2.4 Raiment of the Jade Harvester

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by JPGreenHawk last updated Mar 20, 2016 ( Patch 2.4 )

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Skills

Locust Swarm Cloud of Insects
- Locust Swarm
Cost: 300 Mana

Unleash a plague of locusts that swarms an enemy, dealing 1040% weapon damage as Poison over 8 seconds.

The locusts will jump to additional nearby enemies.
Cloud of Insects

Enemies affected deal 25% reduced damage.
Haunt Poisoned Spirit
- Haunt
Cost: 50 Mana

Haunt an enemy with a spirit, dealing 4000% weapon damage as Cold over 12 seconds. If the enemy dies, the spirit will haunt another nearby enemy.

An enemy can only be affected by one Haunt at a time.
Poisoned Spirit

Haunted enemies take 20% more damage from your attacks.

Haunt's damage turns into Poison.
Piranhas Piranhado
- Piranhas
Cost: 250 Mana
Cooldown: 8 seconds

Summons a pool of deadly piranhas that deals 400% weapon damage as Poison over 8 seconds. Affected enemies will also take 15% increased damage.
Piranhado

The pool of piranhas becomes a tornado of piranhas that lasts 4 seconds. Nearby enemies are periodically sucked into the tornado.

Increases the cooldown to 16 seconds.
Soul Harvest Siphon
- Soul Harvest
Cooldown: 12 seconds

Feed on the life force of enemies within 18 yards. Gain 3% Intelligence for 30 seconds for each affected enemy. This effect stacks up to 5 times.
Siphon

Gain 32185 Life for every harvested enemy.
Spirit Walk Jaunt
- Spirit Walk
Cooldown: 10 seconds

Leave your physical body and enter the spirit realm for 2 seconds. While in the spirit realm, your movement is unhindered.

This ability does not start its cooldown until after its effects expire.
Jaunt

Increase the duration of Spirit Walk to 3 seconds.
Horrify Frightening Aspect
- Horrify
Cooldown: 10 seconds

Don a spectral mask that horrifies all enemies within 18 yards, causing them to tremor in Fear and be Immobilized for 3 seconds.
Frightening Aspect

Gain 50% additional Armor for 8 seconds after casting Horrify.

Grave Injustice
- Grave Injustice
Gain 1% of your maximum Life and Mana and reduce the cooldown of all of your skills by 1 second when an enemy dies within 20 yards.

The range is extended by items that increase your gold pickup radius.
Swampland Attunement
- Swampland Attunement
You and your pets gain 120 Physical, Poison, Fire, and Cold Resistance for every enemy within 20 yards.

The range of this effect is increased by your gold pickup radius.
Confidence Ritual
- Confidence Ritual
You deal 25% additional damage to enemies within 20 yards.
Creeping Death
- Creeping Death
Your Haunt, Locust Swarm and the damage amplification from Piranhas last almost forever.

Items

Jade Harvester's Wisdom

Set Helm

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+626–750 Dexterity

+626–750 Strength

+626–750 Intelligence

Raiment of the Jade Harvester
Jade Harvester's Wisdom
Jade Harvester's Joy
Jade Harvester's Peace
Jade Harvester's Courage
Jade Harvester's Swiftness
Jade Harvester's Mercy
(2) Set: When Haunt lands on an enemy already affected by Haunt, it instantly deals 120 seconds worth of Haunt damage.
(4) Set: Soul Harvest gains the effect of every rune and has its cooldown reduced by 1 |4second:seconds; every time you cast Haunt or Locust Swarm.
(6) Set: Soul Harvest consumes your damage over time effects on enemies, instantly dealing 300 seconds worth of remaining damage.
Jade Harvester's Joy

Set Shoulders

Primary Stats

+91–100 Resistance to All Elements
+4 Random Magic Properties
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

Raiment of the Jade Harvester
Jade Harvester's Wisdom
Jade Harvester's Joy
Jade Harvester's Peace
Jade Harvester's Courage
Jade Harvester's Swiftness
Jade Harvester's Mercy
(2) Set: When Haunt lands on an enemy already affected by Haunt, it instantly deals 120 seconds worth of Haunt damage.
(4) Set: Soul Harvest gains the effect of every rune and has its cooldown reduced by 1 |4second:seconds; every time you cast Haunt or Locust Swarm.
(6) Set: Soul Harvest consumes your damage over time effects on enemies, instantly dealing 300 seconds worth of remaining damage.
Hellfire Amulet

