Ascendancy Classes

Lore & Background

The source does not provide lore or story details about the Ascendancy system beyond the mechanical description. It states that each class has access to an Ascendancy class, which grants much stronger, specialized bonuses. Each class has three Ascendancy classes to choose from, except for the Scion, who only has two ascendancy classes: the Ascendant, that combines the elements of all other Ascendancy classes, and the Reliquarian, which integrates the effects of various unique items, with available options changing in each new challenge league. Additionally, both scion ascendancy classes provide extra passive skill points from small nodes rather than direct bonuses. Up to 8 Ascendancy skill points can be assigned out of 12 or 14. As of patch 3.27.0 Keepers of the Flame, Bloodline Ascendancy classes were added which can be paired as a secondary class.

In Their Own Story

The source does not provide a narrative story about the Ascendancy system. It only describes the mechanical details: each class has access to an Ascendancy class, which grants much stronger, specialized bonuses. Each class has three Ascendancy classes to choose from, except for the Scion, who only has two ascendancy classes: the Ascendant, that combines the elements of all other Ascendancy classes, and the Reliquarian, which integrates the effects of various unique items, with available options changing in each new challenge league. Up to 8 Ascendancy skill points can be assigned out of 12 or 14. As of patch 3.27.0 Keepers of the Flame, Bloodline Ascendancy classes were added which can be paired as a secondary class.

Reader's Guide

To access the Ascendancy system, players must choose an Ascendancy class for their character. Each class has three Ascendancy classes to choose from, except for the Scion, who only has two ascendancy classes: the Ascendant, that combines the elements of all other Ascendancy classes, and the Reliquarian, which integrates the effects of various unique items, with available options changing in each new challenge league. Up to 8 Ascendancy skill points can be assigned out of 12 or 14. As of patch 3.27.0 Keepers of the Flame, Bloodline Ascendancy classes were added which can be paired as a secondary class. The source does not specify how or when Ascendancy classes are unlocked, nor does it mention an Orb of Ascension, Zana, or the Temple of Atzoatl in this context.

Did You Know?

• Each class has three Ascendancy classes to choose from, except for the Scion, who only has two ascendancy classes.
• The Ascendant ascendancy class combines the elements of all other Ascendancy classes.
• The Reliquarian ascendancy class integrates the effects of various unique items, with available options changing in each new challenge league.
• Up to 8 Ascendancy skill points can be assigned out of 12 or 14.
• As of patch 3.27.0 Keepers of the Flame, Bloodline Ascendancy classes were added which can be paired as a secondary class.