Wizard

Energy Twister Wizard Build (Delsere's Magnum Opus)

Set build · Wizard

  • Tier B in Season 40
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  • 2 variants

Delsere's Magnum Opus for the Wizard: tier B, Season 40, with gear, cube powers, gems and 2 variants.

As of Season 40 · by eRnstl · updated

Changes since Season 39

  • The fourth cube slot is gone (Season 39 only).

Active Skills

  1. L Energy Twister Rune: Wicked Wind Arcane
  2. R Arcane Torrent Rune: Flame Ward Fire
  3. 1 Teleport Rune: Safe Passage
  4. 2 Wave of Force Rune: Arcane Attunement Arcane
  5. 3 Magic Weapon Rune: Deflection
  6. 4 Storm Armor Rune: Power of the Storm Lightning

Passive Skills

  • Audacity
  • Galvanizing Ward
  • Elemental Exposure
  • Illusionist

Equipment

7 set pieces · 6 legendary items

  • HelmShrouded MaskSet
  • ShouldersDashing Pauldrons of DespairSet
  • AmuletSquirt's NecklaceLegendaryBane of the Trapped
  • ChestHarness of TruthSetTopazTopazTopaz
  • GlovesFierce GauntletsSet
  • BracersAshnagarr's Blood BracerLegendary
  • BeltCaptain Crimson's Silk GirdleSet
  • PantsCaptain Crimson's ThrustSetTopazTopaz
  • BootsStriders of DestinySet
  • Ring 1Convention of ElementsLegendaryBane of the Stricken
  • Ring 2Halo of KariniLegendaryEsoteric Alteration
  • Main HandThe Twisted SwordSanctifiedLegendaryEmerald
  • Off HandEtched SigilLegendary

Kanai's Cube

  • WeaponValthek's RebukeLegendaryEnergy Twister now travels in a straight path and deals 400% increased damage.
  • ArmorRanslor's FollyLegendaryThe damage of Energy Twister is increased by 300% and it periodically pulls in lesser enemies within 30 yards.
  • JewelryRing of Royal GrandeurLegendary

Gear Stats

  • Shrouded Mask

    Helm

    • +626–750 Intelligence ancient +825–1,000
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • Increases Energy Twister Damage by 10–15%
    • +141–160 Poison Resistance ancient +176–210
    • +626–750 Vitality ancient +825–1,000
  • Dashing Pauldrons of Despair

    Shoulders

    • +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
    • +373–397 Armor ancient +436–516
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • Chance to Deal 10–20% Area Damage on Hit.
  • Harness of Truth

    Chest Armor

    Topaz Topaz Topaz
    • +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • Reduces damage from elites by 10–11%
    • Socket
  • Fierce Gauntlets

    Gloves

    • +626–750 Intelligence ancient +825–1,000
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8–10%
    • Chance to Deal 10–20% Area Damage on Hit.
  • Ashnagarr's Blood Bracer

    Bracers

    • Arcane skills deal 15–20% more damage.
    • +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    Increases the potency of your shields by 75–100%.
  • Captain Crimson's Silk Girdle

    Belt

    • +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • +10–15% Life
  • Captain Crimson's Thrust

    Pants

    Topaz Topaz
    • +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • +559–595 Armor ancient +654–775
    • Socket
  • Striders of Destiny

    Boots

    • +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • +91–100 Resistance to All Elements ancient +110–130
    • Increases Energy Twister Damage by 10–15%
  • Squirt's Necklace

    Amulet

    Bane of the Trapped
    • +71–80% Extra Gold from Monsters
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 51–100%
    • Arcane skills deal 15–20% more damage.
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8–10%
    • Socket
    While not taking damage, damage dealt is increased by up to 100% and damage taken is increased by up to 50%.
  • Convention of Elements

    Ring 1

    Bane of the Stricken
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • Chance to Deal 10–20% Area Damage on Hit.
    • Socket
    Gain 150–200% increased damage to a single element for 4 seconds. This non-static effect rotates through the elements available to your class in the following order: Arcane, Cold, Fire, Holy, Lightning, Physical, Poison.
  • Halo of Karini

    Ring 2

    Esoteric Alteration
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • Chance to Deal 10–20% Area Damage on Hit.
    • Socket
    You take 60–80% less damage for 5 seconds after your Storm Armor electrocutes an enemy more than 15 yards away.
  • The Twisted Sword

    Main Hand

    Emerald
    • +(981–1,199)–(1,175–1,490) Cold Damage ancient +(1,318–1,560)–(1,609–1,940)
    • +6–10% Damage
    • Chance to Deal 16–24% Area Damage on Hit.
    • +626–750 Intelligence ancient +825–1,000
    • Socket
    Energy Twister damage is increased by 125–150% for each Energy Twister you have out up to a maximum of 3. The Raging Storm rune is automatically applied to Energy Twister and allows the tornado to merge with 3 additional Energy Twisters.
  • Etched Sigil

    Off Hand

    • Physical Damage (Weapon)
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8–10%
    • Chance to Deal 10–20% Area Damage on Hit.
    • Critical Hits grant 3–4 Arcane Power
    • Increases Energy Twister Damage by 10–15%
    While channeling Arcane Torrent, Disintegrate, or Ray of Frost, the damage of your Energy Twister is increased by 200–250%, and you also cast Energy Twister every second.
Templar

