Ranger
Ranger in Path of Exile 2: Bow projectiles, marks, flasks, evasion Status on the source card: 2 sources.
Ranger facts and version
| Property | Ranger |
|---|---|
| Primary attribute | Dexterity |
| Weapon | Bow |
| Ascendancies | Deadeye; Pathfinder |
| Starting skill | Lightning Arrow |
| Playstyle | Bow projectiles, marks, flasks, evasion |
| Launch status | Playable at 1.0 |
| Version added | 0.1.0 |
| Evidence status | 2 sources · checked 2026-11-08 |
How Ranger fits a setup
Ranger is the Dexterity class associated with bows. Lightning Arrow is the starting skill listed by the public class records, and the playstyle summary emphasises projectiles, marks, flasks and evasion. Those labels help locate suitable guides but do not establish that all projectile skills work with the same bow or supports.
Deadeye and Pathfinder are the two ascendancies in this class card. Their roles differ: the Pathfinder record highlights flasks and concoctions as well as movement and an additional passive starting route. A reader choosing between them should compare the build's main skill with those mechanics rather than picking a class from a single tier letter. Extra projectiles are another concrete comparison point. Multishot II adds projectiles with damage and speed penalties, so its value depends on the supported skill's behaviour. A larger projectile count cannot be treated as a proportional damage increase without that interaction. Ranger has been present since version 0.1.0, and its Early Access availability is separate from future launch announcements. Use the skills table for gem requirements, the Pathfinder page for flask-related specialisation and the build comparison for the version, activity and equipment assumptions behind a recommendation.
Acquisition and related guide
Select the class at character creation. Class identity, starting weapon and build routing.
FAQ
What is Ranger in Path of Exile 2?
Bow projectiles, marks, flasks, evasion
How many sources back the Ranger row?
2 sources
Sources
- poe2wiki — Ranger — checked 2026-11-08
- poe2db — Ranger — checked 2026-11-08
- Saving Content — GGG 1.0 press release (2026-11-07) — checked 2026-11-08
Last updated 2026-11-08.