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    Path of Exile Ascendancy is a powerful system in the game that allows players to further specialize their characters by unlocking new subclasses, known as Ascendancy classes. These subclasses provide unique abilities and enhance gameplay by offering additional passive skill points that can be allocated in a separate Ascendancy skill tree.

    Overview of Ascendancy

    • Purpose: Ascendancy allows players to choose a subclass for their character, which significantly impacts their build and playstyle. Each class in Path of Exile has multiple Ascendancy options, offering diverse ways to specialize a character[^2][^8].
    • Unlocking Ascendancy: In the original Path of Exile, players unlock Ascendancy by completing the Labyrinth, a challenging area filled with traps and a final boss, Izaro. Completing the Labyrinth rewards players with access to an Ascendancy class and additional skill points[^2][^3].

    Path of Exile 2 Ascendancy

    In Path of Exile 2, the Ascendancy system is slightly different:

    • Trials of Ascendancy: Players must complete specific trials, such as the Trial of the Sekhemas and the Trial of Chaos, to unlock their Ascendancy class. These trials are located in different acts of the game[^1][^5].
    • Ascendancy Classes: Each of the six classes in early access has two Ascendancy classes available, with more to be added in the full release. Examples include the Ranger's Deadeye and Pathfinder, and the Sorceress's Stormweaver and Chronomancer[^1][^6].
    • Unlocking Ascendancy Points: Completing trials grants Ascendancy passive points, which can be used to enhance the character's build. Higher-level trials offer additional points, allowing for further specialization[^5].

    Key Features of Ascendancy

    • Build Specialization: Ascendancy classes are crucial for defining a character's build and playstyle, offering unique abilities and enhancements.
    • Passive Skill Points: Players receive additional passive points to allocate in the Ascendancy skill tree, which significantly impacts character progression.
    • Gameplay Impact: Ascendancy choices can drastically change how a character performs in combat, making them a key part of Path of Exile's character customization system[^8][^9].