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'''Diamond Skin''' is a Tier 4 [[skill]] unlocked for the [[Wizard]] at level 10, protecting the caster from incoming damage. | '''Diamond Skin''' is a Tier 4 [[skill]] unlocked for the [[Wizard]] at level 10, protecting the caster from incoming damage. | ||
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| − | + | ==Background== | |
| + | {{Skillbox | ||
| + | |game= Diablo III | ||
| + | |portrait= Tornado.jpg | ||
| + | <!-- |portrait-width= --> | ||
| + | |active= Active | ||
| + | |name= Diamond Skin | ||
| + | |ranks= 5 | ||
| + | |user= Wizard | ||
| + | |tree= none | ||
| + | |description= Turns the Wizard's skin to diamond for x seconds absorbing up to y damage from incoming attacks. | ||
| + | |type= Defensive | ||
| + | |quantity= 10 damage/second | ||
| + | |effect= Circular [[AoE]] | ||
| + | |school= Unknown | ||
| + | |resource= [[Arcane Power]] | ||
| + | |cost= Unknown | ||
| + | |cast-time= Instant | ||
| + | |duration= 10 sec | ||
| + | |cooldown= 10 sec | ||
| + | <!-- |synergies= Link them --> | ||
| + | <!-- |req= Link it --> | ||
| + | <!-- |prereq= Link it --> | ||
| + | <!-- |catexclude= --> <!-- ONLY USE THIS IF THE SKILL IS FAN SKILL OR ARCHIVED --> | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | Diamond skin absorbs all types incoming damage. The skill expires after the duration runs out, or it absorbs the maximum possible damage. There is a substantial cool down before it can be recast, and the short duration makes it wise to cast just before damage is to be taken. | ||
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| + | ==Skill Rank Table== | ||
[[File:Wiz_diamond_skin.jpg]] | [[File:Wiz_diamond_skin.jpg]] | ||
| + | The damage absorbed appears to increase by 20 per skill point. At level 5 this skill is confirmed to absorb 100 damage. | ||
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| + | ==Trait Bonuses== | ||
| + | None yet known. | ||
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| + | ==Runestone Effects== | ||
| + | Wizards in the PvP Arena gained 50% more damage absorption from a [[Runestone]] in the 2010 Blizzcon demo. It's not known which rune granted this bonus. | ||
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| + | ==Development== | ||
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| + | This skill started off as [[Iron Skin]] but the developers wanted a more attractive visual, and a snazzy sounding name, and it evolved into Diamond Skin. | ||
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| + | ==Trivia== | ||
| + | ''Hide this section unless there really is some trivia about the skill. Add the skill to the [[:Category:Easter Eggs|Easter Eggs]] category as well if the article contains Easter Egg information.'' | ||
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| + | ==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=Energy+Twister Energy Twister-specific gallery contents] | ||
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| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:Wiz_diamond_skin.jpg|Diamond skin in use in the [[Battle Arena]]. | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | ==Related Articles== | ||
| + | ''Articles that are related, but not emphasised enough in any other section, or articles that just need further attention.'' | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | * [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/full-wizard-skill-trees/ Full Wizard Skill Trees] | ||
| + | * [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/wizard-gameplay-report/P2/ BlizzCon 2008 Wizard Gameplay Report] | ||
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| + | {{Skill_navbox_Wizard}} | ||
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Revision as of 08:23, 30 October 2010
Diamond Skin is a Tier 4 skill unlocked for the Wizard at level 10, protecting the caster from incoming damage.
Contents
Background
| Diablo III Skill [e] | |
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| Diamond Skin Active, 5 ranks | |
| Used by: | Wizard |
| Turns the Wizard's skin to diamond for x seconds absorbing up to y damage from incoming attacks. | |
| Type: | Defensive |
| Quantity: | 10 damage/second |
| Effect: | Circular AoE |
| School: | Unknown |
| Arcane Power cost: | Unknown |
| Cast time: | Instant |
| Duration: | 10 sec |
| Cooldown: | 10 sec |
| Synergies: | None |
| Requires: | N/A |
| Prereq of: | N/A |
Diamond skin absorbs all types incoming damage. The skill expires after the duration runs out, or it absorbs the maximum possible damage. There is a substantial cool down before it can be recast, and the short duration makes it wise to cast just before damage is to be taken.
Skill Rank Table
The damage absorbed appears to increase by 20 per skill point. At level 5 this skill is confirmed to absorb 100 damage.
Trait Bonuses
None yet known.
Runestone Effects
Wizards in the PvP Arena gained 50% more damage absorption from a Runestone in the 2010 Blizzcon demo. It's not known which rune granted this bonus.
Development
This skill started off as Iron Skin but the developers wanted a more attractive visual, and a snazzy sounding name, and it evolved into Diamond Skin.
Media
You can find pictures in the Diablo 3 screenshot and picture gallery:
Diamond skin in use in the Battle Arena.
References
| Wizard skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Force Conjuration Mastery |
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Magic Missile |
Shock Pulse |
Spectral Blade |
Electrocute |
[e] |
|
Ray of Frost |
Arcane Orb |
Arcane Torrent |
Disintegrate |
[e] |
|
Frost Nova |
Diamond Skin |
Slow Time |
Teleport |
[e] |
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Wave of Force |
Energy Twister |
Hydra |
Meteor |
Blizzard |
[e] |
|
Ice Armor |
Storm Armor |
Magic Weapon |
Familiar |
Energy Armor |
[e] |
|
Explosive Blast |
Mirror Image |
Archon |
[e] |
