Skeletal Storm Mage Kelari, The Tainted Sands Minion Disciple Of Varashta (44% Crit Chance)

Disciple of Varashta·SorceressPatch 0.5.1·byPublic Ladder

Version 1·Updated Jun 10, 2026

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Ladder Endgame Skeletal Storm Mage Kelari, The Tainted Sands Minion Bear Freeze Crit

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Run Gear Check

Passive Tree

132

Nodes

Notables

Keystones

Key Passives

Chaos InoculationKey

Chaos Inoculation

Chaos

The Fourth TeachingNotable

40% more Energy Shield Recharge Rate while on Low Energy Shield

-1000 second to base Energy Shield Recharge delay

Energy Shield

Illuminated CrownNotable

70% increased Energy Shield from Equipped Helmet

Energy Shield

At your CommandNotable

Minions deal 10% increased Damage with Command Skills for each different type of Persistent Minion in your Presence

Gem

Resurging ArchonNotable

Archon recovery period expires 25% faster

Leech & Recovery

Sanguimantic RitualsNotable

Arcane Surge grants more Life Regeneration Rate instead of Mana Regeneration Rate

Regenerate 60% of maximum Life per second

Life

Mana BlessingNotable

+20 to maximum Mana

20% increased Mana Regeneration Rate

Mana

Entropic IncarnationNotable

Minions have +13% to Chaos Resistance

Minions gain 10% of Physical Damage as Chaos Damage

Chaos ResistanceChaos Damage

Effect Profile

EffectStats

Energy Shield›

PassiveCountTotal

increased maximum Energy Shield17351%
gain additional Ailment Threshold equal to # % of maximum Energy Shield671%
gain additional Stun Threshold equal to # % of maximum Energy Shield671%
faster start of Energy Shield Recharge218%

Attribute›

PassiveCountTotal

to any Attribute23+115
to Intelligence2+18
increased Intelligence16%

Gem›

PassiveCountTotal

minions have # % increased Cooldown Recovery Rate for Command Skills672%
minions deal # % increased Damage with Command Skills355%
surpassing Chance to gain a Puppet Master stack whenever you use a Command Skill250%
chance to gain Archon of Undeath when you use a Command skill115%

Damage›

PassiveCountTotal

minions deal # % increased Damage14134%

Mana›

PassiveCountTotal

increased Mana Regeneration Rate559%
increased Mana Cost Efficiency336%
increased Mana Cost Efficiency of Command Skills115%
of Damage taken Recouped as Mana120%

Life›

PassiveCountTotal

arcane Surge grants more Life Regeneration Rate instead of Mana Regeneration Rate1+1
enemies in your Presence have -#% reduced Life Regeneration rate1-75%
increased maximum Life, Mana and Energy Shield13%
minions have # % increased maximum Life125%

Critical›

PassiveCountTotal

minions have # % increased Critical Hit Chance4100%
minions have # % increased Critical Damage Bonus370%
increased Critical Hit Chance for Spells115%
increased Critical Spell Damage Bonus115%

Ailment›

PassiveCountTotal

increased Freeze Buildup255%
immune to Bleeding while affected by an Archon Buff1+1
increased Chill Duration on Enemies120%
increased Freeze Duration on Enemies120%

Gear

Weapon 1

Bramble Blow

Rattling Sceptre

Item Level 80

Rare

Properties

Quality0

SocketsS

Spirit175

Requirements

Level78

Rune

Allies in your Presence deal 40% increased Damage

Bonded

Bonded: 40% increased Damage while Shapeshifted

Desecrated

41% increased Spirit

Explicit

+4 to Level of all Minion Skills
34% increased Spirit
+41 to maximum Mana
Allies in your Presence deal 86% increased Damage
Allies in your Presence have 21% increased Critical Damage Bonus

