Wizard

Arcane Orb Wizard Build (Vyr's Amazing Arcana)

Set build · Wizard

  • Tier A in Season 40
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Vyr's Amazing Arcana Arcane Orb for the Wizard: tier A, Season 40, with gear, cube powers, gems and 1 version.

As of Season 40 · by eRnstl · updated

Active Skills

  1. L Arcane Orb Rune: Frozen Orb Cold
  2. R Magic Weapon Rune: Deflection
  3. 1 Shock Pulse Rune: Piercing Orb Lightning
  4. 2 Black Hole Rune: Absolute Zero Cold
  5. 3 Storm Armor Rune: Power of the Storm Lightning
  6. 4 Archon Rune: Combustion Fire

Passive Skills

  • Evocation
  • Galvanizing Ward
  • Elemental Exposure
  • Power Hungry

Equipment

6 set pieces · 7 legendary items

  • HelmVyr's Sightless SkullSetDiamond
  • ShouldersVyr's Proud PauldronsSet
  • AmuletSquirt's NecklaceLegendaryBane of the Stricken
  • ChestVyr's Astonishing AuraSetTopazTopazTopaz
  • GlovesVyr's Grasping GauntletsSet
  • BracersAshnagarr's Blood BracerLegendary
  • BeltFazula's Improbable ChainLegendary
  • PantsVyr's Fantastic FinerySetTopazTopaz
  • BootsVyr's Swaggering StanceSet
  • Ring 1Convention of ElementsLegendaryBane of the Trapped
  • Ring 2UnityLegendaryZei's Stone of Vengeance
  • Main HandUnstable ScepterSanctifiedLegendaryEmerald
  • Off HandTriumvirateLegendary

Kanai's Cube

  • WeaponWizardspikeLegendaryPerforming an attack has a 25% chance to hurl a Frozen Orb. Arcane Orb deals 350% increased damage.
  • ArmorThe SwamiLegendaryThe bonuses from Archon stacks now last for 20 seconds after Archon expires.
  • JewelryHalo of KariniLegendaryYou take 80% less damage for 5 seconds after your Storm Armor electrocutes an enemy more than 15 yards away.

Gear Stats

  • Vyr's Sightless Skull

    Helm

    Diamond
    • +626–750 Intelligence ancient +825–1,000
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • Increases Arcane Orb Damage by 10–15%
    • Socket
  • Vyr's Proud Pauldrons

    Shoulders

    • +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
    • Reduces cooldown of all skills by 5–8%.
    • Chance to Deal 10–20% Area Damage on Hit.
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
  • Vyr's Astonishing Aura

    Chest Armor

    Topaz Topaz Topaz
    • +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • +10–15% Life
    • Socket
  • Vyr's Grasping Gauntlets

    Gloves

    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8–10%
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
    • Reduces cooldown of all skills by 5–8%.
    • Chance to Deal 10–20% Area Damage on Hit.
  • Ashnagarr's Blood Bracer

    Bracers

    • +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • Cold skills deal 15–20% more damage.
    Increases the potency of your shields by 75–100%.
  • Fazula's Improbable Chain

    Belt

    • +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • +373–397 Armor ancient +436–516
    • +10–15% Life
    You automatically start with 40–50 Archon stacks when entering Archon form.
  • Vyr's Fantastic Finery

    Pants

    Topaz Topaz
    • +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • +559–595 Armor ancient +654–775
    • Socket
  • Vyr's Swaggering Stance

    Boots

    • +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
    • +373–397 Armor ancient +436–516
    • Increases Arcane Orb Damage by 10–15%
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • +141–160 Physical Resistance ancient +176–210
    • Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
  • Squirt's Necklace

    Amulet

    Bane of the Stricken
    • +71–80% Extra Gold from Monsters
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 51–100%
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8–10%
    • Reduces cooldown of all skills by 5–8%.
    • 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 Trapped
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
    • Reduces cooldown of all skills by 5–8%.
    • 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.
  • Unity

    Ring 2

    Zei's Stone of Vengeance
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • Damage against Elites
    • Reduces cooldown of all skills by 5–8%.
    • Socket
    All damage taken is split between wearers of this item.
  • Unstable Scepter

