Abachio's "Lightning Rage Nocturne" Demon Hunter | Category: Diablo BlogOctober-23-2014 10:00 AM PDT (9 years ago) |
While traps and pets may be basking in the spotlight in the current high tier game, let's not forget the roots of this nephalem warrior. String up your bow and get ready to snipe from the darkness this week with Abachio#2399's "Lightning Rage Nocturne" build! About the Build:If you were to distill the core of the Demon Hunter class, what truly encapsulates the essence of this fierce ranged vigilante? Projectiles, traps, and a generous dose of agile stealth maneuvers all come to mind. One also might think of an expert marksman, and that's where the Lightning Rage Nocturne build comes in. Steering away from the ever-popular M6 build, Abachio has focused his efforts on a build that's both visually and thematically appealing without sacrificing the ability to dole out substantial damage.
"I wanted to create a Demon Hunter build which I would enjoy both playing and looking at," Abachio writes in. "Having said that, I also wanted it to have a theme. I was aiming for a solo, lightning-based Demon Hunter." With skills that sport not only interesting visuals but effective mechanics, like Vengeance and Elemental Arrow, he's definitely achieved this goal. Strong support in the form of utility skills including Smoke Screen and Strafe round things out by providing the evasive maneuvers necessary for escaping those inevitable tricky situations. The Skills:This build focuses on the damage provided by Elemental Arrow. Additional skills primarily serve as cooldowns for burst damage or offer utility-oriented effects to keep you out of danger. Active Skills:
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The Items:While the list below can be viewed as daunting, remember that not all items are necessary to make this build function. Even if you lack a Kridershot, substituting in a generator allows you to capture a similar look and feel with minimal adjustment.
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Recommended Difficulty and Game Mode:Abachio is currently rocking the Lightning Rage Nocturne build in Torment 6 and, as of the time of submission, has reached up to Greater Rift 26 when solo in Normal mode. This is a great build for both Bounties and Rifting, and with the right balance of gear and passives, offers enough survivability to take into Hardcore. As always, don’t rush into a difficulty too quickly and be sure to thoroughly test your limits! Why We Like This Build:This is a very back-to-basics kind of build, and that’s what makes it so appealing. Lightning is an unusual element for Demon Hunters and Abachio's build is strengthened by rarely utilized Set bonuses, resulting in a play style that is unique and fun. If Demon Hunters appeal to you is to because you enjoy shooting demons in the face, then you should definitely give this build a try!
Tell Us What You Think!Have you been yearning for a different change of pace from your 6-piece Marauder set? Have you found an awesome Kridershot? Is there another item you've found that's totally changed the way you look at your Demon Hunter? We want to see how you’ve taken your vengeful nephalem and made them your own, so join us in the comments and let us know! Got a unique hero that you want to share? We’re returning to the spirit world next week by embracing our inner Witch Doctor, so get those builds to us and we just might meet again on the front page! |