Wizard DMO Arcane Orbit Build (Patch 2.7.7 / Season 31) (2024)

Last updated on Apr 10, 2024 at 09:00by Deadset3 comments

Build VariationsUpdated for Season 31, Patch 2.7.7Main BuildSolo Greater Rift ProgressionNephalem Rift Farming

Introduction

Delsere's Magnum Opus (DMO)set focuses heavily on Slow Time, and the Arcane Orbitmelee spellcaster capitalizes well on this area-based playstyle. This bursty,control-heavy spec is available in both Greater Rift solo progression (thepresent guide) and speed farming (see link just below) variations.

DMO Explosive Blast Speed Farming Wizard

Quick Reference

2.1.

Skill Setup

The basic skill setup of the DMO Arcane Orbit Wizard is displayed below.Read the dedicated Skills page for detailedinformation on choices, alternatives and build customization.

DMO Arcane Orbit Wizard Skills and Runes

Active Skills
Spectral Blade Barrier BladesTeleport Safe Passage1Arcane Orb Arcane Orbit2Slow Time Exhaustion3Explosive Blast Chain Reaction4Ice Armor Crystallize
Passive Skills
Arcane DynamoIllusionistAudacityUnstable Anomaly

(diablo3.com link)

2.2.

Gear Setup

The required gear setup for the DMO Arcane Orbit Wizard is listed below.Check the Gear page for detailed informationon choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube and Paragondistribution.

DMO Arcane Orbit 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: Esoteric Alteration
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.

Weapon Slot: Orb of Infinite Depth
Armor Slot: Deathwish
Jewelry Slot: Ring of Royal Grandeur

Gear-wise, this Season's power necessitates that you make the followingchanges:

Wear the Crown of the Primus instead of Shrouded Mask.
Swap one of your skills out for a proc of Deathwish — in thisbuild's case, replace Spectral Blade with Arcane Torrent Flame Ward. In order to make up for the loss of ArcanePower, you will need to fit Magic Weapon Conduit and the Astral Presence passive into the build.

2.5.

Kanai's Cube

Weapon Slot: Orb of Infinite Depth
Armor Slot: Crown of the Primus
Jewelry Slot: Halo of Arlyse

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.
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.
22 Jul. 2021 (gear page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
22 Jul. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 24.
22 Jul. 2021 (this page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
02 Apr. 2021 (gear page): Added follower recommendation.
02 Apr. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 23.
02 Apr. 2021 (this page): Added follower recommendation.
20 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Added Cube recommendations for Season 22.
20 Nov. 2020 (skills page): No changes required for Season 22.
20 Nov. 2020 (this page): Added Cube recommendations for Season 22.
01 Jul. 2020 (gear page): No changes required for Season 21.
01 Jul. 2020 (skills page): No changes required for Season 21.
01 Jul. 2020 (this page): No changes required for Season 21.
12 Mar. 2020 (gear page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
12 Mar. 2020 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
12 Mar. 2020 (this page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
22 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Reviewed for Season 19.
22 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 19.
22 Nov. 2019 (this page): Reviewed for Season 19.
23 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Reviewed and approved for Season 18.
23 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed and approved for Season 18.
23 Aug. 2019 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 18.
17 May 2019 (gear page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
17 May 2019 (skills page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
17 May 2019 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved 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.
27 Oct. 2017 (gear page): A few wording changes. Build remains unchanged for Patch 2.6.1.
27 Jun. 2017 (this page): Guide updated for 2.6 and moved to new format.

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