**UPDATE** After further testing it turns out Hydra's base damage does scale with skill ranks so you want to max out Hydra, take one point out of align the elements, mana shield, protection and elemental attunement. That will give you 4 points to max Hydra** What's going on guys, so here is my take on the Hydra Sorcerer that is a super fun build with pretty good damage and good survivability, not to mention it is a very visually pleasing build. This build excels in speed farming and open world content and also does great at farming tormented bosses. Let me know down below if you have any questions and I will get back to you, also let me know how your season 5 is going? I know it's going well for me, and it's been fun so far. I am currently working on a fireball sorc and I will have a video out for that as well in the next couple of days, anyways thanks for the visit!
Hey man, just watched through your video. Thanks for the shout out, really appreciate that! Glad to see someone else enjoying the Hydra build 😌 I’ve actually figured out some ways to improve the build significantly since I put together my video and will need to upload an updated one to run through those changes at some point. Interesting variation on the build, will check out your other builds and guides for sure. Also, subbed!
@@imortilizeofficial awesome, yeah great job with your guide man. I wanted to play hydra since the start of the ptr when I saw other ppl playing it, just looked like a fun build. I will leave your link in the video description so ppl can come check your stuff out.
@@XPGamess thank you for the kind words and for that with the link, really very kind of you. It is a super fun build and something with a bit of a different flavour to it than other current meta builds. Refreshing to have some off meta builds that can still accomplish the end game content to a decent level.
@@imortilizeofficial Very true, I don't know that I will cover hydra anymore honestly, but I am looking forward to your updated guide I will definitely be checking it out. Very good attention to detail in your video also, quality content for sure
ty for this build! 🙏 Ive been waiting a YEAR for hydra to be at least viable. I leveled up a sorc in d2 to 85 while waiting for a season where hydra doesnt fall off in wt4😭😔 I would love a hydra unique item that changes its damage to cold
Hey just to give you an update on the build, managed to get 2 masterwork on the hydra and I only need the starless sky but the burning damage ramping up is insane it went up to 200-300m per tick. It melted andarielle tormented.
I have been experimenting with hydra this season. I can clear 7s but far from efficiently. If I could get the efficiency up I would play Hydra this season, its super fun.
I have a very similar build but unfortunately no Mythics…today I did my first NMD 100! I will check your paragon boards because probably mine isn’t optimal
I can vouch for this build; it has been my favorite this season. I killed Tormented Duriel SSF in under a minute with just Tier 1 gear (+2 heads) and no mythical weapons. Note I crafted Hydra damage. It's awesome.
I pretty much made this build before seeing this video and I had rolled hydra damage also. It works but I wonder if the benefits damage over time would give to the other skills would outweigh hydra damage but I don't know. Happy someone else thought of this other than me. Was fun making a unique off meta thing that works lol.
I've spent 300mil+ and loads of mats trying to get +hydra head twice (Still have not gotten it). Can only get it once all the time. The most I've spent on a build trying to get it to proc just twice. To get it to proc 3 times will be in the billions and thousands upon thousands of mats lol
What I dislike about this season is you absolutely need at least 3 Mythics to get a great build for the Horde. Thing is before getting those Mythics , what do I put to farm those ? We don't start off with 3 Mythics when we hit 100. All videos I see is with the Mythics and no options as to before getting our hands on those.
@@lordme8417 well I used a ww barb to acquire my mythics, I have a build guide for it at my channel if you want to check it out. It can kill tormented bosses with zero uniques.
Just came back playing D4 this season 5, I still don't have uber uniques, what aspects and tempering do you advise for helmet, chest armor, and the other ring? thanks
@XPGamess This is great! Could you update the build planner and include a "Leveling" tab that shows the orders of the skills and the aspects to use when we don't have Mythical items? Also, what kind of damage temper do we want in the rings when we don't have Mythicals? Straight fire? Fire DoT?
