Classes Folder

Purpose

Documentation for Path of Exile's seven character classes and their ascendancy specializations.

Naming Conventions

File Names

• Format: [class-name].md (kebab-case, lowercase)
• Use the official class name

Examples:

• duelist.md
• witch.md
• marauder.md
• ranger.md
• shadow.md
• templar.md
• scion.md

Template Requirements

Template: templates/class-template.md

Required Frontmatter:

template: "templates/class-template.md"
document_type: "class"
title: "[Class Name]"
class_type: "Pure Strength|Pure Dexterity|Pure Intelligence|Str/Dex Hybrid|Str/Int Hybrid|Dex/Int Hybrid|All Attributes"
status: "draft|review|published|outdated"
author: "[Your Name]"
created: "YYYY-MM-DD"
updated: "YYYY-MM-DD"
tags: ["class", "character", "[attribute-combo]"]
league: "3.25"
patch: "3.25.1"
wiki_source: "https://www.poewiki.net/wiki/[Class_Name]"

Content Guidelines

What to Include

• Class Overview - Core identity and playstyle
• Base Stats - Starting attributes (Str/Dex/Int)
• Ascendancy Classes - All three ascendancy options with descriptions
• Starting Location - Position on passive tree
• Equipment Affinities - Preferred armor and weapon types
• Lore Background - Character backstory and exile reason
• Strengths & Weaknesses - What the class excels at and struggles with

Tags

tags:
  - "class"
  - "character"
  - "str" | "dex" | "int" | "str-dex" | "str-int" | "dex-int"

Path Conventions

Always use absolute paths from project root:

✅ CORRECT:

relationships:
  related_builds:
    - path: "builds/duelist/rf-juggernaut.md"
      title: "RF Juggernaut"

❌ INCORRECT:

relationships:
  related_builds:
    - path: "../../builds/duelist/rf-juggernant.md"

Quality Checklist

Before creating a class document:

• [ ] Read this index.md
• [ ] Read templates/class-template.md
• [ ] Used correct naming convention (lowercase, kebab-case)
• [ ] Included template: field in frontmatter
• [ ] Set document_type: "class"
• [ ] Set class_type to appropriate value
• [ ] Added "class" and "character" tags
• [ ] Included attribute tag (str, dex, int, or hybrid)
• [ ] Set current league and patch version
• [ ] Used absolute paths for relationships
• [ ] Set appropriate status
• [ ] Added wiki source URL

Examples

Good File Names

• duelist.md
• witch.md
• shadow.md

Bad File Names

• Duelist.md (capitalized)
• the-duelist.md (no "the" prefix)
• duel.md (abbreviated)

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Last Updated: 2025-11-04