Path of Exile 2 Vastiri Interlude Boss Mastery Guide

Q: What are the main damage types in the Vastiri Interlude?

The duo of Akthi and Anundr primarily deal physical and chaos damage, so cap your chaos resistance early and layer physical mitigation like armour or endurance charges. Elzarah mixes physical, fire, and lightning, demanding balanced elemental defences to survive his cannon blasts and fiery hazards. Vornas focuses on physical and fire, while Azmadi is pure physical—prioritize armour and block where possible for the prince's relentless sword combos.

Q: How do I identify attacks that require dodging?

Look for the boss flashing bright red combined with a distinct, urgent audio cue—these are lethal telegraphs you must roll through immediately to avoid massive damage or instant death. Practice in safer fights to get the timing down, as mistiming can wipe low-level campaign builds; positioning perpendicular to the attack line often provides the safest escape.

Q: Should I split damage between Akthi and Anundr?

Absolutely not—single-target one completely to cut the chaos in half and manage adds more easily; Anundr is often ideal first due to its burrow hazards blocking your movement otherwise. This lets you use the worm's shed body segments as shields against Akthi's pursuits and poison sprays.

Q: What blocks Anundr's poison spit?

The elongated body segments Anundr leaves behind during its burrow phases serve as ideal barriers—position yourself behind the oldest one (from the first burrow) to fully negate the projectile cluster during Eruption. Time your kiting to always have cover ready, turning a deadly ability into a safe DPS window.

Q: How do I handle Elzarah's tornados and tumbleweeds?

Keep tornados away from the counterclockwise fiery tumbleweeds at all costs, as contact ignites them into spreading fire zones that can trap and melt you. Circle the arena edges to path safely, prioritizing minion clears to avoid extra chaos from snake skeletons amid the environmental storm.

Q: What's the biggest threat from Vornas?

The Raging Combo—a roared four-slam sequence—scatters persistent Voltaxic Sulphite fissures across the arena, inflicting stacking physical and lightning damage over time if you linger. Dodge the slams wide, then stay highly mobile to weave between fissures while chipping at Vornas during its recovery.

Q: When does Azmadi get his upgrades?

Zarokh, the Temporal empowers Azmadi at 75% health, upgrading Boomerang Sword to teleport chains and Lunging Attack to longer dashes, plus adding Wind Slashes and Temporal abilities. Burst hard beforehand, and at 60% watch for Omnislash clones—spot the real Azmadi by subtle animation cues to survive the star-pattern sunders.

Q: How to clear quicksand from Akthi's Tumbling Barrage?

Akthi's dive jumps leave quicksand pools at takeoff and landing spots, applying a stackable slow debuff up to 10 stacks—outrun it relentlessly in straight lines until stacks decay fully. Avoid circling back over pools mid-fight; use the brief resurfacing windows to unload damage while shedding the slow.

Time: 2025-12-10 by mmojugg Game: Path of Exile 2 Guide Tags: Fate of the Vaal

Path of Exile 2 ramps up the intensity in its campaign, especially with bosses that demand sharp reflexes and smart positioning right after Act 4. The Vastiri Interlude throws you into a gauntlet of brutal encounters packed with telegraphed dangers—watch for the red glow and audio cues signaling must-dodge moves.

Whether you're pushing through the Fate of the Vaal League in version 0.4.0 "The Last of the Druids" or revisiting for smoother runs, this breakdown equips you to dismantle each threat systematically. Bookmark this for your next campaign sprint, and check out our Path of Exile 2 Shop to stock up on Divine Orbs, Exalted Orbs, crafting currency, rare items, uniques, and more to power through faster.

Path of Exile 2 Boss Mastery Guides

To assist Exiles in successfully advancing across the new continent of Wraeclast, we have compiled essential Boss Mastery Guides for every Act and Interlude in Path of Exile 2. Below is the complete list of Boss Mastery Guides:

Path of Exile 2 Vastiri Interlude Bosses Overview

Boss Name	Location	Key Tips
Akthi, the Final Sting & Anundr, the Sandworm	The Khari Crossing	Prioritize Anundr; burrow remnants block poison projectiles; dodge red-flashing tail sunder.
Elzarah, the Cobra Lord	Sel Khari Sanctuary	Evade linear sunders and cannon bursts; skirt fiery tumbleweeds to prevent tornado ignitions; clear minions fast.
Vornas, the Fell Flame	The Galai Gates	Roll the roaring 4-slam combo; avoid lingering Voltaxic Sulphite fissures causing DoT.
Azmadi, the Faridun Prince	Qimah Reservoir	Track teleports in upgraded boomerang; exit temporal bubble quickly; burst through Omnislash clones.

