He uses a mix of Dexterity and Strength attacks to avoid damage and hit hard. The Duelist specializes in swords or axes. Here is the breakdown of which stat or stats each class excels at:

Intelligence offers improved critical attacks and a larger energy shield - which protects the more fragile caster classes. Dexterity is about speed, accuracy, and evasion. A Marauder, for example, starts with higher Strength than other classes, meaning he deals more physical damage to enemies and is harder to kill. The benefits of each class The opening area of the Marauder skill tree Image: Grind Gear Games via PolygonĮach of the six classes in Path of Exile has a stat associated with them. Having an idea of which of those three playstyles you’d like to excel at will help your class selection process. You can sling spells, shoot arrows, or bash a zombie’s head in with a hammer as any class - but some classes excel in one area over the others.

There are six classes available from the start of the game, and one more you unlock during the campaign.īefore you pick your class, think about the fantasy role you want to fulfill.

One of the first choices you make in Path of Exile is which class you’d like to play.