Last updated on Apr 10, 2024 at 09:00by Deadset15 comments
Build VariationsUpdated for Season 31, Patch 2.7.7Main BuildGreater Rifts SpeedsNephalem Rift Farming
1.
Introduction
Tal Rasha's Elements set isone of the signature sets in the Diablo franchise, and has been used in numerousbuilds and metas over the years in its Diablo 3 iteration. One of its undeniableapplications is the so-called "Flashfire" Wizard — an ostentatious,Explosive Blast-focused build that relies on snowballing power. This guide willcover all of its available playstyles. The base one presented on this page isthe Greater Rift Speed Farming Variation, but this build also has a NephalemRift Farming Variation; follow the links above to the respectivealterations.
2.
Quick Reference
2.1.
Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the "Flashfire" Explosive Blast Wizard is displayedbelow. Read the dedicated Skills page fordetailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.
Flashfire Wizard Skills and Runes
| Active Skills |
|---|
  Electrocute Surge of Power  Teleport Calamity1 Frost Nova Frozen Mist2 Explosive Blast Chain Reaction3 Diamond Skin Prism4 Magic Weapon Deflection |
| Passive Skills |
2.2.
Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the "Flashfire" Explosive Blast Wizard is listedbelow. Check the Gear page for detailed information on choices, alternatives,gemming, Kanai's Cube and Paragon distribution.
Flashfire Wizard Gear and Stats
- Helm:
Tal Rasha's Guise of Wisdom - Shoulders: Aughild's Power
- Gloves: Tal Rasha's Grasp
- Chest: Tal Rasha's Relentless Pursuit
- Belt: Captain Crimson's Silk Girdle
- Pants: Tal Rasha's Stride
- Boots: Captain Crimson's Waders
- Bracers: Aughild's Search
- Amulet: Tal Rasha's Allegiance
- Ring 1: Focus
- Ring 2: Restraint
- Weapon: Wand of Woh
- Offhand: Orb of Infinite Depth
2.3.
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
2.4.
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1: Bane of the Trapped
- Legendary Gem 2: Bane of the Powerful
- Legendary Gem 3: Gogok of Swiftness
2.5.
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.
2.6.
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot: In-geom
- Armor Slot: Warzechian Armguards
- Jewelry Slot: Ring of Royal Grandeur
3.
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.
- 23 Oct. 2021 (gear page): Revised craftable set recommendations and substantially enriched the guide information.
- 23 Oct. 2021 (skills page): Revised skill and passive recommendations for the current state of the game.
- 23 Oct. 2021 (this page): Enriched the guide with additional information, re-organized GR and T16 variants.
- 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): Some wording updates to reflect the buffs to Wand of Woh and Orb of Infinite Depth in Patch 2.6.1.
- 27 Oct. 2017 (this page): No changes necessary in Patch 2.6.1, despite a few small boosts.
- 27 Jun. 2017 (this page): Updated guide for 2.6 and moved it to the new format.
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