Diablo 4 Season 9 has added a new mechanic, Horadric Spells. The Sins of the Horadrim update introduces a highly customizable spell system. These spells are more complex, since three elements make up the customization. To help you understand how they work, here's a guide on Horadric Spells.
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What are Horadric Spells
Horadric Spells function similarly to Boss and Witch Powers from previous seasons. It allows players to enhance their abilities using the borrowed power for this season. Horadric Spells are far more complex than previous mechanics; they rely on three elements, and when combined, they create more depth and customization to the spells. The three elements are Catalysts, Infusions, and Arcana. Here's what each one does and how they work.
- Catalysts: The base and primary source for Horadric Spells. It's activated with the use of a specific Action Bar determined by the Horadric Spell slot that it's assigned to. Catalysts get bonuses when they reach Rank 10.
- Infusions: They enhance the Catalyst with power and magic, which determines the damage type. Infusions get a bonus at Rank 5, which allows the Catalyst to deactivate enemy Affixes or Afflictions.
- Arcana: The modifiers for the Catalyst that come in three qualities: Magic, Rare, and Legendary. Each Arcana has a spell tag that can offer playstyle customizations and interactions with Horadric Jewels.
Note: For Horadric Spells to work to their full potential, you'll need to use all three elements.
How to Get Horadric Spells
Horadric Spells are unlocked by their elements. Catalysts and Infusions can be unlocked by progressing through the Seasonal Questline for Sins of the Horadrim. Arcana can be obtained as rewards by exploring Nightmare Dungeons.
How to Use Horadric Spells
Here's how to use Horadric Spells in Diablo 4 Season 9. First, you'll need to equip a Catalyst in a Hotbar Slot. When you use the Hotbat Slot, the Catalyst will be activated.
Then apply an Infusion to change the damage type and add unique effects to the Catalyst. After choosing an Infusion, you can choose up to three Arcana to further customize the Horadric Spell. If you have Horadric Jewels, you can use them to empower your Horadric Spell.
How to Upgrade Horadric Spells
Aside from customizing your Horadric Spell, you can also upgrade it. You can access the upgrades through the Horadric Spellcraft menu. The upgrades will cost you Phials, and their price will increase depending on the rank. Here's a guide to the Horadric Spell Upgrade Cost.
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Element Type |
Ranks |
Cost |
|---|---|---|
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Catalyst |
Ranks 2-4 |
25 Phials |
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Ranks 5-10 |
50 Phials |
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Infusion |
Ranks 2-4 |
25 Phials |
|
Ranks 5-10 |
50 Phials |
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Ranks 11-14 |
100 Phials |
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Ranks 15-20 |
200 Phials |
|
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Arcana |
Rank 2 |
25 Phials |
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Rank 3 |
50 Phials |
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Rank 4 |
100 Phials |
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Rank 5 |
200 Phials |
All Diablo 4 Season 9 Horadric Spells List
Here are all the Horadric Spells in Diablo 4 Season 9. The list is divided into its elements: Catalyst, Infusions, and Arcana, since the three elements make up the Horadric Spells.
All Catalysts
Here are all the Catalysts in Diablo 4 Season 9.
|
Name |
Effects |
Rank 10 Bonus |
|---|---|---|
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Disintegrate |
Form an Arcane Conductor that emits a persistent beam between itself and you, dealing a steady blitz of 220,463 damage over 8 seconds. |
Enemies within the beam are Slowed by 50% |
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Celestial Surge |
Awaken an Oraclar Rune that Pulls In all surrounding enemies. A torrent of stars follows that randomly strike the area 20 times for 15,662 each. |
Stars periodically fall around you and are guaranteed to crash around a Nearby enemy for the same damage. |
|
Astral Pillar |
Shape and Ethereal Column that Taunts for 3 seconds. Piercing waves flow from it and deal 13,704 damage, until you create another one or move too far away. |
The Taunted enemies become Vulnerable and move faster. |
|
Propulsion |
Generate a Mana Blast that delivers 27,238 and Knocks Back all foes. Enemies that collide take an additional 9,079 damage. |
The Knock Back is gargantuan, and enemies slammed into terrain by it form a Lesser Mana Blast the first time it happens to them. |
|
Cosmic Anomaly |
Manifest up to 5 Anomalies that emit particles which deal 10,530 damage over 4 seconds. Activate again to command your Anomalies to all coverage and implode, dealing 42,135 damage per detonation. |
While at 5 Anomalies, you are Unstoppable, and the next series of implosions deal double damage. |
All Infusions
Here are all the Infusions in Diablo 4 Season 9.
