Classes & Ascendancies

Sorceress

The Sorceress is an intelligence-oriented class that specializes in elemental spells.

8 min read·Updated 2026-07-10·Editor score 90/100
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Editor's TakeMedium90/100

Our editors rank Sorceress for league-start viability, passive synergy, and how forgiving it feels when you mis-spec early.

Best for: Anyone picking a main or planning a league start

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  • Disciple of Varashta
  • Melee ascendancies level safer; casters scale harder but need positioning discipline.
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  • Disciple of Varashta
  • The Riverbank: They... will suffer for this humiliation.

Quick Summary

Sorceresses can specialize into one of these three Ascendancy classes: Key points: Stormweaver · Chronomancer · Disciple of Varashta

Ascendancy classes

Sorceresses can specialize into one of these three Ascendancy classes:

  • Stormweaver
  • Chronomancer
  • Disciple of Varashta

Lore

The Sorceress is a Maraketh from the Vastiri Deserts. She was banished from her akhara for reasons unknown.

The Sorceress was to be a tale-woman, but had rejected the position.

Dialogues

Entering locations

  • The Riverbank: They... will suffer for this humiliation.
  • Clearfell Encampment: Here, there is a small trace of hope in the air.
  • Clearfell: —
  • Mud Burrow: Disgusting. Everything is wet and vile in Ogham.
  • The Grelwood: It is strange to think... the Vastiri was once home to such forests...
  • The Red Vale: I thought the Ezomytes buried their dead... This must have been some battleground.
  • The Grim Tangle: Blocked for now. But I sense more than just life in these vines...
  • Cemetery of the Eternals: These customs are strange to me. Burying their dead... How terrible.
  • Mausoleum of the Praetor: Cruel Praetor... I shall bring you the storm.
  • Tomb of the Consort: Witches are not tolerated where I am from. I shall deal with her.
  • Hunting Grounds: These plains, though twisted... hold beauty.
  • Freythorn: Ah yes... Yet another wicked energy to contend with.
  • Ogham Farmlands: —
  • Ogham Village: I cannot control this much flame... This village is beyond saving.
  • The Manor Ramparts: These walls are oppressive... Who chooses to live this way?
  • Ogham Manor: This Mad Wolf... May he howl like ravaged Deshret.
  • Vastiri Outskirts: I did not know if I would see the Vastiri again... It is good to be home.
  • The Ardura Caravan: Ahh. It's been too long since I felt the rumble of a caravan beneath my feet.
  • Mawdun Quarry: From what I can see... the Faridun have been preparing for war. This night... now grows warm.
  • Mawdun Mine: This mine was sealed with some still inside... Corruption seems to have taken them.
  • The Halani Gates (1): The Halani Gates have been closed? This has not happened for generations.
  • Traitor's Passage: This passage is how the Traitor betrayed her people... Now I explore its secrets.
  • The Halani Gates (2): Hmmm... Dead Maraketh. The Faridun must infest this place.
  • Mastodon Badlands:
  • The Bone Pits:
  • Keth: Lost Keth, I can only imagine how beautiful you must have been in your time.
  • The Lost City: Buried beneath shifting sands... Keth still endures.
  • Buried Shrines: Such Shrines were not meant for mortal eyes. I am honoured.
  • Valley of the Titans: My akhara are permitted here, but I should not linger.
  • The Titan Grotto: I have heard whispers of such a place... where Titans fought and died.
  • Deshar: I hope there is time... to protect our honoured dead.
  • Path of Mourning: The Faridun should know better than to let this madness transpire...
  • The Spires of Deshar: —
  • The Dreadnought: The Faridun will fall!
  • Dreadnought Vanguard:
  • Trial of the Sekhemas: The Winter Sekhema's challenge... I am right where I deserve to be.
  • Sandswept Marsh: Ugh... The humidity is disgusting. Best get on with this.
  • Ziggurat Encampment: A traditional place... overrun by vagabonds. I disapprove.
  • Jungle Ruins: The mighty Vaal empire... Now just an overgrown jungle.
  • The Venom Crypts: What is worse? Snakes... or scorpions?
  • Infested Barrens: The ground here is cracked and broken... What lives in these hives?
  • The Azak Bog: Servi was right. The Azak must be dealt with.
  • Chimeral Wetlands: I've never seen such beauty... The Oases at home lacked such splendid colour.
  • Jiquani's Machinarium: Hmm... I feel a murmur of power within them.
  • Jiquani's Sanctum: Ahhh... I should call Alva.
  • The Matlan Waterways: So these are the Azak that Servi despises? I can understand why.
  • The Drowned City: Utzaal... You are impressive, even as a drowned ruin.
  • Apex of Filth: Garukhan's grace, what is that smell?
  • The Molten Vault: More Vaal machinery...
  • Temple of Kopec: The feeling... Like the desert sun.
  • Utzaal: I must say... the city in its prime is quite beautiful.
  • Aggorat:
  • The Black Chambers: —
  • The Ziggurat Refuge: Did the world really just end?
  • The Temple of Chaos: The tale-women say... Chaos is a fickle master.

