Archive of the Best Crusader Legendary and Set Items

Archive of the most popular Crusader armor, weapons, and Legendary gems in patch 2.1
  • Note: This is not current data! This is historical data of the most popular armor, weapons, and Legendary gems used by Crusaders during patch 2.1.
  • The charts were generated from the data of more than 5 million Diablo III characters who played during patches 2.1.0 and 2.1.1.
  • This gear guide shows the equipment worn by the level 70 Crusaders who were actively playing during Patch 2.1. For each weapon and armor slot, there are charts of three groups of Crusaders:
    1. The softcore Crusaders who were in the bottom 75% of elite monster kills.
    2. The softcore Crusaders who were in the top 25% of elite monster kills.
    3. Hardcore Crusaders, regardless of elite monster kills.
  • See the Popular Builds and Skills Archive for Patch 2.1 overview for more information on this data.
Charts Last Updated: January 26, 2015

Crusader Legendary Gems in Patch 2.1

  • These charts list the Crusader Legendary gem popularity for level 70 Crusaders during patch 2.1.0 and patch 2.1.1.
  • Select any Legendary gem to see more details about it.

Best Crusader Armor in Patch 2.1

  • These charts list the most popular Crusader armor, for each armor and jewelry slot on level 70 Crusaders during Diablo III PC patch 2.1.0 and patch 2.1.1. They are archived from data of more than 5 million Diablo III heroes who were played during Patch 2.1.

Crusader Helms

  • These were the most popular Helm items used by level 70 Crusaders, worn in the Head slot.
Helms used by Lower 75%
Softcore Crusaders
HelmsPercent
Helm of Akkhan18.8%
Leoric's Crown11.3%
Mempo of Twilight6.5%
Aughild's Spike6.0%
Andariel's Visage5.5%
Roland's Visage5.4%
The Helm of Rule4.3%
Crown of the Invoker4.1%
Broken Crown4.0%
Deathseer's Cowl2.2%
Blind Faith2.2%
Cain's Insight2.0%
Leoric's Crown (Legacy)1.9%
Pride's Fall1.3%
Other Legendary & Set3.2%
Rare Helms21.30%
Helms used by Top 25%
Softcore Crusaders
HelmsPercent
Helm of Akkhan40.6%
Leoric's Crown30.3%
Andariel's Visage5.9%
Roland's Visage4.3%
Aughild's Spike3.3%
Mempo of Twilight2.9%
Broken Crown1.6%
The Helm of Rule1.4%
Crown of the Invoker1.3%
Cain's Insight1.3%
Leoric's Crown (Legacy)0.9%
Deathseer's Cowl0.8%
Blind Faith0.7%
Pride's Fall0.6%
Other Legendary & Set0.6%
Rare Helms3.50%

Crusader Shoulders

  • These were the most popular Shoulder items used by level 70 Crusaders.

Crusader Amulets

  • These were the most popular Amulet items used by level 70 Crusaders, worn in the Neck slot.

Crusader Chests

  • These were the most popular Chest items used by level 70 Crusaders, worn in the Torso slot.
Chests used by Lower 75%
Softcore Crusaders
ChestsPercent
Breastplate of Akkhan24.5%
Blackthorne's Surcoat13.2%
Aughild's Rule7.2%
Roland's Bearing6.5%
Born's Frozen Soul5.3%
Cindercoat4.9%
Goldskin3.3%
Tyrael's Might3.0%
Chaingmail2.4%
Aquila Cuirass2.1%
Shi Mizu's Haori1.9%
Heart of Iron1.7%
Armor of the Kind Regent1.6%
Demon's Marrow1.5%
Other Legendary & Set2.4%
Rare Chests18.50%
Chests used by Top 25%
Softcore Crusaders
ChestsPercent
Breastplate of Akkhan67.5%
Blackthorne's Surcoat7.2%
Cindercoat6.0%
Roland's Bearing4.8%
Aughild's Rule3.6%
Born's Frozen Soul2.8%
Goldskin1.5%
Tyrael's Might1.2%
Chaingmail0.8%
Armor of the Kind Regent0.7%
Shi Mizu's Haori0.6%
Aquila Cuirass0.5%
Demon's Marrow0.5%
Heart of Iron0.3%
Other Legendary & Set0.5%
Rare Chests1.50%
Chests used by Hardcore
Crusaders
ChestsPercent
Breastplate of Akkhan43.0%
Blackthorne's Surcoat12.1%
Aughild's Rule7.9%
Roland's Bearing6.6%
Cindercoat4.9%
Goldskin2.8%
Born's Frozen Soul2.8%
Tyrael's Might2.2%
Chaingmail1.7%
Aquila Cuirass1.3%
Armor of the Kind Regent1.1%
Shi Mizu's Haori1.1%
Heart of Iron1.0%
Demon's Marrow0.9%
Other Legendary & Set0.9%
Rare Chests9.70%

Crusader Gloves

  • These were the most popular Gloves used by level 70 Crusaders, worn in the Hands slot.

