
Attacks per Second: 1.60
Weapon Range: 1.6 metresRequires Level 30, 101 Dex+25% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier+30 to Strength
(140-160)% increased Physical Damage
+30 to maximum Mana
5% increased Movement Speed
30% increased Elemental Damage
+0.2 metres to Weapon Range"With this, I will weave the threads of fate
into a noose for our 'glorious' emperor."
- Chitus Perandus
Winds of ChangeWinds of Change
Ancient GauntletsArmour: (154-173)Requires Level 47, 68 Str+(30-60) to maximum Life
30% increased Projectile Speed
(10-5)% reduced Movement Speed
10% chance to Knock Enemies Back on hit
(30-50)% increased Projectile DamageIzaro was slow to see the treachery growing in his own court
and powerless to stop it once he had;
a captain sailing his own ship into rocks.
Spine of the First ClaimantSpine of the First Claimant
Iron SceptreSceptre
Physical Damage: (54-64.8) to (80-96)
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Attacks per Second: (1.16-1.21)
Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 20, 38 Str, 38 Int14% increased Elemental Damage(100-140)% increased Physical Damage
40% increased Damage with Hits against Frozen Enemies
+(25-35)% to Cold Damage over Time Multiplier
(30-50)% increased Cold Damage
(5-10)% increased Attack Speed
(4-8)% increased Cast Speed
5% chance to FreezeThousands gazed upon the doors of the great labyrinth,
at an Eternal Champion in steel and gold,
The first to challenge its treacherous traps.
To mark the occasion, Izaro had the Champion's remains gilded.
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New Features
- Public Stash Tab and trade improvements
- New challenge leagues: Perandus league
References
- ↑ Chris (November 20, 2015). "Path of Exile: Ascendancy (News Coverage)". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
- ↑ Chris_Wilson (January, 2016). "(News) Launch Date Confirmed! March 4th @ Noon PST". Path of Exile Subreddit. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
- ↑ Bex_GGG (February 4, 2016). "Upcoming Unique Items". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
- ↑ Grinding Gear Games. "Path of Exile: Ascendancy - New Items". Official Path of Exile Website. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
- ↑ Bex_GGG (February 15, 2016). "New Jewels for Traps". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
- ↑ Bex_GGG (February 22, 2016). "Ascendancy's Unique Items". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
- ↑ GGG_Neon (February 3, 2016). "Utility Flasks for Ascendancy". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
- ↑ Bex_GGG (February 22, 2016). "3D Art in Ascendancy". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved February 22, 2016.