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Despair Essence Drain Freeze Smith Of Kitava (+5 Chaos Spell Skills)

Smith of Kitava·WarriorPatch 0.5.2·byPublic Ladder
Version 1·Updated Jun 13, 2026
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Run Gear Check

Passive Tree

156
Nodes
33
Notables
3
Keystones

Key Passives

Whispers of DoomKey
Hex Master
15% increased Curse effect
+1 to maximum number of Curses
Curse
Elemental EquilibriumKey
Elemental Equilibrium
Elemental
Chaos InoculationKey
Chaos Inoculation
Chaos
Illuminated CrownNotable
70% increased Energy Shield from Equipped Helmet
Energy Shield
Coal StokerNotable
Modifiers to Fire Resistance also grant Cold and Lightning Resistance at 50% of their value
Fire Resistance
Fated EndNotable
30% increased Curse Duration
Targets Cursed by you have -50% reduced Life Regeneration Rate
Enemies you Curse cannot Recharge Energy Shield
CurseLifeEnergy Shield
Casting CascadeNotable
6% increased Cast Speed for each different Spell you've Cast in the last eight seconds
-15% reduced Spell Damage
SpeedSpell Damage
ConvalescenceNotable
20% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge
-10% reduced Energy Shield Recharge Rate
Energy Shield

Effect Profile

EffectStats
Attribute
PassiveCountTotal
  • to any Attribute45+225
  • to Intelligence3+43
  • increased Intelligence16%
Energy Shield
PassiveCountTotal
  • increased maximum Energy Shield19346%
  • faster start of Energy Shield Recharge1089%
  • gain additional Ailment Threshold equal to # % of maximum Energy Shield216%
  • gain additional Stun Threshold equal to # % of maximum Energy Shield216%
Chaos Damage
PassiveCountTotal
  • increased Chaos Damage16160%
  • gain # % of Damage as Extra Chaos Damage111%
Curse
PassiveCountTotal
  • increased Curse Duration8190%
  • increased Curse Magnitudes656%
  • hex Master1+1
  • reduced Curse Duration1-25%
Armour
PassiveCountTotal
  • increased Armour573%
  • body Armour grants # % increased Spirit130%
  • body Armour grants # % of Physical Damage from Hits taken as Fire Damage125%
  • body Armour grants Unaffected by Damaging Ailments1+1
Speed
PassiveCountTotal
  • increased Cast Speed633%
  • spells Cast by Totems have # % increased Cast Speed28%
  • increased Attack and Cast Speed if you've summoned a Totem Recently112%
  • increased Cast Speed for each different Spell you've Cast in the last eight seconds16%
Mana
PassiveCountTotal
  • increased Mana Regeneration Rate439%
  • recover # % of maximum Mana when you consume a Power Charge39%
  • increased Mana Cost of Skills1-15%
  • reduced maximum Mana1-10%
Gem
PassiveCountTotal
  • increased Skill Effect Duration430%
  • spell Skills have # % increased Area of Effect443%
  • to Level of all Chaos Skills1+1

Gear

Weapon 1

Rift Weaver

Dueling Wand

Item Level 82
Rare
Properties
Quality0
Requirements
Level78
Desecrated
  • Gain 25% of Damage as Extra Cold Damage
Explicit
  • 35% reduced Attribute Requirements
  • 119% increased Chaos Damage
  • +5 to Level of all Chaos Spell Skills
Weapon 2 / Offhand

Ghoul Charm

Hallowed Focus

Item Level 79
Rare
Properties
Energy Shield80
Quality0
Requirements
Level61
Implicit
  • 41% increased Energy Shield
  • +172 to maximum Mana
  • +2 to Level of all Spell Skills
  • +40% to Fire Resistance
  • +36% to Cold Resistance
Helmet

Victory Veil

Ancestral Tiara

Item Level 80
Rare
Properties
Energy Shield343
Quality20
SocketsS
Requirements
Level80
Rune
  • 18% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield
Bonded
  • Bonded: +20 to maximum Life
  • Bonded: +20 to maximum Mana
Explicit
  • 144% increased Energy Shield
  • +36 to maximum Life
  • +38 to maximum Mana
  • +24 to Intelligence
  • +37% to Fire Resistance
  • +35% to Cold Resistance
Body Armour

Exceptional Vile Robe

Item Level 80
Normal
Properties
Energy Shield356
Quality30
SocketsS S S
Requirements
Level65
Enchant
  • +1% to all Maximum Elemental Resistances
Rune
  • 60% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield
Bonded
  • Bonded: +60 to maximum Life
  • Bonded: +60 to maximum Mana
Explicit
  • Corrupted
Gloves

