Welcome, Exiles! With the arrival of the Legacy of Phrecia event in Path of Exile 3.27, the game has thrown open the gates to a fresh set of possibilities. If you’re eager to take on this wild, experimental event, picking the right ascendancy could shape your entire journey. In this post, you’ll find an overview of the event’s features and a thorough ranking of every new ascendancy offered in Legacy of Phrecia.

PoE 3.27 Legacy of Phrecia New Ascendancy Class Tier List

The Legacy of Phrecia event in PoE 3.27 is built on experimental “what if” mechanics, introducing 19 entirely new ascendancies with their own unique strengths and playstyles. This time, a balance pass aims to prevent any single class—like the previously dominant Ancestral Commander—from overshadowing the rest, which means players are encouraged to try a broader range of builds. The Atlas system has been replaced by idols, functioning like jewels that can be recombined for powerful effects, though achieving a perfect set requires a substantial gold investment. Idols drop from map bosses and are part of the core loot pool, allowing for a level of hyper-specialization not possible in the base game. Previous idol combinations that caused extreme economic inflation have been removed, but a “broken” economy is still expected due to the event’s mechanics and asynchronous trade. Running for just three weeks and offering only specific mode combinations, Legacy of Phrecia lets players transfer their characters to the main league, though ascendancy points are reset since these classes don’t exist in the standard game. With random map modifiers, buffed bosses, and unique event rewards, this league provides a wild environment filled with fresh build opportunities and new challenges.

With all these changes, the choice of ascendancy is more open than ever. Below, you’ll find the best options for PoE 3.27 Legacy of Phrecia’s new ascendancy classes ranked from most to least appealing.

S Tier: Most Exciting and Promising Choices

1. Daughter of Oshabi (Ranger)
   This one has generated the most excitement, especially for its power at league start. Its mechanics around mana reservation efficiency and build flexibility make it a top pick—players can solve defense and mana issues more easily, and it supports a range of strong playstyles.

2. Scavenger (Scion)
   Scavenger is a fantastic choice for those who want powerful, flexible builds. It’s a strong option for spell, mine, and hybrid setups, and is considered absolutely amazing by many theorycrafters.

3. Blind Prophet (Shadow)
   Blind Prophet brings a lot of fun to league starts, with plenty of possibilities for creative builds. Many expect it to be one of the best ascendancies, especially in softcore, and it offers a good time for those who pick it up.

4. Bog Shaman (Witch)
   With options for chaos and spell builds, Bog Shaman offers lots of playstyle variety. Ed-Contagion and other chaos setups are possible, though chaos skills themselves may not be at their peak right now.

5. Surf Caster (Shadow)
   Surf Caster excels with self-chill mechanics and pairs well with a variety of cold skills. It’s strong for both early and late game, making it a very cool ascendancy for those looking for something different.

A Tier: Solid, Reliable, and Versatile

6. Ancestral Commander (Marauder)
   Previously head and shoulders above the rest, Ancestral Commander is still a very tanky and reliable ascendancy. It’s especially good for builds like Explosive Arrow and Bone Shatter.

7. Servant of Arakaali (Shadow)
   An excellent league starter, especially when paired with Brood Guard. It’s a strong summoner option, able to handle early content with ease.

8. Herald (Witch)
   Herald offers interesting combinations, like stacking different auras or poison effects. It’s a good choice for those looking to try something a bit off the beaten path.

9. Polytheist (Templar)
   Polytheist is a fun ascendancy to experiment with, supporting a mix of abilities and making room for creative builds.

10. Whisperer (Ranger)
    Whisperer has advanced possibilities for those who want to invest more in their character, though it may not be the first pick for a league start.

11. Puppeteer (Templar)
    For minion-focused builds, Puppeteer is both strong and unique. With crazy combos like Rotting Might and Animate Weapon, it can be explosive, though not always the easiest to play.

B Tier: Niche, Late Game, or Situational

12. Aristocrat (Duelist)
    Aristocrat is a stat-stacking specialist, similar to the Gemling Legionnaire from PoE 2. While not the most thrilling for early game, it can shine with the right investments.

13. Paladin (Duelist)
    Paladin leans on flask effects and link skills, but its focus makes it a more niche pick compared to others.

14. Wildspeaker (Ranger)
    Wildspeaker is useful for certain mechanics like Flicker Strike, but doesn’t offer a standout build that grabs attention.

15. Architect of Chaos (Templar)
    Architect of Chaos has some experimental potential, but chaos skills could use more support to really shine in this event.

C Tier: Less Impactful or Lacking Unique Appeal

16. Antiquarian (Marauder)
    Antiquarian lacks a clear identity, with few unique synergies to make it stand out among the new ascendancies.

17. Gambler (Duelist)
    This ascendancy is considered one of the most boring, offering nothing especially fun or unique for builds.

18. Harbinger (Witch)
    Harbinger is held back by cooldown limitations and doesn’t provide a compelling reason to choose it over others.

F Tier: For Challenge or Fun Only

19. Behemoth (Marauder)
    Behemoth’s main drawback is disabling all spells, cutting off a huge portion of the game’s abilities, including auras, movement skills, and key damage boosters like Berserk. This leaves it at the bottom of the list for most players.