Health nodes are mostly replaced by strength attribute nodes

1 strength now gives 2 maximum life (4x more than POE1)

Choose strength for attribute nodes when traveling the tree

Use The Hooded One to respec individual attribute nodes in town

Slows apply to action speed and provide significant defensive layer

Slows are 70% effective on rare mobs and 50% on bosses

First ascendancy comes from Act 2 Trial of the Sekhemas

Second ascendancy from Act 3 The Temple of Chaos

Monster level 38 trial items don't count for second ascendancy

Ascendancy choices cannot be changed after selection

Blood Mage: Avoid Sanguimancy node early without proper setup

Blood Mage Sanguimancy can be refunded at The Hooded One if needed