Crafted

+5 maximum stacks of Puppet Master

Weapon 2 / Offhand

Beast Anthem

Tasalian Focus

Item Level 82

Rare

Properties

Energy Shield514

Quality20

SocketsS

Requirements

Level80

Rune

20% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield

Bonded

Bonded: +20 to maximum Life
Bonded: +20 to maximum Mana

Desecrated

+2 to Level of all Minion Skills

Explicit

+77 to maximum Energy Shield
135% increased Energy Shield
+33 to maximum Mana
+39% to Cold Resistance
+37% to Lightning Resistance

Weapon 1 Swap

The Flesh Poppet

Vicious Talisman

Item Level 81

Unique

Properties

Range12

Physical Damage82-135

Quality0

Attacks per Second1.34

Critical Hit Chance8%

Total DPS145.4

Physical DPS145.4

Requirements

Level40

Implicit

90% increased Physical Damage
7% increased Attack Speed
+10 to all Attributes
31% reduced Presence Area of Effect
Copy a random Modifier from each enemy in your Presence when
you Shapeshift to an Animal form
Modifiers gained this way are lost after 30 seconds or when you next Shapeshift

Helmet

Carrion Visor

Ancestral Tiara

Item Level 81

Rare

Properties

Energy Shield531

Quality26

SocketsS S

Requirements

Level80

Enchant

Allocates Zarokh's Gift

Rune

8% increased Reservation Efficiency of Minion Skills
Raven-Touched

Bonded

Bonded: Minions Revive 8% faster

Desecrated

+72 to maximum Energy Shield

Explicit

+2 to Level of all Minion Skills
133% increased Energy Shield
+36 to maximum Life
18% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate

Crafted

17% increased Rarity of Items found

Body Armour

Silks of Veneration

Runemastered Enlightened Robe

Item Level 68

Unique

Properties

Energy Shield531

Movement Speed-3%

Armour49

Evasion49

Quality20

SocketsS S S

Ward140

Requirements

Level75

Rune

+30 to Armour
+30 to Evasion Rating
+10 to maximum Energy Shield
36% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield

Bonded

Bonded: +60 to maximum Life
Bonded: +60 to maximum Mana

Implicit

45% increased Mana Regeneration Rate

Explicit

194% increased Energy Shield
+48 to Spirit
+23 to Intelligence
33% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate
Current Energy Shield also grants Elemental Damage reduction
Corrupted

Gloves

Soul Palm

Vaal Gloves

Item Level 81

Rare

Properties

Energy Shield296

Quality20

SocketsS S

Requirements

Level75

Rune

Destroys all Augment Sockets on the item to create a Jewel Socket

Desecrated

+10 to Dexterity and Intelligence

Explicit

+54 to maximum Energy Shield
135% increased Energy Shield
+46 to maximum Life
12% increased Rarity of Items found
+31% to Lightning Resistance

Boots

Spirit Tread

Sekhema Sandals

Item Level 83

Rare

Properties

Energy Shield258

Quality20

SocketsS

Requirements

Level80

Enchant

+20% to Lightning Resistance

Rune

18% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield

Bonded

Bonded: +20 to maximum Life
Bonded: +20 to maximum Mana

Desecrated

+52 to maximum Energy Shield

Explicit

41% increased Energy Shield
+32% to Fire Resistance
+44% to Cold Resistance
+40% to Lightning Resistance
+126 to Stun Threshold
Corrupted

Crafted

30% increased Movement Speed

Belt

Mageblood

Utility Belt

Item Level 80

Unique

Properties

Charm Slots3

Requirements

Level55

Implicit

Has 3 Charm Slots
20% of Flask Recovery applied Instantly

Explicit

Legacy of Gold
Legacy of Quicksilver
Legacy of Granite
Legacy of Silver
All Mage's Legacies have 48% increased effect per duplicate Mage's Legacy you have

Amulet

Oblivion Collar

Gold Amulet

Item Level 78

Rare

Requirements

Level35

Enchant

Allocates Dominion

Desecrated

Minions have 16% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate

Implicit

19% increased Rarity of Items found

Explicit

48% increased Armour
+64 to maximum Energy Shield
+47 to Spirit
+3 to Level of all Minion Skills