Tackling the Akthi and Anundr Duo

Found in The Khari Crossing, this paired fight pits you against Akthi, the Final Sting, and Anundr, the Sandworm, dealing primarily physical and chaos damage. Prioritize bursting down one target to simplify the chaos—Anundr's lingering hazards make it a strong candidate, but Akthi's aggression works too.

Anundr cycles through predictable patterns from the start. It repeatedly dives underground, resurfacing four times in the arena's outer ring, each time shedding segments of its elongated body. These remnants become crucial shields later.

Anundr, the Sandworm Attack Details

Phase	Ability	Key Mechanics	Dodge?	Tip
All	Burrow	Dives and emerges 4x, drops body segments	No	Position to use segments as cover
75% HP	Eruption	Burrow delay, emerges with 4 larvae; poison cluster at you	No	Hide behind oldest body segment
75% HP	Tail Sunder	Tail spawns from oldest burrow spot; erupts ground line to you, spawns 4 larvae; close-range sweeps	Yes	Strafe wide; avoid tail proximity
30% HP	Poison Barrage	Head turns left, unleashes 180° clockwise poison bolts	No	Circle opposite direction

Akthi's kit focuses on close-quarters punishment. Expect frequent claw swipes to keep you moving.

Akthi, the Final Sting Attack Details

Ability	Key Mechanics	Dodge?	Tip
Claw Sweeps	Multi-hit melee arcs	No	Maintain mid-range
Tail Slam	Slams tail directly ahead	No	Sidestep promptly
Tail Sweep	Brief shake telegraphs 270° frontal arc	Yes	Backpedal or roll perpendicular
Tumbling Barrage	Rears, tumbles forward onto tail; poison shots chase you; dives underground for 4 jumps, creating quicksand at start/end points	No	Keep mobile; quicksand stacks slow (max 10), run to shed stacks

Surviving Elzarah's Chaotic Arsenal

Elzarah, the Cobra Lord resides in Sel Khari Sanctuary, mixing physical, fire, and lightning damage. This ship's captain wields an anchor and cannon amid environmental mayhem. Stay mobile to evade ground-targeted havoc while navigating hazards.

Baseline melee keeps pressure up: anchor/cannon ground slams, double-arc anchor swipes, and ranged slow waves.

Elzarah, the Cobra Lord Attack Details

Ability	Key Mechanics	Dodge?	Tip
Anchor Sunder	Anchor ground smash sends line to your position	No	Roll sideways
Volcanic Sunder	Spinning anchor creates volcano trail toward you	No	Outrun the path
Cannon Shot	Wheel spin overhead; fires 3-projectile split	No	Predict and weave
Fiery Tumbleweed	Rolling dust orbs circle counterclockwise		Path around them
Tornados	Wander unpredictably; ignite on tumbleweed contact for extra burn.		Avoid contact
Summon Minions	Wheel spin skyward releases dust trails spawning snake skeletons.		Clear fast
Sand Hands	Anchor raise summons slamming hands at your feet.		Evade targeted areas
Spirit Barrage	Wheel spin tracks you, launching green mortar volleys.		Maintain distance

Conquering Vornas the Fire Breather

The Galai Gates host Vornas, the Fell Flame, a physical and fire specialist. It closes gaps aggressively, so kite smartly.

Standard moves include melee sweeps and leaps to punish distance.

Vornas, the Fell Flame Attack Details

Ability	Key Mechanics	Dodge?	Tip
Slam	Frontal ground pound into spinning cone sunder	No	Circle flanks
Raging Combo	Roar precedes 4 rapid slams; scatters lingering Voltaxic Sulphite fissures (physical/lightning DoT)	Yes	Spread out; avoid fissures

Outmaneuvering Azmadi's Temporal Fury

Azmadi, the Faridun Prince guards Qimah Reservoir with pure physical damage. His swordplay escalates dramatically with ally buffs and clones—patience and prediction are key.

