Wizard DMO Frozen Orb Build
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 2.6.9 and Season 21.
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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.
Quick Reference
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.
| Active Skills |
|---|
Shock Pulse
 Piercing Orb
Arcane Orb
 Frozen Orb
1
Explosive Blast
Chain Reaction
2
Black Hole
 Spellsteal
3
Slow Time
Stretch Time
4
Storm Armor
Power of the Storm
|
| Passive Skills |
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 - Offhand:
Triumvirate
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1:
Bane of the Trapped - Legendary Gem 2:
Zei's Stone of Vengeance - Legendary Gem 3:
Bane of the Stricken
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
Orb of Infinite Depth - Armor Slot:
Illusory Boots - Jewelry Slot:
Halo of Karini
Changelog
- 01 Jul. 2020 (gear page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 01 Jul. 2020 (skills page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 01 Jul. 2020 (this page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (this page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (gear 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.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed and approved for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Reviewed and approved for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 18.
- 17 May 2019 (this 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 (skills page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 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.
- 18 Jan. 2019 (skills page): Information was reviewed and approved for Season 16 with no changes required.
- 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.
- 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.
- 12 Nov. 2017 (gear page): Revised the item selection to improve the endgame pushing potential of the build.
- 30 Oct. 2017 (this page): Guide added.
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