Ares warriors are susceptible to magical attacks as they often sacrifice resistance, for physical power. However, being a tank on the battlefield has its disadvantages. Warriors of Ares are juggernauts who excel in close-range combat and employ powerful items that can boost their physical or elemental attacks, and cripple the defensive capabilities of surrounding enemies. These Warriors can also harness magic abilities that unleash a fiery rage, specifically his Blade and War Hammer. Warriors who align with Ares are brute force tacticians dealing a devastating array of up-close attacks – high physical power is his specialty. They have a choice of four gods and each is suited to a distinct play style.

Gods 'Pick your Patron'Ī warrior must choose a god of Olympus to align themselves to in order to further their quest to become the ultimate champion of the gods. The warriors then choose their godly alliance and start their training in the Rotunda of Olympus. The players take control of a nameless Redeemed Warrior, who escapes his prison cell with the help of the gods. The multiplayer part of Ascension features multi-level arenas, where several players can fight one another.