Ascendancy of the Shadow · from December 11, 2026

Assassin

The Assassin is one of the two Ascendancies of the Shadow, the new class in Path of Exile 2’s 1.0 Full Release on December 11, 2026. He strikes before his targets ever see him – one contract at a time, to repay the Shadow’s debt to the dark god Prospero.

Assassin – official artwork by Grinding Gear Games

New in 1.0

Status
Officially announced, not in the game yet
Release
December 11, 2026 with the 1.0 Full Release – free to play
Class
Shadow
Assassin – official artwork by Grinding Gear Games
Image: Grinding Gear Games
The Assassin delivers deaths to his targets before they ever lay eyes on him. One contract at a time, he repays his debt to Prospero in blood.
– Official description by Grinding Gear Games

Other Ascendancy of the Shadow 1

Infiltrator

At the 1.0 launch

The Infiltrator is a master thief who has stolen many of Wraeclast's best-kept secrets. But when he happens on an artefact that can help with his own nefarious ends, he keeps it for himself.

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