PoE Saresh, The Weeping Black Endgame Pinnacle Boss

Saresh, The Weeping Black

Saresh, of the Weeping Black is a significant lore figure and endgame boss in Path of Exile, specifically taking a central role in the 3.28 Mirage League.

Who is Saresh?

Originally a member of the Order of the Djinn (the same secret society as Jun Ortoi from Betrayal), Saresh was known as the "Surgeon of the Dead". He was a Faridun outcast who became obsessed with "intrinsic darkness" and necromancy, eventually leading a massive undead horde against the Maraketh in the Vastiri Plains.

He was long thought dead, having been defeated by Garukhan (the Queen of the Winds). However, his return is a core element of the 3.28 endgame, where players draw his ire by "meddling in the affairs of the Afarud".

Exclusive Drops & Rewards

If you meddle with the affairs of the Afarud for too long though, you may draw the ire of the Mirage league's new Endgame Boss. Saresh, of the Weeping Black. Saresh also has a set of powerful, exclusive items. Yours for the taking, if you are able to defeat him.

• The Sands of Time Tyrant's Sekhem

Role in 3.28 Mirage League

• Endgame Boss: He serves as the primary pinnacle-style encounter for the Mirage League.
• Combat Style: The fight is described as a high-intensity battle against a "Necromancer Supreme," featuring his "marauding undead legion" and complex positioning requirements.
• Lore Connection: His abilities are linked to the control of sandstorms and "Weeping Black," a dark power that also influenced the creation of Metamorphs.

Historical Lore References

Saresh has been hinted at in item flavor texts and NPC dialogue for years before becoming a physical boss:

• The Hallowed Monarch: Contains a quote from Sekhema Orbala (the mortal form of Garukhan) addressed to him.
• The Storm Blade: Mentioned by Petarus and Vanja in Act 9 as a weapon used in the ancient war against Saresh's horde.
• Metamorph: Associated with the historical Metamorph scarabs, suggesting he was the first to experiment with the dark "intrinsic" powers Tane Octavius later studied.