Crafted

18% increased Rarity of Items found

Ring 1

Storm Hold

Unset Ring

Item Level 79

Rare

Requirements

Level44

Implicit

Grants 1 additional Skill Slot

Explicit

Adds 9 to 15 Physical Damage to Attacks
22% increased Cold Damage
+42% to Fire Resistance
Minions deal 21% increased Damage
Minions have 44% increased Critical Hit Chance
Minions have 25% increased Critical Damage Bonus

Ring 2

Entropy Loop

Unset Ring

Item Level 81

Rare

Requirements

Level44

Desecrated

19% increased Spell Damage while on Full Energy Shield

Implicit

Grants 1 additional Skill Slot

Explicit

+183 to maximum Mana
13% increased Rarity of Items found
+15% to all Elemental Resistances
+35% to Fire Resistance

Crafted

+31% to Cold Resistance

Charm 1

Rite of Passage

Golden Charm

Item Level 81

Unique

Properties

Charges Max80

Charges Per Use80

Duration10

Quality0

Requirements

Level50

Implicit

Used when you kill a Rare or Unique enemy

Explicit

Possessed by Spirit Of The Ox for 18 seconds on use

Charm 2

Beira's Anguish

Dousing Charm

Item Level 80

Unique

Properties

Charges Max40

Charges Per Use30

Duration30

Quality0

Requirements

Level32

Implicit

Used when you become Ignited

Explicit

21% Chance to gain a Charge when you kill an enemy
Creates Ignited Ground for 4 seconds when used, Igniting enemies as though dealing Fire damage equal to 500% of your maximum Life

Charm 3

Nascent Hope

Thawing Charm

Item Level 79

Unique

Properties

Charges Max40

Charges Per Use40

Duration30

Quality0

Requirements

Level12

Implicit

Used when you become Frozen

Explicit

23% Chance to gain a Charge when you kill an enemy
Energy Shield Recharge starts on use

Life Flask

Blood of the Warrior

Gargantuan Life Flask

Item Level 80

Unique

Properties

Charges Max75

Charges Per Use10

Duration50

Life Per Use710

Quality0

Requirements

Level40

Implicit

90% less Life Recovered
Effect is not removed when Unreserved Life is Filled
17% of Damage taken during effect Recouped as Life
Gain 5 Rage when Hit by an Enemy during effect
No Inherent loss of Rage during effect
42% increased Duration

Mana Flask

Lavianga's Spirits

Gargantuan Mana Flask

Item Level 80

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
70% reduced Amount Recovered

Skills & Gems

Kelari, the Tainted Sands(Lv20)5 gems

Summon Kelari, an invulnerable Sand Djinn Minion, to do your bidding. Kelari will only act when you Command him to do so. Kelari delivers swift Hits with massive Critical Hit potential.

MusterSupports Skills which summon Minions. Supported Minions deal more Damage the more different kinds of Reviving Minions you have summoned.Lv1

BiddingSupports Minion Skills. Supported Minions deal more damage and have increased Cooldown Recovery Rate with Command Skills.Lv1

Uul Netols EmbraceSupports Skills that can cause Damaging Hits, granting extra Chaos damage and causing Chaos damage to Break Armour.Lv1

Kurgals LeashSupports Commandable Minions causing you and the Supported Minion to gain Unholy Might when you Command them.Lv1

Voranas SiegeLv1

Navira, the Last Mirage(Lv20)5 gems

Summon Navira, an invulnerable Water Djinn Minion to do your bidding. Navira will only act when you Command her to do so, bestowing restorative blessings upon you and your Allies with her Spells.

