Usain Bolt's Firebird Wizard

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by kangaxx2890 last updated Sep 25, 2014 ( Patch 2.1 )

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Types: Fire

Skills

Blizzard Apocalypse
- Blizzard
Cost: 40 Arcane Power

Call down shards of ice that deal 1075% weapon damage as Cold over 6 seconds to enemies in a 12 yard radius. Multiple casts in the same area from the same caster do not stack.
Apocalypse

Increase the area of effect of Blizzard to a 30 yard radius.

Blizzard's damage turns into Fire.
Black Hole Blazar
- Black Hole
Cost: 20 Arcane Power
Cooldown: 12 seconds

Conjure a Black Hole at the target location that draws enemies to it and deals 700% weapon damage as Arcane over 2 seconds to all enemies within 15 yards.
Blazar

Conjure a Black Hole at the target location that draws enemies to it and deals 700% weapon damage as Fire over 2 seconds to all enemies within 15 yards.

After the Black Hole disappears, an explosion occurs that deals 725% weapon damage as Fire to enemies within 15 yards.
Familiar Sparkflint
- Familiar
Cost: 20 Arcane Power

Summon a Familiar that attacks your enemies for 240% weapon damage as Arcane. This companion cannot be targeted or damaged by enemies. Lasts 10 minutes.
Sparkflint

Summon a fiery Familiar that grants you 10% increased damage.
Storm Armor Scramble
- Storm Armor
Cost: 25 Arcane Power

Bathe yourself in electrical energy, periodically shocking a nearby enemy for 175% weapon damage as Lightning. Lasts 10 minutes.

Only one Armor may be active at a time.
Scramble

Increase your movement speed by 25% for 3 seconds when you are hit by melee or ranged attacks.
Magic Weapon Force Weapon
- Magic Weapon
Cost: 25 Arcane Power

Imbue your weapon with magical energy, granting it 10% increased damage. Lasts 10 minutes.
Force Weapon

Increase the damage bonus of Magic Weapon to 20% damage.
Teleport Wormhole
- Teleport
Cooldown: 11 seconds

Teleport through the ether to the selected location up to 50 yards away.
Wormhole

After casting Teleport, you have 3 seconds to Teleport 1 additional time.

Astral Presence
- Astral Presence
Increase your maximum Arcane Power by 20 and Arcane Power regeneration by 2.5 per second.
Evocation
- Evocation
Reduce all cooldowns by 20%.
Glass Cannon
- Glass Cannon
Increase all damage done by 15%, but decrease Armor and resistances by 10%.
Illusionist
- Illusionist
When you take more than 15% of your maximum Life in damage within 1 second, the cooldowns on Mirror Image, Slow Time, and Teleport are reset.

When you use Mirror Image, Slow Time, or Teleport, your movement speed is increased by 30% for 3 seconds.

Items

Firebird's Plume

Set Helm

Primary Stats

+626–750 Intelligence
+4 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket

Firebird's Finery
Firebird's Plume
Firebird's Pinions
Firebird's Breast
Firebird's Down
Firebird's Tarsi
Firebird's Talons
Firebird's Eye
(2) Set: When you die, a meteor falls from the sky and revives you. This effect has a 60 second cooldown.
(4) Set: Dealing Fire damage with one of your skills causes the enemy to take 1000% weapon damage as Fire per second for 3 seconds. This effect can be repeated a second and third time by different skills. If an enemy is burning due to three different skills simultaneously the enemy will Ignite, taking 3000% weapon damage per second until they die.
(6) Set: Your damage is increased by 120% and damage taken reduced by 3% for each enemy that is Ignited. This effect can stack up to 20 times. You always receive the maximum bonus whenever a nearby Elite monster is Ignited.
Firebird's Pinions

Set Shoulders

Primary Stats

+416–500 Intelligence
Reduces all resource costs by 5.0–8.0%.
+4 Random Magic Properties

Firebird's Finery
Firebird's Plume
Firebird's Pinions
Firebird's Breast
Firebird's Down
Firebird's Tarsi
Firebird's Talons
Firebird's Eye
(2) Set: When you die, a meteor falls from the sky and revives you. This effect has a 60 second cooldown.
(4) Set: Dealing Fire damage with one of your skills causes the enemy to take 1000% weapon damage as Fire per second for 3 seconds. This effect can be repeated a second and third time by different skills. If an enemy is burning due to three different skills simultaneously the enemy will Ignite, taking 3000% weapon damage per second until they die.
(6) Set: Your damage is increased by 120% and damage taken reduced by 3% for each enemy that is Ignited. This effect can stack up to 20 times. You always receive the maximum bonus whenever a nearby Elite monster is Ignited.
Blackthorne's Duncraig Cross

