Wizard

Hydra Wizard Build (No Set)

No set · Wizard

  • Tier B in Season 40
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Legacy gem build Hydra for the Wizard: tier B, Season 40, with gear, cube powers, gems and 1 version.

As of Season 40 · by eRnstl · updated

Changes since Season 39

  • New on the skill bar: Teleport (Safe Passage)
  • Dropped from the skill bar: Arcane Torrent (Flame Ward)
  • The fourth cube slot is gone (Season 39 only).
  • Gear: Shoulders: Mantle of Channeling → Pauldrons of the Skeleton King

Active Skills

  1. L Spectral Blade Rune: Barrier Blades Arcane
  2. R Black Hole Rune: Spellsteal Arcane
  3. 1 Teleport Rune: Safe Passage
  4. 2 Blizzard Rune: Unrelenting Storm Cold
  5. 3 Hydra Rune: Mammoth Hydra Fire
  6. 4 Storm Armor Rune: Shocking Aspect Lightning

Passive Skills

  • Elemental Exposure
  • Audacity
  • Galvanizing Ward
  • Arcane Dynamo

Equipment

1 set piece · 12 legendary items

  • HelmThe MagistrateLegendaryAmethyst
  • ShouldersPauldrons of the Skeleton KingLegendary
  • AmuletSquirt's NecklaceLegendaryLegacy of Dreams
  • ChestAquila CuirassLegendaryTopazTopazTopaz
  • GlovesTasker and TheoLegendary
  • BracersAshnagarr's Blood BracerLegendary
  • BeltThe Shame of DelsereLegendary
  • PantsBlackthorne's Jousting MailSetTopazTopaz
  • BootsIce ClimbersLegendary
  • Ring 1Halo of KariniSanctifiedLegendaryEnforcer
  • Ring 2Convention of ElementsLegendaryBane of the Stricken
  • Main HandSerpent's SparkerLegendaryEmerald
  • Off HandWinter FlurryLegendary

Kanai's Cube

  • WeaponFragment of DestinyLegendaryYour Signature Spells attack 50% faster and deal triple damage. You gain a Spectral buff whenever you land an attack with a Signature Spell. Hydras deal 30% increased damage for each Spectral stack. Max 10 stacks.
  • ArmorStone GauntletsLegendaryGetting hit increases your armor by 50%, but reduces your movement speed by 15% and attack speed by 20%. This effect stacks up to 5 times.
  • JewelryUnityLegendaryAll damage taken is split between wearers of this item.

Gear Stats

  • The Magistrate

    Helm

    Amethyst
    • +626–750 Intelligence ancient +825–1,000
    • +626–750 Vitality ancient +825–1,000
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • +141–160 Fire Resistance ancient +176–210
    • Socket
    Your Hydras now periodically cast Frost Nova and deal 250–300% increased damage.
  • Pauldrons of the Skeleton King

    Shoulders

    • +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
    • Chance to Deal 10–20% Area Damage on Hit.
    • +373–397 Armor ancient +436–516
    • Increases Hydra Damage by 10–15%
    • +141–160 Cold Resistance ancient +176–210
    When receiving fatal damage, there is a chance that you are instead restored to 25% of maximum Life and cause nearby enemies to flee in fear.
  • Aquila Cuirass

    Chest Armor

    Topaz Topaz Topaz
    • +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • Increases Hydra Damage by 10–15%
    • Reduces damage from ranged attacks by 6–7%.
    • Socket
    While above 90–95% primary resource, all damage taken is reduced by 50%.
  • Tasker and Theo

    Gloves

    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8–10%
    • Chance to Deal 10–20% Area Damage on Hit.
    • +141–160 Arcane Resistance ancient +176–210
    • +626–750 Intelligence ancient +825–1,000
    Increase attack speed of your pets by 40–50%.
  • Ashnagarr's Blood Bracer

    Bracers

    • Fire 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%
    • Reduces damage from melee attacks by 6–7%
    Increases the potency of your shields by 75–100%.
  • The Shame of Delsere

    Belt

    • +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • +10–15% Life
    • +373–397 Armor ancient +436–516
    • +141–160 Poison Resistance ancient +176–210
    Your Signature Spells attack 50% faster and restore 9–12 Arcane Power.
  • Blackthorne's Jousting Mail

