Amazon Lightning build

Lightning

A

Lightning-based ranged build with chain lightning mechanics. Amazon's strongest A-tier option. Chains lightning attacks across enemies for AoE clearing.

B
Speedfarm
B
Boss
A
Leveling
~2 min read

Skills & Mechanics

Main: Lightning-based ranged attacks with chain lightning mechanics+

Lightning-based ranged attacks with chain lightning mechanics

Core
Core Mechanic+

Chains lightning attacks — great for mob clearing in dense areas

Mechanic

Build Setup

Recommended Relics

Lightning damage relicsElemental resistance itemsChain damage relics

Core Equipment

Weapon
Lightning-scaling ranged weapon
Alt: Spear or bow with chain lightning bonuses
Armor
Elemental damage armor
Alt: Lightning damage + resistances
Helmet
Lightning damage helm
Alt: Intelligence + All Resist
Shield
Elemental resistance shield
Alt: Lightning damage + block chance
Gloves
Lightning damage gloves
Alt: Attack Speed + Intelligence
Boots
Movement speed boots
Alt: All Resist + Lightning damage
Amulet
Lightning damage amulet
Alt: Chain lightning bonuses + Intelligence
Ring
Lightning damage ring
Alt: Intelligence + All Resist
Charm
Chain damage charm
Alt: Lightning damage / Elemental resistance relic

FAQ

How does chain lightning perform in different situations?+

Excels in dense mob areas where chain can hit multiple targets. Chain damage falls off in sparse enemy packs.

Are there alternative Amazon builds?+

Caustic Spear is also viable at B-tier, but Lightning is Amazon's strongest A-tier option.

Is this build good for beginners?+

Yes — straightforward gameplay with ranged elemental damage and chain reactions. Very beginner-friendly.

How does it compare to Stormweaver?+

Not as impactful as S-tier elemental casters like Stormweaver, but still solid A-tier for leveling and early endgame.

Skill Rotation

  1. Primary: Lightning-based ranged attacks with chain mechanics
  2. Chain lightning between enemies for AoE clear
  3. Excels in dense mob areas where chain can hit multiple targets

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • + Solid A-tier performance for leveling
  • + Ranged elemental damage with chain reactions
  • + Beginner-friendly with straightforward gameplay
  • + Excels in dense mob areas

Cons

  • − Not as impactful as S-tier elemental casters
  • − Chain damage falls off in sparse enemy packs

Data Sources

Data verified on 2026-05-12 · S9 Incarnation

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