Wizard

Archon Wizard Build

Vyr's Amazing Arcana · Set build · Wizard

  • Tier B in Season 40
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  • 3 variants

Vyr's Amazing Arcana Archon for the Wizard: tier B, Season 40, with gear, cube powers, gems and 3 variants.

As of Season 40 · by eRnstl · updated

Changes since Season 39

  • Tier: C → B
  • The fourth cube slot is gone (Season 39 only).
  • Gear: Helm: Guardian's Gaze → Vyr's Sightless Skull; Bracers: Guardian's Aversion → Ashnagarr's Blood Bracer

Active Skills

  1. L Storm Armor Rune: Shocking Aspect Lightning
  2. R Arcane Torrent Rune: Static Discharge Lightning
  3. 1 Black Hole Rune: Absolute Zero Cold
  4. 2 Archon Rune: Slow Time
  5. 3 Slow Time Rune: Time Warp
  6. 4 Magic Weapon Rune: Deflection

Passive Skills

  • Evocation
  • Unstable Anomaly
  • Galvanizing Ward
  • Audacity

Equipment

8 set pieces · 5 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 2Halo of KariniLegendaryZei's Stone of Vengeance
  • Main HandChantodo's WillSanctifiedSetEmerald
  • Off HandChantodo's ForceSet

Kanai's Cube

  • WeaponThe FurnaceLegendaryIncreases damage against elites by 50%.
  • ArmorThe SwamiLegendaryThe bonuses from Archon stacks now last for 20 seconds after Archon expires.
  • JewelryObsidian Ring of the ZodiacLegendaryReduce the remaining cooldown of one of your skills by 1 second when you hit with a resource-spending attack.

Gear Stats

  • Vyr's Sightless Skull

    Helm

    Diamond
    • +626–750 Intelligence ancient +825–1,000
    • +626–750 Vitality ancient +825–1,000
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • Socket
  • Vyr's Proud Pauldrons

    Shoulders

    • +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • +373–397 Armor ancient +436–516
    • Reduces cooldown of all skills by 5–8%.
  • Vyr's Astonishing Aura

    Chest Armor

    Topaz Topaz Topaz
    • +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
    • +559–595 Armor ancient +654–775
    • Reduces damage from elites by 10–11%
    • Socket
  • Vyr's Grasping Gauntlets

    Gloves

    • +626–750 Intelligence ancient +825–1,000
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8–10%
    • Reduces cooldown of all skills by 5–8%.
  • Ashnagarr's Blood Bracer

    Bracers

    • Cold 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%.
  • Fazula's Improbable Chain

    Belt

    • +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • +10–15% Life
    • +373–397 Armor ancient +436–516
    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
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • +91–100 Resistance to All Elements ancient +110–130
    • +373–397 Armor ancient +436–516
  • Squirt's Necklace

    Amulet

    Bane of the Stricken
    • Cold skills deal 15–20% more damage.
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 51–100%
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8–10%
    • +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%.
  • Convention of Elements

    Ring 1

    Bane of the Trapped
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • Physical Damage (Weapon)
    • 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

    Zei's Stone of Vengeance
    • Physical Damage (Weapon)
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • Socket
    You take 60–80% less damage for 5 seconds after your Storm Armor electrocutes an enemy more than 15 yards away.
  • Chantodo's Will

    Main Hand

    Emerald
    • +(981–1,199)–(1,175–1,490) Damage ancient +(1,318–1,560)–(1,609–1,940)
    • +6–10% Damage
    • Increases Attack Speed by 5–7%
    • Reduces cooldown of all skills by 6–10%.
    • +13–14 Maximum Arcane Power
    • Socket
  • Chantodo's Force

    Off Hand

    • Physical Damage (Weapon)
    • +626–750 Intelligence ancient +825–1,000
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8–10%
    • Reduces cooldown of all skills by 5–8%.
    • Critical Hits grant 3–4 Arcane Power
    • +13–14 Maximum Arcane Power
Enchantress

Enchantress

Eirena

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 HandThunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker
  • Off HandEmpty
  • Enchantress FocusEmpty

Skills

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

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 B across all classes
  • Kanai's Cube: The Furnace, The Swami, Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac
  • Skills: Storm Armor (Shocking Aspect), Arcane Torrent (Static Discharge), Black Hole (Absolute Zero), Archon (Slow Time), Slow Time (Time Warp), Magic Weapon (Deflection)
  • Passives: Evocation, Unstable Anomaly, Galvanizing Ward, Audacity
  • Variants available: Torment 16 / Nephalem rifts, Speed farming, 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 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%.

How the variants differ

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

  • Torment 16 / Nephalem rifts: swaps in skills Storm Armor (Scramble), Teleport (Wormhole), Explosive Blast (Flash); cube Messerschmidt's Reaver, Goldwrap, Ring of Royal Grandeur; gems Boon of the Hoarder, Bane of the Powerful.
  • Speed farming: swaps in skills Storm Armor (Scramble), Explosive Blast (Flash); cube Messerschmidt's Reaver, Frostburn, Ring of Royal Grandeur; gems Bane of the Powerful.

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 power applies, because it uses that skill. This build sanctifies Chantodo's Will, 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 Archon Wizard build (Vyr's Amazing Arcana) in Season 40?

Solid: it is rated tier B across all classes, behind the strongest builds of the season. It ranks #13 of our 14 Wizard builds this season.

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

The skill bar holds Storm Armor, Arcane Torrent, Black Hole, Archon, Slow Time.

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

Weapon: The Furnace, Armor: The Swami, Jewelry: Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac.

Which legendary gems does the Archon 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 variants of the Archon Wizard build (Vyr's Amazing Arcana) are there?

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

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

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

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

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

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.