PoE devs responded to player concerns and revealed details of next three Ascendancy classes

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Yesterday, Path of Exile developers at Grinding Gear Games unveiled significant alterations in the game’s endgame for their upcoming Legacy of Phrecia event. Instead of the Atlas tree, Idols will be implemented to replace it, causing a stir among players. While some welcomed this new feature, others raised questions and concerns online. The developers responded promptly by releasing a brief FAQ addressing some of these concerns.

Answers to players’ questions

Hey there fellow gamer! Let me tell you a bit about these Idols the devs have been working on. They’ve shared that it’s tricky to put an exact number on their power, but

Some players have voiced their worries over the unpredictability of obtaining Idols. To alleviate these concerns, the developers revealed that there’s a 50% chance of acquiring them from the final boss on each map, and furthermore, their drop rate can be boosted using modifiers. This way, GGG aims to prevent over-reliance on randomness, as Idols are intended to serve as a stepping stone towards enjoyable gameplay experiences.

Following the recent unveiling, some speculations emerged that the newly presented system serves as a trial run for upcoming content in “PoE 2”. However, the creators have made it clear that they do not intend to utilize it for any other purposes at this time, focusing solely on its current application.

Besides, several minor issues were explained:

  1. initially, we will only have access to 20 slots for Idols, but over time we will increase their number to 32,
  2. devs are open to extending the duration of the event or introducing similar attractions in the future if the players express such a desire,
  3. initial Idols will have bonuses increasing the number of maps obtained, similar to the first notes in the Atlas tree;
  4. Legacy of Phrecia will be part of the Settlers of Kalguur league, and early upgrades to our city will be cheaper.

New Ascendancy classes

In addition, the studio has unveiled an additional three Ascendancy classes that will debut during the event; we’ve known about the first four for a while now.

Daughter of Oshabi (Ranger)

As a devotee, I wield some might alongside the Warden class, often tending to the sanctity of shrines, or boosting my staff’s potency using Sacred Wisps in battle.

Antiquarian (Marauder)

A combatant utilizing artifacts from past conflicts, these items bestow him with assorted advantages, as illustrated in the subsequent diagram.

Surfcaster (Shadow)

A mariner commanding over the forces of ice and electric currents. As indicated by the account, he stands to earn substantial benefits when wielding a fishing pole, an item commonly found among the weaponry in the game Path of Exile.

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2025-02-11 15:03