Varshan is a member of the Boss Ladder, an Uber Unique who can be farmed for Unique items as part of the endgame content in the Malignant Burrow. He was added in Season 1: Season of the Malignant.
Following the release of the Patch 1.2.0, Varshan was added to the Boss Ladder on both the Seasonal and Eternal realms. Varshan is available in World Tier 3 and World Tier 4.
He is best tackled at Level 75+ if doing World Tier 4.
How to Summon Uber / Torment Varshan
To summon Varshan, players must first collect the following items:
Normal Varshan
- World Tier 3 - 3 x Malignant Heart
- World Tier 4 - 5 x Malignant Heart
Torment Varshan
Only available in World Tier 4: Torment. He will be level 200 and all items dropped will be Item Level 925.
- 15 x Malignant Heart
- 1 x Stygian Stone - Chests in The Pit
Defeating your first Tormented Boss drops one Resplendent Spark as a first-time reward (account bound).
The best way to obtain these items is to get them in cache rewards from the Whispers of the Dead objectives for the Tree of Whispers. They can also be crafted at the Alchemist.
Where to summon Varshan?
Varshan is summoned within the Malignant Burrow (Map) next to the Tree of Whispers. Inside the Burrow, you'll see an alter which is where you deposit the body parts to perform the ritual. If you die during the fight you can reenter his arena without using more body parts.
Defeating Varshan
Be sure to get your Shadow resistance up to a minimum of 50%.
Varshan has three main forms of attack.
- Tentacles applying physical and Shadow damage and a spray of putrid Shadow damage projectiles.
- One of the attacks consists of three tentacles whipping you across the head and applying physical damage and it can render you "Afflicted by Corrupted".
- The other is when you are at range. He will extend a tentacle towards you and hoist himself quickly to you, slapping you with the other two tentacles, again applying physical and Shadow damage.
- Stand behind him to avoid his tentacles.
- Summons 3 Elites minions every 50 - 60 seconds that he channels to drain their abilities which, if he completes the channelling, he will offload on you.
- Whilst he is channelling them he's not attacking you so you could use this opportunity to damage him before destroying the minion.
- Area of Effect attack that radiates outwards in patterns on the ground. You have about 2 seconds to get off the patterns before they explode and apply massive Shadow and Physical damage.
- There are spaces on the ground that you can dodge.
Varshan has a barrier that he will erect periodically.
Important Drops
As well as Uniques (see loot table below), Varshan can drop the Mucus-Slick Egg which is required to summon the other endgame boss Duriel in the Gaping Crevasse and you will farm him for the Uber Uniques drops.
Mucus-Slick Egg | Flesh-Weld Rod Trophy Mount Cosmetic |
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Note: If in a group, whoever summons The Beast in the Ice will get the drop reward above.
Specific Unique items can be dropped by Varshan which means he's an ideal candidate to farm and those items are detailed in the tables below. It is not guaranteed he will drop a unique item.
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All Classes | Barbarian | Druid |
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Frostburn | Fields of Crimson | Mad Wolf's Glee |
Mother's Embrace | 100,000 Steps | Vasily's Prayer |
Gohr's Devastating Grips | Greatstaff of the Crone | |
Ring of Red Furor | Airidah's Inexorable Will | |
Necromancer | Rogue | Sorcerer |
Bloodless Scream | Condemnation | Staff of Endless Rage |
Deathless Visage | Eyes in the Dark | Esu's Heirloom |
Deathspeaker's Pendant | Skyhunter | Raiment of the Infinite |
Ring of the Sacrilegious Soul | Writhing Band of Trickery | Tal Rasha's Iridescent Loops |
Spiritborn | ||
Craze of the Dead God | ||
Ring of the Writhing Moon | ||
Ring of the Midday Hunt | ||
Sunstained War-Crozier |
All Classes
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FrostburnA touch so frigid it stops the heart and chills the very soul.
