What we know so far
Coming December 11, 2026The Knight is a Duelist ascendancy that commands the battlefield, shown on stage at ExileCon 2026.
- Confirmed by GGGRecruits a loyal Squire, a companion you equip with weapons and armour that can use any melee skill gem.[1]
- Confirmed by GGGWields War Banners, each granting a bonus inspired by one of Wraeclast's empires.[1]
- Reported by pressBanners cost Glory, and another passive turns spent Glory into Valour for defence. The Bannerlord notable adds a Maraketh, Karui, Vaal, Ezomyte or Kalguuran standard.[2]
- Reported by pressMounted Charge works as a moving banner that pushes back and stuns the enemies it hits.[2]
Passive values arrive with the 1.0 patch notes and the game data.
Everything about the 1.0 launch →
Sources
- Path of Exile 2 Reveals New Shadow Class, Complete Campaign, and Conquerors of Wraeclast League · Grinding Gear Games press release (Worthplaying) · 2026-11-06
- Path of Exile 2 1.0 shows the Duelist's Knight ascendancy with a squire and war banners · Output Lag · 2026-11-06
Updated 2026-11-11
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