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[2.2] Sleet Reaction - Tal Rasha T6 Sleet Storm / Halo / In-Geom Build

by Cratic last updated Jun 7, 2015 ( Patch 2.2 )

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Skills

Electrocute Lightning Blast
- Electrocute
This is a Signature spell. Signature spells are free to cast.

Lightning arcs from your fingertips, dealing 138% weapon damage as Lightning. The lightning can jump, hitting up to 2 additional enemies.
Lightning Blast

Create streaks of lightning that pierce through enemies for 140% weapon damage as Lightning.
Ray of Frost Sleet Storm
- Ray of Frost
Cost: 16 Arcane Power

Project a beam of frozen ice that blasts enemies within 5 yards of the first enemy hit for 430% weapon damage as Cold and Slows their movement by 60% for 3 seconds.

Ray of Frost damage is increased by 405% weapon damage every second, up to a maximum total of 1240% weapon damage as Cold.
Sleet Storm

Create a swirling storm around you that grows up to a 22 yard radius, dealing 300]% weapon damage as Cold to all enemies caught within it.

Ray of Frost damage is increased by 220% weapon damage every second, up to a maximum total of 740% weapon damage as Cold.
Teleport Calamity
- Teleport
Cooldown: 11 seconds

Teleport through the ether to the selected location up to 50 yards away.
Calamity

Cast a short range Wave of Force upon arrival, dealing 175% weapon damage as Arcane to all nearby enemies and stunning them for 1 second.
Explosive Blast Chain Reaction
- Explosive Blast
Cost: 20 Arcane Power
Cooldown: 6 seconds

Gather an infusion of energy around you that explodes after 1.5 seconds for 945% weapon damage as Arcane to all enemies within 12 yards.
Chain Reaction

Instead of a single explosion, release a chain of 3 consecutive explosions, each dealing 520% weapon damage as Fire.
Ice Armor Frozen Storm
- Ice Armor
Cost: 25 Arcane Power

Surround yourself in a barrier of ice that reduces damage from melee attacks by 12%. Melee attackers are either Chilled or Frozen for 3 seconds. Lasts 10 minutes.

Only one Armor may be active at a time.
Frozen Storm

A whirling storm of ice builds around you, dealing 80% weapon damage as Cold every second.
Frost Nova Bone Chill
- Frost Nova
Cooldown: 11 seconds

Blast nearby enemies with an explosion of ice and freeze them for 2 seconds.
Bone Chill

Enemies take 33% more damage while frozen or chilled by Frost Nova.

Audacity
- Audacity
You deal 30% additional damage to enemies within 15 yards.
Cold Blooded
- Cold Blooded
Enemies chilled or frozen by you take 10% more damage from all sources for the duration of the chill or Freeze.
Astral Presence
- Astral Presence
Increase your maximum Arcane Power by 20 and Arcane Power regeneration by 2.5 per second.
Glass Cannon
- Glass Cannon
Increase all damage done by 15%, but decrease Armor and resistances by 10%.

Items

Tal Rasha's Guise of Wisdom

Set Helm

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6.0%
+3 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+330–524 Dexterity

+330–524 Strength

+330–524 Intelligence

Tal Rasha's Elements
Tal Rasha's Unwavering Glare
Tal Rasha's Guise of Wisdom
Tal Rasha's Relentless Pursuit
Tal Rasha's Brace
Tal Rasha's Allegiance
Tal Rasha's Stride
Tal Rasha's Grasp
(2) Set: Damaging enemies with Arcane, Cold, Fire or Lightning will cause a Meteor of the same damage type to fall from the sky. There is an 8 second cooldown for each damage type.
(4) Set: Arcane, Cold, Fire, and Lightning attacks each increase all of your resistances by 25% for 8 seconds.
(6) Set: Attacks increase your damage by 750% for 8 seconds. Arcane, Cold, Fire, and Lightning attacks each add one stack. At 4 stacks, each different elemental attack extends the duration by 2 seconds, up to a maximum of 8 seconds.
Death Watch Mantle

Legendary Shoulders

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

25–35% chance to explode in a fan of knives for 750-950% weapon damage when hit.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+85–108 Dexterity

+85–108 Strength

+85–108 Intelligence
Tal Rasha's Allegiance

Set Amulet

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Damage Increased by 51.0–100.0%
+4 Random Magic Properties
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+330–524 Dexterity

