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Chain Lightning – Sorcerer Build for Diablo 4 (Season 10)

Shock foes with endless bolts of Chain Lightning!

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Build Introduction

The Chain LightningChain Lightning Sorcerer inflicts substantial damage by hitting a single target repeatedly or chaining through enemies in a group. Once Axial ConduitAxial Conduit is obtained, Chain Lightning is enhanced to hit more enemies with orbits and explosions. This endgame starter build is effective for a fresh Level 60 character to reach Torment 4 difficulty.

If you got here from the Chain Lightning Sorcerer Leveling Build Guide, this is the perfect build to transition into the endgame. Destructive Chain LightningDestructive Chain Lightning is switched to instead of Greater Chain LightningGreater Chain Lightning to form Crackling Energy. A Basic Skill is no longer needed, as Mana is managed through Invigorating ConduitInvigorating Conduit, Recharging AspectRecharging Aspect, and Gear Affixes.

Season 10 Update (Patch 2.4.0): A Chaos Armor version of Banished Lord's TalismanBanished Lord’s Talisman enables Chain LightningChain Lightning to Overpower on every cast, drastically boosting damage output. Chaos Perks, such as Advanced TechniquesAdvanced Techniques and Power SiphonPower Siphon, also provide massive damage multipliers. Be sure to check the Season 10 Mechanics section for the best-in-slot setup.

If your character has not reached Level 60, follow the Leveling Build Guide for the Chain Lighting Sorcerer.

Check the build tier lists to see how this build compares to others on Icy Veins.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths
  • Starter build with high damage
  • Endless Mana generation without a Basic Attack
  • Fast movement and dungeon clearing
  • Multiple Defensive Skills for survivability
Weaknesses
  • Requires proper Mana and Cooldown management
  • Lacks area damage until Axial Conduit is obtained

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BiS Gear, Gems, and RunesParagon Board
Rotation and PlaystyleSeason Updates

Skill Bar and Skill Tree Points

Skill Bar Setup for the Chain Lightning Sorcerer (order does not matter)
Chain LightningChain LightningUnstable CurrentsUnstable CurrentsTeleportTeleportFamiliarFamiliarLightning SpearLightning SpearSparkSpark

The Skill Tree above shows the full allocation of 71 Skill Points for the Chain Lightning Sorceress build. Make sure you obtain the 12 Skill Points available from Renown.

SparkSpark, Lightning SpearLightning Spear, and FamiliarFamiliar are equipped on the Skill Bar to gain the full bonus of Elemental SynergiesElemental Synergies and do not need to be manually cast. Lightning Spear and Familiar are automatically triggered from Unstable CurrentsUnstable Currents.

Season 10 Alternative Setups

When Mana ShieldMana Shield is equipped as a Chaos Perk in Season 10, Barrier is no longer effective due to the reduced Maximum Life. Reallocate Skill Points from ProtectionProtection (3) and Align the ElementsAlign the Elements (1) to TeleportTeleport (4).

If you have trouble sustaining Mana due to Advanced TechniquesAdvanced Techniques and Power SiphonPower Siphon, replace Lightning SpearLightning Spear with Wizard's BlizzardWizard’s Blizzard in the Skill Tree and on the Skill Bar to cast for Mana Regeneration.

Wondering what comes after Level 60? Head to the Paragon Board section to power up the build even further. If you want to see how everything plays out in combat, check out the Rotation and Playstyle section for a quick breakdown.


Sorcerer Class Mechanic – Enchantments

Non-Ultimate Skills can be equipped in two available Enchantment Slots. A skill must have at least one skill point allocated to it in order to be used in the Enchantment Slot. Skill points that have been granted through gear work as well.

Equip Chain LightningChain Lightning in the first Enchantment Slot for additional procs.

Equip TeleportTeleport in the second Enchantment Slot to turn Evade into a second Teleport.

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Gear, Stats, Gems, and Runes

The following sections cover the important systems that are essential to improving the power of your character in the endgame of Diablo 4.

