Path of Exile 2 Reveals Disciple of Varashta Ascendancy

PoE2 adds a new Sorceress Ascendancy called the Disciple of Varashta. Here is a quick look at the djinn system and what the reveal showed.

Neviriah

Updated: 2hr agoPosted: 3hr ago

Grinding Gear Games just revealed the Disciple of Varashta, a new Sorceress Ascendancy coming in the Last of the Druids update for Path of Exile 2. The announcement was shared with a short YouTube preview and a few social media posts showing first details.

You can watch the video here:

Path of Exile 2: Disciple of Varashta Preview

It is interesting to note that the reveal came out of nowhere and instantly grabbed the community’s attention, especially for players who enjoy minion or hybrid caster setups.

What the Disciple of Varashta is about

This Ascendancy comes from Maraketh lore. Varashta is a legendary figure who still commands powerful djinn inside the Trial of the Sekhemas. If your character proves worthy, you gain access to these djinn in combat.

The playstyle is built around customizable summons. You unlock and command djinn, each with clear roles and different elements. You can run all three or focus on the one that fits your build.

The Three Djinn Shown in the Preview

Ruzhan, the Blazing Sword
A fire djinn that focuses on strong damage and wide attacks.

Kelari, the Tainted Sands
An assassin-style djinn that brings critical support.

Navira, the Last Mirage
A water djinn that helps with mana and energy shield sustain.

Each djinn has its own set of command skills, and you can unlock extra tools as you progress. This gives you room to adjust the setup to pure minions, a hybrid caster, or a support style that uses a djinn to handle resources for you.

Build Options

The Ascendancy can support different ideas:

Full minion setup with multiple offensive djinn
Caster builds that rely on Navira for recovery
Crit-focused builds that use Kelari as support

You mix and match based on the role you want in combat.

Major Ascendancy Nodes

More Details of the New Sorceress Ascendancy

GGG also posted another X/Tweet post showing four more shots of Varashta gameplay and skill interactions. You can check that out here:

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The Disciple of Varashta looks like a flexible summoner with a lot of depth. The command system gives the Sorceress more control than classic minion builds, and the elemental themes add a bit of personality to each djinn. Minion players in particular are already calling this ascendancy a new league start option.

For more updates on Path of Exile 2 and everything coming, head to our main PoE2 hub.