Legendary Amulet

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+626–750 Intelligence

+626–750 Dexterity

+626–750 Strength
Jade Harvester's Peace

Set Chest Armor

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

Raiment of the Jade Harvester
Jade Harvester's Wisdom
Jade Harvester's Joy
Jade Harvester's Peace
Jade Harvester's Courage
Jade Harvester's Swiftness
Jade Harvester's Mercy
(2) Set: When Haunt lands on an enemy already affected by Haunt, it instantly deals 120 seconds worth of Haunt damage.
(4) Set: Soul Harvest gains the effect of every rune and has its cooldown reduced by 1 |4second:seconds; every time you cast Haunt or Locust Swarm.
(6) Set: Soul Harvest consumes your damage over time effects on enemies, instantly dealing 300 seconds worth of remaining damage.
Lakumba's Ornament

Legendary Bracers

8 - 10 Armor

Primary Stats

+416 - 500 Strength
+416 - 500 Dexterity
+416 - 500 Intelligence
Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5 - 6%

Secondary Stats

Reduce all damage taken by 6% for each stack of Soul Harvest you have.

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Jade Harvester's Mercy

Set Gloves

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8.0–10.0%
+4 Random Magic Properties
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+626–750 Dexterity

+626–750 Strength

+626–750 Intelligence

Raiment of the Jade Harvester
Jade Harvester's Wisdom
Jade Harvester's Joy
Jade Harvester's Peace
Jade Harvester's Courage
Jade Harvester's Swiftness
Jade Harvester's Mercy
(2) Set: When Haunt lands on an enemy already affected by Haunt, it instantly deals 120 seconds worth of Haunt damage.
(4) Set: Soul Harvest gains the effect of every rune and has its cooldown reduced by 1 |4second:seconds; every time you cast Haunt or Locust Swarm.
(6) Set: Soul Harvest consumes your damage over time effects on enemies, instantly dealing 300 seconds worth of remaining damage.
Haunting Girdle

Legendary Belt

Primary Stats

+85–108 Vitality
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Haunt releases 1 extra spirit.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+85–108 Dexterity

+85–108 Strength

+85–108 Intelligence
Jade Harvester's Courage

Set Pants

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

Raiment of the Jade Harvester
Jade Harvester's Wisdom
Jade Harvester's Joy
Jade Harvester's Peace
Jade Harvester's Courage
Jade Harvester's Swiftness
Jade Harvester's Mercy
(2) Set: When Haunt lands on an enemy already affected by Haunt, it instantly deals 120 seconds worth of Haunt damage.
(4) Set: Soul Harvest gains the effect of every rune and has its cooldown reduced by 1 |4second:seconds; every time you cast Haunt or Locust Swarm.
(6) Set: Soul Harvest consumes your damage over time effects on enemies, instantly dealing 300 seconds worth of remaining damage.
Jade Harvester's Swiftness

Set Boots

Primary Stats

+416–500 Vitality
+4 Random Magic Properties
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

Raiment of the Jade Harvester
Jade Harvester's Wisdom
Jade Harvester's Joy
Jade Harvester's Peace
Jade Harvester's Courage
Jade Harvester's Swiftness
Jade Harvester's Mercy
(2) Set: When Haunt lands on an enemy already affected by Haunt, it instantly deals 120 seconds worth of Haunt damage.
(4) Set: Soul Harvest gains the effect of every rune and has its cooldown reduced by 1 |4second:seconds; every time you cast Haunt or Locust Swarm.
(6) Set: Soul Harvest consumes your damage over time effects on enemies, instantly dealing 300 seconds worth of remaining damage.
Convention of Elements

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6.0%
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Gain 150–200% increased damage to a single element for 4 seconds. This effect rotates through the elements available to your class in the following order: Arcane, Cold, Fire, Holy, Lightning, Physical, Poison.
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+220–349 Dexterity

+220–349 Strength

+220–349 Intelligence
Unity

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6.0%
Increases damage against elites by 12.0–15.0%
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

All damage taken is split between wearers of this item.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+220–349 Dexterity