Legendary Aspects

Listed below are all the best-in-slot Aspects for the Chain Lightning Sorcerer build. Salvage Legendary Items with higher Aspect values to unlock them in the Codex of Power, and then imprint them onto Legendary Items with the preferred affixes. For the best results, combine these Aspects with the ideal Stat Priorities.

If you do not mind a stationary playstyle, Aspect of Inner CalmAspect of Inner Calm can provide slightly more damage than most Offensive Aspects. Casting TeleportTeleport does not count as moving, so it can be used to traverse while maintaining the damage bonus from Inner Calm. Use the Evade Teleport Speed-Farming Setup for this playstyle.

Aspect of Tenuous DestructionAspect of Tenuous Destruction can provide slightly more damage than other Offensive Aspects, but it is generally not worth losing TeleportTeleport on the Skill Bar.

For the best-in-slot gear setup in Season 10, check the Chaos Armor section of the guide.

Gear SlotAspect NameLegendary Aspect Power
Amulet (+50% bonus effect)Lightning Rod AspectLightning Rod AspectChain Lightning has a 25% chance to deal 50-90%[x] increased damage. This chance is doubled against Bosses or Crowd Controlled enemies and prefers them as targets.
Ring Slot #1 (replaced by Ring of Starless SkiesRing of Starless Skies)Recharging AspectRecharging AspectEach time Chain Lightning bounces, gain [2.5 – 5] Mana.
Ring Slot #2 (replaced by Galvanic AzuriteGalvanic Azurite)Edgemaster's AspectEdgemaster’s AspectSkills deal up to x [5 – 25%] increased damage based on your available Primary Resource when cast, receiving the maximum benefit while you have full Primary Resource.
One-Handed Weapon or FocusAspect of Inner CalmAspect of Inner CalmDeal x [5 – 13%] increased damage. Triple this bonus after standing still for 3 seconds.
One-Handed Weapon or FocusAspect of Shredding BladesAspect of Shredding BladesIce Blades’ chance to apply Vulnerable is increased by 20% and the Vulnerable duration is increased by 4 seconds. You gain x [15 – 35%] Vulnerable Damage.
Note: Ice Blades are not required to gain the Vulnerable Damage.
Gloves (Fists of FateFists of Fate optional)Aspect of ControlAspect of ControlYou deal x [20 – 40%] more damage to Immobilized, Stunned, or Frozen enemies.
Helm (replaced by Harlequin CrestHarlequin Crest or Heir of PerditionHeir of Perdition)Everliving AspectEverliving AspectYou take [10 – 30%] less damage from Crowd Controlled or Vulnerable enemies.
Chest (replaced by Raiment of the InfiniteRaiment of the Infinite or Shroud of False DeathShroud of False Death)Aspect of DisobedienceAspect of DisobedienceYou gain [0.4 – 0.8%] increased Armor for 4 seconds when you deal any form of damage, stacking up to [25 – 40%].
Pants (replaced by Axial ConduitAxial Conduit)Aspect of ConcentrationAspect of ConcentrationCasting a Conjuration Skill grants you [15 – 25%] Damage Reduction for 5 seconds.
Boots (FlickerstepFlickerstep optional)Aspect of the Orange HeraldAspect of the Orange HeraldLucky Hit: Up to a [5 – 13%] Chance when you damage an enemy with a Skill to reduce the Cooldown of your Ultimate Skill by 2 seconds. Can only happen once per Skill cast.

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Stat Priority and Tempering Affixes

Listed below are the affixes to prioritize on gear for Chain Lightning Sorcerers, ranked by importance. Affixes on the same line have equal value, so attempt to obtain all affixes in each line before moving on to the next. Bolded affixes are the most important targets for Masterworking upgrades. For more details, check the Tempering and Masterworking guides.

A One-Handed Weapon and Focus setup is preferred over a Staff, due to the beneficial utility affixes available on a Focus. A Wand or a Dagger is selected for useful implicit stats.

Prioritize capping Armor at 1,000 and all Resistances at 75%. Be aware of the increasing penalties to Armor and Resistances as you progress through Torment difficulties.

