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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
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|active= Active
|name= Hydra
|ranks= 5
|user= Wizard
|tree= Conjuring
|description= Creates a hydra that attacks your enemies with bolts of fire. Hydra deals X-Y damage per attack.
|type= Direct Damage
|quantity= 6-10 damage
|effect= Turret shooting bolts
|school= Fire
|resource= [[Mana]]
|cost= 12
|cast-time= Instant
|duration= None
|cooldown= 1.5 sec
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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 was too high level to use at [[BlizzCon 2009]], 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:''' Hydra deals 6-10 damage per attack.
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]].
The [[Diablo III]] Hydra spell was first shown at [[BlizzCon 2009]], but was unfortunately too high level to try out by the fans.
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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=Hydra Hydra-specific gallery contents]
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==Related Articles==
* {{iw|Sorceress_Fire_Spells#Hydra Diablo II Hydra spell}}
* {{iw|D1_Spellbooks#Guardian Diablo II 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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==Background==
{{Skillbox
|game= Diablo III
<!-- |portrait= -->
<!-- |portrait-width= -->
|active= Active
|name= Hydra
|ranks= 5
|user= Wizard
|tree= Conjuring
|description= Creates a hydra that attacks your enemies with bolts of fire. Hydra deals X-Y damage per attack.
|type= Direct Damage
|quantity= 6-10 damage
|effect= Turret shooting bolts
|school= Fire
|resource= [[Mana]]
|cost= 12
|cast-time= Instant
|duration= None
|cooldown= 1.5 sec
<!-- |synergies= Link them -->
<!-- |req= Link it -->
<!-- |prereq= Link it -->
<!-- |catexclude= --> <!-- ONLY USE THIS IF THE SKILL IS FAN SKILL OR ARCHIVED -->
}}
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 was too high level to use at [[BlizzCon 2009]], 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:''' Hydra deals 6-10 damage per attack.
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]].
The [[Diablo III]] Hydra spell was first shown at [[BlizzCon 2009]], but was unfortunately too high level to try out by the fans.
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==Trivia==
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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=Hydra Hydra-specific gallery contents]
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==Related Articles==
* {{iw|Sorceress_Fire_Spells#Hydra Diablo II Hydra spell}}
* {{iw|D1_Spellbooks#Guardian Diablo II 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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