Path of Exile 2 Patch 0.4.0 "The Last of the Druids" Announced - New Shapeshifting Class Finally Arrives
Path of Exile 2's next major update finally brings the Druid class on December 12. Transform into bears, werewolves, and unleash nature magic in this massive free update - plus there's a free weekend so everyone can try it.
The long-awaited Druid class is coming to Path of Exile 2 on December 12, bringing bear forms, werewolves, and nature magic to Wraeclast.
Grinding Gear Games has officially announced Path of Exile 2: The Last of the Druids, the game's third major content update since entering Early Access. The Version 0.4.0 update will release on December 12, 2025, finally bringing the shapeshifting Druid class that players have been begging for since the game launched.
What is the Druid?
The Druid is a Strength/Intelligence hybrid class specializing in Shapeshifting, transforming into creatures like a bear or werewolf. It blends melee combat with elemental magic, offering a primal and dynamic playstyle.
Unlike other classes in the game, the Druid character uses a mixture of spells and Shapeshift spells, meaning your character will often switch between human and animal form. When you use a skill, you will automatically transform between the correct form.
The recent teaser trailer confirmed that players will have access to at least two animal forms:
- Bear Form - Focused on tanky, high-damage slam attacks that build up Rage for devastating combos
- Werewolf Form - Revealed in the patch teaser, showing there's a lot more build potential compared to what GGG previously showcased
Datamined hints suggest a potential third Wyvern form oriented around mobility and elemental attacks, though this remains unconfirmed.
Key Skills Revealed
From previous showcases and demos, the Druid will have access to powerful nature-based abilities: