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Despair Vulnerability Ignite Lich (989 Mana)

Lich·WitchPatch 0.5.0·byPublic Builds
Version 1·Updated Jul 9, 2026
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Scored against 100+ witch endgame builds
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SurvivalA
SpeedB
UtilityC

Overview

Offense

1. Full Do T DPS
172
2. Best Ignite DPS
62.7
DoT DPS
172
Casts/sec
0.74

Utility

Mana
2,461
Spirit
208
Move speed
x1.43

Defense

Life
1
ES
15,249
Gear ES
1,936
Fire res
75%
Cold res
75%
Lightning res
75%
Chaos res
17%

Passive Tree

132
Nodes
23
Notables
2
Keystones

Key Passives

ConduitKey
If you would gain a [Charges|Charge], [Allies] in your [Presence] gain that [Charges|Charge] instead
Charges
Chaos InoculationKey
Chaos Inoculation
Chaos
Mana BlessingNotable
+20 to maximum Mana
20% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
Mana
Enveloping PresenceNotable
Aura Skills have 6% increased Magnitudes
30% increased Presence Area of Effect
GemArea
Crystalline PhylacteryNotable
50% more Mana Cost of Skills if you have no Energy Shield
Can Socket a non-Unique Basic Jewel into the Phylactery
100% increased Effect of bonuses gained from Socketed Jewel
ManaJewel
IngenuityNotable
+25 to Intelligence
Attribute
One For AllNotable
-8% reduced Area of Effect
40% increased Presence Area of Effect
Area
Zone of ControlNotable
20% increased Area of Effect of Curses
10% increased Curse Magnitudes
Enemies you Curse are Hindered, with 15% reduced Movement Speed
AreaCurseMovement Speed

Effect Profile

EffectStats
Attribute
PassiveCountTotal
  • to any Attribute44+220
  • to Intelligence3+43
  • increased Intelligence16%
Energy Shield
PassiveCountTotal
  • increased maximum Energy Shield24459%
  • gain additional Ailment Threshold equal to # % of maximum Energy Shield328%
  • gain additional Stun Threshold equal to # % of maximum Energy Shield328%
  • increased Energy Shield from Equipped Focus3140%
Area
PassiveCountTotal
  • increased Presence Area of Effect14299%
  • increased Area of Effect of Curses565%
  • reduced Area of Effect3-14%
  • increased Area of Effect13%
Mana
PassiveCountTotal
  • increased Mana Regeneration Rate664%
  • increased maximum Mana314%
  • while you are not on Low Mana, you and Allies in your Presence have Unholy Might2+2
  • increased Magnitude of Unholy Might Buffs you grant per # maximum Mana14%
Curse
PassiveCountTotal
  • increased Curse Magnitudes546%
  • reduced Curse Duration1-25%
  • reduced [BuffEffect|effect] of [Curse|Curses] on you115%
Gem
PassiveCountTotal
  • aura Skills have # % increased Magnitudes638%
Jewel
PassiveCountTotal
  • [Jewel] Socket40
  • can Socket a non-Unique Basic Jewel into the Phylactery1+1
  • increased Effect of bonuses gained from Socketed Jewel1100%
Critical
PassiveCountTotal
  • increased Critical Hit Chance455%
  • allies in your Presence have # % increased Critical Hit Chance125%

Gear

Phoenix Grinder

Stoic Sceptre

Item Level 86
Rare
Properties
Spirit100
Quality20
SocketsS
Requirements
Level84
Rune
  • Allies in your Presence deal 40% increased Damage
Desecrated
  • Allies in your Presence deal 112% increased Damage
Implicit
  • +124 to maximum Mana
Explicit
  • Allies in your Presence deal 21 to 36 added Attack Fire Damage
  • Allies in your Presence Regenerate 22 Life per second
  • +31 to Intelligence
Crafted
  • Aura Skills have 18% increased Magnitudes

Miracle Ward

Tasalian Focus

Item Level 80
Rare
Properties
Energy Shield457
Quality20
SocketsS
Requirements
Level80
Rune
  • 18% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield
Desecrated
  • +25% to Cold Resistance
Implicit
  • +86 to maximum Energy Shield
Explicit
  • 97% increased Energy Shield
  • +134 to maximum Mana
  • 61% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
Crafted
  • +32% to Fire Resistance

