Passive skill

Every character in Path of Exile has access to the passive skill tree [1]. The choices the player makes in this tree determine the character's stats, alongside giving them bonuses such as extra cold damage, or increased attack speed with a certain weapon. Each class starts in the center of the skill tree "circle" but at one of four different points on it. (Verify?)

Passive Skill Tree

Basic Passives

• Cast Speed
• Spell Damage
• Mana Regeneration
• Strength
• Dexterity
• Dual Wield Accuracy
• Dual Wield Speed
• Mana
• Intelligence
• Critical Strike Damage Multiplier
• Critical Strike Chance
• Wand Damage
• Wand Damage and Accuracy