+220–349 Strength

+220–349 Intelligence
Sacred Harvester

Legendary Ceremonial Knife

Primary Stats

+36–44 Intelligence
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Soul Harvest now stacks up to 10 times.
One of 7 Magic Properties (varies)

+(6–7)–(8–9) Arcane Damage

+(6–7)–(8–9) Poison Damage

+(6–7)–(8–9) Lightning Damage

+(6–7)–(8–9) Holy Damage

+(6–7)–(8–9) Cold Damage

+(6–7)–(8–9) Fire Damage

+(6–7)–(8–9) Damage
Vile Hive

Legendary Mojo

Primary Stats

+(262–328)–(263–394) Damage
+626–750 Intelligence
Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8.0–10.0%
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Locust Swarm gains the effect of the Pestilence rune and deals 45–60% increased damage.

More Details

Head
- Jade Harvester's Wisdom
- Quetzalcoatl
- Stat Priority: Int Vit CHC Socket
Shoulders
- Jade Harvester's Joy
- Stat Priority: Int Vit CDR Skill: Haunt
Amulet
- Hellfire Amulet
- Eye of Etlich
- Stat Priority: Int CHC CHD Socket
Torso
- Jade Harvester's Peace
- Stat Priority: Int Vit Skill: Haunt Socket
Wrists
- Lakumba's Ornament
- Strongarm Bracers
- Aughild's Search
- Stat Priority: Poison % Int Vit CHC
Hands
- Jade Harvester's Mercy
- Stat Priority: Int CHC CHD CDR
Waist
- Haunting Girdle
- The Witching Hour
- String of Ears
- Stat Priority: Int Vit Armor + Life
Legs
- Jade Harvester's Courage
- Stat Priority: Int Vit Armor + Socket
Feet
- Jade Harvester's Swiftness
- Stat Priority: Int Vit Armor +
Rings
- Convention of Elements
- Unity
- Stat Priority: CDR CHC CHD Socket
Weapon
- Sacred Harvester
- Stat Priority: Dmg % Int CDR
Offhand
- Vile Hive
- Thing of the Deep
- Henri's Perquisition
- Stat Priority: Int Vit CHC Skill: Haunt

Legendary Gems
- Bane of the Trapped
  Bane of the Trapped
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  Increase damage against enemies under the effects of control-impairing effects by 15.00%.
  Gain an aura that reduces the movement speed of enemies within 15 yards by 30%. (Requires Rank 25)
- Bane of the Stricken
  Bane of the Stricken
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  Each attack you make against an enemy increases the damage it takes from your attacks by 0.80%.
  Gain 25% increased damage against bosses and Rift Guardians. (Requires Rank 25)
- Esoteric Alteration
  Esoteric Alteration
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  Gain 10.0% non-Physical damage reduction.
  While below 50% Life, your resistances to Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison, and Arcane are increased by 75%. (Requires Rank 25)

Kanai's Cube

The Furnace

Legendary Two-Handed Mace

Primary Stats

+(39–47)–(47–59) Fire Damage
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Increases damage against elites by 40–50%.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+192–245 Strength

+192–245 Intelligence

+192–245 Dexterity
The Furnace
Quetzalcoatl

Legendary Voodoo Mask

Primary Stats

+128–163 Intelligence
+4 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Locust Swarm and Haunt now deal their damage in half of the normal duration.
Quetzalcoatl
Ring of Emptiness

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6.0%
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

You deal 250–300% increased damage to enemies affected by both your Haunt and Locust Swarm.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+220–349 Dexterity

+220–349 Strength

+220–349 Intelligence
Ring of Emptiness

Skills

Locust Swarm: Open with this to aggro a bunch of mobs.
Haunt: Apply this to as many mobs as possible. This is your main source of Damage. Spam this on the Rift Guardian.
Piranhas: Use this just before Soul Harvest to group up the mobs.
Soul Harvest: Cast this on a group of mobs to consume the DoT and deal massive damage.
Spirit Walk: Breaks any form of Disable (Jailer, Frozen, Slowed) and makes you immune to damage. Use this to get in and/or out without taking damage.
Horrify: Use this on groups of enemies to disable them for a short duration. Helps to escape without taking damage. Also provides a large toughness boost with the bonus armor.

