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| − | '''Storm Armor''' is a | + | '''Storm Armor''' is a Conjuration [[Wizard skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 17, hurting anyone attacking the Wizard. |
This is an [[Armor spell]]. Only one Armor spell can be active at a time. | This is an [[Armor spell]]. Only one Armor spell can be active at a time. | ||
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
| − | [[File:Diablo_III_Logo.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Storm Armor in action]] | + | [[File:Diablo_III_Logo.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Storm Armor in action.]] |
The [[Wizard]] weaves herself with electric energies that discharge if an enemy attacks her. | The [[Wizard]] weaves herself with electric energies that discharge if an enemy attacks her. | ||
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| − | The following is a very quick | + | The following is a very quick summary. See the [[Storm Armor 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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<blockquote>''...no one was bothering much with defensive skills at Blizzcon; not in the short time we had to play, and the small dungeon we had to clear out. I didn’t test out this one, but it sounds like a fairly interesting skill. It’s somewhat misleading in name, since the description doesn’t mention any defensive properties; just that it fires out lightning bolts at nearby enemies.</blockquote> | <blockquote>''...no one was bothering much with defensive skills at Blizzcon; not in the short time we had to play, and the small dungeon we had to clear out. I didn’t test out this one, but it sounds like a fairly interesting skill. It’s somewhat misleading in name, since the description doesn’t mention any defensive properties; just that it fires out lightning bolts at nearby enemies.</blockquote> | ||
| − | It was seen again at [[BlizzCon 2009]], but as a Tier V skill, so it was too high level to try out. Skill tiers were removed for the [[July 2011 Press Event]], and Storm Armor became a level 13 skill. | + | It was seen again at [[BlizzCon 2009]], but as a Tier V skill, so it was too high level to try out. Skill tiers were removed for the [[July 2011 Press Event]], and Storm Armor became a level 13 skill. |
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| + | It was moved up to level 12 during the [[beta]], and when the skill system was once again overhauled for the [[Beta Patch 13]] in February 2012, Storm Armor was classified as a Conjuration skill and bumpud up to level 17. | ||
Revision as of 05:07, 9 March 2012
Storm Armor is a Conjuration Wizard skill unlocked at Level 17, hurting anyone attacking the Wizard.
This is an Armor spell. Only one Armor spell can be active at a time.
Contents
Background
The Wizard weaves herself with electric energies that discharge if an enemy attacks her.
Skillrune Effects
The following is a very quick summary. See the Storm Armor 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">Storm Armor</skill>
Skill Design
This spell looks to be under construction, with no duration listed. Also note that lightning critical hits will stun enemies, which would make this a lot more useful as a defensive spell, if the Wizard has a high chance to land a critical hit with spells (specifically lightning spells).
Synergies
Storm Armor benefits from the following Wizard passives:
| Skill | Unlocked | Description |
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| {{{icon}}} | [[{{{name}}}]] | 16 | {{{desc}}} |
| {{{icon}}} | [[{{{name}}}]] | 37 | {{{desc}}} |
| {{{icon}}} | [[{{{name}}}]] See: Armor spell |
40 | {{{desc}}} |
Development
Storm Armor was first shown at BlizzCon 2008 when the Wizard debuted. Back then, it was a Tier II skill in the Storm Skill Tree, and playable in the demo. However, it wasn't a popular choice; Flux explained why:[1]
...no one was bothering much with defensive skills at Blizzcon; not in the short time we had to play, and the small dungeon we had to clear out. I didn’t test out this one, but it sounds like a fairly interesting skill. It’s somewhat misleading in name, since the description doesn’t mention any defensive properties; just that it fires out lightning bolts at nearby enemies.
It was seen again at BlizzCon 2009, but as a Tier V skill, so it was too high level to try out. Skill tiers were removed for the July 2011 Press Event, and Storm Armor became a level 13 skill.
It was moved up to level 12 during the beta, and when the skill system was once again overhauled for the Beta Patch 13 in February 2012, Storm Armor was classified as a Conjuration skill and bumpud up to level 17.
Previous Versions
See the Wizard skill archive for more details on previous versions of Storm Armor and other Wizard skills.
Media
Storm Armor can be seen in action on video here:
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You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:
Storm Armor activated
References
- BlizzCon 2008 Wizard Gameplay Report
- 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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| Diablo III Other Classes | Diablo II Classes | Diablo I Classes [e] | ||||
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Archetypes: |
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Diablo II: |
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| Fan-made Classes | Fan-made Skills [e] | ||||
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• Alchemist |
• Flagellant |
• Ranger |
Dragon Warrior Skills |
Aurian Mage Skill | |
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