Wizard Vyr Archon Build
Build Variations
Updated for Season 23, Patch 2.7
Main Build
Solo Greater Rift Progression
Greater Rifts Speeds
Nephalem Rift Farming
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TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THIS PAGE
1.
Introduction
The signature D3 vanilla Archon Wizard playstyle is brought to viability with the dedicated Vyr's Amazing Arcana and Chantodo's Resolve sets. This guide will cover all of its available playstyles. The base one 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 just below to the respective alterations.
2.
Quick Reference
2.1.
Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the Vyr Archon Wizard is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.
| Active Skills |
|---|
Arcane Torrent
 Static Discharge
Magic Weapon
 Deflection
1
Archon
 Slow Time
2
Black Hole
Absolute Zero
3
Storm Armor
Shocking Aspect
4
Slow Time
 Time Warp
|
| Passive Skills |
2.2.
Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the Vyr Archon Wizard is listed below. Check the Gear page for detailed information on the required stat rolls on gear, itemization alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube and Paragon distribution.
- Head:
Vyr's Sightless Skull - Shoulders:
Vyr's Proud Pauldrons - Torso:
Vyr's Astonishing Aura - Wrists:
Ashnagarr's Blood Bracer - Hands:
Vyr's Grasping Gauntlets - Waist:
Fazula's Improbable Chain - Legs:
Vyr's Fantastic Finery - Feet:
Vyr's Swaggering Stance - Amulet:
Squirt's Necklace - Ring #1:
Halo of Karini - Ring #2:
Convention of Elements - Weapon:
Chantodo's Will - Off-hand:
Chantodo's Force
2.3.
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1:
Bane of the Trapped - Legendary Gem 2:
Gogok of Swiftness - Legendary Gem 3:
Bane of the Stricken
2.4.
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
The Furnace - Armor Slot:
The Swami - Jewelry Slot:
Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac
3.
Changelog
- 02 Apr. 2021 (this page): Adjusted gear recommendations, added follower information.
- 02 Apr. 2021 (gear page): Adjusted gear recommendations, added follower information.
- 02 Apr. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 23.
- 16 Jan. 2021 (this page): Thorough revision of the guide in terms of information, presentation and variation splits.
- 16 Jan. 2021 (skills page): Revised skill and rune recommendations.
- 16 Jan. 2021 (gear page): Revised gear and Cube recommendations, introduced additional clarity for stat goals.
- 20 Nov. 2020 (this page): Added Cube recommendations for Season 22.
- 20 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Added Cube recommendations for Season 22.
- 20 Nov. 2020 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 22.
- 01 Jul. 2020 (skills page): Revised skill selection away from channeling skills and into utility. Added notes on double element version.
- 01 Jul. 2020 (gear page): Corrected jewelry recommendations to fall in line with the proper tables. Added notes on double element version.
- 01 Jul. 2020 (this page): Significant revision to reflect the top tier pushing meta. Added notes on double element version.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (gear page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (this page): Minor revision to passive recommendations.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (skills page): Minor revision to passive recommendations.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Added additional skill and passive alteration information for high-end GRs.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (this page): Added possible variations of legendary gems, skills and passives and improved stat tables. Updated for Season 19.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Expanded on stat, legendary gem and itemization choices with additional information.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Skill recommendations are revised for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (this page): Skill and item recommendations are revised for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Item recommendations are revised for Season 18.
- 17 May 2019 (gear page): Guide was revised with additional recommendations for Season 17.
- 17 May 2019 (this page): Guide was revised with additional recommendations for Season 17.
- 17 May 2019 (skills page): Guide was revised with additional recommendations for Season 17.
- 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.
- 18 Jan. 2019 (gear page): Added suggestions for the baseline Ring of Royal Grandeur for Seasonal characters.
- 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.
- 26 Nov. 2017 (this page): Significant revision to the itemization and skill selection.
- 26 Nov. 2017 (skills page): Significant revision to skill selection.
- 26 Nov. 2017 (gear page): Significant revision to itemization.
- 27 Oct. 2017 (skills page): Revised skills to reflect its Patch 2.6.1 buffs.
- 27 Oct. 2017 (gear page): Revised gear to reflect its Patch 2.6.1 buffs.
- 27 Oct. 2017 (this page): Revised the guide to reflect its Patch 2.6.1 buffs.
- 27 Jun. 2017 (this page): Updated guide for 2.6 and moved it to new format.
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