Best Wands in Avowed for Wizards | Wand Tier List and Guide
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If you’re playing as a Wizard in Avowed, choosing the best wand is crucial for maximizing your damage and abilities. Here’s a simple guide to the best wands and a tier list to help you pick the right one.
Best Wand in Avowed: Whisper of Exiles
The Whisper of Exiles is the top wand in Avowed because it deals Frost Damage and causes Freeze accumulation. Freeze is one of the most powerful effects, as it leads to Shatter Damage, which is higher than other elemental status effects (like Fire, Poison, or Shock).
Why It Stands Out: While other wands like Minoletta's Conduit may have higher raw damage or range, Whisper of Exiles guarantees Freeze procs, which can be easily reapplied and paired with the Frost Damage bonus for extra power.
Where to Find It: You can find the Whisper of Exiles in a treasure chest located in the Great Sand Sea in Shatterscarp. It’s guarded by Dreamthralls and located among rocky areas affected by Dreamscourge.
Top Wands Ranked
Here’s the tier list for the absolute best wands, ranked by their strength for Wizards:
1. Whisper of Exiles (Best Wand)
Damage Type: Frost
Effect: Freeze damage + Shatter
Best for maximizing Freeze status and Shatter Damage
2. Minoletta’s Conduit
Damage Type: Shock
Effect: +5% attack damage, +30% range, 10% bonus Shock damage
Minoletta’s Conduit has bonus range and Shock damage, but it falls short of the Whisper of Exiles due to Shock being less effective than Freeze in terms of overall damage output.
3. Cruel Command
Damage Type: Fire
Effect: +75% Stun damage to enemies at full health, 10% bonus Fire damage
Cruel Command is a Legendary wand that works well for stunning enemies, but its Fire damage and Stun effects are limited. The Fire DoT is weak compared to Freeze’s Shatter combo, and its bonus effect only applies once before the enemy takes damage.
4. Superb Wand (Good for Early to Mid-Game)
Damage Type: Standard Wand
Effect: Base damage (no special effects)
The Superb Wand is a solid choice early on before acquiring the Whisper of Exiles. While it doesn’t have any special effects, it’s easy to upgrade and serves as a reliable workhorse for Wizards. However, it lacks a Legendary Quality tier, making it less competitive in the late game.
Final Blurb
Best Wand for Endgame: Whisper of Exiles is the best wand, especially for Wizards looking to exploit Freeze and Shatter mechanics.
Good Alternatives: If you can’t get Whisper of Exiles right away, Minoletta’s Conduit is a good choice for Shock damage and range, while the Cruel Command offers stun bonuses in specific scenarios.
Early to Mid-Game: The Superb Wand is a solid, affordable option until you can upgrade to something more powerful.
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