In Season 10, you do not need any Maximum Life or Barrier affixes once you obtain Mana ShieldMana Shield. Replace Natural SchemesNatural Schemes: Barrier Generation with Sorcerer InnovationSorcerer Innovation: Frost Nova Size (triggered by ThulThul).

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SlotGear AffixesTempering Affixes
One-Handed Weapon1. Intelligence, Maximum Life
2. Critical Strike Damage or Vulnerable Damage, Lucky Hit Chance to Restore Primary Resource
Weapon — Shock Augments — SurgeShock Augments — Surge: Chance for Chain Lightning to Hit Twice
Offensive — Shock FinesseShock Finesse: Shock Critical Strike Chance (if not capped at 100% Critical Strike Chance) or Shock Critical Strike Damage
Focus1. Critical Strike Chance, Cooldown Reduction
2. Intelligence, Maximum Life, Resource Cost Reduction, Lucky Hit Chance to Restore Primary Resource
Weapon — Shock Augments — SurgeShock Augments — Surge: Chance for Chain Lightning to Hit Twice
Offensive — Shock FinesseShock Finesse: Shock Critical Strike Chance (if not capped at 100% Critical Strike Chance) or Shock Critical Strike Damage
Helm1. Cooldown Reduction
2. Any uncapped Resistances or Armor
3. Intelligence, Maximum Life, Mana per Second
Defensive — Natural ResistanceNatural Resistance: Resistances or Worldly EnduranceWorldly Endurance: Armor
Utility — Natural SchemesNatural Schemes: Barrier Generation
Chest1. Ranks to Teleport
2. Any uncapped Resistances or Armor
3. Intelligence, Maximum Life, Mana per Second
Defensive — Natural ResistanceNatural Resistance: Resistances or Worldly EnduranceWorldly Endurance: Armor
Utility — Natural SchemesNatural Schemes: Barrier Generation
Gloves1. Ranks to Chain Lightning, Critical Strike Chance, Attack Speed
2. Any uncapped Resistances or Armor
3. Intelligence, Maximum Life, Lucky Hit Chance to Restore Primary Resource
Offensive — Shock FinesseShock Finesse: Shock Critical Strike Chance (if not capped at 100% Critical Strike Chance) or Shock Critical Strike Damage
Utility — Sorcerer InnovationSorcerer Innovation: Frost Nova Size (triggered by ThulThul)
Pants1. Any uncapped Resistances or Armor
2. Intelligence, Maximum Life
Defensive — Natural ResistanceNatural Resistance: Resistances or Worldly EnduranceWorldly Endurance: Armor
Utility — Natural SchemesNatural Schemes: Barrier Generation
BootsImplicit Stat: Attacks Reduce Evade’s Cooldown
1. Any uncapped Resistances or Armor
2. Intelligence, Maximum Life, Mana per Second
Mobility — Natural MotionNatural Motion: Evade Cooldown Reduction
Utility — Sorcerer InnovationSorcerer Innovation: Frost Nova Size (triggered by ThulThul)
Amulet1. Ranks to Glass Cannon or Inner Flames, +% Intelligence
2. Ranks to Hoarfrost, Icy Touch, or Elemental Dominance
3. Cooldown Reduction, Critical Strike Chance, Attack Speed
Mobility — Natural MotionNatural Motion: Evade Cooldown Reduction
Resource — Ultimate Efficiency —  SorcererUltimate Efficiency —  Sorcerer: Unstable Currents Cooldown Reduction
Rings1. Critical Strike Chance, Attack Speed
2. Any uncapped Resistances
3. Intelligence, Maximum Life, Resource Cost Reduction
Offensive — Shock FinesseShock Finesse: Shock Critical Strike Chance (if not capped at 100% Critical Strike Chance) or Shock Critical Strike Damage
Resource — Ultimate Efficiency —  SorcererUltimate Efficiency —  Sorcerer: Unstable Currents Cooldown Reduction

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Uniques and Mythic Uniques

Listed below are the recommended and optional Unique and Mythic Unique Items for the Chain Lightning Sorcerer build. Each item description includes the most important affix to target for Masterworking upgrades. Check the Mythic Unique Items Guide for information on target-farming them.