Set Amulet

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 6.0–10.0%
+4 Random Magic Properties
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+330–524 Dexterity

+330–524 Strength

+330–524 Intelligence

Blackthorne's Battlegear
Blackthorne's Duncraig Cross
Blackthorne's Spurs
Blackthorne's Surcoat
Blackthorne's Notched Belt
Blackthorne's Jousting Mail
(2) Set: +250 VitalityIncreases damage against elites by 10%
(3) Set: Reduces damage from elites by 10%+25% Extra Gold from Monsters
(4) Set: You are immune to Desecrator, Molten, and Plagued monster ground effects.
Firebird's Breast

Set Chest Armor

Primary Stats

+416–500 Intelligence
+4 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket

Firebird's Finery
Firebird's Plume
Firebird's Pinions
Firebird's Breast
Firebird's Down
Firebird's Tarsi
Firebird's Talons
Firebird's Eye
(2) Set: When you die, a meteor falls from the sky and revives you. This effect has a 60 second cooldown.
(4) Set: Dealing Fire damage with one of your skills causes the enemy to take 1000% weapon damage as Fire per second for 3 seconds. This effect can be repeated a second and third time by different skills. If an enemy is burning due to three different skills simultaneously the enemy will Ignite, taking 3000% weapon damage per second until they die.
(6) Set: Your damage is increased by 120% and damage taken reduced by 3% for each enemy that is Ignited. This effect can stack up to 20 times. You always receive the maximum bonus whenever a nearby Elite monster is Ignited.
Warzechian Armguards

Legendary Bracers

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 2.5–3.0%
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
Every time you destroy a wreckable object, you gain a short burst of speed.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+85–108 Dexterity

+85–108 Strength

+85–108 Intelligence
Firebird's Talons

Set Gloves

Primary Stats

+626–750 Intelligence
Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8.0–10.0%
+4 Random Magic Properties

Firebird's Finery
Firebird's Plume
Firebird's Pinions
Firebird's Breast
Firebird's Down
Firebird's Tarsi
Firebird's Talons
Firebird's Eye
(2) Set: When you die, a meteor falls from the sky and revives you. This effect has a 60 second cooldown.
(4) Set: Dealing Fire damage with one of your skills causes the enemy to take 1000% weapon damage as Fire per second for 3 seconds. This effect can be repeated a second and third time by different skills. If an enemy is burning due to three different skills simultaneously the enemy will Ignite, taking 3000% weapon damage per second until they die.
(6) Set: Your damage is increased by 120% and damage taken reduced by 3% for each enemy that is Ignited. This effect can stack up to 20 times. You always receive the maximum bonus whenever a nearby Elite monster is Ignited.
The Witching Hour

Legendary Belt

Primary Stats

Attack Speed Increased by 5.0–6.0%
Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26.0–50.0%
+4 Random Magic Properties
Firebird's Down

Set Pants

Primary Stats

+416–500 Intelligence
+4 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket

Firebird's Finery
Firebird's Plume
Firebird's Pinions
Firebird's Breast
Firebird's Down
Firebird's Tarsi
Firebird's Talons
Firebird's Eye
(2) Set: When you die, a meteor falls from the sky and revives you. This effect has a 60 second cooldown.
(4) Set: Dealing Fire damage with one of your skills causes the enemy to take 1000% weapon damage as Fire per second for 3 seconds. This effect can be repeated a second and third time by different skills. If an enemy is burning due to three different skills simultaneously the enemy will Ignite, taking 3000% weapon damage per second until they die.
(6) Set: Your damage is increased by 120% and damage taken reduced by 3% for each enemy that is Ignited. This effect can stack up to 20 times. You always receive the maximum bonus whenever a nearby Elite monster is Ignited.
Illusory Boots

Legendary Boots

Primary Stats

+11–20 Resistance to All Elements
+10–12% Movement Speed
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

You may move unhindered through enemies.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+24–29 Dexterity

+24–29 Strength

+24–29 Intelligence
Stone of Jordan

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Increases damage against elites by 25.0–30.0%
+2 Random Magic Properties
One of 6 Magic Properties (varies)

+8–10 Maximum Discipline (Demon Hunter Only)

+7–8 Maximum Fury (Barbarian Only)

+7–9 Maximum Arcane Power (Wizard Only)

+105–119 Maximum Mana (Witch Doctor Only)

+13–14 Maximum Spirit (Monk Only)

+7–8 Maximum Wrath

One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+220–349 Dexterity

+220–349 Strength

+220–349 Intelligence

One of 7 Magic Properties (varies)

Physical skills deal 15–20% more damage.