Triggers Navira's Calming when Commanded to use a Skill, granting nearby Allies 10% increased Mana Regeneration for 4 seconds

BiddingSupports Minion Skills. Supported Minions deal more damage and have increased Cooldown Recovery Rate with Command Skills.Lv1

MusterSupports Skills which summon Minions. Supported Minions deal more Damage the more different kinds of Reviving Minions you have summoned.Lv1

Frost NexusSupports any skill that Hits enemies, causing it to create patches of Chilled Ground around Frozen enemies.Lv1

SuffuseSupports Skills that create Ground Surfaces, causing those Surfaces to grow over time, up to a limit.Lv1

Tuls StillnessSupports Skills that can cause Damaging Hits, granting extra Chaos damage and causing Chaos damage to Contribute to Freeze Buildup.Lv1

Skeletal Sniper(Lv19)4 gems

Activate to summon long-ranged, Reviving Skeletal Snipers that can fire a gas arrow on Command.

Tecrods RevengeSupports Skills that create Persistent Minions, causing those Minions to fight on when they are fatally wounded, dying after a duration. Minions from Supported Skills gain Soul Eater and a burst of speed on entering this state.Lv1

MusterSupports Skills which summon Minions. Supported Minions deal more Damage the more different kinds of Reviving Minions you have summoned.Lv1

Culling StrikeSupports Attack Skills, causing them to Cull Rare and Unique Enemies on Hit.Lv1

MaimSupports Attacks, causing them to Maim enemies.Lv1

Ice Nova(Lv19)4 gems

Conjure a wave of ice in all directions, Knocking Back enemies based on how close they are to you. Casting Ice Nova targeting near a Frostbolt Projectile will cause it to originate from the Frostbolt instead of you. Consumes a Cold Infusion if possible to leave a patch of Chilled Ground.

100% more Magnitude of Chill inflicted

100% more Freeze Buildup

Deals 6 to 8 Cold Damage

Magnified EffectSupports any skill with an area of effect, making it larger.Lv1

Astral ProjectionSupports Nova Skills, causing those Skills to take place at the targeted location when used instead of around you.Lv1

Arcane TempoSupports Spells, causing them to cast faster.Lv1

SuffuseSupports Skills that create Ground Surfaces, causing those Surfaces to grow over time, up to a limit.Lv1

Cast on Minion Death(Lv19)3 gems

While active, gains Energy when one of your Persistent Minions is Killed, and triggers socketed Spells upon reaching maximum Energy. Very underlevelled Minions will incur an Energy generation penalty. Cannot socket Spells which create Minions.

ImpetusSupports Meta Skills. Supported Skills generate Energy significantly faster.Lv1

InspirationSupports any skill, making it cost less to use. Cannot support skills which reserve Spirit.Lv1

UpwellingSupports Persistent Buff Skills, causing your Minions to deal increased Damage while you are not on full Mana while the Supported Skill is active.Lv1

Skeletal Storm Mage(Lv19)4 gems

Activate to summon Reviving Skeletal Storm Mages that can call down a lightning strike on dead Skeletons on Command.

Last GaspSupports Skills that create Persistent Minions, causing those Minions to fight on when they are fatally wounded, dying after a short duration.Lv1

MusterSupports Skills which summon Minions. Supported Minions deal more Damage the more different kinds of Reviving Minions you have summoned.Lv1

OverchargeSupports any skill that Hits enemies, making its Shocks more effective but reflecting them back to you as well.Lv1

ConductionSupports any skill that Hits enemies, making it more likely to Shock.Lv1

Skeletal Reaver(Lv19)3 gems

Activate to summon aggressive, Reviving Skeletal Reavers that can enrage on Command. Skeletal Reavers do more Attack Damage and gain increased Attack speed based on their Rage

Last GaspSupports Skills that create Persistent Minions, causing those Minions to fight on when they are fatally wounded, dying after a short duration.Lv1

MusterSupports Skills which summon Minions. Supported Minions deal more Damage the more different kinds of Reviving Minions you have summoned.Lv1

Uruks SmeltingSupports any skill, causing Armour Break it inflicts to be stronger. Fully Breaking Armour with Supported Skills permanently increases the Physical Damage taken by those affected, up to a cap.Lv1

Pounce(Lv3)3 gems

Shapeshift into a Werewolf and leap to a target location, damaging enemies in an area around where you land. Predator's Mark will be Triggered targeting the highest Rarity enemy Hit, or if a Mark gem is socketed into this Skill, that Mark will be Triggered instead. Using this Skill allows any Wolf Minions you have to leap immediately.