  • Axial ConduitAxial Conduit (highly recommended) enables Chain LightningChain Lightning to deal Area of Effect damage.
    • Masterworking Priority: Damage Reduction from Close Enemies
  • Harlequin CrestHarlequin Crest (recommended) is beneficial for speed-farming activities with Evade Teleport due to the boosted Cooldown Reduction affix. Check the Evade Teleport Speed-Farming Setup for the most effective use of this item.
    • Masterworking Priority: Cooldown Reduction
  • Heir of PerditionHeir of Perdition (recommended) is equipped to trade mobility from Harlequin CrestHarlequin Crest for maximize damage output in Pit pushes.
    • Masterworking Priority: Ranks to Core Skills
  • Raiment of the InfiniteRaiment of the Infinite (recommended) enables the “Telestomp” playstyle to group and Stun enemies. This Unique Item is an easier-to-obtain alternative to Shroud of False DeathShroud of False Death.
    • Masterworking Priority: Ranks to Glass Cannon
  • Shroud of False DeathShroud of False Death (recommended) grants the highest damage increase in the Chest slot due to the +1 to All Passives implicit stat.
    • Masterworking Priority: All Stats, Maximum Life, or Resource Generation
  • FlickerstepFlickerstep (optional) provides an implicit effect of Attacks Reduce Evade’s Cooldown that has a higher 2.5 second value than the 1.5 second value available on Legendary Boots. The tradeoff is losing access to the Evade Cooldown Reduction temper.
    • Masterworking Priority: Damage Reduction from Close Enemies
  • Galvanic AzuriteGalvanic Azurite (recommended) increases damage with Ranks to Convulsions and its unique effect, while improving speed with Cooldown Reduction.
    • Masterworking Priority: Cooldown Reduction or Ranks to Convulsions
  • Ring of Starless SkiesRing of Starless Skies (recommended) reduces Resource cost, replacing Recharging AspectRecharging Aspect for Mana sustain.
    • Masterworking Priority: Critical Strike Chance or Ranks to Core Skills
  • Fists of FateFists of Fate (optional) increases overall damage by 50% with a perfect 300% value on the unique effect.
    • Masterworking Priority: Attack Speed or Critical Strike Chance

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Gems and Runewords

Listed below are the recommended Gems and Runewords to socket into your gear.

Gems

Equip the corresponding Gems into your Weapon, Armor, and Jewelry slots.

Weapon GemsArmor GemsJewelry Gems
Grand EmeraldGrand Emerald for Critical Strike Damage.Grand TopazGrand Topaz for Intelligence.Any Resistance Gems needed or SkullSkull for Armor (up to the 1,000 Armor cap).

Runewords

Insert the following 2 Runewords, consisting of a Rune of Ritual and a Rune of Invocation, into any equipped Helm, Chest, or Pants item. Add sockets to your equipment at the Jeweler if necessary. Check the Runewords Guide for more details.

RunewordsEffects
NaguNagu
VexVex
Gain: 100 Offering — Maintain at least 1 active Summon for 5 seconds, gaining offering for each up to 6 Summon.
Requires: 100 Offering, Cooldown: 5 Second — Gain +1 to Skills for 10 seconds.
NocNoc
ThulThul
Gain: 5 Offering — Inflict a Crowd Control. Gain double offering if it isn’t a Slow or a Chill.
Requires: 300 Offering, Cooldown: 1 Second — Invoke the Sorcerer’s Mystical Frost Nova, inflicting Freeze and Vulnerable onto enemies.

CirCir and NeoNeo are alternative options if you do not have the Ritual Runes listed above.

GarGar is helpful to gain Critical Hit Chance when starter gear is lacking early-on.

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Paragon Board

Use the following Paragon Boards, Legendary Nodes, and Glyphs for the Chain Lightning Sorcerer.

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Season 10 Mechanics

Season 10: Infernal Chaos offers seasonal powers that can be utilized to enhance this build. Access Chaos Perks from the Powers tab in the character sheet, and equip Chaos Armor to create more powerful Unique Item combinations.

