Path of Exile: Ascendancy

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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

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:

Class	Ascendancy classes
Duelist	Slayer	Gladiator	Champion
Shadow	Assassin	Saboteur	Trickster
Marauder	Juggernaut	Berserker	Chieftain
Witch	Necromancer	Elementalist	Occultist
Ranger	Deadeye	Raider	Pathfinder
Templar	Inquisitor	Hierophant	Guardian
Scion	Ascendant

New items

Unique items

Over 30 Unique items have been added: #invoke: Item table

Maps

A new map was added:

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Gems

7 new skill gems and 4 new support gems have been added.

Skill Gems
Ancestral Protector
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 Gems
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Module Error: No skills found with q_where = skill.active_skill_name="Elemental Focus Support"
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3D art

5 unique items received custom 3D models:

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.
The Blood DanceThe Blood Dance
Sharkskin BootsEvasion: (145-171)Requires Level 44, 79 Dex+(30-40) to Dexterity
20% increased Movement Speed
2% increased Movement Speed per Frenzy Charge
4% reduced Attack and Cast Speed per Frenzy Charge
Regenerate 0.8% of Life per second per Frenzy Charge
(20-30)% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge on Kill
(20-30)% increased Damage per Frenzy Charge with Hits against Enemies on Low Life
Gore Footprints"Sharks thrash and swirl
To the pounding drum of their frenzied hearts
As they dance in the waters red."
-Lavianga, Guardian of the Karui Way (Bloodgrip Alternate Artwork)

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.

[Announce-1] Chris (November 20, 2015). "Path of Exile: Ascendancy (News Coverage)". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved November 21, 2015.

[Release-2] Chris_Wilson (January, 2016). "(News) Launch Date Confirmed! March 4th @ Noon PST". Path of Exile Subreddit. Retrieved February 16, 2016.

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