Wizard Vyr Archon Build

Last updated on Jan 10, 2024 at 09:00 by Deadset 61 comments
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 above 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
Left Mouse Button Arcane Torrent Icon Arcane Torrent Static Discharge Static Discharge Right Mouse Button Magic Weapon Icon Magic Weapon Deflection Deflection 1 Archon Icon Archon Slow Time Slow Time 2 Black Hole Icon Black Hole Absolute Zero Absolute Zero 3 Storm Armor Icon Storm Armor Shocking Aspect Shocking Aspect 4 Slow Time Icon Slow Time Time Warp 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.

2.2.1.

Altar of Rites

The former Season 28 theme, the Altar of Rites, has been revised and re-added to Diablo 3 as a permanent character progression mechanic. — 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).

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.

2.3.

Soul Shards (Season 30 Specific)

Check details on the specific rolls of the Soul Shards required for this build in the Gear page of this guide. Read more about Season 30 in our dedicated Season 30 Compendium, and about Soul Shards specifically our Soul Shard Mechanics Guide.

2.4.

Legendary Gems

2.5.

Kanai's Cube

3.

Changelog

  • 10 Jan. 2024 (gear page): Revised guide for the permanent addition of the Altar of Rites, and added Season-specific Soul Shard recommendations.
  • 10 Jan. 2024 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 30.
  • 10 Jan. 2024 (this page): Revised guide for the permanent addition of the Altar of Rites, and added Season-specific Soul Shard recommendations.
  • 13 Sep. 2023 (gear page): Added Season 29 Paragon Cap and Gearing recommendations.
  • 13 Sep. 2023 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 29.
  • 13 Sep. 2023 (this page): Added Season 29 Paragon Cap and Gearing 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.
  • 22 Feb. 2023 (this page): Added Season 28 Altar of Rites recommendations.
  • 23 Sep. 2022 (gear page): Enriched the guide with additional information.
  • 23 Sep. 2022 (skills page): Enriched the guide with additional information.
  • 23 Sep. 2022 (this page): Enriched the guide with additional information.
  • 26 Aug. 2022 (gear page): Added Season 27 Angelic Crucible recommendations.
  • 26 Aug. 2022 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 27.
  • 26 Aug. 2022 (this page): Added Season 27 Angelic Crucible recommendations.
  • 14 Apr. 2022 (gear page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
  • 14 Apr. 2022 (skills page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
  • 14 Apr. 2022 (this page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
  • 06 Dec. 2021 (gear page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
  • 06 Dec. 2021 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 25.
  • 06 Dec. 2021 (this page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
  • 14 Sep. 2021 (gear page): Enriched the guide with additional information.
  • 14 Sep. 2021 (skills page): Enriched the guide with additional information.
  • 14 Sep. 2021 (this page): Enriched the guide with additional information.
  • 22 Jul. 2021 (gear page): No changes necessary for Season 24.
  • 22 Jul. 2021 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 24.
  • 22 Jul. 2021 (this page): Added note regarding Ethereal weapons for Season 24.
  • 02 Apr. 2021 (gear page): Adjusted gear recommendations, added follower information.
  • 02 Apr. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 23.
  • 02 Apr. 2021 (this page): Adjusted gear recommendations, added follower information.
  • 16 Jan. 2021 (gear page): Revised gear and Cube recommendations, introduced additional clarity for stat goals.
  • 16 Jan. 2021 (skills page): Revised skill and rune recommendations.
  • 16 Jan. 2021 (this page): Thorough revision of the guide in terms of information, presentation and variation splits.
  • 20 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Added Cube recommendations for Season 22.
  • 20 Nov. 2020 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 22.
  • 20 Nov. 2020 (this page): Added Cube recommendations for Season 22.
  • 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 (skills page): Revised skill selection away from channeling skills and into utility. 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 (skills page): Minor revision to passive recommendations.
  • 12 Mar. 2020 (this page): Minor revision to passive recommendations.
  • 22 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Expanded on stat, legendary gem and itemization choices with additional information.
  • 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.
  • 23 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Item recommendations are revised for Season 18.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 17 May 2019 (this page): Guide was revised with additional recommendations for Season 17.
  • 18 Jan. 2019 (gear page): Added suggestions for the baseline Ring of Royal Grandeur for Seasonal characters.
  • 18 Jan. 2019 (skills page): Information was reviewed and approved for Season 16 with no changes required.
  • 18 Jan. 2019 (this page): Guide was revised with additional recommendations for Season 16.
  • 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 (gear page): Significant revision to itemization.
  • 26 Nov. 2017 (skills page): Significant revision to skill selection.
  • 26 Nov. 2017 (this page): Significant revision to the itemization and skill selection.
  • 27 Oct. 2017 (gear page): Revised gear to reflect its Patch 2.6.1 buffs.
  • 27 Oct. 2017 (skills page): Revised skills 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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