Path of Exile 2: How to get all 8 Ascendancy Points

Ascendancy classes in Path of Exile 2 brings a whole new direction to your build and can add a lot of utility and damage. Builds are often created around these classes. While not every Ascendancy is available since the game is in early access, the full release will see every character with three different options to choose from.

Each Ascendancy brings many unique passives, but not everything can be allotted on a build. You are limited to eight Ascendancy Points and will have to choose the passives that compliment the build.

Acquiring these points can be a confusing, especially for the later half. This article aims to help you acquire all eight points.

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How to get all Ascendancy Points in Path of Exile 2

Djinn Barya (Image via Grinding Gear Games)

There are two ways to acquire Ascendancy Points, the Trial of the Sekhemas and the Trial of Chaos. Getting the first four points will feel like a walk in the park. They are part of the early campaign itself, acquired during Acts 2 and 3.

The game gets you started by giving a small side quest for the first four points. Your first visit to the Trial of the Sekhemas will come after defeating Balbala, the Traitor, in Traitor's Passage to obtain Djinn Barya. After completing the trail, you’ll get two points.

Inscribed Ultimatum (Image via Grinding Gear Games)

To enter the Trial of Chaos, defeat Xyclucian, the Chimera, in Chimeral Wetlands and obtain an Inscribed Ultimatum. Completing this trial will give you the next two points, making a total of four.

The final four points can be acquired from any of the trial, but requires higher level of Djinn Barya and Inscribed Ultimatum. For sixth points, you need a Level 60+ Djinn Barya or Level 75+ Inscribed Ultimatum.

For the last two points, you’ll need to complete a Trial of the Sekhemas with Level 75+ Djinn Barya, or defeat the Trialmaster in the Trial of Chaos using Level 75+ Inscribed Ultimatum.

Note: Djinn Barya and Inscribed Ultimatum will inform you if you can acquire Ascendancy Points from

Here’s a quick recap of points and requirements:

Trails	Ascendancy points	Requirements
Trial of the Sekhemas (Act 2)	2	Obtain Djinn Barya after defeating Balbala, the Traitor
Trial of Chaos (Act 3)	2	Obtain an Inscribed Ultimatum after defeating Xyclucian, the Chimera
Trial of the Sekhemas or Trial of Chaos	2	Level 60+ Djinn Barya, or Level 75+ Inscribed Ultimatum
Trial of the Sekhemas or Trial of Chaos	2	Level 75+ Djinn Barya, or defeat the Trialmaster in the Trial of Chaos after using Level 75+ Inscribed Ultimatum

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Ascendancy Trials in Path of Exile 2 explained

Trial of Chaos altar (Image via Grinding Gear Games)

Trial of the Sekhemas: If you’ve played PoE 1 during the Sanctum League, you’ll probably recognize everything. Trial of the Sekhemas is basically The Forbidden Sanctum where your Honor is what matters the most.

While in the trial, enemies hitting you will decrease your Honor and once it reached zero, your character will die. This happens regardless of how much life is left. Best way to survive is to keep a distance in most situations.

Trial of Chaos: The Trial of Chaos is a rougelike mechanic where you’ll be afflicted with certain modifiers in each room. These modifiers stack with each other, making rooms significantly harder than previous ones.

While it contains a set modifier, the choices are RNG and a few bad rolls can become the difference between the easiest and some of the hardest content you’ll do in Path of Exile 2.

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