Limit 4 Summoned Wolves

PersistenceSupports any skill that has a duration, making that duration longer.Lv1

Brutus BrainSupports skills which create Minions, causing those Minions to be unable to deal or take Damage. Cannot support skills which create undamageable Minions.Lv1

Holy DescentSupports Skills that leap into the air, causing them to create Consecrated Ground when you land.Lv1

Skeletal Frost Mage(Lv19)3 gems

Activate to summon Reviving Skeletal Frost Mages that can envelop your Minions in an icy shield on Command.

MusterSupports Skills which summon Minions. Supported Minions deal more Damage the more different kinds of Reviving Minions you have summoned.Lv1

WildshardsSupports Projectile Spells. Supported Spells have a chance to fire many additional Projectiles in a circle.Lv1

Last GaspSupports Skills that create Persistent Minions, causing those Minions to fight on when they are fatally wounded, dying after a short duration.Lv1

Wolf Pack(Lv8)3 gems

Activate to summon a pack of Wolf Companions. The pack treated as a single Companion for effects that count or limit Companions, regardless of the number of Wolves in the pack.

Summons 3 Wolves

Romiras RequitalSupports Skills that create Companions which can be damaged. Minions created by Supported Skills take a portion of Hit Damage you would otherwise have taken, but have lowered maximum Life. A percentage of Damage taken this way is Recouped by you as Life.Lv1

Infernal LegionSupports skills which create Minions which can be damaged, causing them and enemies near them to Ignite. The damage of the Ignite is based on the Life of the supported Minion.Lv1

Amanamus TitheSupports Persistent Minion Skills, granting a chance when Supported Minions die for you to gain an Abyssal Monster Modifier.Lv1

Blasphemy(Lv19)2 gems

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

Supported Curses have 50% less Magnitudes

Her DeclarationLv1

Magnified EffectSupports any skill with an area of effect, making it larger.Lv1

Pain Offering(Lv19)2 gems

Skewer a Skeleton on a bone spike to send nearby Minions into a frenzy as long as the spike remains, making their skills faster and harder hitting. The bone spike is itself a Minion. If it dies, the effect ends immediately.

Aura grants Minions 20% increased Attack and Cast Speed

Aura grants Minions 20% increased damage

Danse MacabreSupports Offering Skills. Supported Skills have increased Buff effect and deal more damage, but will target an additional skeletal Minion when cast. If there is not an additional skeletal Minion to target, no damage or Buff effect will be granted.Lv1

Minion MasterySupports Minion skills, granting them an additional level. Does not support skills which do not have levels.Lv1

Skeletal Warrior(Lv18)1 gem

Activate to summon long-ranged, Reviving Skeletal Snipers that can fire a gas arrow on Command.

Sacrificial LambSupports Skills which create Minions, causing your Skills which can target Minions to prioritise targeting Minions from the Supported Skill before your other Minions where possible.Lv1

Skeletal Cleric(Lv15)No supports

Activate to summon Reviving Skeletal Clerics that heal other minions and revive fallen Skeletons.

No support gems detected for this skill.

Kelari, the Tainted Sands(Lv1)No supports

Summon Kelari, an invulnerable Sand Djinn Minion, to do your bidding. Kelari will only act when you Command him to do so. Kelari delivers swift Hits with massive Critical Hit potential.

No support gems detected for this skill.

Navira, the Last Mirage(Lv1)No supports

Summon Navira, an invulnerable Water Djinn Minion to do your bidding. Navira will only act when you Command her to do so, bestowing restorative blessings upon you and your Allies with her Spells.

Triggers Navira's Calming when Commanded to use a Skill, granting nearby Allies 10% increased Mana Regeneration for 4 seconds

No support gems detected for this skill.