Chaos Perks

Progress through the Seasonal Reputation Board to unlock non-Unique Perks, and defeat Bartuc within the Infernal Hordes in Torment 1 or higher for a chance to unlock Unique Perks. Upgrade Chaos Perks by collecting Infernal Warp, earned by defeating Chaos Monsters. Equip the following Chaos Perk setup recommended for this build.

PowerDescription
Unique Chaos Perk: Mana ShieldMana ShieldYou have 99% reduced Maximum Life but any damage you would take is dealt to your Mana before your Life. If you have not taken damage in the last 2 seconds, your Mana Regeneration is increased by +5,000%.
You gain 400% increased Maximum Mana and each point of Intelligence increases your Maximum Mana by 1.
Advanced TechniquesAdvanced TechniquesYour base Core Skill ranks increase their Mana Cost or Cooldown by 10% and further increase their damage by x20%.
Power SiphonPower Siphon
(Do not equip until you have Mana ShieldMana Shield.)
Your Core Skills deal 100% increased damage, but also reduce your Maximum Current Resource by 20 for 6 seconds. This reduction stacks but does not refresh.
Explosive CombinationsExplosive CombinationsCasting a Basic Skill increases your damage by x20% for 5 seconds up to 3 times.

Chaos Armor

Enhanced versions of certain Unique Items can drop to fit in the Helm, Chest, Gloves, Pants, or Boots gear slots. Defeat Bartuc in Torment difficulties to target-farm Chaos Armor (guaranteed drop in Torment 3-4).

Equip the following best-in-slot gear setup that is optimized with Mythic Unique Items and Chaos Armor, if you happen to be lucky enough to find them. Greater Affix and Masterworking Bonuses for Unique Items and Chaos Armor are bolded/highlighted.

In Season 10, a Chaos Armor version of Banished Lord's TalismanBanished Lord’s Talisman enables Chain LightningChain Lightning to Overpower on every cast, drastically boosting damage output.

Gear SlotAspect NameLegendary Aspect Power
Amulet (+50% bonus effect)Lightning Rod AspectLightning Rod AspectChain Lightning has a 25% chance to deal 50-90%[x] increased damage. This chance is doubled against Bosses or Crowd Controlled enemies and prefers them as targets.
Ring Slot #1 or #2Ring of Starless SkiesRing of Starless Skies⁕ Ranks to Core Skills
Spending your Primary Resource reduces the Resource cost of your Skills and increases your damage by x10% for 3 seconds, up to x50%.
Ring Slot #1 or #2Galvanic AzuriteGalvanic Azurite⁕ Cooldown Reduction or Ranks to Convulsions
Lightning damage leaves enemies magnetized for 4 seconds, causing them to emit Crackling Energy, and increase all Lightning damage they take from you by x [40 – 60%]. If two magnetized enemies hit each other with Crackling Energy they pull each other together.
One-Handed Weapon or FocusAspect of Inner CalmAspect of Inner CalmYou deal x [20 – 40%] more damage to Immobilized, Stunned, or Frozen enemies.
One-Handed Weapon or FocusAspect of ControlAspect of ControlYou deal x [20 – 40%] more damage to Immobilized, Stunned, or Frozen enemies.
GlovesAspect of Shredding BladesAspect of Shredding Blades⁕ Ranks to Chain Lightning
Ice Blades’ chance to apply Vulnerable is increased by +20% and the Vulnerable duration is increased by 4 seconds. You gain x [15 – 25%] Vulnerable Damage.
Note: Ice Blades are not required to gain the Vulnerable Damage.
Helm for Speed-FarmingHarlequin CrestHarlequin Crest⁕ Cooldown Reduction
Gain 20% Damage Reduction. In addition, gain +4 Ranks to all Skills.
Helm for Pit PushingHeir of PerditionHeir of Perdition⁕ Ranks to Core Skills
Succumb to hatred and earn Mother’s Favor, increasing your damage dealt by x60%. Slaughter enemies to briefly steal Mother’s Favor from surrounding allies.
Chest for Speed FarmingChaos Armor: Flickerstep (Chest Armor)Flickerstep (Chest Armor)⁕ Damage Reduction from Close Enemies
Each enemy you Evade through reduces your active Ultimate Cooldown by [2.0 – 4.0] seconds, up to 10 seconds.
Chest for Pit PushingShroud of False DeathShroud of False Death or Chaos Armor: Fists of Fate (Chest Armor)Fists of Fate (Chest Armor)⁕ All Stats
+1 to All Passives

