Three-line takeaway
- Do not trust any site posting Duelist DPS tables before the patch is playable.
- On launch night this URL becomes “Day 1 league start” with a conservative six-link-style setup and a 48-hour correction note.
- If you need to play now, use an Early Access class and reroll Duelist on 1.0 — or wait.
What is actually public
- New class at 1.0, alongside free-to-play PC / PS5 / Xbox.
- In Path of Exile 1, Duelist sat on Strength / Dexterity. That is flavour context, not a 1.0 skill list.
- Ascendancies and gem names wait for the official reveal or the patch client.
Watch GGG livestreams. We will cite them here instead of translating a leak.
Day 1 template (empty on purpose)
| Block | Fills on |
|---|---|
| Level 1–12 skills | Launch night |
| First support pair | Launch night |
| Act 1–2 swap | Within 48 hours |
| First unique worth buying | After trade is stable — maybe never, if prices are silly |
League-start pacing still follows the 3-day plan even if the gems change.
FAQ
Is there a PoE 2 Duelist league-start build yet?
Not an honest one. Until the 1.0 client is playable, any DPS table is a guess. This page stays empty on purpose, then becomes a conservative Day 1 skeleton.
Is Duelist the best 1.0 starter?
Unknown, and anyone answering before servers are up is guessing for clicks.
Will you copy Maxroll on day two?
No. We will link Maxroll / Mobalytics for deep trees and keep this page as a short starter that a new player can finish reading.