Eagle Mitts

Gold Gloves

Item Level 82
Rare
Properties
Energy Shield118
Quality0
SocketsS
Requirements
Level59
Rune
  • +60 to maximum Life
Bonded
  • Bonded: +20 to maximum Life
  • Bonded: +20 to maximum Mana
Explicit
  • +42 to maximum Energy Shield
  • 41% increased Energy Shield
  • +47 to maximum Life
  • 16% increased Attack Speed
  • +35 to Dexterity
  • +8% to Chaos Resistance
Boots

Honour Road

Sekhema Sandals

Item Level 82
Rare
Properties
Energy Shield382
Quality24
SocketsS
Requirements
Level80
Rune
  • 20% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield
Bonded
  • Bonded: +20 to maximum Life
  • Bonded: +20 to maximum Mana
Desecrated
  • +57 to maximum Energy Shield
Explicit
  • 35% increased Movement Speed
  • 100% increased Energy Shield
  • +32 to Intelligence
  • +30% to Fire Resistance
Crafted
  • 60% increased effect of Socketed Augment Items
Belt

Mageblood

Utility Belt

Item Level 79
Unique
Properties
Charm Slots3
Requirements
Level55
Implicit
  • Has 3 Charm Slots
  • 20% of Flask Recovery applied Instantly
Explicit
  • Legacy of Ruby
  • Legacy of Quicksilver
  • Legacy of Ruby
  • Legacy of Ruby
  • All Mage's Legacies have 44% increased effect per duplicate Mage's Legacy you have
Amulet

Ligurium Talisman

Lapis Amulet

Item Level 59
Unique
Requirements
Level35
Implicit
  • +12 to Intelligence
Explicit
  • +40 to maximum Energy Shield
  • +35 to Spirit
  • +30 to Intelligence
  • Life Regeneration is applied to Energy Shield instead
Ring 1

Gifts from Above

Prismatic Ring

Item Level 83
Unique
Requirements
Level35
Implicit
  • +8% to all Elemental Resistances
Explicit
  • 24% increased Critical Hit Chance
  • 29% increased Light Radius
  • 27% increased Rarity of Items Dropped by Enemies killed with a Critical Hit
  • You have Consecrated Ground around you while stationary
Ring 2

Honour Finger

Gold Ring

Item Level 78
Rare
Requirements
Level40
Implicit
  • 7% increased Rarity of Items found
Explicit
  • 16% increased Fire Damage
  • 25% increased Chaos Damage
  • 10% increased Cast Speed
  • +35% to Fire Resistance
  • +26% to Cold Resistance
Charm 1

Oceanic Golden Charm of the Sylvan

Item Level 70
Magic
Properties
Quality5
Requirements
Level50
Implicit
  • Used when you kill a Rare or Unique enemy
Explicit
  • Gains 0.25 Charges per Second
  • Recover 193 Mana when Used
Charm 2

Nascent Hope

Thawing Charm

Item Level 67
Unique
Properties
Charges Max40
Charges Per Use40
Duration30
Quality0
Requirements
Level12
Implicit
  • Used when you become Frozen
Explicit
  • 22% Chance to gain a Charge when you kill an enemy
  • Energy Shield Recharge starts on use
Charm 3

Silver Charm

Item Level 80
Normal
Properties
Quality0
Requirements
Level10
Implicit
  • Used when you are affected by a Slow
Life Flask

Undiluted Ultimate Life Flask of the Sylvan

Item Level 81
Magic
Properties
Quality7
Requirements
Level60
Implicit
  • Gains 0.25 Charges per Second
  • 47% increased Recovery rate
Mana Flask

Lavianga's Spirits

Gargantuan Mana Flask

Item Level 83
Unique
Properties
Charges Max75
Charges Per Use10
Duration20
Mana Per Use185
Quality20
Requirements
Level49
Implicit
  • This Flask cannot be Used but applies its Effect constantly
  • 73% reduced Amount Recovered

Skills & Gems

Contagion(Lv18)3 gems

Afflict a single enemy with a Debuff that deals Chaos damage over time. If the enemy dies while affected by Contagion, it spreads itself, Curses, and other Chaos damage over time Debuffs on the target to nearby enemies. This refreshes their durations. Reanimating or detonating a corpse affected by Contagion will cause the Minion or explosion to spread Contagion on hit.