⁕ Critical Strike Chance or Attack Speed
Your attacks randomly deal 1% to [200 – 300%] of their normal damage.
PantsChaos Armor: Banished Lord's Talisman (Pants)Banished Lord’s Talisman (Pants)⁕ Ranks to Core Skills
After you spend 275 of your Primary Resource, your next Core Skill is guaranteed to Overpower. Your Critical Strikes that Overpower deal [20 – 60%] increased damage.
BootsChaos Armor: Axial Conduit (Boots)Axial Conduit (Boots)⁕ Ranks to Chain Lightning
Chain Lightning alternates between orbiting you and seeking up to 3 enemies. When it returns, it Consumes 6 Mana from you for each active Chain Lightning. After Consuming 66 total Mana, the bolt explodes for [X] Lightning Damage. Chain Lightning expires if you don’t have enough Mana for it to drain.

Mercenaries

Once the Den is unlocked during the main questline in the Vessel of Hatred expansion for Diablo 4, complete Mercenary key quests to acquire them. Hire a Mercenary and enlist a Reinforcement in the following setup.

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Build Mechanics

The Chain Lightning Sorcerer is an excellent starter build for a fresh Level 60 character to reach Torment 4 difficulty due to its mana efficiency and damage.

Vulnerable is applied by Lightning SpearLightning Spear auto-casted through Unstable CurrentsUnstable Currents.

Resource Management

The Mana cost of Chain LightningChain Lightning needs to be sustained for repeated casts, especially if Axial ConduitAxial Conduit is equipped. Ensure you have enough Mana generation from the following sources:

Rotation and Playstyle

Use the following rotation to optimize damage.

  1. Keep Unstable CurrentsUnstable Currents active.
  2. Cast TeleportTeleport and Evade Teleport to traverse.
  3. If Explosive Combinations is equipped as a Chaos Perk in Season 10, cast SparkSpark up to 3 times to stack the bonus damage.
  4. Spam Chain LightningChain Lightning to deal damage, making sure to collect Crackling Energy to restore Mana. If Axial ConduitAxial Conduit is equipped, do not completely drain Mana, as it causes all activate Chain Lightnings to disappear without exploding.
  5. Lightning SpearLightning Spear and FamiliarFamiliar do not need to be cast, since they are automatically triggered from Unstable CurrentsUnstable Currents.

Elixirs and Incenses

Visit the Alchemist in any main town to craft helpful Elixirs, or find Elixirs by killing enemies or opening chests during various activities in Diablo 4. Listed below are the best Elixirs to consume for the Chain Lightning Sorcerer, ranked by importance.

  1. Elixir of Resourcefulness IIElixir of Resourcefulness II helps with Mana issues, if you do not already have the appropriate Mana gear. This elixir is highly recommended for starting characters to maintain constant casts of Chain LightningChain Lightning.
  2. Elixir of Precision IIElixir of Precision II provides the highest damage output increase, if not already capped at 100% Critical Strike Chance.
  3. Elixir of Advantage IIElixir of Advantage II increases damage output, if not already capped at 100% Attack Speed bonus from gear and Paragon.
  4. Elixir of Fortitude IIElixir of Fortitude II is the best general-purpose option for survivability.

Incense can also be crafted at the Alchemist. Sage's WhisperSage’s Whisper (Core Stat), Song of the MountainSong of the Mountain (Defensive), and Soothing SpicesSoothing Spices (Resistance) are recommended. These Incenses are categorized into three separate groups and can be active simultaneously. The added Armor and Resistances are especially helpful to reach their caps.