Description: Lucky Hit: Up to a [20 - 60]% chance to Freeze enemies for 3 seconds. |
Affixes: (Item Power 925) |
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Mother's Embrace"Every tome, every scroll, every book in this temple produces the same answer. The only being willing to stand against the Eternal Conflict, against the Prime Evils, was Lilith." - Elias Type: Unique Ring Description: If a Core Skill hits 4 or more enemies, 30 - 60% of the Resource cost is refunded. |
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Barbarian Uniques
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Fields of Crimson"We've been fighting these flesh-eaters for so long, been soaked in so much blood, that after a while it's difficult to tell what side you're truly on." - Daelyr, Crane Tribe warrior
Description: While using this weapon, damaging at least one enemy with Rupture creates a blood pool that inflicts [53 - 98] Bleeding damage over 6 seconds. Enemies standing in the pool take 50%[x] increased damage. |
Affixes: (Item Power 925) |
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100,000 Steps"While many Barbarians remained in the Dreadlands, small groups from the Oxen, Crane and Bear tribes instead chose to search the land for a new home." - A History of the Children of Bul-Kathos
Description: When activating or refreshing the full Walking Arsenal Key Passive effect, you automatically cast Ground Stomp and gain [50 - 100] Fury. Can only occur once every 5 seconds. |
Affixes: (Item Power 925)
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Gohr's Devastating Grips"The brutish construction of these gloves belies the strength they bestow. Gohr was clearly no craftsman, but it would be foolish to ignore the triumph of his work." - Barrett's Book of Implements
Description: Whirlwind explodes every 2 seconds and after it ends, dealing [50 - 80]% of the Base damage dealt to surrounding enemies as Fire damage. |
Affixes: (Item Power 925)
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Ring of Red Furor"Anger brings strength but clouds the mind. You must learn to focus your fury, direct it with purpose. Keep our sacred duty at the forefront of your mind, always." - Talic, to Madawc Type: Unique Ring Description: After spending 100 Fury within 3 seconds, your next cast of Hammer of the Ancients, Upheaval, or Death Blow within 5 seconds is a guaranteed Critical Strike and deals x50 - 80% bonus Critical Strike Damage. |
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Druid Uniques
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Mad Wolf's Glee“He was not a victim of the curse - he sought it out. As his skin split and his bones cracked, his laughter never ceased." – Tale of the Mad Nobleman
Description: Werewolf form is now your true form, and you gain [2 - 5] Ranks to all Werewolf Skills. |
Affixes: (Item Power 925)
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Vasily's Prayer"Roots from the Great Oak growing at the seaward statue of Vasily will, on rare occasions, be found twisted back upon themselves, suffused with ferocious magic." - Barrett's Book of Implements
Description: Your Earth Skills are now also Werebear Skills and Fortify you for [2.0 - 5.0]% of your Maximum Health. |
Affixes: (Item Power 925)
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Greatstaff of the Crone"She has existed in Scosglen since before Fiacla-Géar walked the land. Her purpose is a mystery to us all. However, approach her with deference; she may grant you her counsel." - Airidah, to Donan
Description: Claw is now a Storm Skill and also casts Storm Strike at [120 - 200]% normal damage. |
Affixes: (Item Power 925)
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Airidah's Inexorable Will"When I was born, I breathed in the wind and the storm and they gave me life. When I die, I will breath out, and return that gift to the skies." - Journal excerpt Type: Unique Ring Description: When casting an Ultimate Skill and again 5 seconds after, you Pull In Distant enemies and deal [2,298 - 9,193] Physical damage to them. This damage is increased by 10%[x] per 1 point of Willpower you have. |
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Necromancer Uniques
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Bloodless Scream"My companion swung her odd weapon in a wide arc, and our pursuer stopped short. The look of horror on his face as his body fell to pieces will haunt me forever." - The Ebon Pages, Canto II, Verse XI Type: Unique Two-Handed Scythe Description: Your Darkness Skills Chill (CC) enemies for up to 100% and deal [100 - 200]%[x] increased damage to Frozen (CC) enemies. Lucky Hit: Your Darkness Skills have up to a 100% chance to generate [15 - 25] additional Essence against Frozen targets. |
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Deathless Visage"Rathma is endless. He was the first Ancient, and will remain at the end. He is the master of the Great Cycle of Being. When Death comes for him, why should he fear it?" - Vauntus, Acolyte of Rathma Type: Unique Helm Description: Bone Spear leaves behind echoes that explode for [75 - 135] Physical damage, increased by 5%[x] for every 20% Critical Strike Damage you have. |
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Deathspeaker's PendantOnce a sanctum for Rathma's studies, the Temple of the Deathspeaker became a proving grounds for potential leaders of his priesthood. Its halls are filled with the corpses of those who failed.