Crusader Bracers

  • These were the most popular Bracers used by level 70 Crusaders, worn in the Wrists slot.

Crusader Rings

  • These were the most popular Rings used by level 70 Crusaders, worn in the two Finger slots.
  • Important Note: Unlike the rest of the item slots, the percentage for Rings on these charts does not add up to 100%. That is because there are two Finger slots on a Diablo III character, and only the Legendary and Set rings used are displayed in these charts. The Finger slots that aren't using these rings have Rare Rings equipped.

Crusader Belts

  • These were the most popular Belt items used by level 70 Crusaders, worn in the Waist slot.

Crusader Pants

  • These were the most popular Pants used by level 70 Crusaders, worn in the Legs slot.

Crusader Boots

  • These were the most popular Boots used by level 70 Crusaders, worn in the Feet slot.

Best Crusader Weapons in Patch 2.1

  • These charts list the most popular Crusader weapons and off-hands that were used by level 70 Crusaders during patch 2.1.0 and patch 2.1.1. The first two sets of charts list the weapon types and off-hand types that were most popular with level 70 Crusaders.
  • The weapon charts below list the best Crusader weapons during patch 2.1.

Crusader Weapon Types

  • These were the most popular weapon types that Crusaders equipped in their main hand during patch 2.1. The display at the top of the charts shows how many Crusaders used One-Handed weapons versus Two-Handed weapons.
Main Hand Weapon Types
Used by Lower 75%
Softcore Crusaders
One-Handed usage21.8%
Two-Handed usage78.2%
Weapon TypePercent
Two-Handed Sword34.0%
Two-Handed Flail16.4%
Two-Handed Mace12.7%
Flail10.2%
Two-Handed Axe8.9%
Sword6.4%
Two-Handed Polearm6.3%
Mace2.2%
Axe2.1%
Dagger0.4%
Spear0.4%
Main Hand Weapon Types
Used by Top 25%
Softcore Crusaders
One-Handed usage16.6%
Two-Handed usage83.4%
Weapon TypePercent
Two-Handed Sword32.2%
Two-Handed Flail27.9%
Two-Handed Mace13.5%
Flail12.3%
Two-Handed Polearm7.3%
Sword3.1%
Two-Handed Axe2.5%
Axe0.5%
Mace0.5%
Spear0.1%
Dagger0.1%
Main Hand Weapon Types
Used by Hardcore Crusaders
One-Handed usage16.7%
Two-Handed usage83.3%
Weapon TypePercent
Two-Handed Sword39.9%
Two-Handed Flail18.9%
Two-Handed Mace12.1%
Flail9.4%
Two-Handed Polearm6.9%
Two-Handed Axe5.5%
Sword4.1%
Axe1.3%
Mace1.3%
Spear0.3%
Dagger0.3%

Crusader Off-Hand Types

  • These charts show the types of items that Crusaders equipped at level 70 in their Off-Hand slot during patch 2.1, if they had something in that slot.
Off-Hand Types
Used by Lower 75%
Softcore Crusaders
Off-Hand TypePercent
Crusader Shield50.2%
Shield49.8%
Off-Hand Types
Used by Top 25%
Softcore Crusaders
Off-Hand TypePercent
Crusader Shield72.9%
Shield27.1%
Off-Hand Types
Used by Hardcore Crusaders
Off-Hand TypePercent
Crusader Shield59.7%
Shield40.3%

Crusader One-Handed Weapons

  • These are the One-Handed weapon items that Crusaders equipped at level 70 in their main hand during patch 2.1, of the Crusaders who were using One-Handed weapons.
Main Hand (One-Hand) Weapons
Used by Lower 75%
Softcore Crusaders
One-Hand WeaponsPercent
Darklight14.0%
Born's Furious Wrath9.9%
Gyrfalcon's Foote9.7%
Swiftmount6.8%
Golden Scourge5.4%
Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker4.6%
Justinian's Mercy4.4%
Hack3.8%
Inviolable Faith3.1%
Hallowed Breach2.8%
Mad Monarch's Scepter2.7%
Fulminator1.8%
Kassar's Retribution1.6%
Skycutter1.6%
Other Legendary & Set23.3%
Rare One-Hand Weapons4.50%
Main Hand (One-Hand) Weapons
Used by Top 25%
Softcore Crusaders
One-Hand WeaponsPercent
Darklight32.5%
Gyrfalcon's Foote26.1%
Swiftmount9.0%
Born's Furious Wrath6.7%
Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker5.4%
Golden Scourge2.1%
Inviolable Faith2.0%
Justinian's Mercy1.9%
Skycutter1.3%
Hack1.1%
Hallowed Breach1.0%
Doombringer1.0%
The Burning Axe of Sankis0.9%
Sun Keeper0.8%
Fulminator0.8%
Other Legendary & Set7.3%
Rare One-Hand Weapons0.10%
Main Hand (One-Hand) Weapons
Used by Hardcore Crusaders
One-Hand WeaponsPercent
Gyrfalcon's Foote21.4%
Darklight17.0%
Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker6.8%
Swiftmount5.3%
Golden Scourge4.1%
Justinian's Mercy3.9%
Born's Furious Wrath3.8%
Hallowed Breach2.9%
Inviolable Faith2.6%
Hack2.5%
Mad Monarch's Scepter2.2%
Skycutter1.9%
Doombringer1.7%
Fulminator1.5%
Other Legendary & Set18.9%
Rare One-Hand Weapons3.50%

