Some Warlock builds focus less on constant damage and more on preparing one devastating attack capable of wiping out entire groups of enemies.
Hands of the Worldbreaker is a pair of Unique Gloves that can greatly improve builds utilizing Apocalypse and Sigil of Chaos.
It is designed for Warlock builds that store kills inside Sigil of Chaos before unleashing Apocalypse for massive burst damage.
Hands of the Worldbreaker Affixes
The following is a sample of the Affixes of Hands of the Worldbreaker with an 850 Item Power variation of these Unique Gloves.
- +141 Willpower
- +1,587 Maximum Life
- +233 Life On Hit
- +490 Fire Resistance
Hands of the Worldbreaker Unique Power
Apocalypse deals up to [340%-400%] increased damage when cast in Sigil of Chaos, based on the number of kills the Sigil has stored.
Apocalypse is now also considered a Sigil Skill, allowing it to benefit from effects and bonuses tied to Sigil-based scaling.
This rewards building kills inside Sigil of Chaos first before casting Apocalypse for much larger burst damage during combat situations.
Hands of the Worldbreaker Effects
Hands of the Worldbreaker turns Sigil of Chaos into a setup tool that increases Apocalypse damage based on how many kills the Sigil stores.
This creates a gameplay loop where you gather enemies inside Sigil of Chaos first before casting Apocalypse for maximum damage output.
The item also makes Apocalypse count as a Sigil Skill, opening additional scaling interactions with Sigil-based effects and modifiers.
Because of this interaction, Apocalypse builds can scale much harder than normal once enough kills are stored inside the active Sigil.
It is strongest in builds that revolve around repeated Apocalypse casts instead of steady damage from summons or basic skills.
Hands of the Worldbreaker Uses
Hands of the Worldbreaker is best used in Apocalypse builds that rely on Sigil of Chaos to prepare large burst damage casts.
It works especially well in dense fights where enemies can quickly build up Sigil kill stacks before Apocalypse is activated.
The item also benefits Sigil-focused setups since Apocalypse gains access to bonuses and effects tied to Sigil Skills.
How To Get Hands of the Worldbreaker?
Hands of the Worldbreaker can appear from general endgame Unique drops, including Nightmare Dungeons, elite enemies, Horadric Strongrooms, and Lair Boss hoards.
Grigoire is one of the best bosses to farm for this item in Season 13, since his hoard has a higher chance of dropping Hands of the Worldbreaker.
Verdict
Hands of the Worldbreaker rewards players who take time setting up Sigil of Chaos before unleashing Apocalypse on packed groups of enemies.
Instead of dealing steady damage over time, this item focuses on building toward a single devastating cast capable of wiping entire groups at once.
It is a great fit for Warlock builds that enjoy preparing massive burst windows and turning stored kills into explosive battlefield clears.
