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Spark Pounce Archmage Blood Mage (75% Crit Chance)

Blood Mage·WitchPatch 0.5.2·byPublic Ladder
Version 1·Updated Jun 13, 2026
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Run Gear Check

Overview

Offense

1. Lightning Bolt
302,304
2. Spark
107,635
Hit DPS
302,304
Casts/sec
2.65
Average hit
114,204

Utility

Mana
4,099
Spirit
121
Gear spirit
42
Move speed
x1.26

Defense

Life
2,555
ES
0
Gear ES
1,765
Character evasion
130
Fire res
75%
Cold res
71%
Lightning res
75%
Chaos res
61%

Passive Tree

133
Nodes
26
Notables
2
Keystones

Key Passives

Arcane IntensityNotable
3% increased Spell Damage per 100 maximum Mana
Mana
Invocated EfficiencyNotable
10% increased Mana Cost Efficiency
Triggered Spells deal 40% increased Spell Damage
ManaSpell Damage
DesensitisationNotable
25% increased Critical Damage Bonus
Hits against you have 25% reduced Critical Damage Bonus
Critical
True StrikeNotable
+10 to Dexterity
20% increased Critical Hit Chance
AttributeCritical
For the JugularNotable
25% increased Critical Damage Bonus
+10 to Intelligence
CriticalAttribute
Grasping WoundsNotable
25% of Life Loss from Hits is prevented, then that much Life is lost over 4 seconds instead
Life
Careful AssassinNotable
-20% reduced Critical Damage Bonus
50% increased Critical Hit Chance
Critical
OverzealousNotable
16% increased Cast Speed
-15% increased Mana Cost of Skills
SpeedMana

Effect Profile

EffectStats
Critical
PassiveCountTotal
  • increased Critical Hit Chance14220%
  • increased Critical Damage Bonus13270%
  • increased Critical Hit Chance for Spells9118%
  • increased Critical Spell Damage Bonus690%
Attribute
PassiveCountTotal
  • to any Attribute44+220
  • to Intelligence3+30
  • to Dexterity1+10
  • to Strength1+10
Mana
PassiveCountTotal
  • increased Mana Regeneration Rate550%
  • increased Mana Cost of Skills2-25%
  • increased Mana Cost Efficiency110%
  • increased maximum Mana18%
Life
PassiveCountTotal
  • increased maximum Life26%
  • gain additional maximum Life equal to # % of the Item Energy Shield on Equipped Body Armour1100%
  • life remnants gain per globe: #1+1
  • of Life Loss from Hits is prevented, then that much Life is lost over # seconds instead125%
Spell Damage
PassiveCountTotal
  • increased Spell Damage556%
  • triggered Spells deal # % increased Spell Damage486%
Jewel
PassiveCountTotal
  • [Jewel] Socket70
Speed
PassiveCountTotal
  • increased Cast Speed531%
Leech & Recovery
PassiveCountTotal
  • increased Cooldown Recovery Rate221%

Gear

Weapon 1

Victory Pole

Voltaic Staff

Item Level 82
Rare
Properties
Quality20
SocketsS S
Requirements
Level78
Rune
  • Forged by the Ire of Aldur
  • +1 to Level of all Spell Skills
Bonded
  • Bonded: Archon recovery period expires 30% faster
Desecrated
  • 170% increased Spell Damage with Spells that cost Life
Explicit
  • Gain 105% of Damage as Extra Lightning Damage
  • +7 to Level of all Lightning Spell Skills
Crafted
  • 75% increased Critical Hit Chance for Spells
  • 46% increased Cast Speed
  • Gain 14% of Elemental Damage as Extra Cold Damage
Helmet

Sorrow Brow

Ancestral Tiara

Item Level 84
Rare
Properties
Energy Shield296
Quality20
SocketsS
Requirements
Level80
Enchant
  • +21 to Spirit
Rune
  • 15% increased Cost Efficiency
Bonded
  • Bonded: Meta Skills have 15% increased Reservation Efficiency
Explicit
  • 126% increased Energy Shield
  • +73 to maximum Life
  • +28 to maximum Mana
  • 21% increased Critical Hit Chance
  • +43% to Fire Resistance
  • +34% to Cold Resistance
  • Corrupted
Body Armour

