PoE 2 New Classes Release Date: Druid, Huntress, Shadow, Duelist, Marauder, Templar

Path of Exile 2 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated action RPGs, with 12 playable classes upon full release. Currently, the Early Access version features six classes: Sorceress, Warrior, Ranger, Witch, Mercenary, and Monk. However, six additional classes are in development and will be released over time.

PoE 2 New Classes Release Date Predictions

While Grinding Gear Games has not provided an exact release schedule, we can estimate their arrival based on available information. Below is a breakdown of each new class and its expected release date.

Druid (Expected Release: March 2025 – Patch 0.2)

The Druid is a Strength & Intelligence hybrid class that focuses on primal magic, shapeshifting, and summoning nature spirits. Inspired by the Diablo series, the Druid will have three different transformations, including the bear form, and can use earth, lava, and wind magic.

• Main Weapon: Primal Magic

• Playstyle: Similar to the Diablo Druid, this class focuses on shapeshifting, summoning spirits & animals, and nature-based magic (lava, rocks, earth magic).

• Transformations: The Druid will have three different beast forms, allowing for unique combat interactions.

• Spell Interactions: Some spells will interact with transformations, such as stomping on a volcano to make it erupt more violently.

Since the Druid has been showcased in past developer footage, it is very likely to be one of the first new classes released in Patch 0.2 (early March 2025).

Huntress (Expected Release: March 2025 – Patch 0.2)

The Huntress is a Dexterity-based melee fighter who wields a spear and specializes in poison, bleed, and lightning damage. She offers a high-mobility, assassin-like playstyle, with abilities such as multi-thrust combos, spear throws, and piercing dash attacks.

• Main Weapon: Spear

• Playstyle: A fast, agile melee fighter with a blend of poison, lightning, and bleed effects.

• Abilities:

• Multi-thrust attacks

• Spear throws & javelins

• Dash attacks & pierce charges

• Wind abilities similar to the Monk

• Comparison to Ranger: While both are dexterity-based, the Huntress is melee-focused, offering a bruiser-style hybrid rather than pure ranged combat.

Like the Druid, the Huntress has been shown in gameplay previews, suggesting she is also close to completion. She is expected to launch around the same time as the Druid in Path 0.2.0 (March 2025).

Shadow (Expected Release: Mid 2025)

The Shadow is a Dexterity & Intelligence hybrid class that wields daggers and dark magic. Likely to be an assassin-style character, the Shadow could specialize in stealth, teleporting attacks, poison, and shadow clones.

• Main Weapon: Dagger

• Playstyle: A rogue-like assassin with a mix of dark magic, teleporting, and high-speed melee attacks.

• Possible Abilities:

• Stealth-based attacks

• Teleport strikes

• Shadow clones

• Poison & curse-based abilities

• Comparison to Monk: While both share dexterity and intelligence, the Shadow focuses more on stealth tactics and assassination mechanics rather than Monk’s elemental martial arts.

Unlike the Druid and Huntress, the Shadow has not yet been officially showcased, indicating that it may still be in development. A mid-2025 release seems probable.

Duelist (Expected Release: Mid 2025)

The Duelist is a Strength & Dexterity hybrid class that wields swords and excels in melee combat, agility, and precision strikes. This class could feature flicker strike-style teleport attacks, ripostes, and dual-wielding techniques.

• Main Weapon: Sword

• Playstyle: A high-speed melee fighter who blends dexterity and strength for a balanced mix of damage, speed, and evasion.

• Possible Abilities:

• Flicker Strike (rapid teleporting attacks)

• Riposte & parrying mechanics

• Dual-wielding sword techniques

• Comparison to Mercenary: While both are dexterity/strength hybrids, the Duelist is melee-focused, while the Mercenary excels in crossbow-based ranged combat.

Since the Duelist has not been publicly revealed, it will likely arrive alongside the Shadow in mid-2025.

Marauder (Expected Release: Late 2025)

The Marauder is a Strength-based class that wields axes and focuses on brutal, high-damage attacks. Unlike the Warrior, who specializes in stuns and knockbacks with maces, the Marauder is expected to focus on raw damage, berserker-style abilities, and blood rage mechanics.

• Main Weapon: Axe

• Playstyle: A raw powerhouse designed for overwhelming strength, brutal attacks, and high durability.

• Possible Abilities:

• Cleaving & sweeping strikes

• Blood rage mechanics

• Berserker-style rampages

• Comparison to Warrior:

• Warrior focuses on maces, knockback, and stunning mechanics.

• Marauder leans into aggressive, high-damage attacks and carnage-based abilities.

With no official footage or details, the Marauder will likely be released later in 2025, closer to the full release of Path of Exile 2.

Templar (Expected Release: Late 2025)

The Templar is a Strength & Intelligence hybrid class that wields a flail and specializes in holy magic, auras, and consecrated ground effects. This class will likely bring divine fire attacks, radiant buffs, and healing abilities, making it a Paladin-style character.

• Main Weapon: Flail

• Playstyle: A holy warrior with burning auras, consecrated ground, and divine magic abilities.

• Possible Abilities:

• Holy flame attacks

• Buffing allies with auras

• Healing and defensive spells

• Comparison to Druid:

• Druid focuses on nature-based primal magic and shapeshifting.

• Templar specializes in divine magic, buffs, and radiant destruction.

Since the Templar has not been revealed in any gameplay footage, it is expected to be one of the last classes released, likely in late 2025, just before full launch.

With these new classes, Path of Exile 2 will significantly expand its build diversity, weapon choices, and skill combinations.