Honestly in the description of the video there is a link to another channel of a guy that also has a similar hydra build and he has a guide that goes over the build without most of the uber Unique's and If I'm not mistaken leveling as well, and his guide is very detailed should help you out.
@@XPGamess Yah - imortilize did a solid build - I took it to 100. It was lacking in DPS though, so I'm trying your build :) BTW - Did you do proper testing to determine if Fire DoT vs. Fire vs. Hydra was the best DPS? I'm hearing different things in the Sorc Discord channel.
@@MoofyCakes to be completely honest with you I never tested that I just went right for the dot because of the new aspect. I thought about it but I probably wont tbh. If you do let me know how it goes though
i tried this build at PTR for Diablo 2.0 and wasn't even able to clear Pit60 D: It is kinda unkillable but can't do any damage at that level. Had all the mystics in a best variants and runes
Hey I just saw your pined and wanted to ask with the skill tree filled I don't have any skill point left to maxed out hydra. Do you recommend any passive to remove for it?
Does the tempering for the Hydra heads drop is a random drop or is there a specific place to get it I currently have four plus Max Hydra heads but I don't see an option for 10 or above
4 is the max on the tempering then you have to hit the masterwork on hydra heads for 2 more each time you hit it. So in total you can get 12 heads if you hit all 3 masterworks. I only hit it twice that's how I have 10
Making my sorcerer to get that last spark for my barb(still need Tyrael's, my last 3 ubers were all selig -_-) and would love to know if you recommend any specific levelling builds
@@XPGamess been meaning to use my sorc but I've been addicted to my barbarian and helping others with tormented bosses because your most recent barb build is so much fun. Just need the renown paragon points and I'm constantly hunting for 3 noobs like me to farm it efficiently. You can probably guess but I've been drowned by mythic items from helping people with ubers and I'm using a fully masterworked shako, tyrael's, selig and starless on my level 63 lol. Just back on it now and it's laughable how op I am at this stage
hmm, are you sure that's how the hydra burning damage works? As far as I understand it, each rank increases your damage dealt, and the burning damage calculates based on that new increased damage. But, I'm sure you tested it right? Never thought that could be the case.
@@XPGamessno but her name was like Diablo 4 hawktua go look for her channel and video her build looks insane killing tier 7 council really really quick I’m waiting for her to post the written guide
what the fuck .....i can only spawn 2 Hydras at the same time right now .....I am deff gonna do what you did in the video that shit is funny at the end
that neckless is basically impossible to get. Ive been playing as a sorc since day one, i play ALOT, and ive never seen that drop. You should consider redoing the build with a neckless that is obtainable, otherwise what's the point?
Shouldn't be running fire bolt..... waste of a point. Gear needs to have int in it not rubies. Dmg is king and running tyriels and shako is enough dr. If you're gonna get 1 shotted your hp doesn't matter
Firebolt gives us a huge damage boost against single target, so I disagree there, secondly life does matter against 1 shots, not sure where you got that info. Third we won't gain that much damage by switching to topaz so it's up in the air whether you want to sacrifice a lot of defenses for a small amount of damage or not.
**UPDATE** After further testing it turns out Hydra's base damage does scale with skill ranks so you want to max out Hydra, take one point out of align the elements, mana shield, protection and elemental attunement. That will give you 4 points to max Hydra** What's going on guys, so here is my take on the Hydra Sorcerer that is a super fun build with pretty good damage and good survivability, not to mention it is a very visually pleasing build. This build excels in speed farming and open world content and also does great at farming tormented bosses. Let me know down below if you have any questions and I will get back to you, also let me know how your season 5 is going? I know it's going well for me, and it's been fun so far. I am currently working on a fireball sorc and I will have a video out for that as well in the next couple of days, anyways thanks for the visit!
I never used Align the elements thinking it's a waste of skill points..
Reading the tooltip explains the tooltip...
I just put this together following your guide, it is a lot of fun and I really appreciate off meta builds. Thanks for putting this together.