Storm Ward

Sandsworn Tiara

Item Level 81
Rare
Properties
Energy Shield339
Quality20
SocketsS
Requirements
Level54
Rune
  • Enemies you Curse take 6% increased Damage
Desecrated
  • 19% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate
Explicit
  • +69 to maximum Energy Shield
  • 92% increased Energy Shield
  • 19% increased Rarity of Items found
  • +34% to Lightning Resistance
  • 13.2 Life Regeneration per second

Tempest Veil

Flowing Raiment

Item Level 82
Rare
Properties
Energy Shield769
Movement Speed-3%
Quality20
SocketsS S
Requirements
Level70
Rune
  • 36% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield
Desecrated
  • +86 to maximum Energy Shield
Implicit
  • 43% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
  • 132% increased Energy Shield
Explicit
  • +34 to maximum Life
  • +28 to Intelligence
  • +32% to Fire Resistance
  • +40% to Lightning Resistance

Doom Nails

Vaal Gloves

Item Level 82
Rare
Properties
Energy Shield247
Quality20
SocketsS
Requirements
Level75
Rune
  • 8% increased Curse Magnitudes
Desecrated
  • +55 to maximum Energy Shield
Explicit
  • 94% increased Energy Shield
  • Adds 22 to 35 Fire damage to Attacks
  • +36 to Dexterity
  • +26% to Cold Resistance
  • Gain 5 Life per Enemy Hit with Attacks

Wrath League

Sandsworn Sandals

Item Level 82
Rare
Properties
Energy Shield124
Quality20
SocketsS
Requirements
Level75
Enchant
  • 4% increased Movement Speed
Rune
  • +40 to maximum Mana
Desecrated
  • +17% to Chaos Resistance
Implicit
  • 35% increased Movement Speed
Explicit
  • 32% increased Energy Shield
  • +121 to maximum Mana
  • +29 to Intelligence
  • +187 to Stun Threshold
  • Corrupted

Shavronne's Satchel

Fine Belt

Item Level 81
Unique
Properties
Charm Slots1
Requirements
Level62
Implicit
  • Has 1 Charm Slot
  • Flasks gain 0.17 charges per Second
Explicit
  • 21% reduced Flask Life Recovery rate
  • +25 to Intelligence
  • 25% increased Flask Charges gained
  • Life Recovery from Flasks also applies to Energy Shield

Golem Collar

Lapis Amulet

Item Level 82
Rare
Requirements
Level8
Enchant
  • Allocates Gem Enthusiast
Implicit
  • +11 to Intelligence
Explicit
  • +44 to maximum Energy Shield
  • 38% increased maximum Energy Shield
  • +222 to maximum Mana
  • +45% to Fire Resistance
  • +28% to Cold Resistance
  • +32% to Lightning Resistance

Agony Band

Gold Ring

Item Level 80
Rare
Requirements
Level40
Desecrated
  • 15% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
Implicit
  • 13% increased Rarity of Items found
Explicit
  • 18% increased Fire Damage
  • +242 to maximum Mana
  • +27 to Intelligence
  • +23% to Cold Resistance
Crafted
  • 5% increased maximum Mana

Doedre's Damning

Lazuli Ring

Item Level 80
Unique
Requirements
Level0
Implicit
  • +26 to maximum Mana
Explicit
  • +16% to all Elemental Resistances
  • Gain 7 Mana per enemy killed
  • You can apply an additional Curse
  • Corrupted

Sunburst Thawing Charm of the Wide

Item Level 79
Magic
Properties
Quality0
Requirements
Level12
Implicit
  • Used when you become Frozen
Explicit
  • Also grants 423 Guard
  • 23% increased Charges

Valako's Roar

Topaz Charm

Item Level 7
Unique
Properties
Charges Max40
Charges Per Use20
Duration40
Quality0
Requirements
Level5
Implicit
  • Used when you take Lightning damage from a Hit
Explicit
  • 35% increased Charges gained
  • Grants a Frenzy Charge on use

Substantial Ultimate Life Flask

Item Level 65
Magic
Properties
Quality0
Requirements
Level60
Explicit
  • 64% increased Amount Recovered

Abundant Ultimate Mana Flask of the Endless

Item Level 65
Magic
Properties
Quality0
Requirements
Level60
Explicit
  • 56% increased Amount Recovered
  • 41% increased Charges gained

