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[[File:Orb-wizardbook-equipped2in-game.jpg|left|framethumb|Orb in off handBooks are one type of orb.]]Orbs are [[Wizard]]-specific items found in Diablo III. Orbs are equipped in the [[off hand]], like [[shield]]s, but they do not have defensive bonuses and can not be used to block with. They look like come in a variety of graphics (usually crystal balls, but also books, as seen in the beta), and function as are simply items with bonus stats , usually to offense and spell-casting abilitiesor general bonuses. Using an orb is essentially a way for a Wizard to dual-wield [[Caster Weapons]], at the cost of whatever defensive bonuses she might have obtained from using a shield.

Little As blocking is yet known about orb stats or properties. In theory, much less useful a defensive property in Diablo III than it seems like every Wizard would want to use onewas in Diablo II, since a [[wand]] or [[dagger]] + and using an orb would surely grant more in the off hand, purely for the offensive bonuses than just a single weapon, is not such as a two-handed damaging trade off, since the shield wouldn't have done all that much good anyway. Orbs are akin to the Necromancer's [[stafftotem]]. There must be some penalties to that equipment choice thoughs, to balance things outand add similar bonus properties.

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