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.
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
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L
Spectral Blade
Rune: Barrier Blades
Arcane
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R
Black Hole
Rune: Spellsteal
Arcane
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1
Teleport
Rune: Safe Passage
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2
Blizzard
Rune: Unrelenting Storm
Cold
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3
Hydra
Rune: Mammoth Hydra
Fire
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4
Storm Armor
Rune: Shocking Aspect
Lightning
Passive Skills
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Elemental Exposure
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Audacity
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Galvanizing Ward
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Arcane Dynamo
Equipment
1 set piece · 12 legendary items
- HelmThe Magistrate
- ShouldersPauldrons of the Skeleton King
- AmuletSquirt's Necklace
- ChestAquila Cuirass
- GlovesTasker and Theo
- BracersAshnagarr's Blood Bracer
- BeltThe Shame of Delsere
- PantsBlackthorne's Jousting Mail
- BootsIce Climbers
- Ring 1Halo of Karini
- Ring 2Convention of Elements
- Main HandSerpent's Sparker
- Off HandWinter Flurry
Kanai's Cube
- WeaponFragment of DestinyYour 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 GauntletsGetting 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.
- JewelryUnityAll damage taken is split between wearers of this item.
Gear Stats
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The Magistrate
Helm
- +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
- +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
- +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
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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- +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
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
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Level 5
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Kraftschuss
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Verkrüppelnder Schuss
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Level 10
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Anatomie
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Hysterie
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Level 15
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Mehrfachschuss
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Durchschlagender Schuss
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Level 20
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Nachtschleier
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Verschwinden
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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.













