PoE Sanity

There's NOT Gonna Be A New Class

By Talkative TriWatch videoDuration: PT1M6S

Summary

  • Focus on completing the remaining Ascendancy classes for existing base classes rather than introducing entirely new base classes or weapon types.
  • Priority on bringing older weapon types up to the mechanical and feel standards established by newer additions like the Talisman.
  • Emphasis on skill revamps and populating existing weapons with new abilities to ensure the current arsenal meets the quality mark.

Completing the Ascendancy Roster

There is no immediate need for a brand-new class or weapon in the Path of Exile 2 0.5 update. Predictions suggest that instead of new base classes, the focus will shift toward completely fleshing out the remaining Ascendancy classes for the existing archetypes.

Key expectations for the Ascendancy roster include:

  • The arrival of the Arcane Archer.
  • The introduction of the Wild Speaker.
  • The potential debut of the Martial Artist.
  • The reveal of the final missing Ascendancy for the Druid.

Weapon Iteration and Skill Revamps

Rather than expanding the pool of weapons, there should be a concerted effort to iterate on the existing repertoire. The goal is to make all older weapons feel as responsive and high-quality as the Talisman.

To achieve this, the following steps are proposed:

  1. Populate older weapon categories with brand-new skills to provide more variety.
  2. Revamp existing skills that are currently failing to meet performance or feel expectations.
  3. Prioritize the refinement of the current arsenal—including swords, axes, traps, daggers, and the flail—before introducing the Templar or other entirely new systems.

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