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Build · Wren

Frost Bite

A B-tier build for Wren: start with Arrow, add Lightning, Shadow Dagger and Frost Nova and stack Haste, Insight, Plating and Regeneration.

Loadout

Skills in pick order

  1. Arrow

    Starting skill. Reliable single-target damage that pierces the whole line.

  2. Lightning

    Instant hits with no travel time, ideal against fast enemies.

  3. Shadow Dagger

    An orbiting ring of blades that punishes anything close.

  4. Frost Nova

    An icy ring that damages and can freeze enemies solid.

Loadout

Potions in pick order

  1. Haste

    Increases cast speed of every skill except summons.

  2. Insight

    Increases XP gained from all sources.

  3. Plating

    Reduces incoming contact damage.

  4. Regeneration

    Regenerates HP over time.

Synergy

How it plays

  • Damage: Physical (Arrow), Lightning (Lightning) and Arcane (Shadow Dagger and Frost Nova).
  • Potions raise: Cast Speed, XP Gain, Armor and HP Regen.
  • Wren’s passive: +1% Gold Gain/Level and +10% Damage/1000 Gold.
  • Pairs inside the build: Arrow + Lightning, Lightning + Frost Nova and Shadow Dagger + Frost Nova.

Items

Items to wish for

These items change the build’s own skills. Open chests early and use the Wishing Well for the one you miss.

legendary

Grounding Conduit

Lightning arcs back through foes, fully charging Storm Surge.

legendary

Storm Brand

Shuriken hits may call Lightning for 120% damage.

legendary

Frostfire Ember

Frost Nova hits may erupt in flame for 80% damage.

epic

Splinterhead

An Arrow’s first hit splits at 35% damage. Max 2 splinters.

epic

Storm Relay

Lightning hits +1 nearby foe at half damage. Max 3.

epic

Night Edge

+1 Shadow Dagger. Max +2.

epic

Glacial Heart

+10% Frost Nova freeze chance. Max +30%.

rare

Umbral Reach

Shadow Daggers orbit 15% wider. Max +45%.

Ranking

How the simulation rates it

Balance simulation, same seeds for every build
TierB Solid builds that shine once the right items arrive.
Rank#11 of 20
Median floorFloor 7
Lowest floorFloor 4
Endless SwarmRarely reached
Seeded runs7

See how the ranking works and the full tier list.

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