Grinding Gear Games has officially revealed the first major teaser for the Druid class in Path of Exile 2, giving players a long-awaited look at one of the most mysterious upcoming characters. Although much is still under wraps, the footage confirms a huge shift from what was previously shown: instead of strictly transforming into a Bear, the Druid can now become a Werewolf as well.

Here's everything we know about the Druid's release date, gameplay mechanics, transformations, and every skill revealed so far.

Path of Exile 2 Druid Release Date

The Last of the Druids expansion launches on December 12, 2025, as part of patch 0.4 for Path of Exile 2. Once the update goes live, the Druid will be fully playable from the start of the new Cycle.

Druid Gameplay Overview: Hybrid Spellcaster and Melee Shapeshifter

One of the most exciting elements of the Druid is his dual attribute identity. As an INT/STR hybrid, he naturally bridges spellcasting and melee combat in a way no other class currently does.

·Human form: elemental spellcaster

·Bear or Werewolf forms: melee powerhouse

·Companions: summon wolves to assist in battle

The Druid seamlessly swaps between forms, using spells to set up enemies before transforming to deliver crushing melee blows. This fluid playstyle will pair extremely well with early leveling gear and key Path of Exile 2 Items that enhance elemental or melee scaling.

Another major advantage is that transforming requires no secondary resource. As long as the skill is equipped, you can shapeshift instantly.

All Revealed Human-Form Druid Skills in Path of Exile 2

Below are the skills GGG showcased for the Druid's human form.

1. Lightning Storm

Calls down lightning bolts over a targeted area, dealing damage and applying Shock. The spell persists for several seconds, allowing you to layer additional spells on top for huge DPS.

2. Volcano

Creates a miniature volcanic eruption that fires random projectiles around it. These hits can ignite enemies, inflicting damage over time. The behavior resembles the Rattlecage Trial boss ability from Act 1.

3. Tornado

A crowd-control powerhouse. Summons a vortex that pulls enemies inward, grouping them for your high-impact AoE spells or shapeshift combos. Tornado isn't meant to deal heavy damage itself-its value lies in setup potential.

4. Summoned Wolves

The Druid can summon wolves as temporary minions. These companions taunt enemies, apply debuffs, and create breathing room so you can reposition or cast spells safely.

All Revealed Bear-Form Skills in Path of Exile 2

The Bear form focuses on Rage generation, sustained AoE slams, and battlefield control. These abilities were shown in the early demo and may evolve as development continues.

1. Bear Maul

Entering Bear form triggers a powerful maul attack. Each hit generates Rage, a special resource used to empower your follow-up abilities. Casting a spell will automatically revert you to human form.

2. Rampage

Consumes your stored Rage to amplify your melee damage. The more Rage you've built, the longer and stronger your Rampage becomes. Rage begins decaying after a few seconds, so timing matters.

3. Furious Slam

A defensive AoE shockwave that briefly stuns surrounding enemies, helping you escape lethal situations or set up massive counterattacks.

4. Ferocious Roar

Buffs your next Slam attack with an aftershock, increasing your damage potential. If Rampage counts as a single ongoing slam, this could lead to devastating multi-hit combos.

Is Druid a Good League Starter in Path of Exile 2 Patch 0.4?

Based on what we've seen so far, the Druid looks like an excellent league starter for several reasons:

1. Hybrid stat scaling

As an INT/STR class, the Druid can naturally scale both spell damage and melee damage, making early gearing smoother and more flexible.

2. No resource cost to transform

You can shapeshift freely without worrying about managing a dedicated gauge. This keeps gameplay fast and reduces downtime.

3. Access to both melee and spell AoE

Whether you prefer slamming as a Bear or controlling crowds as a caster, you can adapt to any situation-even with mediocre gear.

4. Companion support

Wolves add defensive layers for players lacking strong items or early resists.

For players planning to buy POE2 Currency, the Druid scales extremely well with upgraded gear-but importantly, he doesn't need perfect gear to function.

Final Thoughts

The Druid's debut in Path of Exile 2 is one of the most anticipated additions to GGG's massive ARPG overhaul. With a December 12, 2025, release date, hybrid INT/STR gameplay, Werewolf and Bear transformations, and a blend of spells, summons, and slams, the class is shaping up to be both mechanically rich and extremely accessible.