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| − | '''Ray of Frost''' is | + | '''Ray of Frost''' is a Secondary [[Wizard skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 5. It fires a straight beam of [[cold]] that chills and damages a single enemy, while draining Arcane Power steadily. |
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| + | [[File:Ray-of-frost1.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Ray of Frost in action in the [[beta]].]] | ||
The skill is fun to use and very effective against single targets, with good damage and the slowing property. However the Arcane Power drain is quite high, and thus the damage per second is much lower than a number of other early-game Wizard skills. The fact that the skill does not pierce, as the similar [[Disintegrate]] skill does, makes it less useful against large groups of enemies. | The skill is fun to use and very effective against single targets, with good damage and the slowing property. However the Arcane Power drain is quite high, and thus the damage per second is much lower than a number of other early-game Wizard skills. The fact that the skill does not pierce, as the similar [[Disintegrate]] skill does, makes it less useful against large groups of enemies. | ||
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| + | The following is a very quick summary. See the [[Ray of Frost rune effects]] page for a more thorough description of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more. | ||
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A video of Ray of Frost and all of its rune effects can be seen below, courtesy of [http://www.youtube.com/Diablo3Inc the DiabloInc You Tube channel]. | A video of Ray of Frost and all of its rune effects can be seen below, courtesy of [http://www.youtube.com/Diablo3Inc the DiabloInc You Tube channel]. | ||
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'''Ray of Frost''' was first seen at [[BlizzCon 2008]], but only in the gameplay movie; the Wizard used it against the trap laid out by the [[Skeleton King]]. It was available in the gameplay demo at [[BlizzCon 2009]], but was unfortunately too high level to try out by the fans. The skill is assumed to still be available in Blizzard's internal game build today. | '''Ray of Frost''' was first seen at [[BlizzCon 2008]], but only in the gameplay movie; the Wizard used it against the trap laid out by the [[Skeleton King]]. It was available in the gameplay demo at [[BlizzCon 2009]], but was unfortunately too high level to try out by the fans. The skill is assumed to still be available in Blizzard's internal game build today. | ||
| − | Skill tiers were removed for the [[July 2011 Press Event]], and Ray of Frost became a level 21 skill. | + | Skill tiers were removed for the [[July 2011 Press Event]], and Ray of Frost became a level 21 skill. When the skill system was once again overhauled for the [[Beta Patch 13]], Ray of Frost was classified as a Secondary skill and dropped all the way down to level 5, giving players their first opportunity to try it out. |
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Image:Ray_of_Frost2.jpg|Casting the spell before the hordes of [[skeleton]]s arrive. | Image:Ray_of_Frost2.jpg|Casting the spell before the hordes of [[skeleton]]s arrive. | ||
Image:Rayoffrost_runed.jpg|Ray of Frost with all five [[rune]] effects. | Image:Rayoffrost_runed.jpg|Ray of Frost with all five [[rune]] effects. | ||
| + | File:Ray-of-frost4.jpg|Players finally getting to use it with [[Beta Patch 13]]. | ||
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Revision as of 17:34, 4 March 2012
Ray of Frost is a Secondary Wizard skill unlocked at Level 5. It fires a straight beam of cold that chills and damages a single enemy, while draining Arcane Power steadily.
Contents
Background
The skill is fun to use and very effective against single targets, with good damage and the slowing property. However the Arcane Power drain is quite high, and thus the damage per second is much lower than a number of other early-game Wizard skills. The fact that the skill does not pierce, as the similar Disintegrate skill does, makes it less useful against large groups of enemies.
Skillrune Effects
The following is a very quick summary. See the Ray of Frost rune effects page for a more thorough description of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more.
<skill class="Wizard">Ray of Frost</skill>
Skill Design
This skill targets much like Disintegrate, but trades the piercing of that skill for a slowing cold effect. This makes Ray of Frost excellent against single targets, but much less damaging on the whole, especially against large groups of enemies.
Ray of Frost Video
A video of Ray of Frost and all of its rune effects can be seen below, courtesy of the DiabloInc You Tube channel.
Synergies
Ray of Frost benefits from the following Wizard passives:
| Skill | Unlocked | Description |
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| {{{icon}}} | [[{{{name}}}]] | 16 | {{{desc}}} |
Template:Wizard Passive Black Ice
| {{{icon}}} | [[{{{name}}}]] See: Signature spell |
55 | {{{desc}}} |
Development
Ray of Frost was first seen at BlizzCon 2008, but only in the gameplay movie; the Wizard used it against the trap laid out by the Skeleton King. It was available in the gameplay demo at BlizzCon 2009, but was unfortunately too high level to try out by the fans. The skill is assumed to still be available in Blizzard's internal game build today.
Skill tiers were removed for the July 2011 Press Event, and Ray of Frost became a level 21 skill. When the skill system was once again overhauled for the Beta Patch 13, Ray of Frost was classified as a Secondary skill and dropped all the way down to level 5, giving players their first opportunity to try it out.