+330–524 Strength

+330–524 Intelligence

Tal Rasha's Elements
Tal Rasha's Unwavering Glare
Tal Rasha's Guise of Wisdom
Tal Rasha's Relentless Pursuit
Tal Rasha's Brace
Tal Rasha's Allegiance
Tal Rasha's Stride
Tal Rasha's Grasp
(2) Set: Damaging enemies with Arcane, Cold, Fire or Lightning will cause a Meteor of the same damage type to fall from the sky. There is an 8 second cooldown for each damage type.
(4) Set: Arcane, Cold, Fire, and Lightning attacks each increase all of your resistances by 25% for 8 seconds.
(6) Set: Attacks increase your damage by 750% for 8 seconds. Arcane, Cold, Fire, and Lightning attacks each add one stack. At 4 stacks, each different elemental attack extends the duration by 2 seconds, up to a maximum of 8 seconds.
Tal Rasha's Relentless Pursuit

Set Chest Armor

Primary Stats

+220–349 Vitality
Attack Speed Increased by 5.0–6.0%
+2 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+220–349 Dexterity

+220–349 Strength

+220–349 Intelligence

Tal Rasha's Elements
Tal Rasha's Unwavering Glare
Tal Rasha's Guise of Wisdom
Tal Rasha's Relentless Pursuit
Tal Rasha's Brace
Tal Rasha's Allegiance
Tal Rasha's Stride
Tal Rasha's Grasp
(2) Set: Damaging enemies with Arcane, Cold, Fire or Lightning will cause a Meteor of the same damage type to fall from the sky. There is an 8 second cooldown for each damage type.
(4) Set: Arcane, Cold, Fire, and Lightning attacks each increase all of your resistances by 25% for 8 seconds.
(6) Set: Attacks increase your damage by 750% for 8 seconds. Arcane, Cold, Fire, and Lightning attacks each add one stack. At 4 stacks, each different elemental attack extends the duration by 2 seconds, up to a maximum of 8 seconds.
Nemesis Bracers

Legendary Bracers

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Shrines and Pylons will spawn an enemy champion.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+85–108 Dexterity

+85–108 Strength

+85–108 Intelligence
Tal Rasha's Grasp

Set Gloves

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 6.0–10.0%
+4 Random Magic Properties
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+330–524 Dexterity

+330–524 Strength

+330–524 Intelligence

Tal Rasha's Elements
Tal Rasha's Unwavering Glare
Tal Rasha's Guise of Wisdom
Tal Rasha's Relentless Pursuit
Tal Rasha's Brace
Tal Rasha's Allegiance
Tal Rasha's Stride
Tal Rasha's Grasp
(2) Set: Damaging enemies with Arcane, Cold, Fire or Lightning will cause a Meteor of the same damage type to fall from the sky. There is an 8 second cooldown for each damage type.
(4) Set: Arcane, Cold, Fire, and Lightning attacks each increase all of your resistances by 25% for 8 seconds.
(6) Set: Attacks increase your damage by 750% for 8 seconds. Arcane, Cold, Fire, and Lightning attacks each add one stack. At 4 stacks, each different elemental attack extends the duration by 2 seconds, up to a maximum of 8 seconds.
Tal Rasha's Brace

Set Belt

Primary Stats

+81–85 Resistance to All Elements
+4 Random Magic Properties
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+220–349 Dexterity

+220–349 Strength

+220–349 Intelligence

Tal Rasha's Elements
Tal Rasha's Unwavering Glare
Tal Rasha's Guise of Wisdom
Tal Rasha's Relentless Pursuit
Tal Rasha's Brace
Tal Rasha's Allegiance
Tal Rasha's Stride
Tal Rasha's Grasp
(2) Set: Damaging enemies with Arcane, Cold, Fire or Lightning will cause a Meteor of the same damage type to fall from the sky. There is an 8 second cooldown for each damage type.
(4) Set: Arcane, Cold, Fire, and Lightning attacks each increase all of your resistances by 25% for 8 seconds.
(6) Set: Attacks increase your damage by 750% for 8 seconds. Arcane, Cold, Fire, and Lightning attacks each add one stack. At 4 stacks, each different elemental attack extends the duration by 2 seconds, up to a maximum of 8 seconds.
Tal Rasha's Stride

