Wizard Meteor Build With LoD
Introduction
The LoD Meteor Wizard is a high-burst, timing-sensitive build that is able to bring devastating damage in group GR progression. This build excels at clearing massive amounts of grouped up monsters and elites, and brings a mechanically and visually satisfying playstyle to GR pushing — both solo and in parties. The base build presented on this page is the Greater Rift Solo Pushing Variation, but this build also has a Nephalem Rift Farming Variation, Greater Rift Speed Farming Variation, and a Greater Rift Group Trash Killer Variation; follow the links above to the respective alterations.
Quick Reference
Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the LoD Meteor Wizard is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.
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Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the LoD Meteor Wizard is listed below. Check the Gear page for detailed information on choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube and Paragon distribution.
- Helm:
Mempo of Twilight
- Shoulders:
Pauldrons of the Skeleton King
- Gloves:
Stone Gauntlets
- Bracers>
Ashnagarr's Blood Bracer
- Chest:
Aquila Cuirass
- Belt:
The Shame of Delsere
- Pants:
Blackthorne's Jousting Mail
- Boots:
Nilfur's Boast
- Bracers:
Ashnagarr's Blood Bracer
- Amulet:
Squirt's Necklace
- Ring 1:
Convention of Elements
- Ring 2:
Halo of Karini
- Weapon:
The Grand Vizier
Season 28: Altar of Rites
Season 28 comes with the theme of the Altar of Rites — a powerful new account-wide and Season-specific progression system that brings tremendous offensive and defensive buffs to every seasonal character. For virtually all builds and players of all skill levels — from casual to advanced — we recommend progressing through the Altar tree using the path outlined below. The suggested path is geared towards maximum quality of life first, then amplifying damage, and then mopping up the tree with defensive and edge case utility nodes.
Note that while they require reaching them with a Seal, Legendary Potion Powers are not part of the Seal cost system; Potions unlock with a separate resource called Primordial Ashes, obtained from salvaging Legendary or Set items of Primal (red bordered) quality. Upgrade them as soon as possible, and in the order shown below (courtesy of Caleko's Altar of Rites planner).

You can read more on the Altar of Rites, Seals and Legendary Potion Powers in our dedicated Altar of Rites Mechanics guide.
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1:
Bane of the Trapped
- Legendary Gem 2:
Bane of the Stricken
- Legendary Gem 3:
Legacy of Dreams
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
The Smoldering Core
- Armor Slot:
Ice Climbers
- Jewelry Slot:
Unity
Changelog
- 22 Feb. 2023 (this page): Added Season 28 Altar of Rites recommendations.
- 22 Feb. 2023 (gear page): Added Season 28 Altar of Rites recommendations.
- 22 Feb. 2023 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 28.
- 31 Aug. 2022 (this page): Guide un-retired, thoroughly reworked, and updated to include recommendations for Season 27.
- 31 Aug. 2022 (skills page): Guide un-retired, thoroughly reworked, and updated to include recommendations for Season 27.
- 31 Aug. 2022 (gear page): Guide un-retired, thoroughly reworked, and updated to include recommendations for Season 27.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (this page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Item recommendations have been updated for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (this page): Item recommendations have been updated for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Skills were reviewed and approved for Season 18.
- 17 May 2019 (this page): Guide was revised with additional recommendations for Season 17.
- 17 May 2019 (gear page): Guide was revised with additional recommendations for Season 17.
- 17 May 2019 (skills page): Guide was revised with additional recommendations for Season 17.
- 10 Mar. 2019 (this page): Guide added.
- 10 Mar. 2019 (gear page): Guide added.
- 10 Mar. 2019 (skills page): Guide added.
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