4. Smith of Kitava - Warrior Ascendancy
The Smith of Kitava is a blacksmith-turned-warrior who uses fire and suffering to craft deadly weapons and armor. This unique Ascendancy class allows for weapon and armor forging mechanics, fundamentally altering how gear works in Path of Exile 2.
Key Abilities
Anvil Against: Grants blacksmithing mastery, allowing players to Path of exile currency forge their weapons before battle. Enhanced weapons release fiery explosions on hit.
Power of Kitava: Summons an animated version of the player's weapon, which fights alongside them in battle.
Custom Ascendancy Tree: Unlike traditional Ascendancies, the Smith of Kitava's skill tree modifies armor instead of passive stats.
Armor Crafting Mechanic: Players cannot wear body armor with mods but can custom-forge normal armor, granting life, resistance, and damage bonuses.
Playstyle & Strengths
Best for: Melee fire builds, forging-based crafting mechanics, and high-damage melee combatants.
Weaknesses: Loses out on POE currency for sale traditional armor bonuses, requiring custom forging for optimal defenses.
