


What that means in practice is that you unlock them by solving the new puzzle rooms - which are a new kind of challenge to Path of Exile - and then conquering the new randomly generated labyrinth and the boss at its end. "Their powers can be claimed by those who prove themselves worthy by defeating Emperor Izaro," say the devs. There are 19 Ascendancy classes in all, each representing a different combat style and with their own skill tree to climb.

Information about those classes is being dribbled out by developers Grinding Gears, and there's a trailer for the Raider below. Path of Exile: Ascendancy is the next expansion for the multiplayer Diablike, and among its additions are new 'Ascendancy' classes.
