Wizard DMO Frozen Orb Build

Last updated on Nov 13, 2017 at 02:24 by Deadset

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Table of Contents
× Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Quick Reference
2.1. Skill Setup
3. Builds
3.1. Gear Setup
3.2. Legendary Gems
3.3. Kanai's Cube
4. Role in the Current Meta
5. Reading Further
6. ChangeLog
+ Skills and Runes
+ Gear, Gems, and Paragon Points

General Information
Welcome to our build guide for DMO Frozen Orb Wizard in Diablo 3.
Here, you will learn everything you need to know to play this build at
the highest level. This build is updated for patch 2.6.1 and Season 12.

1. Introduction
Calling back to powers as ancient as the Sorceresses in Diablo II, the
Frozen Orb Wizard emerges as one of the strongest builds in Patch
2.6.1. Using the powers of Delsere's Magnum Opus set, this build
bends and slows time itself, while hurling devastating orbs of arctic
destruction. This bursty, control-heavy spec is strictly oriented at
Greater Rift progression.

2. Quick Reference
2.1. Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the DMO Frozen Orb Wizard is displayed below.
Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices,
alternatives and build customization.

3. Builds
 Greater Rift Solo Progress

Active Skills
Shock Pulse
Piercing Orb

Arcane Orb
Frozen Orb

Explosive Blast 1

Chain Reaction

Black Hole 2

Spellsteal

Slow Time 3

Stretch Time

Storm Armor 4

Power of the Storm

Passive Skills

Power Hungry Elemental Exposure

Unwavering Will Unstable Anomaly

(battle.net link)

3.1. Gear Setup

The required gear setup for the DMO Frozen Orb Wizard is listed
below. Check the Gear page for detailed information on choices,
alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube and Paragon distribution.

Helm: Shrouded Mask

Shoulders: Dashing Pauldrons of Despair
Gloves: Fierce Gauntlets
Chest: Harness of Truth
Belt: The Witching Hour
Pants: Leg Guards of Mystery
Boots: Striders of Destiny
Bracers: Strongarm Bracers
 Amulet: The Traveler's Pledge
Ring 1: The Compass Rose
Ring 2: Convention of Elements
Weapon: Unstable Scepter
O�hand: Triumvirate

3.2. Legendary Gems

Legendary Gem 1: Bane of the Trapped
Legendary Gem 2: Zei's Stone of Vengeance
Legendary Gem 3: Bane of the Stricken

3.3. Kanai's Cube

Weapon Slot: Orb of In�nite Depth
Armor Slot: Illusory Boots
Jewelry Slot: Halo of Karini

4. Role in the Current Meta

This build is ranked as the Top Tier solo pushing build for its class in
the current Season.

The build is constructed for solo Greater Rifting, as one or more of its
core mechanics are deemed too slow or timing-oriented for the quick
nature of Normal Rifts and Bounties. It is not recommended for group
Greater Rifts past the point where every party member can handle the
content on his own.

5. Reading Further
To go in-depth on the skills, passives, itemization, gemming and
variations to get the most out of this build, follow these pages:

Skills and Runes: exhaustive breakdown of the skill and passive

choices, along with synergies, rotation and breakpoints (if
applicable);
Gear, Gems, and Paragon Points: detailed explanations of BiS
gear, stat priorities, gemming (both regular and legendary),
rerolling and breakpoints (if applicable);
Follower Guide: for more information regarding followers, we
advise you to read our guide, which contains detailed advice on
choosing the skills and the gear of your companion.

About the Author

This build is presented to you by Deadset, one of the very few
professional Diablo 3 players. Deadset regularly publishes video
guides on Youtube and streams on Twitch, where you can see how this
and other builds play out in practice.
6. ChangeLog
12 Nov. 2017 (gear page): Revised the item selection to improve the
endgame pushing potential of the build.
12 Nov. 2017 (skills page): Revised the skill selection to improve the
endgame pushing potential of the build.
12 Nov. 2017 (this page): Revised the guide to improve the endgame
pushing potential of the build.
30 Oct. 2017 (this page): Guide added.

Skills and Runes ⋙

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