Thank you for posting this. This took my Hydra build to another level. Again, thank you!
Completely insane the amount of hydra. thanks for this video I'm choosing this build.
Off the meta builds are so much fun. I started talking about doing a hydra build and I saw this. I'm like bet imma do it. Thanks for the video
Hey man, just watched through your video. Thanks for the shout out, really appreciate that! Glad to see someone else enjoying the Hydra build 😌 I’ve actually figured out some ways to improve the build significantly since I put together my video and will need to upload an updated one to run through those changes at some point. Interesting variation on the build, will check out your other builds and guides for sure. Also, subbed!
@@imortilizeofficial awesome, yeah great job with your guide man. I wanted to play hydra since the start of the ptr when I saw other ppl playing it, just looked like a fun build. I will leave your link in the video description so ppl can come check your stuff out.
Subbed to you also
@@XPGamess thank you for the kind words and for that with the link, really very kind of you.
It is a super fun build and something with a bit of a different flavour to it than other current meta builds. Refreshing to have some off meta builds that can still accomplish the end game content to a decent level.
@@imortilizeofficial Very true, I don't know that I will cover hydra anymore honestly, but I am looking forward to your updated guide I will definitely be checking it out. Very good attention to detail in your video also, quality content for sure
ty for this build! 🙏 Ive been waiting a YEAR for hydra to be at least viable. I leveled up a sorc in d2 to 85 while waiting for a season where hydra doesnt fall off in wt4😭😔
I would love a hydra unique item that changes its damage to cold
Really cool the Hydras having up to 12 heads alone sounds fun haha
It is for sure. It's obviously not the best sorc build out there but in terms of enjoyment its S tier.
Hey just to give you an update on the build, managed to get 2 masterwork on the hydra and I only need the starless sky but the burning damage ramping up is insane it went up to 200-300m per tick. It melted andarielle tormented.
I have been experimenting with hydra this season. I can clear 7s but far from efficiently. If I could get the efficiency up I would play Hydra this season, its super fun.
I have a very similar build but unfortunately no Mythics…today I did my first NMD 100! I will check your paragon boards because probably mine isn’t optimal
At least someone playing something different. GJ.
I can vouch for this build; it has been my favorite this season. I killed Tormented Duriel SSF in under a minute with just Tier 1 gear (+2 heads) and no mythical weapons. Note I crafted Hydra damage. It's awesome.
Hydra damage better than damage over time?
@@rajahten11 Yes. Definitely go Hydra.
I pretty much made this build before seeing this video and I had rolled hydra damage also. It works but I wonder if the benefits damage over time would give to the other skills would outweigh hydra damage but I don't know. Happy someone else thought of this other than me. Was fun making a unique off meta thing that works lol.
Now that looks so cool
This build looks cool
I lvl'ed this build it's OP i just had 3 6 or 8 headed hydra's with incinerate and you melt everything. Great video
@@DMT-ix9zj Nice, thanks man
I got the Hydra armor because it just fits lol
Wow. I will get back to try this
I've spent 300mil+ and loads of mats trying to get +hydra head twice (Still have not gotten it). Can only get it once all the time. The most I've spent on a build trying to get it to proc just twice. To get it to proc 3 times will be in the billions and thousands upon thousands of mats lol
@@core5748 lol, I hear you man I spent a lot myself trying to hit it 3x and finally settled for 2x
What I dislike about this season is you absolutely need at least 3 Mythics to get a great build for the Horde. Thing is before getting those Mythics , what do I put to farm those ? We don't start off with 3 Mythics when we hit 100. All videos I see is with the Mythics and no options as to before getting our hands on those.
@@lordme8417 well I used a ww barb to acquire my mythics, I have a build guide for it at my channel if you want to check it out. It can kill tormented bosses with zero uniques.
