Wizard Frozen Orb Build With LoD
Welcome to our build guide for LoD 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 2.7.1 and Season 24.
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
The ancient item-driven counterpart to the Delsere's Magnum Opus playstyle, this is a modern take on the Diablo II classic fantasy of the spell-slinging sorcerer that takes advantage of the Legacy of Dreams versatility and a slew of synergystic legendaries to create a tough and adaptable caster spec. This steadily paced, long ranged build is meant for Greater Rift solo progression.
Quick Reference
Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the LoD Frozen Orb Wizard is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.
| Active Skills |
|---|
Spectral Blade
 Barrier Blades
Arcane Orb
Frozen Orb
1
Teleport
Wormhole
2
Black Hole
Absolute Zero
3
Magic Weapon
Deflection
4
Storm Armor
 Power of the Storm
|
| Passive Skills |
Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the LoD Frozen Orb Wizard is listed below. Check the Gear page for detailed information on choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube and Paragon distribution.
- Helm:
Pride's Fall - Shoulders:
Pauldrons of the Skeleton King - Chest:
Aquila Cuirass - Bracers:
Ashnagarr's Blood Bracer - Gloves:
Frostburn - Belt:
The Shame of Delsere - Pants:
Blackthorne's Jousting Mail - Boots:
Ice Climbers - Amulet:
Squirt's Necklace - Ring 1:
Halo of Karini - Ring 2:
Convention of Elements - Weapon (S24): Wizardspike
- Offhand:
Triumvirate
For non-Seasonal play (where you do not have access to Ethereal weapons) throughout the duration of Season 24, the recommended weapon for this build is:
- Weapon (Off-Season):
Unstable Scepter
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:
Wizardspike - Armor Slot:
Stone Gauntlets - Jewelry Slot:
Unity
Changelog
- 22 Jul. 2021 (this page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
- 22 Jul. 2021 (skills page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
- 22 Jul. 2021 (gear page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
- 02 Apr. 2021 (gear page): Revised gear selection, added follower recommendation.
- 02 Apr. 2021 (this page): Revised skill and item selection and added follower recommendation.
- 02 Apr. 2021 (skills page): Skill and passive selection revised.
- 20 Nov. 2020 (this page): Guide added.
- 20 Nov. 2020 (skills page): Guide added.
- 20 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Guide added.
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