Ascendancy points cannot be refunded through normal means in Path of Exile 2

Once you spend an Ascendancy point on a passive skill in your Ascendancy tree, that point is locked in place. Grinding Gear Games does not offer a refund system for Ascendancy points the way they do for regular passive skill points. If you want to undo an Ascendancy choice, you need to use a specific in-game item rather than request a refund from support.

This is different from the regular passive tree, where you can use an Orb of Regret to refund individual points or reset your entire tree during a patch. Ascendancy points follow their own rules because they represent permanent choices about your character's class specialization.

Key Takeaways

  • Ascendancy points spent on passive skills cannot be refunded by support staff or through a standard refund request.
  • You can undo an Ascendancy choice by using a Craicic Chisel, which refunds all Ascendancy points at once and resets your Ascendancy tree.
  • A Craicic Chisel is a rare drop that you obtain through gameplay, not purchased from the shop.
  • If you want to change only one Ascendancy passive, you must refund all of them and respend your points in a different configuration.

Using a Craicic Chisel to reset your Ascendancy tree

The only way to undo Ascendancy point choices is to use a Craicic Chisel, an item that refunds every Ascendancy point you have spent and lets you reassign them from scratch. When you use the Chisel, your Ascendancy tree clears completely—you do not get to keep some points and refund others selectively.

A Craicic Chisel is a rare drop from monsters and chests in the game world. You cannot buy it from NPCs or the shop. The drop rate is low, so obtaining one takes time and luck. Once you have one, you use it like any other consumable item, and it when ready resets your Ascendancy.

After the reset, you have the same number of Ascendancy points you earned before, and you can spend them on different passives. This is the intended way to change your Ascendancy build without starting a new character.

Why Ascendancy points are treated differently from regular points

Ascendancy passives are more powerful than regular tree passives and define your character's core identity within your chosen class. Because of this weight, Grinding Gear Games made them harder to change—you cannot refund them one at a time, and you cannot request a refund from support staff.

The Craicic Chisel exists as a deliberate friction point. It forces you to think carefully about your Ascendancy choices before you make them, and it makes a full reset a meaningful decision rather than something you do casually. This design keeps Ascendancy choices feeling consequential.

What happens if you spend points and regret the choice when ready

If you just spent an Ascendancy point and realize it was a mistake, support staff will not refund it for you. Your only option is to find or trade for a Craicic Chisel and reset the entire tree. There is no grace period or exception for recent mistakes.

This is why many players plan their Ascendancy path before they start spending points. You can view your available Ascendancy passives before you commit to any of them, so take time to read what each one does and how it fits your build.

Trading for a Craicic Chisel if you cannot find one

Because Craicic Chisels are rare drops, you may find it faster to trade for one than to farm for one yourself. Other players sell them on the trade board or through trade chat. The price varies depending on the league and how many players are farming them at any given time.

Check the official trade site or in-game trade channels to see what players are asking. Be prepared to pay in currency items like Chaos Orbs or Exalted Orbs, depending on current market rates. Prices fluctuate, so what you pay depends on when you buy.

Ascendancy refunds during balance patches

When Grinding Gear Games makes large balance changes to Ascendancy passives—such as nerfing a popular skill or buffing an underused one—they sometimes grant free Craicic Chisels to all players so you can adjust without farming. These are announced in patch notes and are automatic; you do not need to request them.

This happens rarely and only when the changes are significant enough to justify a free reset. Most balance adjustments do not trigger free refunds, so do not expect one after every patch. Check the patch notes to see whether a reset was granted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I refund just one Ascendancy point instead of all of them?

No. A Craicic Chisel refunds every Ascendancy point you have spent at once. You cannot selectively undo individual choices. If you want to change one passive, you must reset the entire tree and respend all your points in a new configuration.

Will support staff refund my Ascendancy points if I ask them?

No. Support staff do not refund Ascendancy points under any circumstances. The only method is to use a Craicic Chisel. This is a permanent policy, not something that changes based on how long ago you spent the points.

How rare is a Craicic Chisel drop?

Craicic Chisels are rare drops, but the exact drop rate is not published by Grinding Gear Games. Most players find it faster to trade for one than to farm for one. Check the trade board to see current prices in your league.

Do I get my Ascendancy points back if I delete my character?

No. Deleting a character does not refund Ascendancy points to your account. The points are tied to that specific character. If you want to reuse those points, you must use a Craicic Chisel before you delete the character.

What if I spent points during a free reset period and did not realize it?

Free resets are automatic and explore to all players at the same time. If you missed a free reset window, you cannot get it back retroactively. Your only option is to obtain a Craicic Chisel through farming or trading.