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Sorcery Ward

Passively manifests a protective barrier which takes Elemental Damage from Hits for you until depleted. The barrier instantly recharges to its full value a short time after it stops taking damage or is fully depleted.

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Tier
B

Good option that performs well in the right setup or as a levelling skill.

Cost
mana
Cast Time
1s
Crit Chance
Max Level
20
Cooldown
None

Gem Effects

Barrier recharges after (8-6.1) seconds

Elemental Damage from Hits is taken from the Barrier before your Life, Mana or Energy Shield

Barrier can take Elemental Damage up to 30% of your Armour and Evasion Rating

Requirements

Best Support Gems for Sorcery Ward

Ranked by synergy — the game won't tell you which combo deals the most damage

How to Use Sorcery Ward Effectively

Practical tips you won't find on the tooltip

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Ignite Potential

Fire skills can inflict Ignite for sustained DoT. Invest in Ignite Duration and Fire DoT multiplier for maximum burn damage.

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Freeze Defense

Cold damage can Freeze enemies, providing excellent defensive utility. Higher hits = longer freeze duration.

Shock Amplification

Lightning Shock increases damage taken by enemies. High hit damage = stronger Shock effect. Synergizes with crit builds.

Alternatives to Sorcery Ward

Similar skills — which one fits your build better?

How to Get Sorcery Ward

Source
Uncut Skill Gem
Vendor
Gem vendor after quest
Max Level
20
Resource
mana

Use an Uncut Skill Gem to obtain Sorcery Ward. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.