Witch in Path of Exile 2: Strengths and weaknesses, tips and ancestry

The Witch stands out as a key character class in Path of Exile 2, making it an excellent choice for those eager to start a new journey. If you’re interested in understanding the mechanics of this class, its advantages, and strategies for effective gameplay, you’ve come to the right place. This guide will answer some frequently asked questions regarding the Witch and how to successfully navigate your adventure.

Witch Overview

Here’s a summary of the essential characteristics of the Witch class:

“I do not fear death, for I wield it. The shadows and the deceased are my tools of warfare. My foes decay from within as my legion of corpses dismantles them amidst their cries of despair.”

• Main Attribute: Intelligence.
• Preferred Weapons: Wands.
• Range: 4/5
• Difficulty: 3/5
• Speed: 3/5
• Offense: 4/5
• Defense: 3/5

Advantages and Disadvantages of the Witch

Let’s take a closer look at the strengths and weaknesses of playing as a Witch:

Strengths

• Can summon legions of minions that automatically revive and assist in battle.
• Offers flexibility in managing spirit usage and customizing minion skills.
• Synergizes well with curse spells, sacrificial abilities, and ailments that enhance minion performance.

Weaknesses

• Heavily reliant on minions, resulting in a less direct combat style.
• Vulnerable to damage if enemies aren’t effectively distracted by minions.
• Requires careful management of spirit resources to maximize effectiveness.

Playing Tips and Archetype for the Witch

The Witch embodies a necromantic archetype, making it suitable for players who enjoy summoning the dead (like skeletons and spectres) and using dark magic alongside wands to defeat adversaries.

It’s essential to master the precision and customization of your minions, ensuring you maintain control and safety as long as you understand the skills available to you. Learning to play the Witch is fairly straightforward, making it a great option for those who want to explore a magical character without needing extensive experience.

The Witch also utilizes a new spirit resource system, allowing for the management of active summons and overwhelming foes with poisonous clouds, area-damaging explosive attacks, or powerful allies summoned during crucial moments in battle.

Witch Ascendancies

As the Witch progresses in levels, she can unlock various ascendancies (or subclasses) that refine her playstyle and archetype:

• Infernalist: Wields the power of hellfire to summon a hellhound, gains demonic transformations, and replaces mana with infernal flames that enhance her attributes.
• Blood Mage: Engages in sacrifices for increased power, receives bonuses to spell damage, enhances critical damage, and gains a shield that boosts her maximum health.