Grinding Gear Games has unveiled The Shadow, a new playable class for Path of Exile 2, through an action-packed gameplay trailer revealed during ExileCon 2026. Designed for players who prefer speed, precision and tactical combat, The Shadow introduces a fighting style built around daggers, stealth and deadly traps. Its unique Stealth mechanic allows players to approach enemies without being detected until they get too close. The class can prepare multiple traps while hidden and unleash them in devastating combinations when leaving stealth. It can also use shadow abilities to create Shades that distract enemies and replicate attacks. The Shadow introduces two Ascendancy classes at launch: Assassin and Infiltrator, offering different possibilities for character progression. Its gameplay encourages careful positioning, strategic planning and explosive attacks rather than straightforward combat.

The new class will arrive alongside Path of Exile 2's major 1.0 update, scheduled for December 11, 2026. The full release will also introduce two additional campaign acts, new bosses, expanded endgame content and another playable class, the Duelist. More Games on Vadbav