Previous Versions
See the Wizard skill archive for more details on previous versions of Ray of Frost and other Wizard skills.
Trivia
This is one of the spells that seem to be coming from the dungeons & Dragons inspiration we've seen in Diablo III. The new D3 Team obviously spent a lot of time in mom's basement....
Media
Ray of Frost can be seen in action on video here:
You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:
Ray of Frost used in the middle of the Skeleton King trap.
Casting the spell before the hordes of skeletons arrive.
Ray of Frost with all five rune effects.
Players finally getting to use it with Beta Patch 13.
References
- BlizzCon 2009 Full Wizard Skill Trees
- Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report -- IncGamers 1st Aug 2011
- Silva's Wizard Runestone Effects -- IncGamers 5th Sep 2011
- Wizard Active Skills -- Diablo III 12th Sep 2011
| Classes of the Diablo games |
Skills - Active skills - Skill runes - Passives - Resource - Movement ability [e] Barbarian Demon Hunter Monk Necromancer Witch Doctor Wizard Followers Other Classes Fan-made |
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| The Barbarian | Fury - Barbarian Active Skills (Archive) | Barbarian Passive Skills (Archive) [e] | |||
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Primary Might |
Secondary Tactics |
Defensive Rage |
Pound of Flesh (10) |
Superstition (30) |
| (X) = the level at which the skill becomes unlocked. | |||||
| Barbarian skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Might Tactics Rage |
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Bash |
Cleave |
Frenzy |
[e] |
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Hammer of the Ancients |
Rend |
Seismic Slam |
Whirlwind |
[e] |
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Ground Stomp |
Leap |
Sprint |
Ignore Pain |
[e] |
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Ancient Spear |
Revenge |
Furious Charge |
Overpower |
[e] |
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Weapon Throw |
Threatening Shout |
Battle Rage |
War Cry |
[e] |
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Earthquake |
Call of the Ancients |
Wrath of the Berserker |
[e] |
| Demon Hunter skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Hunting Devices Archery |
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Hungering Arrow |
Entangling Shot |
Bola Shot |
Grenades |
[e] |
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Impale |
Rapid Fire |
Chakram |
Elemental Arrow |
[e] |
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Caltrops |
Smoke Screen |
Shadow Power |
[e] |
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Vault |
Preparation |
Companion |
Marked for Death |
[e] |
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Evasive Fire |
Fan of Knives |
Spike Trap |
Sentry |
[e] |
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Strafe |
Multishot |
Cluster Arrow |
Rain of Vengeance |
[e] |
| Monk skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Techniques Focus Mantras |
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Fists of Thunder |
Deadly Reach |
Crippling Wave |
Way of the Hundred Fists |
[e] |
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Lashing Tail Kick |
Tempest Rush |
Wave of Light |
[e] |
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Blinding Flash |
Breath of Heaven |
Serenity |
Inner Sanctuary |
[e] |
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Dashing Strike |
Exploding Palm |
Sweeping Wind |
[e] |
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Cyclone Strike |
Seven-Sided Strike |
Mystic Ally |
[e] |
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Mantra of Evasion |
Mantra of Retribution |
Mantra of Healing |
Mantra of Conviction |
[e] |
| Necromancer skill categories: Primary Secondary Corpses Blood and Bone Reanimation Curses |
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| Witch Doctor skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Terror Decay Voodoo |
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Poison Dart - Rune effects |
Corpse Spiders |
Plague of Toads |
Firebomb |
[e] |
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Grasp of the Dead |
Firebats |
Haunt |
Locust Swarm |
[e] |
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Summon Zombie Dogs |
Horrify |
Spirit Walk |
Hex |
[e] |
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Soul Harvest |
Sacrifice |
Mass Confusion |
[e] |
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Zombie Charger |
Spirit Barrage |
Acid Cloud |
Wall of Zombies |
[e] |
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Gargantuan |
Big Bad Voodoo |
Fetish Army |
[e] |
| Wizard skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Force Conjuration Mastery |
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Magic Missile |
Shock Pulse |
Spectral Blade |
Electrocute |
[e] |
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Ray of Frost |
Arcane Orb |
Arcane Torrent |
Disintegrate |
[e] |
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Frost Nova |
Diamond Skin |
Slow Time |
Teleport |
[e] |
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Wave of Force |
Energy Twister |
Hydra |
Meteor |
Blizzard |
[e] |
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Ice Armor |
Storm Armor |
Magic Weapon |
Familiar |
Energy Armor |
[e] |
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Explosive Blast |
Mirror Image |
Archon |
[e] |
| Followers | Kormac the Templar | Lyndon the Scoundrel | Eirena the Enchantress [e] | |||
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• Alchemist |
• Flagellant |
• Ranger |
Dragon Warrior Skills |
Aurian Mage Skill | |
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