Boss defeated

  • The Bloated Miller: He bore the mark of Corruption... I know it.
  • Beira of the Rotten Pack: —
  • The Devourer: I have wandered the Vastiri... This was not a challenge.
  • The Brambleghast: Waste away, back to the soil.
  • The Rust King: Now, Battlelord... Accept your death.
  • The Rotten Druid: The elements will now take you, druid.
  • Draven, the Eternal Praetor: Your demise is welcomed, I am sure of it.
  • Asinia, the Praetor's Consort: Repulsive witch. May your misdeeds be long forgotten.
  • Lachlann of Endless Lament: Rejoin your kin, lost one. I will remember you.
  • The Crowbell: Corruption spreads like wildfire, no creature is safe.
  • The King in the Mists: You must move on. I have. It is better this way.
  • The Executioner: His suffering was short-lived... It is a shame.
  • Candlemass, the Living Rite: Go now, defiler of flame.
  • Count Geonor: Hmm... the Shade is indeed powerful.
  • Rathbreaker: I leave you to the sands, foul Raiders.
  • Rudja, the Dread Engineer: Just don't touch me, Faridun.
  • Balbala, the Traitor: You fought well, traitor.
  • Jamanra, the Risen King: Mark my words, Jamanra - I will return you to death!
  • Ekbab, Ancient Steed: The darkness is now dispelled. May it stay this way.
  • Kabala, Constrictor Queen: My akhara will not believe this.
  • Azarian, the Forsaken Son: —
  • Zalmarath, the Colossus: More may roam here, it's time to go.
  • Tor Gul, the Defiler: Jamanra will pay for raising the Defiler!
  • Jamanra, the Abomination: Asala!
  • Rootdredge: I am victorious. Again.
  • Mighty Silverfist: Ouch. You should've been more careful.
  • Ignagduk, the Bog Witch: May your spirit shriek for eternity, vile one.
  • Xyclucian, the Chimeral: —
  • Blackjaw, the Remnant: Stone-one, your duty has ended.
  • Zicoatl, Warden of the Core: Alva, I should plunge you into a pit of scorpions for that!
  • Mektul, the Forgemaster: Oswald will be very pleased with all this gold.
  • The Queen of Filth: I will never be able to remove this memory from my mind.
  • Ketzuli, High Priest of the Sun: The elements should be our servants, not our masters.
  • Viper Napuatzi: Did she die? What just happened?!
  • Doryani, Royal Thaumaturge: —

Level up

  • Reaching level 2: The first step on my chosen path.
  • Reaching level 3: To think they dared doubt me.
  • Reaching level 5: My way forward is clear.
  • Reaching level 10: My tale shall be legendary!
  • Reaching level 15: I will learn all the secrets of this world!
  • Reaching level 20: Nothing will stand in my way.
  • Reaching level 30: I am beginning to grasp true power.
  • Reaching level 40: The wrath of the desert has a new face.
  • Reaching level 50: The elements call to me!
  • Reaching level 60: Power unbound!
  • Reaching level 70: I've come so far, I even amaze myself.
  • Reaching level 80: My akhara will remember my name.
  • Reaching level 90: My power knows no bounds!
  • Reaching level 100: I will be the new Queen of the Winds! I will make my own legends now! Now, they will tell tales of me!

Miscellaneous

  • My path is clear.
  • Stormweaver: The elements are mine to wield.
  • Chronomancer: I shall bend time itself to my will.
  • I have no space for that.
  • I must travel light.
  • I'm carrying enough already.
  • This isn't the place.
  • Now is not the time for that.
  • Not here... Not now.
  • Best not do that here.
  • A welcome oasis.
  • A refreshing sip.
  • That's better.
  • A new realm of power!
  • Inspiring!
  • A step closer to legend.

Gameplay video

Gallery

  • The sorceress's wanted poster.

Version history

VersionChanges
0.4.0Added the new Disciple of Varashta Ascendancy Class for the Sorceress.
0.1.0Introduced to the game.
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