Wizard Arcane Torrent Build With Manald Ring and Tal Rasha Set
Welcome to our build guide for Lightning Arcane Torrent 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 2.6.9 and Season 21.
For more information regarding followers, we advise you to read our follower guide, which contains detailed advice on choosing the skills and the gear of your companion.
Introduction
While Manald Heal's Greater Rift pushing capabilities are undeniable with Archon variants, this proc-based monstrosity of a ring spawns several viable non-Archon offshoots as well. The guide explains in detail several pure Tal Rasha set variations with a focus on lightning spells: a Greater Rift solo progression build (the present one), an Electrocute endgame farming build (see link below), and a Spectral Blade endgame farming build (see link below).
Quick Reference
Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the Arcane Torrent Wizard is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.
| Active Skills |
|---|
Arcane Torrent
 Static Discharge
Teleport
 Calamity
1
Explosive Blast
 Chain Reaction
2
Blizzard
Snowbound
3
Magic Weapon
Conduit
4
Ice Armor
Crystallize
|
| Passive Skills |
Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the Arcane Torrent Wizard is listed below. Check the Gear page for detailed information on choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube and Paragon distribution.
- Helm:
Tal Rasha's Guise of Wisdom - Shoulders:
Mantle of Channeling - Gloves:
Tal Rasha's Grasp - Chest:
Tal Rasha's Relentless Pursuit - Belt:
Tal Rasha's Brace - Pants:
Tal Rasha's Stride - Boots:
Illusory Boots - Bracers:
Ancient Parthan Defenders - Amulet:
The Traveler's Pledge - Ring 1:
The Compass Rose - Ring 2:
Manald Heal - Weapon:
Deathwish - Offhand:
Tal Rasha's Unwavering Glare
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1:
Bane of the Trapped - Legendary Gem 2:
Pain Enhancer - Legendary Gem 3:
Taeguk
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
Orb of Infinite Depth - Armor Slot:
Aquila Cuirass - Jewelry Slot:
Halo of Arlyse
Changelog
- 01 Jul. 2020 (electrocute page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 01 Jul. 2020 (this page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 01 Jul. 2020 (skills page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 01 Jul. 2020 (gear page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 01 Jul. 2020 (spectral blade page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (electrocute page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (gear page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (this page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (spectral blade page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (this page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (electrocute page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (spectral blade page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (spectral blade page): Reviewed and approved for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Reviewed and approved for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed and approved for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (electrocute page): Reviewed and approved for Season 18.
- 17 May 2019 (skills page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 17 May 2019 (gear page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 17 May 2019 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 18 Jan. 2019 (skills page): Information was reviewed and approved for Season 16 with no changes required.
- 18 Jan. 2019 (gear page): Added suggestions for the baseline Ring of Royal Grandeur for Seasonal characters.
- 18 Jan. 2019 (this page): Guide was revised with additional recommendations for Season 16.
- 20 Sep. 2018 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 15.
- 14 Jun. 2018 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 14.
- 27 Oct. 2017 (this page): No changes necessary for Patch 2.6.1.
- 27 Jun. 2017 (this page): Updated guide for 2.6 and moved it to the new format.
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