PoE2 Duelist FAQ: The Quick Answers

The questions players search about the new class, answered directly and updated as reveals land. The complete class guide holds the long versions; this is the compressed list.

When does the Duelist release?

December 11, 2026 — the date of Path of Exile 2's full 1.0 release, announced at Gamescom 2026 alongside the class reveal. The Duelist is the headline addition of the full version.

What weapons does the Duelist use?

Swords. The class is tied to the new sword weapon specialization announced at Gamescom; the dagger specialization was announced for the Shadow. The reveal trailer's gameplay is sword-focused throughout.

Are the skills known?

Partially. The trailer and official deep dive show sword skills — the headline being a Dual Strike-style paired-blade attack with strong visible damage — plus movement and defensive moments consistent with a mobile martial class. Official skill numbers remain unpublished as of the reveal window.

Are the ascendancies known?

No. The ascendancy classes for the Duelist have not been announced. This wiki's ascendancy outlook collects community speculation with clear labels and converts to coverage the moment the real list drops.

Is Path of Exile 2 free to play?

Yes — free to play, continuing the original game's model. The 1.0 release on December 11, 2026 is the full version becoming available, with the Duelist included.

Do I need to have played the early access to play the Duelist?

No. The class arrives with 1.0 and is available to anyone starting fresh on December 11. Early access veterans arrive with system fluency, but the class itself is new to everyone.

Will there be a wipe at 1.0?

The specifics of the transition from early access to 1.0 are handled in Grinding Gear Games' official communications, and the community expectation for full releases of this structure is a fresh launch league at 1.0. Verify the official channels for the definitive word as December approaches — this wiki links them and follows the announcements.

Can I play the Duelist on console?

Path of Exile 2 released on PC and consoles, and the 1.0 launch is a full-version release across the platforms — the class arrives with the version, not with a platform. Verify your platform's store listing as the date approaches.

Where do I follow the reveals?

This wiki's reveal tracker carries every new disclosure — ascendancies, trees, numbers, launch details — as it lands, alongside the official Grinding Gear Games channels and the deep dive video that remains the densest existing source. Between now and December 11, the news flow only accelerates.