Early phase emphasizes sword control:

Azmadi Baseline Attacks

Ability	Key Mechanics	Dodge?	Tip
Sword Sweeps	Melee multi-hits	No	Bait and punish
Lunging Attack	Forward dash stab	No	Sidestep
Boomerang Sword	Linear throw, delayed recall	No	Dodge outbound/inbound
Combo Swings	Four sequential strikes	No	Roll through gaps
Sunder	Ground smash lines to you	No	Perpendicular evade

At 75% HP, Zarokh, the Temporal empowers him:

Azmadi Empowered Attacks (75% HP)

Upgraded/ New Ability	Key Mechanics	Dodge?	Tip
Boomerang Sword	Throw then 5x teleport catches	No	Track teleports
Lunging Attack	Extended dash range	No	Wider berth
Wind Slashes	Triple sword swings hurl air waves	No	Layered dodging
Temporal Bubble	Slowing dome; teleports center for wind slashes	No	Exit immediately
Temporal Sunder	Absorbs clones while tracking; lingering energy line	No	Preempt path
Temporal Dash	Blade illusions hide him; multi-dash chain ends in sunder	No	Spot real via animation

Dropping to 60% HP unleashes Omnislash: He warps around you with four star-pattern clones, all slamming a unified sunder line. Burst phases here if possible.

FAQs on Path of Exile 2 Vastiri Interlude Bosses

What are the main damage types in the Vastiri Interlude?

The duo of Akthi and Anundr primarily deal physical and chaos damage, so cap your chaos resistance early and layer physical mitigation like armour or endurance charges. Elzarah mixes physical, fire, and lightning, demanding balanced elemental defences to survive his cannon blasts and fiery hazards. Vornas focuses on physical and fire, while Azmadi is pure physical—prioritize armour and block where possible for the prince's relentless sword combos.

How do I identify attacks that require dodging?

Look for the boss flashing bright red combined with a distinct, urgent audio cue—these are lethal telegraphs you must roll through immediately to avoid massive damage or instant death. Practice in safer fights to get the timing down, as mistiming can wipe low-level campaign builds; positioning perpendicular to the attack line often provides the safest escape.

Should I split damage between Akthi and Anundr?

Absolutely not—single-target one completely to cut the chaos in half and manage adds more easily; Anundr is often ideal first due to its burrow hazards blocking your movement otherwise. This lets you use the worm's shed body segments as shields against Akthi's pursuits and poison sprays.

What blocks Anundr's poison spit?

The elongated body segments Anundr leaves behind during its burrow phases serve as ideal barriers—position yourself behind the oldest one (from the first burrow) to fully negate the projectile cluster during Eruption. Time your kiting to always have cover ready, turning a deadly ability into a safe DPS window.

How do I handle Elzarah's tornados and tumbleweeds?

Keep tornados away from the counterclockwise fiery tumbleweeds at all costs, as contact ignites them into spreading fire zones that can trap and melt you. Circle the arena edges to path safely, prioritizing minion clears to avoid extra chaos from snake skeletons amid the environmental storm.

What's the biggest threat from Vornas?

The Raging Combo—a roared four-slam sequence—scatters persistent Voltaxic Sulphite fissures across the arena, inflicting stacking physical and lightning damage over time if you linger. Dodge the slams wide, then stay highly mobile to weave between fissures while chipping at Vornas during its recovery.

When does Azmadi get his upgrades?

Zarokh, the Temporal empowers Azmadi at 75% health, upgrading Boomerang Sword to teleport chains and Lunging Attack to longer dashes, plus adding Wind Slashes and Temporal abilities. Burst hard beforehand, and at 60% watch for Omnislash clones—spot the real Azmadi by subtle animation cues to survive the star-pattern sunders.

How to clear quicksand from Akthi's Tumbling Barrage?

Akthi's dive jumps leave quicksand pools at takeoff and landing spots, applying a stackable slow debuff up to 10 stacks—outrun it relentlessly in straight lines until stacks decay fully. Avoid circling back over pools mid-fight; use the brief resurfacing windows to unload damage while shedding the slow.