Set Pants

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+220–349 Dexterity

+220–349 Strength

+220–349 Intelligence

Tal Rasha's Elements
Tal Rasha's Unwavering Glare
Tal Rasha's Guise of Wisdom
Tal Rasha's Relentless Pursuit
Tal Rasha's Brace
Tal Rasha's Allegiance
Tal Rasha's Stride
Tal Rasha's Grasp
(2) Set: Damaging enemies with Arcane, Cold, Fire or Lightning will cause a Meteor of the same damage type to fall from the sky. There is an 8 second cooldown for each damage type.
(4) Set: Arcane, Cold, Fire, and Lightning attacks each increase all of your resistances by 25% for 8 seconds.
(6) Set: Attacks increase your damage by 750% for 8 seconds. Arcane, Cold, Fire, and Lightning attacks each add one stack. At 4 stacks, each different elemental attack extends the duration by 2 seconds, up to a maximum of 8 seconds.
Nilfur's Boast

Legendary Boots

Primary Stats

+81–85 Resistance to All Elements
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Increase the damage of Meteor by 200%. When your Meteor hits 3 or fewer enemies, the damage is increased by 275–350%.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+220–349 Dexterity

+220–349 Strength

+220–349 Intelligence
Halo of Arlyse

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Your Ice Armor now reduces damage from melee attacks by 50–60% and automatically casts Frost Nova whenever you take 10% of your Life in damage.
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+220–349 Dexterity

+220–349 Strength

+220–349 Intelligence
Stone of Jordan

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Increases damage against elites by 25.0–30.0%
+2 Random Magic Properties
One of 6 Magic Properties (varies)

+8–10 Maximum Discipline (Demon Hunter Only)

+7–8 Maximum Fury (Barbarian Only)

+7–9 Maximum Arcane Power (Wizard Only)

+105–119 Maximum Mana (Witch Doctor Only)

+13–14 Maximum Spirit (Monk Only)

+7–8 Maximum Wrath

One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+220–349 Dexterity

+220–349 Strength

+220–349 Intelligence

One of 7 Magic Properties (varies)

Physical skills deal 15–20% more damage.

Lightning skills deal 15–20% more damage.

Cold skills deal 15–20% more damage.

Fire skills deal 15–20% more damage.

Arcane skills deal 15–20% more damage.

Poison skills deal 15–20% more damage.

Holy skills deal 15–20% more damage.
In-geom

Legendary Sword
The Oculus

Legendary Source

Primary Stats

+(94–118)–(95–142) Damage
+330–524 Intelligence
Critical Hits grant 3–4 Arcane Power (Wizard Only)
Reduces cooldown of Teleport by 1–4 seconds. (Wizard Only)
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Taking damage has up to a 15–20% chance to reset the cooldown on Teleport.

More Details

Head
- Tal Rasha's Guise of Wisdom
- Stat Priority: None
Shoulders
- Death Watch Mantle
- Stat Priority: None
Amulet
- Tal Rasha's Allegiance
- Eye of Etlich
- Dovu Energy Trap
- Stat Priority: None
Torso
- Tal Rasha's Relentless Pursuit
- Stat Priority: None
Wrists
- Nemesis Bracers
- Warzechian Armguards
- Stat Priority: None
Hands
- Tal Rasha's Grasp
- St. Archew's Gage
- Stat Priority: None
Waist
- Tal Rasha's Brace
- Sash of Knives
- Stat Priority: None
Legs
- Tal Rasha's Stride
- Pox Faulds
- Stat Priority: None
Feet
- Nilfur's Boast
- Boots of Disregard
- Stat Priority: None
Rings
- Halo of Arlyse
- Stone of Jordan
- Rogar's Huge Stone
- Stat Priority: None
Weapon
- In-geom
- Stat Priority: None
Offhand
- The Oculus
- Tal Rasha's Unwavering Glare
- Stat Priority: None

Legendary Gems
- Bane of the Trapped
  Bane of the Trapped
  
  Gem
  
  Secondary Stats
  
  Increase damage against enemies under the effects of control-impairing effects by 15%.
- Molten Wildebeest's Gizzard
  Molten Wildebeest's Gizzard
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  Regenerates 10000 Life per Second.
  After not taking damage for 4 seconds, gain an absorb shield for 200% of your total Life per Second. (Requires Rank 25)
- Moratorium
  Moratorium
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  35% of all damage taken is instead staggered and dealt to you over 3.00 seconds.
  20% chance on kill to clear all staggered damage.
  (Requires Rank 25)

Main focus is the Tal Rasha set. 6 piece bonus is mandatory. Halo of Arlyse and In-Geom are a big part of this build.