    Main Hand

    Emerald
    • +(981–1,199)–(1,175–1,490) Damage ancient +(1,318–1,560)–(1,609–1,940)
    • Increases Attack Speed by 5–7%
    • Reduces cooldown of all skills by 6–10%.
    • +13–14 Maximum Arcane Power
    • Chance to Deal 16–24% Area Damage on Hit.
    • Socket
    The damage of Arcane Orb is increased by 350–450% and its explosion triggers an additional time.
  • Triumvirate

    Off Hand

    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8–10%
    • Physical Damage (Weapon)
    • Reduces cooldown of all skills by 5–8%.
    • +13–14 Maximum Arcane Power
    • Critical Hits grant 3–4 Arcane Power
    • Increases Arcane Orb Damage by 10–15%
    Your Signature Spells increase the damage of Arcane Orb by 300–400% for 6 seconds, stacking up to 3 times.
Enchantress

Enchantress

Eirena

Equipment

  • HelmBlind Faith
  • ShouldersHoming Pads
  • Chest ArmorTal Rasha's Relentless Pursuit
  • GlovesCain's Scrivener
  • BeltCord of the Sherma
  • PantsCain's Habit
  • BootsIce Climbers
  • AmuletThe Flavor of Time
  • BracersNemesis Bracers
  • Ring 1Unity
  • Ring 2Oculus Ring
  • Main HandThunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker
  • Off HandEmpty
  • Enchantress FocusEmpty

Skills

  1. Level 15
    • Betören
    • Temporaler Impuls (selected)
  2. Level 20
    • Verstärkung
    • Prophetische Harmonie (selected)
  3. Level 25
    • Energieschild (selected)
    • Erosion
  4. Level 30
    • Aufschub des Schicksals (selected)
    • Konzentrierter Geist

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: Vyr's Amazing Arcana
  • Rating: tier A across all classes
  • Kanai's Cube: Wizardspike, The Swami, Halo of Karini
  • Skills: Arcane Orb (Frozen Orb), Magic Weapon (Deflection), Shock Pulse (Piercing Orb), Black Hole (Absolute Zero), Storm Armor (Power of the Storm), Archon (Combustion)
  • Passives: Evocation, Galvanizing Ward, Elemental Exposure, Power Hungry
  • Variants available: GR push

What the set does

This build wears Vyr's Amazing Arcana. 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: Archon gains the effect of every rune.
  • 4 pieces: Archon stacks also increase your Attack Speed, Armor, and Resistances by 1%.
  • 6 pieces: You gain 1 Archon stack when you hit with an Archon ability and Archon stacks also reduce damage taken by 0.15% and have their damage bonus increased to 100%.

Sockets and gems

The 3 legendary gems (Bane of the Stricken, Bane of the Trapped, Zei's Stone of Vengeance) 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), Diamond (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 and Arcane Orb powers apply, because it uses those skills. This build sanctifies Unstable Scepter, 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 Arcane Orb Wizard build (Vyr's Amazing Arcana) in Season 40?

Good: it is rated tier A across all classes, just behind the top. It ranks #6 of our 14 Wizard builds this season.

Which skills does the Arcane Orb Wizard build (Vyr's Amazing Arcana) use?

The skill bar holds Arcane Orb, Magic Weapon, Shock Pulse, Black Hole, Storm Armor.

What goes into Kanai's Cube for the Arcane Orb Wizard build (Vyr's Amazing Arcana)?

Weapon: Wizardspike, Armor: The Swami, Jewelry: Halo of Karini.

Which legendary gems does the Arcane Orb Wizard build (Vyr's Amazing Arcana) use?

The legendary gems are Bane of the Stricken, Bane of the Trapped, Zei's Stone of Vengeance.

Which follower suits the Arcane Orb Wizard build (Vyr's Amazing Arcana)?

Recommended follower: Enchantress, equipped with Blind Faith, Cain's Scrivener, Homing Pads, Cain's Habit.

Which stats matter for the Arcane Orb Wizard build (Vyr's Amazing Arcana)?

Prioritize these stats: Intelligence, Critical Hit Chance, Cooldown Reduction, Vitality, Arcane Orb Damage, Critical Hit 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; Meteor Wizard Build (Firebird's Finery): Tier A.