Maelstrom is a unique Yew Wand from Diablo II.
Keeping in mind the Lightning Damage and Resist that gives Maelstrom its name, Maelstrom is a good early wand for Necromancers that specialize in curses. Iron Maiden and Amplify Damage are particularly good skills, and Corpse Explosion is useful at any difficulty level. Faster Cast Rate makes it useful as well for Bonemancers. Still, there are other, higher level unique wands that are worth more than Maelstrom.
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Maelstrom
Yew Wand
One-Hand Damage: 2 To 8
Required Level: 14
Durability: 15
Staff Class - Normal Attack Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
Adds 1-9 Lightning Damage
+13 To Mana
30% Faster Cast Rate
Lightning Resist +40%
+1-3 to Iron Maiden (Necromancer Only)
+1-3 to Amplify Damage (Necromancer Only)
+1-3 to Terror (Necromancer Only)
+1-3 to Corpse Explosion (Necromancer Only)
Normal Wands — Torch of Iro (Wand) • Maelstrom (Yew Wand) • Gravenspine (Bone Wand) • Ume's Lament (Grim Wand)
Exceptional Wands — Suicide Branch (Burnt Wand) • Carin Shard (Petrified Wand) • Arm of King Leoric (Tomb Wand) • Blackhand Key (Grave Wand)
Elite Wands — Boneshade (Lich Wand) • Death's Web (Unearthed Wand)