Corpse Suit

Vile Robe

Item Level 79
Rare
Properties
Energy Shield893
Movement Speed-3%
Quality20
SocketsS S
Requirements
Level65
Rune
  • 36% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield
Bonded
  • Bonded: +40 to maximum Life
  • Bonded: +40 to maximum Mana
Desecrated
  • +30 to maximum Energy Shield
  • 41% increased Energy Shield
Explicit
  • +93 to maximum Energy Shield
  • +25 to Intelligence
  • +22% to Lightning Resistance
  • +18% to Chaos Resistance
Crafted
  • 76% increased Energy Shield
Gloves

Woe Hold

Grim Gloves

Item Level 79
Rare
Properties
Energy Shield236
Quality20
SocketsS
Requirements
Level65
Rune
  • 25% increased Life Cost Efficiency
Explicit
  • +57 to maximum Energy Shield
  • 93% increased Energy Shield
  • +121 to maximum Mana
  • 28% increased Critical Damage Bonus
  • +25 to Intelligence
Crafted
  • 60% increased effect of Socketed Augment Items
Boots

Grim League

Luxurious Slippers

Item Level 81
Rare
Properties
Energy Shield340
Quality20
SocketsS
Requirements
Level70
Rune
  • 18% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield
Bonded
  • Bonded: +20 to maximum Life
  • Bonded: +20 to maximum Mana
Desecrated
  • 95% increased Energy Shield
Explicit
  • 30% increased Movement Speed
  • +60 to maximum Energy Shield
  • +38% to Fire Resistance
  • +22% to Lightning Resistance
  • 58% reduced Freeze Duration on you
Belt

Doom Lash

Utility Belt

Item Level 82
Rare
Properties
Charm Slots3
Requirements
Level55
Implicit
  • Has 3 Charm Slots
  • 20% of Flask Recovery applied Instantly
Explicit
  • +115 to maximum Mana
  • 24% increased Charm Effect Duration
  • +39% to Cold Resistance
  • +23% to Chaos Resistance
  • 25.7 Life Regeneration per second
  • 102 to 171 Physical Thorns damage
Amulet

Choir of the Storm

Jade Amulet

Item Level 81
Unique
Requirements
Level90
Enchant
  • Allocates Barbaric Strength
Implicit
  • +14 to Dexterity
Explicit
  • +81% to Lightning Resistance
  • Critical Hits Ignore Enemy Monster Lightning Resistance
  • Trigger Lightning Bolt Skill on Critical Hit
Ring 1

Plague Whorl

Ruby Ring

Item Level 83
Rare
Requirements
Level8
Implicit
  • +26% to Fire Resistance
Explicit
  • Adds 13 to 18 Fire damage to Attacks
  • +120 to maximum Mana
  • 19% increased Cast Speed
  • +9% to all Elemental Resistances
  • +26% to Cold Resistance
Crafted
  • 7% increased maximum Mana
Ring 2

Carrion Hold

Prismatic Ring

Item Level 82
Rare
Requirements
Level35
Implicit
  • +8% to all Elemental Resistances
Explicit
  • +93 to Evasion Rating
  • +175 to maximum Mana
  • 18% increased Cast Speed
  • +41% to Lightning Resistance
  • +20% to Chaos Resistance
Crafted
  • 4% increased maximum Mana
Charm 1

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
  • 22% 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 2

Clinician's Stone Charm of the Plentiful

Item Level 73
Magic
Properties
Quality0
Requirements
Level8
Implicit
  • Used when you become Stunned
Explicit
  • 34% increased Duration
  • 44% increased Charges
Charm 3

The Fall of the Axe

Silver Charm

Item Level 79
Unique
Properties
Charges Max40
Charges Per Use20
Duration30
Quality0
Requirements
Level10
Implicit
  • Used when you are affected by a Slow
Explicit
  • Grants Onslaught during effect
Life Flask

Bubbling Ultimate Life Flask of the Doctor

Item Level 71
Magic
Properties
Quality20
Requirements
Level60
Implicit
  • 29% of Recovery applied Instantly
  • 28% Chance to gain a Charge when you kill an enemy
Mana Flask

Potent Ultimate Mana Flask of the Brewer

Item Level 81
Magic
Properties
Quality20
Requirements
Level60
Implicit
  • 71% increased Amount Recovered
  • 29% reduced Charges per use

Skills & Gems

Spark(Lv19)5 gems

Launch a spray of sparking Projectiles that travel erratically along the ground until they hit an enemy or expire. Consumes a Cold Infusion if possible to fire many sparks in a circle.