Crusader Two-Handed Weapons

  • These are the Two-Handed weapon items that Crusaders equipped at level 70 in patch 2.1, of the Crusaders who used Two-Handed weapons.
Two-Handed Weapons
Used by Lower 75%
Softcore Crusaders
Two-Hand WeaponsPercent
Fate of the Fell8.4%
Maximus7.6%
Blade of Prophecy7.1%
Scourge7.0%
Blackguard4.2%
The Mortal Drama3.9%
Warmonger3.6%
Baleful Remnant3.3%
The Grandfather2.9%
Stalgard's Decimator2.8%
The Furnace2.8%
Golden Flense2.8%
Skorn2.8%
Heart Slaughter2.6%
Other Legendary & Set31.3%
Rare Two-Hand Weapons6.90%
Two-Handed Weapons
Used by Top 25%
Softcore Crusaders
Two-Hand WeaponsPercent
Fate of the Fell22.9%
Blade of Prophecy19.0%
The Furnace10.5%
Heart Slaughter7.4%
Maximus7.0%
Baleful Remnant6.0%
Scourge3.4%
The Mortal Drama2.4%
Golden Flense2.1%
Blackguard1.9%
Schaefer's Hammer1.9%
Stalgard's Decimator1.8%
The Grandfather1.6%
Sledge of Athskeleng1.4%
Skywarden1.2%
Other Legendary & Set9.6%
Rare Two-Hand Weapons-0.10%
Two-Handed Weapons
Used by Hardcore Crusaders
Two-Hand WeaponsPercent
Blade of Prophecy19.6%
Fate of the Fell11.1%
Maximus7.7%
Baleful Remnant5.3%
Scourge5.1%
Heart Slaughter4.9%
The Furnace4.3%
Blackguard2.9%
The Grandfather2.8%
The Mortal Drama2.7%
Schaefer's Hammer2.5%
Sledge of Athskeleng2.3%
Stalgard's Decimator2.3%
Golden Flense2.1%
Other Legendary & Set20.3%
Rare Two-Hand Weapons4.10%

Crusader Off-Hand Holdables

  • These are the Holdable items that Crusaders use the most at level 70.
Off-Hands Used by Lower 75%
Softcore Crusaders
Off-HandsPercent
Jekangbord7.7%
Unrelenting Phalanx7.3%
Hellskull6.3%
The Final Witness6.3%
Defender of Westmarch6.0%
Hallowed Barricade5.7%
Piro Marella5.1%
Frydehr’s Wrath4.5%
Coven’s Criterion4.5%
Salvation4.1%
Lidless Wall4.0%
Wall of Man3.2%
Eberli Charo3.1%
Stormshield2.8%
Other Legendary & Set13.7%
Rare Off-Hands15.70%
Off-Hands Used by Top 25%
Softcore Crusaders
Off-HandsPercent
Unrelenting Phalanx23.6%
Hellskull16.1%
Frydehr’s Wrath13.3%
Jekangbord8.2%
Defender of Westmarch7.6%
The Final Witness5.2%
Hallowed Barricade5.0%
Lidless Wall3.9%
Eberli Charo3.4%
Piro Marella3.0%
Hallowed Bulwark1.4%
Vo'Toyias Spiker1.2%
Stormshield1.1%
Wall of Man1.1%
Other Legendary & Set4.3%
Rare Off-Hands1.60%
Off-Hands Used by
Hardcore Crusaders
Off-HandsPercent
Frydehr’s Wrath17.2%
Unrelenting Phalanx13.3%
Defender of Westmarch8.5%
Jekangbord7.8%
Hellskull7.1%
Piro Marella5.1%
Hallowed Barricade5.1%
Eberli Charo3.6%
Lidless Wall3.4%
The Final Witness3.0%
Stormshield2.5%
Ivory Tower2.3%
Vo'Toyias Spiker1.8%
Coven’s Criterion1.7%
Other Legendary & Set8.1%
Rare Off-Hands9.50%

