The Path of Exile 2 Gamescom 2026 trailer gave players a thrilling look at several new sword skills. Grinding Gear Games showcased fast, fluid melee combat with an emphasis on combos, area damage, and mobility.
Here’s a complete breakdown of every sword skill featured or clearly shown in the trailer:
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Path of Exile 2: All Sword Skills Revealed
| Skill Name | Skill Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Splitting Slash | Basic Attack | Wide horizontal slash that sends out a piercing energy wave |
| Blade Vortex | AoE Spin | Rapid spinning attack that creates damaging blades around you |
| Lacerate | Bleed Attack | Deep cuts that apply heavy bleed damage over time |
| Flurry | Combo Attack | Fast multi-hit combo that increases in speed and power with each strike |
| Sword Storm | Ultimate | Summons a storm of swords that rains down in a large area |
| Reaper’s Dash | Mobility/Slash | Forward dash with a powerful slashing attack, leaving a trail of damage |
Key Observations
- Sword combat in PoE 2 looks significantly faster and smoother than in the original game.
- Many skills now include built-in mobility (dash, spin, or leap), making melee feel much more dynamic.
- Bleed-focused skills like Lacerate appear very strong, suggesting bleed builds will be meta-viable.
- Sword Storm stood out as one of the most visually impressive ultimates shown so far.
These skills are expected to be available when Path of Exile 2 enters Early Access later in 2026. The Duelist and Marauder ascendancies are likely to benefit the most from this new sword skill pool.
Grinding Gear Games has confirmed that more skills and full skill tree previews will be revealed in future trailers and at ExileCon.
For more Path of Exile 2 content, check our Path of Exile 2 Best Builds Guide and PoE 2 Gamescom 2026 Recap on Technosports.
Learn more about the game on Path of Exile 2 (Wikipedia).
FAQs
How many sword skills were shown in the Gamescom 2026 trailer?
At least 6 sword skills were clearly shown or teased during the trailer.
Will these skills be available at Early Access launch?
Yes. All skills shown are planned to be available when Path of Exile 2 Early Access begins later in 2026.