The Goal

Make Teleport near instant when In-Geom is active so we can elite hop. The Oculus can be used to achieve this.
CDR is applied after any CD reductions. Teleport is 11 seconds.
This means your CDR is applied to the 1-3 seconds remaining after deducting the effect from In-Geom, making CDR less valued.
A 1s CD teleport doesn't bother me too much, but may hamper those of you who are faster at scanning the map.

Items

Halo of Arlyse - Required. Will proc Frost Nova (Bone Chill), applying 33% damage debuff on any enemy frozen by the nova.

Ring of Royal Grandeur (RoRG) - Allows drop in replacement of one of the recommended items matching a Tal Rasha's set slot.

Stone of Jordan - Extra Damage to elites is welcome since they are primary targets.
Rogar's Huge Stone - Good defensive synergy with life regen items.
Nemesis Bracers - In a sparse map having extra elite groups can make the difference between keeping or losing the In-Geom buff.
Warzechian Armguards - Ice Armor (Frozen Storm) will automatically activate.
St. Archew's Gage - Great boost to defense. Should be engaging elites often.
Boots of Disregard - Easy to acquire. Life regen will boost defense significantly, until you can find a Nilfur's Boast.

Legendary Gems

Bane of the Trapped - Level 25 slow effect will proc the gem's offensive effect. Required since you will slow, stun, chill and freeze enemies often.
Molten Wildebeest's Gizzard - Greatly increase life regen. Synergy provided with Rogar's Huge Stone.
Moratorium - coupled with life regen, increases survival.

Alternate Gems

Bane of the Powerful - Great choice since elites will be engaged often.
Wreath of Lightning - Damage up close and run speed bonus.
Boon of the Hoarder - Run speed boost.

Damage Affixes

Meteor or Ray of Frost skill damage will be preferred for Boots, Helm, and Source.
Nilfur's Boast if you assign Meteor % skill damage.
ED (Cold or Fire) can be added to Amulet and Bracer, but is only required on Bracer.
Good options for Shoulders and chest include Explosive Blast Damage, RCR, and Reduced Damage from Elites.
For AP regen, use Astral Presence, APoC on Helm and/or Source, and Templar's Inspire.
Max AP can be increased using paragon points and secondary affixes on items.

Alternate Weapon

Aether Walker - Allows for better setup with Wave of Force. Build linked below.

Paragon Priorities

Core

Movement Speed
Primary Stat
Maximum Resource
Vitality

Offense

Critical Hit Damage
Critical Hit Chance
Attack Speed
Cooldown Reduction

Defense

Armor
Life Regeneration
Resist All
Life

Utility

Resource Cost Reduction
Area Damage
Life on Hit
Gold Find

Build Guide

Fast and Fun Turret Style Sleet Storm / Frozen Storm Build with Explosive Blast mixed in.

This is a great starter Tal Rasha build for farming T6.

Little downtime between elite groups with no-CD Teleport from In-Geom. Extra protection and Damage from Halo of Arlyse.

Gear was not perfect in video, still had 1s teleport, but a very good run, Enjoy!

Tactics

Start by sending out a Electrocute (Lightning Blast). Level 1 of Tal Rasha's buff.
Next, start casting Explosive Blast (Chain Reaction). Level 2 of Tal Rasha's buff.
Teleport (Calamity) In the middle of a group of mobs to stun them. Level 3 of the Tal Rasha's buff.
Cast Ray of Frost (Sleet Storm). Level 4 of the Tal Rasha's buff.

Alternate Skills

Electrocute (Lightning Blast)

Shock Pulse (Piercing Orb)
Electrocute (Arc Lightning)
Spectral Blade (Thrown Blade)

Explosive Blast (Chain Reaction)

Explosive Blast (Short Fuse)

Alternate Passives

Elemental Exposure - Replaces Cold Blooded if your weapon has proper elemental damage.
Galvanizing Ward
Illusionist
Unstable Anomaly

Alternate Weapon Builds:

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