The news of the Druid class leading the new character archetypes in Path of Exile 2 has sparked a lot of enthusiasm and demonstrated the audacious approach taken by the Grinding Gear Games team regarding the character of the player and their capabilities in the game. Path of Exile 2, with 12 brand new base classes, is radically redefining the way the world of Wraeclast unfolds, neither as a continuation of the role-based Ranger, Marauder, and Witch archetype of the first game. The construction of such strong new archetypes will, as usual, depend greatly on the tactical amassing and spending of lucrative PoE 2 Currency items to the best equipment.

The Druid in the Path of Exile 2 provides an interesting combination of shapeshifting, casting spells with elements, and summoning minions. Players are able to easily switch between a ferocious Werewolf with access to devastating attacks with claws, nimble maneuvers, and become an enormous Werebear that can absorb tremendous damage and cause devastating slams. On top of these animalistic embodiments, the Druid controls nature, as he has destructive spells of nature and brings animal allies to fight with.

More importantly these 12 new classes do not just constitute new ascendencies of the old archetypes. Both are different starting points, having their identities, branches of skill trees, and mechanics. This is a major difference to path of exile 1 where the ascendancies were mostly layered on a common ground. In PoE 2, the game’s players select a class (Druid, etc.) and this decision significantly influences them, providing certain benefits and paths of synergy since the very start.

Players do not need to use particular socket on items to link the gems; instead, they may now prioritize purchase of items that enhance the strengths of their preferred class, as well as the special powers their ascendency provides. In the case of a Druid, this could be finding equipment with certain shapeshifting bonuses, elemental damage enhancements, or minion-buffing affixes, and building complex and rewarding synergies that seem to belong to their preferred archetype.

The introduction of the Druid and the entire redesign of the Path of Exile 2 class system is an indication of a desire to push the ARPG design to the maximum limit. The search of the best equipment and strong enchants, which will be supported, as usual, the pursuit of optimal gear and powerful enchantments, often fueled by the intricate web of PoE 2 Currency for sale trading and crafting, will be central in realizing the full wild nature of these new exciting classes in the risky territories of Wraeclast.