Path of Exile 2 Mercenary Ascendancy Guide | Gemling Legionnaire & Witchhunter Deep Dive & Gameplay
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Discover the Mercenary Ascendancy Classes in Path of Exile 2!
In this video, we take an in-depth look at the Mercenary Ascendancy Classes—Gemling Legionnaire and Witchhunter—to help you choose the perfect subclass for your playstyle in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2). Whether you’re seeking unparalleled flexibility with gem-based builds or devastating sorcery-infused combat, this guide covers everything you need to know about these subclasses.
Gemling Legionnaire Overview
The Gemling Legionnaire Ascendancy enhances abilities by embedding Skill Gems into the body, offering powerful customization and tactical flexibility. Here are the key features:
Integrated Efficiency: Adds 3 extra skill slots for more active abilities or utility options.
Thaumatological Infusion: Boost your resistances based on the color of Support Gems socketed:
+1% Cold Resistance for every 3 Blue Gems.
+1% Fire Resistance for every 3 Red Gems.
+1% Lightning Resistance for every 3 Green Gems.
Adaptive Capability: Gems meet attribute requirements based on your highest attribute, simplifying gear choices.
Crystalline Potential: Grants +12% Quality to all skill gems, maximizing their effectiveness.
Gemling Legionnaire Pros:
Customizable gameplay with extra skill slots.
Improved survivability through increased resistances.
Simplifies gem and gear management.
Gemling Legionnaire Cons:
Requires frequent gem upgrades for optimal performance.
Heavily dependent on gem synergy for power.
Witchhunter Overview
The Witchhunter Ascendancy combines sorcery and ruthless melee combat, making it perfect for boss fights and AoE destruction. Here’s what makes the Witchhunter stand out:
Obsessive Rituals: Grants Sorcery Ward, improving elemental defenses but reducing Armour and Evasion by 50%.
Zealous Inquisition: Enemies explode on death, dealing 100% of their max Life as physical damage (doubled against Undead and Demons).
Judge, Jury, and Executioner: First hit against an enemy deals up to 30% of their Life as damage—perfect for boss encounters.
Witchbane:
Enemies gain Concentration, capped at 40% of their max Life.
Break Concentration with every hit, dealing 100% of damage as a reduction.
Enemies regenerate Concentration if not attacked for 5 seconds.
Witchhunter Pros:
High single-target burst damage, excellent for boss fights.
Explosive kills provide AoE crowd control.
Unique mechanics add strategic depth.
Witchhunter Cons:
Reduced defenses from Sorcery Ward.
Requires precise targeting and setup for maximum effectiveness.
Which Ascendancy is Right for You?
Choose Gemling Legionnaire if you value flexibility and gem synergy, and want to experiment with various skills and builds.
Pick Witchhunter if you thrive on high-risk, high-reward combat with powerful single-target and AoE capabilities.
Ascendancy Unlock Mechanic
To unlock an Ascendancy Class, players must complete Ascension Trials, which become available in Act 2. These trials test your skills and strategies, providing a satisfying challenge before granting access to these powerful subclasses.
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