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#1 Archmagel
Member since 2007 • 25 Posts

Ok so let me see, frost ray + arcane torrent is a strange idea because both spells eat lots of arcane power. I would go with electrocute with power generation rune + prodigy passive. Next i would change storm armor to energy armor with rune that gives 20 AP. As secondary skill and main damage dealer, go with ray of frost with snow blast rune. 2h is good idea because it eats AP slower than wands. With 140 AP total you don't need to lower the cost of ray of frost and take damage instead. Also coldblooded passive may be really handy for ray of frost (pure 20% extra dmg vs chilled enemies instead of glass cannon that gives you 15% extra to all, but at cost of defense)

Idea is this...you will use powerful slowing spell (with knock-back from magic weapon spell) until AP runs out, cast few electrocute spells to regain AP really fast, while energy armor and diamond skin protect you. Always remember to chose good position to fight. Its not most optimal combination for Inferno but it should fit your style.

No changes in diamond skin, its personal preference.

http://us.battle.net/d3/en/calculator/wizard#UZOXSj!cXW!YZbbZa

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I chose frost ray, because it is much stronger than a signature spell, and I actually GAIN AP instead of losing it when I use frost ray. I just hate having no AP for the "Holy..." moments that I need to hit them hard. Arcane torrent is just a personal thing for me. It has been the one spell that does the most damage for me with its disruption, and I just like the way it looks and functions. I will definitely try your suggestions. They seem like they would do loads of damage.
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#2 Archmagel
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Hello, I am trying to make a build that not only deals with my most hated thing (running out of Arcane Power), but also do massive amounts of damage. I use a 2h weapon and try to get the most intelligence (and weapon damage + some arcane damage) on it, and my armor I can. Forgive me for the lack of details, because, as of now, my items have completely dissipated from my inventory and stash (I think a bug, because I am not the only one), but here is my build. Feel free to give some tips, constructive criticism, or (doubt it) if it is good, take it for a spin. http://us.battle.net/d3/en/calculator/wizard#ZeTXSj!bXY!baZbZa