Skills & Gems

Blasphemy(Lv19)2 skills · 3 supports

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

Supported Curses have 50% less Magnitudes
Socketed skills
EnfeebleCurse all targets in an area after a short delay, making them deal less damage.Lv19
Temporal ChainsCurse all enemies in an area, Slowing them and making other effects on them expire more slowly.Lv19
Support gems
Heightened CurseSupports Curse Skills, magnifying their power.Lv1
Ritualistic CurseSupports Curse skills, causing them to cover a larger area but take longer to Curse enemies.Lv1
Magnified EffectSupports any skill with an area of effect, making it larger.Lv1
Blink(Lv10)4 supports

While active, replaces your dodge roll with a short-cooldown Spell that allows you to tunnel through space, instantly reappearing a medium distance away.

Teleports 4 metres
Support gems
IngenuitySupports skills with Cooldowns, increasing the rate at which those Cooldowns Recover. Cannot modify the skills of minions.Lv1
Arcane TempoSupports Spells, causing them to cast faster.Lv1
MobilitySupports skills that can be used while moving, allowing you to move faster while using them.Lv1
Second WindSupports Skills which have a cooldown, giving them extra uses of that cooldown. Cannot support Meta, instant, or Triggered Skills, and cannot modify the Skills of Minions.Lv1
Profane Ritual(Lv11)3 supports

Mark a Corpse with a profane rune, dealing Chaos damage over time to nearby enemies. When the ritual is complete the Corpse is consumed and you gain a Power Charge.

Deals 13.5 Chaos damage per second
Support gems
Spell EchoSupports Cascadable Spells you use yourself. Supported Spells Echo.Lv1
ProfusionSupports skills that can generate Charges, giving them a chance to generate an additional Charge when they do so.Lv1
MobilitySupports skills that can be used while moving, allowing you to move faster while using them.Lv1
Despair(Lv19)4 supports

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
Support gems
Cursed GroundSupports Curse Skills. Supported Curse Skills create areas which Curse Enemies so long as they are within them.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
MobilitySupports skills that can be used while moving, allowing you to move faster while using them.Lv1
EncumbranceSupports any skill, causing inflicted Slows to be more powerful.Lv1
Vulnerability(Lv19)4 supports

Curse all targets in an area after a short delay. making Hits against them ignore a portion of their Armour.

Curse radius is 1.5 metres
Curse inflicts -16 to Total Armour
Curse duration is 6 seconds
Curse does not apply to enemies above level 20
Support gems
Burning InscriptionSupports any Skill which creates Runic Inscriptions when Cast, causing those Runic Inscriptions to trigger Burning Inscription when they expire. Burning Inscription is a Spell which creates Ignited Ground based off of your Maximum Mana.Lv1
Arcane TempoSupports Spells, causing them to cast faster.Lv1
Ritualistic CurseSupports Curse skills, causing them to cover a larger area but take longer to Curse enemies.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
Withering Presence(Lv19)1 support

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

Withers enemies in your Presence every 1.8 seconds
Support gems
PersistenceSupports any skill that has a duration, making that duration longer.Lv1
Frost Bomb(Lv1)1 support

Create a pulsing Orb of frost. Each pulse inflicts Elemental Exposure on nearby enemies. When the Orb's duration ends, it Detonates, dealing Cold damage to surrounding enemies and leaving behind a Cold Infusion.

Pulse and explosion radius are 2.4 metres
Cannot apply Exposure to enemies of level higher than 20
Deals 7 to 11 Cold Damage
Support gems
IngenuitySupports skills with Cooldowns, increasing the rate at which those Cooldowns Recover. Cannot modify the skills of minions.Lv1
Discipline(Lv19)No supports

Emit an Aura that grants you and Allies in your Presence additional Total Energy Shield.

Aura grants +18 to Total Maximum Energy Shield

No support gems detected for this skill.

Charge Regulation(Lv14)No supports

While active, you gain powerful Buffs based on your active Charges. However, maintaining the Buff Consumes Charges every few seconds.

15% more Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield while you have an Endurance Charge
20% more Critical Hit Chance while you have a Power Charge
20% increased Skill Speed while you have a Frenzy Charge

No support gems detected for this skill.

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