Wizard Mammoth Hydra Build With LoD
Welcome to our build guide for LoD Mammoth Hydra 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 2.6.10 and Season 22.
Introduction
The ancient item-driven counterpart to the Typhon's Veil playstyle, this fiery reconstruction of the Hydra build takes advantage of the Legacy of Dreams versatility and a slew of synergystic legendaries to create a tough and adaptable summoner spec. This steadily paced, sustain damage build is meant for Greater Rift solo progression.
Quick Reference
Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the LoD Hydra 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 Torrent
 Flame Ward
1
Teleport
 Safe Passage
2
Blizzard
Unrelenting Storm
3
Hydra
 Mammoth Hydra
4
Storm Armor
Shocking Aspect
|
| Passive Skills |
Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the LoD Hydra Wizard is listed below. Check the Gear page for detailed information on choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube and Paragon distribution.
- Helm:
The Magistrate - Shoulders:
Mantle of Channeling - Chest:
Aquila Cuirass - Bracers:
Ashnagarr's Blood Bracer - Gloves:
Tasker and Theo - Belt:
The Shame of Delsere - Pants:
Swamp Land Waders - Boots:
Ice Climbers - Amulet:
Squirt's Necklace - Ring 1:
Unity - Ring 2:
Convention of Elements - Weapon:
Serpent's Sparker - Offhand:
Winter Flurry
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1:
Legacy of Dreams - Legendary Gem 2:
Enforcer - Legendary Gem 3:
Taeguk
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
Fragment of Destiny - Armor Slot:
Stone Gauntlets - Jewelry Slot:
Halo of Karini - 4th Slot (Season 22):
Deathwish
Changelog
- 20 Nov. 2020 (this page): Revision of item, skill and passive recommendations, alongside advice for Season 22 changes.
- 20 Nov. 2020 (skills page): Revision of skill and passive recommendations according to Season 22 changes.
- 20 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Revision of item recommendations, alongside advice for Season 22 changes.
- 01 Jul. 2020 (gear 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.
- 11 Mar. 2020 (this page): Guide added.
- 11 Mar. 2020 (skills page): Guide added.
- 11 Mar. 2020 (gear page): Guide added.
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