Passives

Creeping Death: will enhance our DoTs by making them last a very long time. (3600 seconds)
Swampland Attunement: grants solid damage reduction that scales off density.
Confidence Ritual: is taken for the pure boost in damage, you'll be up close when you deal damage anyway.
Grave Injustice: gives cooldown reduction, health and mana on kill... it's a really good passive.

If using Hellfire: Spirit Vessel

Items

Raiment of the Jade Harvester: This is the set that this build is focused on. We need every piece of the set except for the Helm.
Quetzacoatl: The legendary effect of this helm will effectively cause our DoTs to deal double damage.
Sacred Harvester: Increases our Soul harvest stacks to 10 which gives us more damage and survivability.
Lakumba's Ornament: The damage reduction is huge and will become mandatory in higher level rifts.
Ring of Emptiness: Everything should be affected by both your Locust Swam and your Haunt so this is a huge damage boost with 100% up-time.

Gems

Bane of the Trapped - Great damage focused gem. You have multiple control-impairing effects to make full use of this gem (Haunt, Piranhas, Horrify) and since you'll be up close anyway it'll proc itself. Use it!
Bane of the Stricken - This build slows down a bit when facing the Rift Guardian. This gem will speed up the fight and help you close it out.
Esoteric Alteration - Useful damage mitigation. You'll need it for higher level rifts.

Paragon Priorities

Core

Movement Speed
Primary Stat
Vitality
Maximum Resource

Offense

Cooldown Reduction
Critical Hit Damage
Critical Hit Chance
Attack Speed

Defense

Armor
Resist All
Life
Life Regeneration

Utility

Resource Cost Reduction
Life on Hit
Area Damage
Gold Find

Core

Max out movement speed until you reach the cap and then put the rest into Int. If you're having trouble surviving you can try out Vit but as they say "The best defense is a good offense". You should have at least 400,000 Life so keep that in mind.

Offense

Max Cooldown Reduction to get more frequent Soul Harvests. Critical Hit Damage and Critical Hit Chance can be taken in whichever order you need. Attack speed is not really required, so pick it up after.

Defense

Witch Doctors have a high amount of Resist All from their high Intelligence. You will have a lack of Armor though so it will give you a high boost to your Toughness. Resist All is still useful so that is the next priority. Life is less desired because it requires a larger amount of Healing to fill back up. Life Regen is fine if you prefer.

Utility

This is really up to you, I prefer resource Cost Reduction because of how much Locust Swarm costs and allows me to be a bit more reckless with mana. Life on Hit and Area Damage are both good. Take Gold Find if you're not doing Greater Rifts.

Build Guide

http://www.d3planner.com/411918554

Overview

To play this build you will want to aggro a bunch of enemies with Locust Swarm and Haunt, we can then cast Piranhado to group them all up and then cast Soul Harvest to deal massive damage. Spirit Walk can be used to get in and out of dangerous areas in order to cast Soul Harvest. Horrify should be cast whenever possible for the boost in survivability it gives.

Wormwood vs Furnace (in the Cube)

Use the Wormwood if you are lazy (like me) and use the Furnace if you are pushing higher Grifts.

Why don't you use The Compass Rose & The Traveler's Pledge

This build doesn't really utilize the damage portion of this set. You never really stop moving long enough for it to work. While the damage mitigation is good, it's not essential. A well rolled Hellfire amulet and a Unity is a great alternative for running Solo and even a Poison Stone of Jordan is viable. Try different things to see what gives the best bonus.

How does Quetzalcoatl work?

Quetzalcoatl: Locust Swarm and Haunt now deal their damage in half of the normal duration.

Say your Haunt deals 1000 damage over 10 seconds. What Quetzalcoatl will do is make your Haunt deal 1000 damage over 5 seconds.

Damage done in 10 seconds without Quetzalcoatl = 1000. Damage Per Second = 1000/10 = 100
Damage done in 5 seconds with Quetzalcoatl = 1000. Damage Per Second = 1000/5 = 200

With Creeping Death, Haunt will last 3600 seconds (or 60 minutes). Add Quetzalcoatl and it'll make Haunt deal the same damage except over 1800 seconds (or 30 minutes). Add the Jade 6pc to deal 150 seconds worth of Haunt damage instantly and we get the following:

Without Quetz: 100 DPS x 150 seconds = 15000
With Quetz: 200 DPS x 150 seconds = 30000

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