Wizard Vyr Archon Build (Patch 2.7.7 / Season 31) (2024)

Last updated on Apr 10, 2024 at 09:00by Deadset61 comments

Build VariationsUpdated for Season 31, Patch 2.7.7Main BuildSolo Greater Rift ProgressionNephalem Rift FarmingGreater Rifts Speeds

Introduction

The signature D3 vanilla Archon Wizard playstyle is brought to viabilitywith the dedicated Vyr's AmazingArcana and Chantodo'sResolve sets. This guide will cover all of its available playstyles. Thebase 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 RiftSpeed Farming Variation; follow the links above to the respectivealterations.

Quick Reference

2.1.

Skill Setup

Active Skills
Arcane Torrent Static DischargeMagic Weapon Deflection1Archon Slow Time2Black Hole Absolute Zero3Storm Armor Shocking Aspect4Slow Time Time Warp
Passive Skills
EvocationGalvanizing WardAudacityUnstable Anomaly

Gear Setup

The required gear setup for the Vyr Archon Wizard is listed below. Checkthe Gear page for detailed information on therequired stat rolls on gear, itemization alternatives, gemming,Kanai's Cube and Paragon distribution.

Vyr Archon Wizard Gear and Stats

Altar of Rites

The former Season 28 theme, the Altar of Rites, has been revised andre-added to Diablo 3 as a permanent character progression mechanic. — Forvirtually all builds and players of all skill levels — from casual toadvanced — we recommend progressing through the Altar tree using the pathoutlined below. The suggested path is geared towards maximum quality of lifefirst, then amplifying damage, and then mopping up the tree with defensive andedge case utility nodes.

Note that while they require reaching them with a Seal, Legendary PotionPowers are not part of the Seal cost system; Potions unlock with a separateresource called Primordial Ashes, obtained from salvaging Legendary or Setitems of Primal (red bordered) quality. Upgrade them as soon as possible, andin 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 Powersin our dedicated Altar of Rites Mechanics guide.

Altar of Rites Explained

2.3.

Legendary Gems

Legendary Gem 1: Bane of the Trapped
Legendary Gem 2: Zei's Stone of Vengeance
Legendary Gem 3: Bane of the Stricken

2.4.

Unbound Kanai's Cube Slots (Season 31 Specific)

The seasonal theme for Season 31 will be completely flexible slots forKanai's Cube, which means you can use anypiece of gear in any slot of the Cube.

This is one of the builds where we don't recommend making any changes, sincethe options presented in the default build already make up the strongestKanai's Cube composition possible for the setup.

2.5.

Kanai's Cube

Weapon Slot: The Furnace
Armor Slot: The Swami
Jewelry Slot: Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac

Changelog

10 Apr. 2024 (gear page): Added Season 31 advice for the unbound Kanai's Cube slots.
10 Apr. 2024 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 31.
10 Apr. 2024 (this page): Added Season 31 advice for the unbound Kanai's Cube slots.
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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