@@XPGamess appreciate the thoughts but I sadly don't intend to do more than 1 build atm. Appreciate the reply tho. Thanks ! :)
Can you swap paragon boards?? I have a lightening one active, I need the fire one.
Just came back playing D4 this season 5, I still don't have uber uniques, what aspects and tempering do you advise for helmet, chest armor, and the other ring? thanks
GoodJob!
@XPGamess
This is great! Could you update the build planner and include a "Leveling" tab that shows the orders of the skills and the aspects to use when we don't have Mythical items? Also, what kind of damage temper do we want in the rings when we don't have Mythicals? Straight fire? Fire DoT?
Honestly in the description of the video there is a link to another channel of a guy that also has a similar hydra build and he has a guide that goes over the build without most of the uber Unique's and If I'm not mistaken leveling as well, and his guide is very detailed should help you out.
@@XPGamess
Yah - imortilize did a solid build - I took it to 100. It was lacking in DPS though, so I'm trying your build :) BTW - Did you do proper testing to determine if Fire DoT vs. Fire vs. Hydra was the best DPS? I'm hearing different things in the Sorc Discord channel.
@@MoofyCakes to be completely honest with you I never tested that I just went right for the dot because of the new aspect. I thought about it but I probably wont tbh. If you do let me know how it goes though
i tried this build at PTR for Diablo 2.0 and wasn't even able to clear Pit60 D: It is kinda unkillable but can't do any damage at that level.
Had all the mystics in a best variants and runes
I think the web page and skill tree are messed up it's has icy blades and frost bolt but in the skill tree it doesn't include those 2
Would the Hydras cast Frozen Orbs if you equipped a Fractured Winterglass? That would be cool!
@@yukfootoo9334 no unfortunately
Yes it does. I have it equipped it 100% works
@@JohnBe-uc9fs no hes asking if the hydras themselves cast the frozen orbs not if your character casts frozen orbs when you cast hydras.
@@XPGamess oh my b
Hey I just saw your pined and wanted to ask with the skill tree filled I don't have any skill point left to maxed out hydra. Do you recommend any passive to remove for it?
Take one out of align the elements, mana shield, protection and elemental attunement. That will give you 4 points to max hydra
@@XPGamess Thank you much appreciate. So far this build is solid. Got the 3 hydra with 6 head each and its really good.
Does the tempering for the Hydra heads drop is a random drop or is there a specific place to get it I currently have four plus Max Hydra heads but I don't see an option for 10 or above
4 is the max on the tempering then you have to hit the masterwork on hydra heads for 2 more each time you hit it. So in total you can get 12 heads if you hit all 3 masterworks. I only hit it twice that's how I have 10
What do you suggest for stuff I place of your Uber uniques I don’t have the time to grind for them
There is a link in the description to another channel that also has a hydra build and he shows off what you can use in place of uber Unique's.
@@XPGamess fair enough thank you
Making my sorcerer to get that last spark for my barb(still need Tyrael's, my last 3 ubers were all selig -_-) and would love to know if you recommend any specific levelling builds
@@leon6777 honestly you can start using hydras right away that's what I did 1 to 100 they are fairly strong mixed with firewall.
I leveled the entire game as hydra. It really doesnt need gear to get to 100
@@XPGamess been meaning to use my sorc but I've been addicted to my barbarian and helping others with tormented bosses because your most recent barb build is so much fun. Just need the renown paragon points and I'm constantly hunting for 3 noobs like me to farm it efficiently. You can probably guess but I've been drowned by mythic items from helping people with ubers and I'm using a fully masterworked shako, tyrael's, selig and starless on my level 63 lol. Just back on it now and it's laughable how op I am at this stage
hmm, are you sure that's how the hydra burning damage works? As far as I understand it, each rank increases your damage dealt, and the burning damage calculates based on that new increased damage. But, I'm sure you tested it right? Never thought that could be the case.
@@Kristjan_N yes I tested it, every skill has a base damage and skill ranks only boost the base damage value they dont change the base damage value.