Evade Teleport Speed-Farming Setup

TeleportTeleport Enchantment enables an Evade Teleport, which is the primary Movement Skill used to traverse quickly while speed-farming. Evade Teleport becomes more readily available than the Teleport on the Skill Bar in this setup.

To get started with the Evade Teleport speed-farming setup, reduce the starting Cooldown of Evade Teleport to 3 seconds or less to refresh it after every two attacks with the proper implicit stat on Boots. Once you obtain Harlequin CrestHarlequin Crest, an Evade Cooldown of 1.5 seconds is possible to cast it after every Attack. Depending on your Attack Speed, 1.7 seconds on Evade Cooldown can still be optimal to account for a casting animation.

Follow the list below to optimize the Cooldown of Evade Teleport:

  • Equip Boots with the implicit stat, Attacks Reduce Evade’s Coodown by 1.5 Seconds.
  • Temper Evade Cooldown Reduction on your Boots (with Masterworking bonuses) and Amulet.
  • Boost Cooldown Reduction affixes on gear with Greater Affix and Masterworking bonuses.
  • Obtain Enchantment MasterEnchantment Master in the Paragon setup to reduce the Cooldown of Evade Teleport.
  • Invest 5 Skill Points into TeleportTeleport to reduce the Cooldown of both versions.
  • Harlequin CrestHarlequin Crest, with a Greater Affix and/or Masterworking bonuses applied to its Cooldown Reduction affix, is required to reach the 1.5-second breakpoint on Evade Teleport.

Season 10 Updates

A brief summary of the changes in Patch 2.4.0 that may pertain to this specific build is provided below. For a complete overview of Season 10, take a look at the comprehensive season guide.

  • Galvanic AzuriteGalvanic Azurite, New Unique Ring
    • Affixes
      • Inherent: 12.5% Resistance to All Elements
      • Inherent: 5% Resistance to All Elements
      • +5.2-6% Critical Strike Chance
      • +57-75% Lightning damage
      • 8.1-8.8% Cooldown reduction
      • +2-3 Ranks to Convulsions
    • Unique Power
      • Lightning damage leaves enemies magnetized for 4 seconds, causing them to emit Crackling Energy, and increase all Lightning damage they take from you by 40-60%. If two magnetized enemies hit each other with Crackling Energy they pull each other together.
    • Associated Lair Bosses
      • Andariel
      • Harbinger of Hatred
  • Overflowing EnergyOverflowing Energy
    • Previous: Crackling Energy hits 1 additional enemy. Each time Crackling Energy hits an enemy, your Shock Skill Cooldowns are reduced by 0.1 seconds, increased to 0.3 seconds against Elites.
    • Now: You deal 85% increased Lightning Damage and Crackling Energy hits 1 additional enemy. Each time Crackling Energy hits an enemy, your Shock Skill Cooldowns are reduced by 0.1 seconds, increased to 0.3 seconds against Elites.
  • Static SurgeStatic Surge
    • Previous: Hitting enemies at least 8 times in a second with Shock Skills grants 30% of your Max Mana and increases your damage by 50%[x] for 8 seconds.
    • Now: Hitting enemies at least 8 times in a second with Shock Skills grants 30 Mana Regeneration and increases your damage by 50%[x] for 2 seconds.

Changelog

  • September 21st, 2025: Guide updated for Season 10 (Patch 2.4.0).
  • June 27th, 2025: Guide updated for Season 9 (Patch 2.3.0).
  • April 26th, 2025: Guide updated for Season 8 (Patch 2.2.0).
  • January 19th, 2025: Guide updated for Season 7 (Patch 2.1.0).
  • October 4th, 2024: Guide updated for Season 6 (Patch 2.0.2).
  • August 6th, 2024: Guide updated for Season 5 (Patch 1.5.0).
  • May 14th, 2024: Guide updated for Season 4 (Patch 1.4.0).
  • January 22nd, 2024: Guide updated for Season 3 (Patch 1.3.0).
  • October 17th, 2023: Guide updated for Season 2 (Patch 1.2.0).
  • August 4th, 2023: Guide released for Patch 1.1.1.
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