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'''Hydra''' is a Tier 4 [[skill]] from the [[Wizard]]'s [[Conjuring skill tree]], summoning a hydra that attacks enemies with bolts of fire.

==Background==
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|game= Diablo III


|active= Active
|name= Hydra
|ranks= 5
|user= Wizard
|tree= Conjuring
|description= Creates a multi-headed beast that attacks your enemies with bolts of fire.
|type= Direct Damage
|quantity= Unknown
|effect= Turret shooting bolts
|school= [[Fire]]
|resource= [[Mana]]
|cost= Unknown
|cast-time= Instant
|duration= None
|cooldown= 1.5 sec



 
}}
Among the many secrets of the [[Ancient Repositories]], the [[Wizard]] found the Hydra spell to call forth a ward to dispatch of enemies from multiple directions.

==Skill Design==
This classic was in the skill tree, but not available to try at [[BlizzCon 2008]], though players sorely wanted to try it out and see the improvements from [[Diablo I]]. Graphical, if nothing else.

It's interesting to contemplate what the [[Hydra Rune|Hydra (multi-strike) rune]] would do to Hydra. More than 3 heads per cast? Plus, Greek Mythology fans could geek out. Especially if they named their character [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lernaean_Hydra Learnean].

==Skill Rank Table==
* '''Rank 1:''' Damage dealt is unknown.
Only Rank 1 is currently known.

==Synergies==
There are no specific synergies, but combining the Hydra spell with a [[Hydra Rune]] would certainly have interesting results.

==[[Rune|Skill Rune]] Effects==
* None known.

==Development==
The hydra spell was originally seen in [[Diablo I]], then called {{iw|D1_Spellbooks#Guardian Guardian}}. The principle was that three heads were summoned from the ground, shooting firebolts at enemies for a limited time. They are more fun to cast than efficient to kill anything with.

In [[Diablo II]], they were turned into flaming heads, and got the name {{iw|Sorceress_Fire_Spells#Hydra Hydra}}. While not dealing damage to anyone near the flames, the firebolts are of more use, especially if concentrating the fire on single targets at a time, and alternating skills while waiting for the [[cooldown]].

You can see the most up to date version of the spell '''[[Hydra|here]]'''.



==Media==
You can find pictures in the Diablo 3 screenshot and picture gallery:
* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/ Diablo 3 screenshots and pictures]
* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=all&si=Hydra Hydra-specific gallery contents]



==Related Articles==
* {{iw|Sorceress_Fire_Spells#Hydra Diablo II Hydra spell}}
* {{iw|D1_Spellbooks#Guardian Diablo I Guardian spell}}

==References==
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/full-wizard-skill-trees/ Full Wizard Skill Trees]
* {{iw|D1_Spellbooks#Guardian Diablo I Guardian spell}}
* {{iw|Sorceress_Fire_Spells#Hydra Diablo II Hydra spell}}

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