    Pants

    Topaz Topaz
    • +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
    • Fire skills deal 15–20% more damage.
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • +559–595 Armor ancient +654–775
    • Socket
  • Ice Climbers

    Boots

    • +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • +91–100 Resistance to All Elements ancient +110–130
    • +373–397 Armor ancient +436–516
    Gain immunity to Freeze and Immobilize effects.
  • Squirt's Necklace

    Amulet

    Legacy of Dreams
    • Fire skills deal 15–20% more damage.
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 51–100%
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8–10%
    • Reduces damage from melee attacks by 6–7%
    • +71–80% Extra Gold from Monsters
    • Socket
    While not taking damage, damage dealt is increased by up to 100% and damage taken is increased by up to 50%.
  • Halo of Karini

    Ring 1

    Enforcer
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • +141–160 Physical Resistance ancient +176–210
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
    • 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.
  • Convention of Elements

    Ring 2

    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.
    • +141–160 Physical Resistance ancient +176–210
    • 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.
  • Serpent's Sparker

    Main Hand

    Emerald
    • +6–10% Damage
    • Chance to Deal 16–24% Area Damage on Hit.
    • Increases Attack Speed by 5–7%
    • Socket
    You may have one extra Hydra active at a time and they deal 250–300% increased damage.
  • Winter Flurry

    Off Hand

    • Physical Damage (Weapon)
    • +626–750 Intelligence ancient +825–1,000
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8–10%
    • Chance to Deal 10–20% Area Damage on Hit.
    • Increases Hydra Damage by 10–15%
    Enemies killed by Cold damage have a 25% chance to release a Frost Nova. Your Hydras deals 125–150% increased damage to enemies in a Blizzard.
Scoundrel

Scoundrel

Lyndon

Equipment

  • HelmMempo of Twilight
  • ShouldersHoming Pads
  • Chest ArmorTal Rasha's Relentless Pursuit
  • GlovesCain's Scrivener
  • BeltThe Witching Hour
  • PantsCain's Habit
  • BootsIce Climbers
  • AmuletThe Flavor of Time
  • BracersNemesis Bracers
  • Ring 1Unity
  • Ring 2Oculus Ring
  • Main HandCluckeye
  • Off HandEmpty
  • Scoundrel TokenEmpty

Skills

  1. Level 5
    • Kraftschuss
    • Verkrüppelnder Schuss
  2. Level 10
    • Anatomie
    • Hysterie
  3. Level 15
    • Mehrfachschuss
    • Durchschlagender Schuss
  4. Level 20
    • Nachtschleier
    • Verschwinden

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: no class set — Legacy gem build
  • Rating: tier B across all classes
  • Kanai's Cube: Fragment of Destiny, Stone Gauntlets, Unity
  • Skills: Spectral Blade (Barrier Blades), Black Hole (Spellsteal), Teleport (Safe Passage), Blizzard (Unrelenting Storm), Hydra (Mammoth Hydra), Storm Armor (Shocking Aspect)
  • Passives: Elemental Exposure, Audacity, Galvanizing Ward, Arcane Dynamo
  • Variants available: GR push

Sockets and gems

The 3 legendary gems (Legacy of Dreams, Enforcer, Bane of the Stricken) 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 7 sockets are filled with regular gems: Topaz (5), Amethyst (1) 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. This build sanctifies Halo of Karini, marked in the gear above. 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 Hydra Wizard build without a set in Season 40?

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

Which skills does the Hydra Wizard build without a set use?

The skill bar holds Spectral Blade, Black Hole, Teleport, Blizzard, Hydra.

What goes into Kanai's Cube for the Hydra Wizard build without a set?

Weapon: Fragment of Destiny, Armor: Stone Gauntlets, Jewelry: Unity.

Which legendary gems does the Hydra Wizard build without a set use?

The legendary gems are Legacy of Dreams, Enforcer, Bane of the Stricken.

Which follower suits the Hydra Wizard build without a set?

Recommended follower: Scoundrel, equipped with Mempo of Twilight, Cain's Scrivener, Homing Pads, Cain's Habit.

Which stats matter for the Hydra Wizard build without a set?

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

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.