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Build · Wren

Iron Blade

A C-tier build for Wren: start with Arrow, add Blade Sweep, Frost Nova and Sentry and stack Evasive Step, Regeneration, Might and Haste.

Loadout

Skills in pick order

  1. Arrow

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

  2. Blade Sweep

    Fast melee arcs with knockback that buy you space.

  3. Frost Nova

    An icy ring that damages and can freeze enemies solid.

  4. Sentry

    Crossbow turrets that keep firing while you move.

Loadout

Potions in pick order

  1. Evasive Step

    Chance to fully avoid incoming contact damage.

  2. Regeneration

    Regenerates HP over time.

  3. Might

    Increases all skill damage.

  4. Haste

    Increases cast speed of every skill except summons.

Synergy

How it plays

  • Damage: Physical (Arrow, Blade Sweep and Sentry) and Arcane (Frost Nova).
  • Potions raise: Evasion, HP Regen, Damage and Cast Speed.
  • Wren’s passive: +1% Gold Gain/Level and +10% Damage/1000 Gold.

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

Whirlwind Edge

Every third Blade Sweep spins a full circle.

legendary

Thunder Edge

Blade Sweep hits add 20% Storm Surge charge per foe.

legendary

Frostfire Ember

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

legendary

Clockwork Heart

+20% Sentry attack speed. Max +100%.

epic

Splinterhead

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

epic

Twin Crescent

Blade Sweep also slashes behind you for 60% damage.

epic

Glacial Heart

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

epic

Watchman’s Sigil

+1 Sentry. Max 5 active.

Ranking

How the simulation rates it

Balance simulation, same seeds for every build
TierC Situational picks — playable, but outscored by the tiers above.
Rank#17 of 20
Median floorFloor 6
Lowest floorFloor 5
Endless SwarmRarely reached
Seeded runs7

See how the ranking works and the full tier list.

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