Path of Exile 2 Build Showcase Fire and Ice Djinni Summoner
Core Information Overview
| Category | Official English Terminology |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Grinding Gear Games (GGG) Community Team |
| Release Date | December 22, 2025, 07:24:34 |
| Associated Patch | Path of Exile 2: The Last of the Druids (Version 0.4.0) |
| Content Type | Build Showcase |
| Build Name | Fire and Ice Djinni Summoner |
| Build Creator | Dr3adful |
| Official Support Note | GGG does not provide first-party technical support. Free support guides available at: poecommunity.help (no ads/trackers). |
| Core Build Focus | Elemental summoner archetype centered on the Disciple of Varashta Ascendancy, featuring "full-screen freeze + instant shatter" combat loop for high-efficiency mapping. |
Core Ascendancy Deep Dive
Disciple of Varashta Sorceress Ascendancy
A brand-new exclusive Ascendancy for the Sorceress class in The Last of the Druids patch, designed around "channeling Djinn power" to break the barrier between traditional minion summoning and elemental mage playstyles. It features a unique combat system of "temporary summoning empowerment + fire-ice elemental chain reactions," with core mechanics, skill synergy, and passive tree synergy all optimized for high-range mapping efficiency and elemental combo damage.
1. Ascendancy Core Design Philosophy
Officially classified as a "minion empowerment system with Djinn as power vessels," the Ascendancy’s core is not traditional "persistent follower summoning" but a special "temporary summoning/power channeling" mechanic:
- Players summon fire and ice Djinn via Ascendancy Skills.
- Djinn lack independent AI; instead, they act as "elemental effect triggers" that materialize fire and ice power.
- The final combat loop revolves around "freeze-shatter" chain reactions to achieve full-screen damage coverage.
This is why GGG categorizes Djinn skills as minion skills: Djinn are "materialized forms of channeled power" that follow minion skill enhancement rules, rather than independent combat units.
2. Core Ascendancy Skills
Skills are designed for mandatory synergy, forming a fixed combat loop that supports the "freeze-shatter" core gameplay. Nomenclature aligns with PoE’s official naming conventions (Ascendancy Name + Element + Core Mechanic).
| Skill Category | Official Skill Name | Skill Role | Key Mechanics & Effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Core | Varashta's Ice Djinn Conjuration | Crowd Control & Setup | • Summons temporary Ice Djinn in a large area (duration: 3-5s, extendable via passives/affixes). • Applies "global frost coverage": Freezes small-area enemies + stacks 3x "Chilled" Debuff (reduces movement/attack speed) on large-area targets. • Enhanced by: Minion Area of Effect, Minion Duration, Frost Damage modifiers. |
| Fire Core | Varashta's Fire Djinn Detonation | Burst Damage | • Trigger Condition: Must be cast within Ice Djinn’s frost-covered area or on frozen/chilled enemies. • Shatters freeze effects for massive Fire Damage (damage scales with freeze duration). • Spreads 8m "Burning Aura" for secondary area damage. • Grants "Fire Djinn Resonance" (3 stacks max): +10% Ice Djinn freeze efficiency per stack. |
| Passive Synergy | Varashta's Elemental Resonance | Elemental Combo Boost | • Passive (auto-active): • Chilled/Frozen targets take +20% Fire Damage (Fire Vulnerability). • Fire Detonation areas grant +15% Frost Damage (Frost Damage Boost). • Casting Ice → Fire Djinn skills reduces each other’s cooldowns by 15%. |
3. Ascendancy Passive Tree Synergy
The Ascendancy Passive Tree is divided into 3 core branches, all aligned with the "minion skill" classification and "fire-ice combo" mechanics.
| Branch Name | Core Passive Nodes | Synergy Value |
|---|---|---|
| Minion Foundation | • Minion Damage (+30%) • Minion Area of Effect (+25%) • Minion Cooldown Reduction (-20%) • Minion Duration (+40%) |
Directly boosts Djinn skill damage, coverage, cast frequency, and duration—foundational for mapping efficiency. |
| Fire-Ice Combo | • Shatter Extra Damage (+15% Crit Chance, +50% Crit Multiplier) • Elemental Coverage Boost (+30% Fire Damage in Frost Areas, +25% Frost Damage in Burning Areas) • Combo No Delay (-0.3s cast animation between Ice → Fire Djinn) |
Amplifies burst damage density and combat fluidity, eliminating downtime during full-screen clears. |
| Utility Optimization | • Djinn Crowd Control (Freeze Duration +1s, Shatter Stun +0.5s) • Area Penetration (Ignores 1 layer of terrain) • Resource Efficiency (-30% Mana Cost, +5 Mana Refund per shattered target) |
Improves sustainability, terrain adaptability, and control chain integrity for consistent output. |
Core Combat Loop & Gameplay Features
Standard Combat Loop
- Cast Varashta's Ice Djinn Conjuration to cover the area with frost, freezing/chilling all enemies.
- Immediately follow with Varashta's Fire Djinn Detonation to shatter freezes for burst damage and spread burning.
- Repeat the cycle using the "Fire Djinn Resonance" buff to enhance subsequent Ice Djinn casts—creating a seamless "Conjure → Detonate → Repeat" rhythm.
Key Gameplay Traits
- Full-Screen Coverage: Ice Djinn’s large area + Fire Djinn’s shatter aura clears entire screens of mobs in one cycle.
- Mandatory Synergy: Ice Djinn (setup) and Fire Djinn (burst) are mutually dependent—no redundant mechanics.
- Clear Build Path: All passives, affixes, and gear choices focus on "minion enhancement" and "elemental damage"—easy for new players to follow.
- Scene Versatility: Excels at story progression and mapping, balancing crowd control and burst damage.
Summary
The "Fire and Ice Djinni Summoner" Build revolves around the Disciple of Varashta Ascendancy, innovating with a "Ice Djinn setup + Fire Djinn burst" mechanic that blends minion summoning and elemental combat. Its official terminology, skill synergy, and passive tree design stay true to Path of Exile 2’s core philosophy—offering deep customization while maintaining accessible gameplay. Whether you’re a veteran chasing mapping efficiency or a newcomer exploring unique elemental mechanics, this Build delivers the thrill of "full-screen fire-ice chain reactions" in The Last of the Druids patch.
