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::'''''"[[Project Hydra]]"''' was the codename for the [[Diablo III]] project and team before the announcement at [[WWI 2008]].''
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[[File:Hydra-arena2.jpg|thumb|350px|Arcane Hydra in action.]]
'''Hydra''' is a Force [[Wizard skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 21, summoning a hydra that attacks enemies with bolts of fire. This skill causes a dragon-headed creature to pop out of the ground and fire magical attacks at nearby enemies. The rune effects modify the appearance and damage type in various ways.
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==Background==
Among the many secrets of the [[Ancient Repositories]], the [[Wizard]] found the Hydra spell to call forth a ward to dispatch of enemies from multiple directions.
==Skill Rune Effects==
Refer to the [[Hydra rune effects]] article for thorough descriptions of all five rune effects in this skill, including screenshots, videos, strategy tips, and other related information.
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<skill class="Wizard">Hydra</skill>
<skill class="Wizard" rune="Arcane Hydra">Hydra</skill>
<skill class="Wizard" rune="Lightning Hydra">Hydra</skill>
<skill class="Wizard" rune="Blazing Hydra">Hydra</skill>
<skill class="Wizard" rune="Frost Hydra">Hydra</skill>
<skill class="Wizard" rune="Mammoth Hydra">Hydra</skill>
==Skill Design==
This was too high level to use at [[BlizzCon 2009]], though players sorely wanted to try it out and see the improvements from [[Diablo I]]. Graphical, if nothing else.
It's interesting to contemplate what the [[Hydra Rune|Hydra (multi-strike) rune]] would do have done to Hydra. More than 3 heads per cast? Plus, Greek Mythology fans could geek out. Especially if they named their character [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lernaean_Hydra Learnean].[[File:Runes-hydra-all.jpg|thumb|center|400px|[[Hydra]] with [[Runestones]].]]
==Synergies==
The following [[Wizard passives]] provide a benefit to Hydra, runed or not:
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<skill class="Wizard">Glass Cannon</skill>
<skill class="Wizard">Arcane Dynamo</skill>
==Development==
[[File:Hydra1.jpg|thumb|350px|Hydra in action. Un-runed. October 2010.]]
'''Hydra''' was first shown at [[BlizzCon 2009]], where it was on the [[Conjuring Skill Tree]] at Tier IV. Unfortunately, it was too high level to select in the gameplay demo.
At [[BlizzCon 2010]] it was shown in the gameplay panel and also in the PvP Arena. [[Flux]] discussed its viability:[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvp-arena-report/]
Skill tiers were removed for the [[July 2011 Press Event]], allowing skills to unlock steadily from levels 1 to 30. Consequently, all skill levels were adjusted and Hydra became a level 19 skill.
==Development=Beta===The hydra spell was originally seen in [[Diablo I]], then called {{iw|D1_Spellbooks#Guardian GuardianBeta skill notes}}. The principle was that three heads were summoned from the ground, shooting firebolts at enemies for a limited time. They are more fun to cast than efficient to kill anything with.
==Media==
Hydra can be seen in action on video here:* [[Gameplay: Blizzcon 2010]] (in the [[Arena]])* [[Skill Animations Videos#Wizard Video|Video: August 2011 Wizard Skill Animations]] You can find pictures in the Diablo 3 III screenshot and picture gallery:* [http://wwwdiablo.diiiincgamers.netcom/gallery/ Diablo 3 III screenshots and pictures]* [http://wwwdiablo.diiiincgamers.netcom/gallery/showgallerysearch.php?keywords=Hydra&cat=all&si=Hydra '''Hydra-''' specific gallery contents]
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==Related ArticlesReferences==* {{iw|Sorceress_Fire_Spells[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-wizard-skill-trees/ BlizzCon 2009 Full Wizard Skill Trees]* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvp-arena-report/ BlizzCon 2010 PvP Hands-on Report]* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7960229#Hydra Diablo II Hydra spell}}post7960229 Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report] — IncGamers 1st Aug 2011* {{iw|D1_Spellbooks[http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8007624#Guardian post8007624 Silva's Wizard Runestone Effects] — IncGamers 5th Sep 2011* [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/wizard/active/ Wizard Active Skills] — Blizzard's Official Diablo I Guardian spell}}III Site
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