Halcyon's Ascent is a legendary amulet in Diablo III. It requires a minimum character level of 61 to drop.
The amulet can prove to be useful for builds centered around the ultimate shapeshifting abilities (Witch Doctors, who cannot shapeshift, get the improved Big Bad Voodoo).
The 'jump uncontrollably' effect is, in fact, a repeating knock up, frequency preventing the enemy from movement or attacking. In the endgame, it is not as effective due to most enemies being immune or highly resistant to Crowd Control.
This is one of the few Legendary items in game that cannot be extracted into Kanai's Cube.
Prior to Patch 2.1, this amulet also had reduced damage from Elites and increased damage against elites, being the only amulet with those stats.
Stats (Level 61)[]
Halcyon's Ascent
Legendary Amulet
Properties:
- One of 3 Magic Properties (varies):
- +330–524 Dexterity
- +330–524 Strength
- +330–524 Intelligence
- +3 Random Magic Properties
- Empty Socket
- One of 7 Magic Properties (varies):
- When you use Vengeance, you mesmerize nearby enemies with your skill, causing them to jump uncontrollably for 6–8 seconds.
- When you use Wrath of the Berserker, you mesmerize nearby enemies with your skill, causing them to jump uncontrollably for 6–8 seconds.
- When you use Archon, you mesmerize nearby enemies with your skill, causing them to jump uncontrollably for 6–8 seconds.
- When you use Big Bad Voodoo, you mesmerize nearby enemies with your skill, causing them to jump uncontrollably for 6–8 seconds.
- When you use Epiphany, you mesmerize nearby enemies with your skill, causing them to jump uncontrollably for 6–8 seconds.
- When you use Akarat's Champion, you mesmerize nearby enemies with your skill, causing them to jump uncontrollably for 6–8 seconds.
- When you activate Land of the Dead, you mesmerize nearby enemies with your skill, causing them to jump uncontrollably for 6–8 seconds.
"Raise your weapon, raise your weapon... and it's over." —Halcyon
Trivia[]
- The amulet's shape, unique property and description are a reference to Deadmau5 and his famous song. Vaeflare and Lylirra loved how much deadmau5 enjoyed Diablo III, and wanted to pay him a tribute. They thought about doing a Helm, but the deadline was just too close for the art assets. From there, Don Vu (who also likes deadmau5, judging from the achievement names) took over and created the "for fun" item in its current state.[1].