Torchlight Infinite Hero Guide: Yuga the Time Mage

Author:iGRush|Reviewer:iGRush

Publication date : 2025-08-12

In Torchlight: Infinite, Yuga isn’t just another hero—he’s a master of time magic, spell loops, and phantom summons. His kit revolves around Space-Time Reshaping and Spirit Replication, giving players the power to bend reality mid-fight.


Hero Background

Once a scholar obsessed with the secrets of time, Yuga’s life changed after a forbidden experiment exposed him to the torrent of time. Now wielding the forces of past echoes and future visions, he can rewind moments, duplicate spells, and summon multiple “Time Echo Bodies” to fight alongside him. It’s why they call him the Eye of Time and Space.


How to Unlock Yuga

  • Exchange Unlock – Through the in-game hero exchange system.
  • Limited-Time Unlock – Occasionally available in special seasons, hero shop deals, or season pass rewards.


Hero Role & Playstyle

  • Role: Spell Damage / Multi-Cast / Phantom Summoning / Time Control
  • Core Traits: Psionic Body, Space-Time Reconstruction, Spell Illusion
  • Main Mechanic: Casting skills leaves a “Time Echo” that repeats your last ability. With his exclusive talent Psychic Resonance, Yuga can auto-loop spells for insane DPS and AoE coverage.


Exclusive Skills

Time and Space Illusion

  • Summon Echo Body – Creates a clone that repeats your spells.
  • Dual-Core Combat – Both you and the illusion attack together for double the burst.
  • High-Frequency Casting – Rain down spells non-stop for rapid map clears.
  • Mana Management Required – Heavy on mana, so pair with strong recovery tools.


Time and Space Lapse

  • Enemy Weakening – Slows enemies and gradually disables them.
  • Time Acceleration – Boosts casting/movement speed for faster combat flow.
  • Burst Detonation – Massive AoE explosions for high spell damage.
  • Crowd Control – Freeze or slow enemies into near standstill.
  • Range Expansion – Widen AoE coverage for illusions and status effects.


Build Comparison

DimensionIllusion BuildLapse Build
Map ClearingAuto-targeting illusions make clearing effortlessSlower—relies on stacking debuffs before damage
Boss BurstFast burst cycles with illusion supportHigh, stable damage via delayed detonations
Operation ComplexityEasy—auto casting + clone imitationTiming-based, requires skill mark management
Gear DependencyLow—mana is the only real limiterHigher—needs strong DoT gear and cooldown handling
FlexibilityWorks with summoning or multi-cast hybridsBest for pure DoT-focused builds
Resource ManagementHeavy mana drain but recoverableLow mana drain, sustainable output
Player TypeGreat for casuals or auto-farm setupsPerfect for experienced players who enjoy tactical damage flow

Final Thoughts

Yuga is a hero who rewards creative builds and rewards both laid-back players who want auto-clearing efficiency and veterans who thrive on timing-based combat. Whether you’re unleashing a storm of phantom-cast spells or locking bosses in a slow-motion death trap, Yuga’s gameplay always feels unique. And if you’re looking to gear him up fast without the grind, iGRush.com is your go-to hub for reliable Torchlight Infinite gold and premium items—helping you spend less time farming and more time bending time itself.

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