Fires 4 Projectiles
Deals 1 to 10 Lightning Damage
PierceSupports Projectile skills, making their Projectiles Pierce an enemy but deal less damage after doing so.Lv1
LifetapSupports any Skill, turning its Mana cost into a Life cost. Does not support Skills which reserve Spirit.Lv1
MobilitySupports skills that can be used while moving, allowing you to move faster while using them.Lv1
InspirationSupports any skill, making it cost less to use. Cannot support skills which reserve Spirit.Lv1
Vilentas PropulsionSupports Spell Skills that fire Projectiles, causing increases and reductions to cast speed to also apply to Projectile speed.Lv1
Pounce(Lv15)4 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
Martial TempoSupports Attacks, causing them to Attack faster.Lv1
LifetapSupports any Skill, turning its Mana cost into a Life cost. Does not support Skills which reserve Spirit.Lv1
IngenuitySupports skills with Cooldowns, increasing the rate at which those Cooldowns Recover. Cannot modify the skills of minions.Lv1
Holy DescentSupports Skills that leap into the air, causing them to create Consecrated Ground when you land.Lv1
Life Remnants(Lv20)3 gems

Drink the blood of your enemies to restore your Life. While active, enemies you kill have a chance to spawn a Life Remnant, and Hitting a target spawns a Life Remnant every few seconds. Picking up a Life Remnant grants you Life which can Overflow maximum Life.

Each Remnant grants 11 Life
DissipateSupports Skills which create Remnants, allowing those Remnants to be collected from further away.Lv1
InterludeSupports Skills which create Remnants, making those Remnants more powerful.Lv1
Khatals RejuvenationSupports Skills that generate Remnants. Picking up Remnants from Supported Skills grants Khatal's Rejuvenation.Lv1
Eye of Winter(Lv13)3 gems

Fire a single Eye Projectile which does not Hit enemies. The Eye constantly releases damaging shard Projectiles in a spiral as it flies. If the Eye passes over an Elemental Ground Surface or Orb, it will take on that surface's effect causing shards to deal more damage of the corresponding Type.

Deals 1 to 2 Cold Damage
InspirationSupports any skill, making it cost less to use. Cannot support skills which reserve Spirit.Lv1
LifetapSupports any Skill, turning its Mana cost into a Life cost. Does not support Skills which reserve Spirit.Lv1
Arcane TempoSupports Spells, causing them to cast faster.Lv1
Time of Need(Lv10)2 gems

While active, periodically invokes divine blessings to heal you and remove Curses and Elemental Ailments from you.

10 seconds between Blessings
Blessing recovers 17 Life and removes Curses and Elemental Ailments
HerbalismSupports Persistent Buff Skills, causing you to gain increased Life recovery from Flasks while the Skill is active.Lv1
ClaritySupports Persistent Buff Skills, causing you to gain increased Mana Regeneration while the Skill is active.Lv1
Mana Remnants(Lv20)2 gems

Conjure surging arcane energy to restore your Mana. While active, enemies you kill affected by Elemental Ailments have a chance to spawn a Mana Remnant, and Critically Hitting a target with Elemental Ailments spawns a Mana Remnant every few seconds. Picking up a Mana Remnant grants you Mana which can Overflow maximum Mana.

Each Remnant grants 28 Mana
DissipateSupports Skills which create Remnants, allowing those Remnants to be collected from further away.Lv1
InterludeSupports Skills which create Remnants, making those Remnants more powerful.Lv1
Archmage(Lv19)1 gem

While active, causes your Non-Channelling Spells to cost additional mana and deal extra Lightning damage, both based on your maximum Mana.

Non-Channelling Spells cost an additional 8% of your maximum Mana
Lightning MasterySupports Lightning skills, granting them an additional level. Does not support skills which do not have levels.Lv1
Life Remnants(Lv1)No supports

Drink the blood of your enemies to restore your Life. While active, enemies you kill have a chance to spawn a Life Remnant, and Hitting a target spawns a Life Remnant every few seconds. Picking up a Life Remnant grants you Life which can Overflow maximum Life.

Each Remnant grants 11 Life

No support gems detected for this skill.

Lightning Bolt(Lv18)No supports

Call down a Shocking bolt of Lightning to strike enemies in a small area.

Deals 3 to 13 Lightning Damage

No support gems detected for this skill.

Lightning Bolt(Lv20)No supports

Call down a Shocking bolt of Lightning to strike enemies in a small area.

Deals 3 to 13 Lightning Damage

No support gems detected for this skill.

Thorns Player(Lv1)No supports

No support gems detected for this skill.

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