Best Overall Crusader Gear in Patch 2.1

  • These charts list the most popular Legendary and Set items for Crusaders in Diablo III, in any slot, during patch 2.1.
  • The chart on the left shows the Legendary and Set items worn the most by softcore Crusaders in the Lower 75% of Elite Kills. The chart on the right lists that data for the softcore Crusaders who are in the Top 25% of Elite Kills.
Lower 75% Crusaders
ItemSlotPercent
1Ring of Royal GrandeurFinger32.6%
2Pauldrons of AkkhanShoulders24.6%
3Gauntlets of AkkhanHands24.5%
4Breastplate of AkkhanTorso24.5%
5Cuisses of AkkhanLegs23.6%
6Sabatons of AkkhanFeet22.8%
7Reaper's WrapsWrists21.7%
8Helm of AkkhanHead18.8%
9Blackthorne's SurcoatTorso13.2%
10Captain Crimson's Silk GirdleWaist12.2%
11Stone of JordanFinger11.5%
12Leoric's CrownHead11.3%
13Aughild's PowerShoulders10.5%
14Blackthorne's Jousting MailLegs10.5%
15Aughild's SearchWrists10.0%
16Captain Crimson's ThrustLegs9.9%
17Strongarm BracersWrists9.8%
18Leoric's SignetFinger9.8%
19Golden Gorget of LeoricNeck8.8%
20Captain Crimson's WadersFeet8.8%
21Hellcat WaistguardWaist8.8%
22Blackthorne's SpursFeet8.1%
23Blackthorne's Notched BeltWaist7.8%
24JekangbordOff-Hand7.8%
25Vigilante BeltWaist7.7%
ItemSlotPercent
Top 25% Crusaders
ItemSlotPercent
1Pauldrons of AkkhanShoulders70.3%
2Gauntlets of AkkhanHands69.3%
3Breastplate of AkkhanTorso67.5%
4Cuisses of AkkhanLegs63.8%
5Sabatons of AkkhanFeet63.4%
6Ring of Royal GrandeurFinger62.5%
7Reaper's WrapsWrists41.0%
8Helm of AkkhanHead40.6%
9Stone of JordanFinger35.8%
10Leoric's CrownHead30.3%
11Vigilante BeltWaist24.9%
12Unrelenting PhalanxOff-Hand23.7%
13Strongarm BracersWrists22.4%
14Fate of the FellTwo-Handed18.7%
15Captain Crimson's Silk GirdleWaist17.7%
16HellskullOff-Hand16.1%
17Blade of ProphecyTwo-Handed15.5%
18UnityFinger14.1%
19Frydehr’s WrathOff-Hand13.3%
20Captain Crimson's ThrustLegs10.5%
21OuroborosNeck10.3%
22Captain Crimson's WadersFeet9.8%
23Aughild's SearchWrists8.8%
24The FurnaceTwo-Handed8.6%
25Haunt of VaxoNeck8.4%
ItemSlotPercent
All Hardcore Crusaders
ItemSlotPercent
1Ring of Royal GrandeurFinger53.9%
2Gauntlets of AkkhanHands44.5%
3Pauldrons of AkkhanShoulders43.8%
4Breastplate of AkkhanTorso43.0%
5Cuisses of AkkhanLegs41.0%
6Sabatons of AkkhanFeet39.4%
7Reaper's WrapsWrists35.4%
8Helm of AkkhanHead25.7%
9Leoric's CrownHead23.3%
10Stone of JordanFinger19.4%
11Frydehr’s WrathOff-Hand17.2%
12Blade of ProphecyTwo-Handed16.4%
13Vigilante BeltWaist15.5%
14Captain Crimson's Silk GirdleWaist13.6%
15Aughild's SearchWrists13.5%
16Unrelenting PhalanxOff-Hand13.3%
17Aughild's PowerShoulders12.7%
18Blackthorne's SurcoatTorso12.1%
19Blackthorne's Jousting MailLegs10.4%
20Blackthorne's Notched BeltWaist10.4%
21Blackthorne's Duncraig CrossNeck9.8%
22Captain Crimson's WadersFeet9.3%
23Leoric's SignetFinger9.3%
24Strongarm BracersWrists9.3%
25Fate of the FellTwo-Handed9.3%
ItemSlotPercent
  • This chart lists the most popular Legendary and Set items for all level 70 hardcore Crusaders in Diablo III during patch 2.1.
  • Since they must be more cautious when farming for gear, hardcore Crusaders do not gain the same number of Legendary or Set items on average as a softcore Crusader. Because of this, there are fewer items widely used across level 70 hardcore Crusaders, compared to the Legendary and Set items popular with the softcore Crusaders.
Want more data from patch 2.1? See the Archive of Data for Patch 2.1 for other charts.