Description: Blood Surge casts a mini nova on your Minions, dealing [41 - 86] damage. Damage is increased by 10% per target drained by the initial cast, up to 50%. |
Affixes: (Item Power 925)
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Ring of the Sacrilegious SoulThe mere proximity of a practitioner of such dark arts can rouse the dead and disturb those souls who have earned their rest. Type: Unique Ring Description: You automatically activate the following equipped skills on Corpses around you: Raise Skeleton every 2 - 1 seconds. Corpse Explosion every 2 - 1 seconds. Corpse Tendrils every [12.0 - 6.0] seconds. |
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Rogue Uniques
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Condemnation"I've never seen such ruthless butchery. He deserves to be be shipped off to die in the swamps with the rest of the godless murderers." - Witness to the murder of Sergeant Walcot Type: Unique Dagger Description: Your Core Skills deal [50 - 70]%[x] increased damage when spending 3 Combo Points. Your Basic Skills using this weapon have a 50% chance to generate 3 Combo Points. |
Affixes: (Item Power 925)
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Eyes in the Dark"And so, when the sun dipped behind the hills each night, he knew that Ashen Jack would soon be near. Watching, and waiting." - Greenslade's Tales, Chapter 2: "Each Long Night" Type: Unique Pants Description: Death Trap deals x50 - 150% increased damage and will rearm itself once after activating. |
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Skyhunter"Genai took up her bow and aimed at the sun itself. The light burned her eyes, but her arrow flew true. Wounded, the sun hid, and brought forth the first night." - Fable of the Great Sky-Hunt Type: Unique Bow Description: The first direct damage you deal to an enemy is a guaranteed Critical Strike. When you consume stacks of Precision casting a skill, that skill gains x20 - 60% increased Critical Strike Damage and you gain 30 - 60 Energy. |
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Writhing Band of TrickeryThe ring shifts and spins on your finger as the forces within desperately attempt to escape. Type: Unique Ring Description: Casting a Subterfuge Skill leaves behind a Decoy Trap that continuously Taunts and lures enemies. After 2 seconds, it explodes, dealing 11,951 - 21,143 Shadow damage. This effect is treated as a Trap Skill and can only spawn one Decoy Trap every 6 seconds. |
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Sorcerer Uniques
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Staff of Endless Rage"Leaving even blackened bones for your kin to mourn is too good an end for you." - Josiah
Description: Every 3rd cast of Fireball launches 2 additional projectiles and deals [50 - 90]%[x] increased damage. |
Affixes: (Item Power 925) |
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Esu's Heirloom"While scholars have proven these boots were not created by Esu herself, it is noteworthy that they have been passed down since the formation of the Mage Clans." - Barrett's Book of Implements Type: Unique Boots Description: Your Critical Strike Chance is increased by 20 - 40% of your Movement Speed bonus. |
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Raiment of the InfiniteThe power you have is never enough. Type: Unique Chest Armor Description: After using Teleport, Close enemies are Pulled to you and Stunned (CC) for [2.0 - 3.0] seconds, but Teleport's Cooldown is increased by 20%[x]. |
Affixes: (Item Power 925)
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Tal Rasha's Iridescent Loop"Fool said he dug it out of the sands near Lut Gholein with a few other 'worthless trinkets'. I hid my delight at receiving such a treasure in exchange for a meager handful of coins." - Rakhaan
Description: For each type of Elemental damage you deal, gain [10.0 - 20.0]%[x] increased damage for 4 seconds, up to [40.0 - 80.0]%[x] . Dealing Elemental damage refreshes all bonuses. |
Affixes: (Item Power 925)
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Spiritborn Uniques
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Craze of the Dead GodT'an seized a spear and drove it thrice into his mad brother Tan. Alas, the craftier of the twin gods wove one last cunning snare. In place of blood, the wound wept venom and consumed all in its wake.
Description: When you take direct damage you instead receive [150 - 100]% of it in the form of Poisoning over 10 seconds. Based your Poisoned Life amount, dealing direct damage has up to a 10% chance to infect an enemy with Touch of Death and clear the Poisoning from you. |
Affixes: (Item Power 925)
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Ring of Writhing Moon"Within this corpse-bound carapace we writhe. Chaotic winds converge to churn your bones. Our beat and breath a ceaseless war to break. The wretched cyclone black beyond the bounds." - Balazan's Dream Type: Unique Ring Description: Every 10 seconds a Pestilent Swarm spawns from you which deals [53 - 98] Poison damage per hit. Pestilent Swarms now always spawn orbiting around you and generate 1 Vigor per hit. |
Affixes: (Item Power 925)
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Ring of the Midday Hunt"At midday thundered the first brother, Nyamoyo, lord of predators. Survival is his blessing, hunting is his prayer. Honor him and prowess shall be your reward." - The Nitī Sē, Verse IV
Description: Your Maximum Vigor is increased by 50% and every kill grants you [1 - 7] Vigor. While you have any Ferocity your Poisonings deal their damage in 33% of the normal duration. |
Affixes: (Item Power 925)
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Sunstained War-Crozier"A relic of an old, forgotten religion lost to time and expansion. The staff retains a faint warmth as if still blessed by the dead god it once served." - Ser Paget's notes from the Tiklan excavation
Description: Your Focus Skills benefit from all their Upgrades, and they increase the damage of your Potency Skills by [10 - 20]%[x] for 8 seconds, up to [100 - 200]%[x]. |
Affixes: (Item Power 925) |
Members of the Boss Ladder to Target Farm Uniques
The Boss Ladder is a group of Bosses who, when killed, can drop certain highly-coveted Unique items.
Changes to Varshan
Patch 1.4.3, June 17, 2024
- All Tormented bosses have had their health reduced by 30%. This includes Blood Boils from Tormented Echo of Lilith.
Patch 1.1.1, August 8, 2023
- Varshan will now break through any Bone Wall segments he dashes through.