Templar

Kormac

Equipment

  • HelmLeoric's Crown
  • ShouldersHoming Pads
  • Chest ArmorTal Rasha's Relentless Pursuit
  • GlovesGloves of Worship
  • BeltCaptain Crimson's Silk Girdle
  • PantsCaptain Crimson's Thrust
  • BootsIce Climbers
  • AmuletThe Flavor of Time
  • BracersNemesis Bracers
  • Ring 1Unity
  • Ring 2Oculus Ring
  • Main HandThunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker
  • Off HandWall of Man
  • Templar RelicEmpty

Skills

  1. Level 5
    • Einschreiten
    • Heilen (selected)
  2. Level 10
    • Treue (selected)
    • Einschüchtern
  3. Level 15
    • Offensive (selected)
    • Ansturm
  4. Level 20
    • Wächter (selected)
    • Inspirieren

Gameplay

The configuration

This setup is stored as a complete build — gear, skills, runes and cube powers work together and are not assembled from individual statistics.

  • Set: Delsere's Magnum Opus
  • Rating: tier B across all classes
  • Kanai's Cube: Valthek's Rebuke, Ranslor's Folly, Ring of Royal Grandeur
  • Skills: Energy Twister (Wicked Wind), Arcane Torrent (Flame Ward), Teleport (Safe Passage), Wave of Force (Arcane Attunement), Magic Weapon (Deflection), Storm Armor (Power of the Storm)
  • Passives: Audacity, Galvanizing Ward, Elemental Exposure, Illusionist
  • Variants available: Torment 16 / Nephalem rifts, GR push
Use the variant switcher above to move between the versions. What changes between them is spelled out below — read it before you rebuild.

What the set does

This build wears Delsere's Magnum Opus. These bonuses apply once the matching number of set pieces is equipped — the damage multiplier hangs on them, not on the individual stats of the pieces:

  • 2 pieces: Hitting an enemy with Arcane Orb, Energy Twister, Magic Missile, Shock Pulse, Spectral Blade, Electrocute, or Arcane Torrent also casts Slow Time at them. This effect will not trigger if the target is already inside a Slow Time bubble. The cooldown of Teleport will reset while you're inside bubbles generated from this set or cast by you.
  • 4 pieces: You take 75% reduced damage while you have a Slow Time active. Allies inside your Slow Time gain half benefit.
  • 6 pieces: Enemies affected by your Slow Time and for 5 seconds after exiting take 20,000% increased damage from your Arcane Orb, Energy Twister, Magic Missile, Shock Pulse, Spectral Blade, Electrocute, and Arcane Torrent abilities.

How the variants differ

Measured against the push version. Anything not listed here stays the same:

  • Torment 16 / Nephalem rifts: swaps in skills Energy Twister (Mistral Breeze), Arcane Torrent (Static Discharge), Slow Time (Time Shell), Teleport (Wormhole); cube The Twisted Sword; gems Boon of the Hoarder, Bane of the Powerful.

Sockets and gems

The 3 legendary gems (Bane of the Trapped, Bane of the Stricken, Esoteric Alteration) belong in the jewellery slots (rings and amulet). Urshi can upgrade them after a Greater Rift whether they are socketed, in your inventory or in your stash.

The remaining 6 sockets are filled with regular gems: Topaz (5) and Emerald (1).

On the season theme

In Season 40, Angelic Crucibles sanctify a legendary item: perfect Ancient-level stats plus one of three powers of your class at random. You can only wear one Sanctified item at a time. For this build the Storm Armor power applies, because it uses that skill. Which item is sanctified depends on the version: Aether Walker (Torment 16 / Nephalem rifts) and The Twisted Sword (GR push). Since the power is rolled at random, a Sanctified item can be sanctified again with another Crucible. All powers are listed on the Season 40 page.

FAQ

How good is the Energy Twister Wizard build (Delsere's Magnum Opus) in Season 40?

Solid: it is rated tier B across all classes, behind the strongest builds of the season. It ranks #11 of our 14 Wizard builds this season.

Which skills does the Energy Twister Wizard build (Delsere's Magnum Opus) use?

The skill bar holds Energy Twister, Arcane Torrent, Teleport, Wave of Force, Magic Weapon.

What goes into Kanai's Cube for the Energy Twister Wizard build (Delsere's Magnum Opus)?

Weapon: Valthek's Rebuke, Armor: Ranslor's Folly, Jewelry: Ring of Royal Grandeur.

Which legendary gems does the Energy Twister Wizard build (Delsere's Magnum Opus) use?

The legendary gems are Bane of the Trapped, Bane of the Stricken, Esoteric Alteration.

Which variants of the Energy Twister Wizard build (Delsere's Magnum Opus) are there?

2 variants: GR push, Torment 16 / Nephalem rifts. Switch between them with the variant selector above; the differences are listed in the gameplay section.

Which follower suits the Energy Twister Wizard build (Delsere's Magnum Opus)?

Recommended follower: Templar, equipped with Leoric's Crown, Gloves of Worship, Homing Pads, Captain Crimson's Thrust.

Which stats matter for the Energy Twister Wizard build (Delsere's Magnum Opus)?

Prioritize these stats: Intelligence, Critical Hit Chance, Vitality, Area Damage, Critical Hit Damage, Energy Twister Damage.

What are the alternatives for the Wizard?

Other builds of the same class, ranked by tier: Meteor Wizard Build (No Set): Tier S; Meteor Wizard Build (Tal Rasha's Elements): Tier A; Energy Twister Wizard Build (No Set): Tier A.