Wizard Energy Twister Build With LoD
Introduction
The ancient item-driven counterpart to the Delsere's Magnum Opus playstyle, forming tornados of horrifying destruction that takes advantage of the Legacy of Dreams versatility and a slew of synergystic legendaries to create a tough and adaptable caster spec. This guide will cover all of its available playstyles. The base build presented on this page is the Greater Rift Solo Pushing Variation, but this build also has a Nephalem Rift Farming Variation and a Greater Rift Speed Farming Variation; follow the links above to the respective alterations.
Quick Reference
Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the LoD Energy Twister Wizard is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.
| Active Skills |
|---|
Energy Twister
 Wicked Wind
Arcane Torrent
 Flame Ward
1
Teleport
 Safe Passage
2
Wave of Force
 Arcane Attunement
3
Magic Weapon
Deflection
4
Storm Armor
Power of the Storm
|
| Passive Skills |
Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the LoD Energy Twister Wizard is listed below. Check the Gear page for detailed information on choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube and Paragon distribution.
- Helm:
Andariel's Visage - Shoulders:
Mantle of Channeling - Chest:
Aquila Cuirass - Bracers:
Ashnagarr's Blood Bracer - Gloves:
Stone Gauntlets - Belt:
The Witching Hour - Pants:
Blackthorne's Jousting Mail - Boots:
Ice Climbers - Amulet:
Squirt's Necklace - Ring 1:
Unity - Ring 2:
Convention of Elements - Weapon:
The Twisted Sword - Offhand:
Etched Sigil
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1:
Legacy of Dreams - Legendary Gem 2:
Bane of the Trapped - Legendary Gem 3:
Bane of the Stricken
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
Valthek's Rebuke - Armor Slot:
Ranslor's Folly - Jewelry Slot:
Halo of Karini
Changelog
- 14 Apr. 2022 (this page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
- 14 Apr. 2022 (gear page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
- 14 Apr. 2022 (skills page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
- 06 Dec. 2021 (this page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
- 06 Dec. 2021 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 25.
- 06 Dec. 2021 (gear page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
- 30 Oct. 2021 (skills page): Enriched the guide with additional information.
- 30 Oct. 2021 (gear page): Enriched the guide with additional information.
- 30 Oct. 2021 (this page): Enriched the guide with additional information, added GR speed farming, and T16 farming variations.
- 22 Jul. 2021 (gear page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
- 22 Jul. 2021 (this page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
- 22 Jul. 2021 (skills page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
- 02 Apr. 2021 (this page): Skill and item selection revised, added follower recommendation.
- 02 Apr. 2021 (gear page): Item selection revised, added follower recommendation.
- 02 Apr. 2021 (skills page): Skill and passive selection revised.
- 20 Nov. 2020 (this page): Guide added.
- 20 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Guide added.
- 20 Nov. 2020 (skills page): Guide added.
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