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Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2)

How to Respec Ascendancy

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Path of Exile 2 - How to Respec Ascendancy
Respeccing your Ascendancy allows you to change your Ascendancy Class in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2). Find out what steps you need to take and why you would want to respec Ascendancy Classes here!

How to Respec Ascendancy

Steps to Respec Ascendancy Classes


Redo an Ascendancy Trial

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The first thing you need to do to respec into another Ascendancy is to redo an Ascendancy Trial. Do not leave the trial immediately after completing it, as you will need to interact with the Ascension Device to respec your Ascendancy.

You must choose a trial that grants you the same amount of Ascendancy Points you currently have. Here is a list of different level trials you can take on depending on the number of Ascension Points you need.

List of Ascendancy Trials

Ascendancy Points How to Respec Ascendancy
2 Ascendancy Skill Points Complete either:
1-Floor Trial of the Sekhemas via Djinn Barya
or
4-Round Trial of Chaos via Inscribed Ultimatum
4 Ascendancy Skill Points Complete either:
2-Floor Trial of the Sekhemas via Djinn Barya
or
7-Round Trial of Chaos via Lv.55+ Inscribed Ultimatum
6 Ascendancy Skill Points Complete either:
3-Floor Trial of the Sekhemas via Lv.60+ Djinn Barya
or
10-Round Trial of Chaos via Lv.65+ Inscribed Ultimatum
8 Ascendancy Skill Points Defeat either:
Zarokh, the Temporal at the end of a 4-Floor Trial of the Sekhemas via Lv.75+ Djinn Barya
or
The Trialmaster at the end of a 10-Round Trial of Chaos with the Cowardly Fate, Deadly Fate, and Victorious Fate items in a Lv.65+ Inscribed Ultimatum

All Ascendancy Trials

Unallocate All Ascendancy Passives Skills

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Once you've cleared the Ascendancy Trial, speak to Balbala or The Trialmaster and choose to unallocate all of your Ascendancy Points.

Take note that unallocating a single Ascendancy Passive skill will cost five times more than respeccing a normal passive point.

How to Get More Ascendancy Skill Points

Use the Ascension Device

Select Ascendancy

After resetting your Ascendancy Points, you can use the Ascension Device to select a new Ascendancy within the same class. Make sure none of your Ascendancy Points have been allocated, otherwise you won't be able to respec.

List of Classes and Ascendancies

Why Respec Ascendancies?

Switch Builds to Clear Other Content

The King in the Mists Boss

There are many different enemies in Path of Exile 2 so there may be times where you'll need to make adjustments to your build to deal with certain bosses.

Sometimes, swapping out a few pieces of gear won't be enough, so respeccing your Ascendancy could be what you need to clear that next objective.

PoE 2 0.2 Best Builds

Transition to Endgame

Path of Exile 2 Atlas

Respeccing Ascendancies can also be done to help you make the transition to endgame content. Some skills can be extremely helpful early on but become much less impactful as you gain access to more passives and equipment.

PoE 2 Endgame Guide

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Character Creation Guide Currency Exchange Explained
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How to Get and Use Sacred Water How to Get Through the Red Walls
How to Refill Flasks How to Show the Overlay Map
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What is the Max Level? What Happens When You Die?
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How to Increase Damage How to Increase Defense
How to Make a Good Build How to Power Level Alts
Leveling Guide: How to Get XP Fast List of Permanent Buffs from the Campaign
Missables and One-Time Events Guide Chaos Statue Location
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How to Always Show Items on Ground How to Get Corrupted Items
How to Hide Your Helmet How to Identify Items and Equipment
How to Increase Inventory Size How to Use Corruption Altars
How to Use Reforging Benches Item Rarity Explained
Sell, Salvage, or Disenchant Equipment? Sockets Explained
Recombinator Guide Desecrated Modifiers and Abyss Crafting

Stats and Skills Guides

Best Defensive Stat How to Get and Use Persistent Buffs
How to Get Ascendancy Skill Points How to Get More Skill Slots
How to Increase Charm Slots How to Increase Support Gem Slots
How to Level Up Skills How to Respec Passives
How to Use Jewel Sockets Weapon Set Skill Points Explained
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Gateway Guide Guild Features and How to Join
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How to Use and Customize Chat Box List of All Chat Commands
Is There Controller Support? Multiplayer Guide: How to Play Coop
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