Way back a full generation ago, the original beta realm of Path of Exile ran from August 2011 to October 2013, just over two years.

Path of Exile 2 is a massive ARPG with flexible character classes, a huge variety of enemies, and an equally sprawling skill tree.

While Path of Exile was often referred to as a Diablo-like, the sequel really got out from under Blizzard’s shadow and crafted an identity of its own. Hitting early access in the beginning of December, Path of Exile 2 essentially ran into our Shacknews Awards deliberations with a steel chair.

Spirit is a resource in Path of Exile 2 that you might not fully understand until you're well into a playthrough. It's something that doesn't play a major role in some builds but is essential in others.

Picking between 12 amazing Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2 is difficult, so here are the best and worst Ascendency classes to choose from in the current meta.