Lightning skills deal 15–20% more damage.

Cold skills deal 15–20% more damage.

Fire skills deal 15–20% more damage.

Arcane skills deal 15–20% more damage.

Poison skills deal 15–20% more damage.

Holy skills deal 15–20% more damage.
Ring of Royal Grandeur

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Attack Speed Increased by 2.0–3.0%
+27–60 Life per Hit
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Reduces the number of items needed for set bonuses by 1 (to a minimum of 2).
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+24–29 Dexterity

+24–29 Strength

+24–29 Intelligence
Sun Keeper

Legendary Mace

Primary Stats

+(610–745)–(731–926) Holy Damage
Increases damage against elites by 15.0–30.0%
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

+51–60% Extra Gold from Monsters
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+330–524 Dexterity

+330–524 Strength

+330–524 Intelligence
Firebird's Eye

Set Source

Primary Stats

+(262–328)–(263–394) Damage
Fire skills deal 15–20% more damage.
+626–750 Intelligence
+4 Random Magic Properties

Firebird's Finery
Firebird's Plume
Firebird's Pinions
Firebird's Breast
Firebird's Down
Firebird's Tarsi
Firebird's Talons
Firebird's Eye
(2) Set: When you die, a meteor falls from the sky and revives you. This effect has a 60 second cooldown.
(4) Set: Dealing Fire damage with one of your skills causes the enemy to take 1000% weapon damage as Fire per second for 3 seconds. This effect can be repeated a second and third time by different skills. If an enemy is burning due to three different skills simultaneously the enemy will Ignite, taking 3000% weapon damage per second until they die.
(6) Set: Your damage is increased by 120% and damage taken reduced by 3% for each enemy that is Ignited. This effect can stack up to 20 times. You always receive the maximum bonus whenever a nearby Elite monster is Ignited.

More Details

Head
- Firebird's Plume
- Stat Priority: None
Shoulders
- Firebird's Pinions
- Stat Priority: None
Amulet
- Blackthorne's Duncraig Cross
- Mara's Kaleidoscope
- Stat Priority: None
Torso
- Firebird's Breast
- Cindercoat
- Stat Priority: None
Wrists
- Warzechian Armguards
- Stat Priority: None
Hands
- Firebird's Talons
- Stat Priority: None
Waist
- The Witching Hour
- String of Ears
- Blackthorne's Notched Belt
- Stat Priority: None
Legs
- Firebird's Down
- Stat Priority: None
Feet
- Illusory Boots
- Stat Priority: None
Rings
- Stone of Jordan
- Ring of Royal Grandeur
- Unity
- Stat Priority: None
Weapon
- Sun Keeper
- Stat Priority: None
Offhand
- Firebird's Eye
- Stat Priority: None

Build Guide

The idea behind this build is to use it solo, you get to some absurd speed when you use Boon of the hoarder + Wreath of lightning + Teleport: Wormhole + Warzechian bracers + Illusory boots + Storm armor:Scramble all at the same time. Also the Illusionist passive let's you spam teleport sometimes when you fish for a cd reset taking hits from random mobs on the way.

Survability is the area where you'll want to juggle with a few passives and the belt choice(as well as Unity...i'd almost say it's mandatory for this build, you can sprint around like a madman with no fear of getting insta-gibbed if you get too unlucky), just modify passives + belt until you feel comfortable. I use Astral presence because i really spam blizzard a lot, i love to kill every damn mob i see...kind of obsessive...

Besides the obvious Wreath of lightning and Boon of the hoarder leg gems, i use Zei's stone of vengeance, since you'll be outrunning everyone all the time...kinda makes sense

About the weapon..i find SK + Firebird OH pretty adequate for the build, but not really mandatory if you have a nice furnace and a rorg ready to go.

I mainly use this build for the following:

1_ Ultra fast bounties + Keywarden farming while playing solo (i'm not too fond of group play on D3...)

2_ Thanks to the firebird dot + black hole i can kill every mob + elites in my path with little effort, which leads to huge xp gains and decent legendary item farming, just check your minimap from time to time for dem starz!

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