@@XPGamess Cheers! These are the things us casuals would never really notice. Thanks for all the explanation. :)
@@XPGamess so there is no way of increasing the hydras base damage then? All damage that effects hydras damage just boosts it?
@@kevinsims5791 It needs to be damage over time. The other sources just boost the on hit damage.
@@XPGamess yes i know. I just find it wild that if you max out your hydra skill with 4 more points its damage wont change.
I show my hydra build on my account. Maybe, you will found some upgrade for your build. Just cut the sound... i play on console.
I will have to check it out
SHako is always required?
@@dailygrind1620 no you could use a regular helm with a defensive aspect on it till you get one.
Do you really need shimmering ice armor over Mystical? 15%x is 15%x.
You could switch it up if you wanted a bit more damage against frozen
@@XPGamess feels natural if youre also going Hoarfrost.
How the heck do I add the hydra head count to the staff? Lol google and youtube no go
It's a temper, you may not have the tempering manual for it yet?
any idea why he dont temper anyting into hydra damage?
Because with this build, we are scaling DOT
I seen someone’s build kill the tormented bosses in less than 10 seconds
Nice, have a video link?
@@XPGamessno but her name was like Diablo 4 hawktua go look for her channel and video her build looks insane killing tier 7 council really really quick I’m waiting for her to post the written guide
@@XPGamess there’s the link check it out kinda insane how good she made the hydras
@@thatoneblackkid5297 wow your right, that's crazy.
@@thatoneblackkid5297 Where is the link? :)
Where your necro guide? I'm waiting
@@xsupafly33x very near future.
@@XPGamess can't wait!
what the fuck .....i can only spawn 2 Hydras at the same time right now .....I am deff gonna do what you did in the video that shit is funny at the end
One of the aspects gives an extra
@@XPGamess sweeet
How 10 heads?
am i glitched cuz the max heads i can get is +4 heads on a 2 handed....anyine else got this
@@jerrybelon1 4 is the max, you have to masterwork the rest. I talk about it in the gear and aspects section
@@XPGamess ahhhhh ty for the quick resonse..... just got back into D4 thanks again
Off Meta but still needs 3 purples.....
that neckless is basically impossible to get. Ive been playing as a sorc since day one, i play ALOT, and ive never seen that drop. You should consider redoing the build with a neckless that is obtainable, otherwise what's the point?
It was just a life and +2 to inner flames amulet and I rerolled conjuration mastery on it. not too hard to do.
@@XPGamess so you either got incredibly lucky of spent like 500 million gold rerolling it.
@@andrew5207 gold this season is very easy to come by my friend, if you have been playing as much as you say then you should know that.
Why are your hydras in a circle?
@@buffsheeri it's just how they spawn
This build can be made so much better, Hydra-Sorc can take down every uber within 10-15 seconds
@@NeverGiveUpz yeah, I'm sure it can. Never claimed it was the best, just played it because it has always looked fun
Well, where is your build that shows that? Until then, I have run 3 different hydra builds and this is the best one so far.
This build is not it. Like D tier
this build is just an off meta fun build, not meant to be anything special, so if you came looking for s tier then this was the wrong guide.
Shouldn't be running fire bolt..... waste of a point. Gear needs to have int in it not rubies. Dmg is king and running tyriels and shako is enough dr. If you're gonna get 1 shotted your hp doesn't matter
Firebolt gives us a huge damage boost against single target, so I disagree there, secondly life does matter against 1 shots, not sure where you got that info. Third we won't gain that much damage by switching to topaz so it's up in the air whether you want to sacrifice a lot of defenses for a small amount of damage or not.
@@XPGamess in high pits you get 1 shot whether you have 30k hp or 70k hp...must not be pushing much.
@@supabeast123 no, this build is not for pit pushing
This is ass compared to fractured winterglass build.
@@MartyrMachine You my friend are the master of the obvious