Deals 1.9 Chaos damage per second
Chaotic FreezeSupports Spells that deal non-Ailment Chaos damage over time. Enemies taking damage over time from Debuffs caused by supported skills will suffer Freeze build up from Chaos damage Hits from any source. Does not Support Skills used by Minions.Lv1
AcrimonySupports Skills which can Damage Enemies. Enemies affected by Damage over time from Supported Skills which was not caused by a Damaging Ailment have reduced Life regeneration rate. Only the strongest instance of this Debuff will apply. Does not Support Skills used by Minions.Lv1
Arcane TempoSupports Spells, causing them to cast faster.Lv1
Despair(Lv18)4 gems

Curse all targets in an area after a short delay, lowering their Chaos Resistance.

Curse radius is 1.5 metres
Curse inflicts -35% to Chaos Resistance
Curse duration is 6 seconds
Curse does not apply to enemies above level 20
Arcane SurgeSupports Spells you cast yourself, tracking the mana you spend to cast them. Spending enough mana grants a burst of Mana Regeneration and Cast Speed.Lv1
Decaying HexSupports Curse skills. Supported skill Trigger Profane Decay on each target they curse to inflict a damaging Debuff.Lv1
Heightened CurseSupports Curse Skills, magnifying their power.Lv1
Cursed GroundSupports Curse Skills. Supported Curse Skills create areas which Curse Enemies so long as they are within them.Lv1
Essence Drain(Lv18)4 gems

Fire a Projectile that applies a powerful Chaos damage over time debuff to enemies it hits.

Deals 5 to 9 Chaos Damage
Considered CastingSupports Spell Skills that Hit Enemies and you cast yourself, boosting Damage at the cost of Cast Speed.Lv1
ExtractionSupports Spell Skills which cause Damaging Hits. Using supported Spells will cause you to Sacrifice a portion of your Life on use, gaining extra Chaos Damage in exchange. Does not support Persistent Skills, Minion Skills, or Triggered Skills.Lv1
ZenithSupports Spell Skills. Supported Skills deal more damage while you are above 90% of your Maximum Mana. Does not modify Skills used by Minions.Lv1
Swift AfflictionSupports any skill that deals damage, causing it to deal more non-Ailment damage over time but have a shorter duration.Lv1
Dark Effigy(Lv18)4 gems

Raise a Totem that bombards enemies afflicted by Chaos damage over time Debuffs.

Deals 2 to 4 Chaos Damage
EnvenomSupports any skill that Hits enemies, giving it a chance to Poison enemies.Lv1
Concentrated EffectSupports any skill with an area of effect, causing that area to be smaller but any area damage it deals to be higher.Lv1
Controlled DestructionSupports Spells that Hit enemies, boosting their damage but preventing them from dealing Critical Hits.Lv1
OverabundanceSupports Skills which have a Limit, increasing that Limit at the cost of their duration. Only applies to restrictions that use the word "Limit".Lv1
Blasphemy(Lv18)2 gems

Turn socketed Curse skills into vile Auras, applying their effects to all nearby enemies.

Supported Curses have 50% less Magnitudes
Ritualistic CurseSupports Curse skills, causing them to cover a larger area but take longer to Curse enemies.Lv1
EncumbranceSupports any skill, causing inflicted Slows to be more powerful.Lv1
Withering Presence(Lv18)2 gems

While active, emits an Aura that periodically Withers enemies in your Presence.

Withers enemies in your Presence every 1.8 seconds
MysticismSupports Persistent Buff Skills, causing you to deal increased Spell Damage while on full Energy Shield while the Supported Skill is active.Lv1
ClaritySupports Persistent Buff Skills, causing you to gain increased Mana Regeneration while the Skill is active.Lv1
Spellslinger(Lv18)No supports

While active, gains Energy when you cast Spells. Using the Invocation once sufficient Energy is gathered will consume the Energy to trigger socketed Spells, and can trigger them multiple times if it has enough Energy.

No support gems detected for this skill.

Purity of Lightning(Lv18)No supports

Emit an Aura that boosts the Lightning Resistance of you and Allies in your Presence.

Aura grants +22% to Lightning Resistance

No support gems detected for this skill.

Convalescence(Lv18)No supports

While active, grants a skill that you can use to instantly begin Recharging Energy Shield and gain a Buff for a duration that prevents that Recharge being interrupted. The Buff is removed at maximum Energy Shield and the skill cannot be used while Energy Shield is full.

Buff duration is 3 seconds

No support gems detected for this skill.

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