|
Name |
Effect |
Rank 5 Bonus |
|---|---|---|
|
Smoldering Ember |
Your Catalyst now deals Fire and or Burning damage. It destroys enemy structures and has a 10% chance of igniting the ground beneath enemies, dealing 74,800 Burning damage in over 5 seconds. While equipped, your Fire Damage Bonus is equal to that of your highest Damage Type Bonus. |
Deactivates monster Chilling Wind effects for 5 seconds. |
|
Nebulous Extract |
Your Catalyst now deals Shadow and or Corrupting damage. Enemies hit by it deal 5.5% reduced damage for 7 seconds. While equipped, your Shadow Damage Bonus is equal to that of your highest Damage Type Bonus. |
Deactivates monster Summoner effects for 5 seconds. |
|
Glacial Nimbus |
Your Catalyst now deals Cold and or Frostbiting damage. Enemies damaged by it are Chilled for 16%. This effect happens once per enemy every 1 second. While equipped, your Cold Damage Bonus is equal to that of your highest damage Type Bonus. |
Deactivates monster Explosive effects for 5 seconds. |
|
Corrosive Vapor |
Your Catalyst now deals Poison and or Poisoning damage. Enemies damaged by it take 37,400 Poisoning damage over 4 seconds. This effect can only happen to each enemy every 3 seconds. While equipped, your Poison Damage Bonus is equal to that of your highest damage Type Bonus. |
Deactivates monster Vampiric effects for 5 seconds. |
|
Thunderous Particle |
Your Catalyst now deals Lightning and or Sparking damage. Enemies damaged by it arc 42,386 Lightning damage to a surrounding enemy. This effect can only happen on each enemy every 3 seconds. While equipped, your Lightning Damage Bonus is equal to that of your highest Damage Type Bonus. |
Deactivates monster Suppressor effects for 5 seconds. |
All Arcana
Here are all the Arcana in Diablo 4 Season 9.
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Name |
Effect |
|---|---|
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Floaty Bobble |
Your Catalyst gains a specialized blink effect that grants Unhindered for 2 seconds (+0.4 each rank). |
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Nightmare Orb |
Your Catalyst gains a specialized Fear effect that lasts 4 seconds (+0.4 each rank). |
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Frigid Heart |
Your Catalyst gains a specialized Freeze effect that lasts 3 seconds (+0.4 each rank). |
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Pressurized Steam |
Your Catalyst gains a specialized Stun effect that lasts 1 seconds (+0.4 each rank). |
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Bloody Charm |
Your Catalyst gains a specialized Execute effect for a non-Boss enemy with 10% or less Life (+2% each rank). |
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Gleaming Conduit |
Effect of your Catalyst is increased by 10% (+8% each rank). |
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Sharpening Gizmo |
Lucky Hit: Damage from your Catalyst has a 50% chance of dealing 200-340% Physical damage. Your Catalyst Lucky Hit Chance is doubled. |
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Sapping Crux |
Your Catalyst applies Vulnerable for 3 seconds (+1 each rank). |
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Fractured Core |
Your Catalyst deactivates monster Damage Resistance Aura effects for 2.5 seconds, but you take 15% more stacking damage for the same duration (+0.5 each rank). |
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Potent Alloy |
Your Catalyst destroys enemy Barriers and Knocks them Down for 1.0 seconds after the removal (+0.8 each rank). |
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Tranquil Stone |
Invoking your Catalyst grants Unstoppable for 3 seconds (+0.4 each rank). |
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Shifting Powder |
Your Catalyst increases your Movement Speed by 30% during its effect and for 5 more seconds after it ends (+8% each rank). |
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Jagged Bramble |
Damage from your Catalyst has up to 50% chance to deal 150-300% of your Thorns damage (+20% each rank). |
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Reactive Ooze |
Invoking your Catalyst grants 5% Maximum Resource Generation per second for the next 10 seconds (+3% each rank). |
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Tendrilous Bundle |
Damage from your Catalyst has up to a 35% chance to Immobilize for 5 seconds (+5% each rank). |
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Luminous Gem |
Your Catalyst will Daze enemies it damages for 2.0 seconds (+1 each rank). |
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Murky Essence |
Invoking your Catalyst grants Stealth for 2 seconds (+0.4 each rank). |
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Invigorating Helix |
Once per enemy every 5 seconds, damage from your Catalyst will Fortify and Heal you for 5% of your Maximum Life (+1% each rank). |
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Bottled Wind |
Invoking your Catalyst grants a Barrier equal to 30% of your Maximum Life for 4 seconds. After it dissipates, its essence is bottled back up (+4% each rank). |
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Volatile Crystal |
Invoking your Catalyst grants 10% Resistance and Maximum Resistance to the Element of your Infusion for 10 seconds (+2% each rank). |
