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HardCore Crusader Tank - GRift 40

by user-17477841 last updated Oct 20, 2014 ( Patch 2.1 )

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Skills

Smite Reaping
- Smite
Generate: 5 Wrath per attack

Smite enemies up to 30 yards away with holy chains that deal 175% weapon damage as Holy. The chains break off and strike up to 3 additional enemies within 20 yards for 150% weapon damage as Holy.
Reaping

Gain 6437 increased Life regeneration for 2 seconds for every enemy hit by the chains. This effect stacks up to 4 times.
Shield Glare Divine Verdict
- Shield Glare
Cooldown: 12 seconds

Light erupts from your shield, Blinding all enemies up to 30 yards in front of you for 4 seconds.
Divine Verdict

Blinded enemies take 20% more damage for 4 seconds.
Consecration Bed of Nails
- Consecration
Cooldown: 30 seconds

Consecrate the ground 20 yards around you for 10 seconds. You and your allies heal for 32185 Life per second while standing on the consecrated ground.
Bed of Nails

The consecrated ground becomes covered in nails. Enemies that walk into the area take 100% of your Thorns damage every second.
Iron Skin Flash
- Iron Skin
Cooldown: 30 seconds

Your skin turns to iron, absorbing 50% of all incoming damage for 4 seconds.
Flash

If you take damage while Iron Skin is active, your movement speed is increased by 60% for 5 seconds and you can move through enemies unhindered.
Laws of Valor Critical
- Laws of Valor
Cooldown: 30 seconds

Active: Empower the Law, granting you and your allies 15% increased Attack Speed for 5 seconds.

Passive: Recite the Law, granting you and your allies 8% increased Attack Speed.

Only one Law may be active at a time.
Critical

Active: Empowering the Law also increases your Critical Hit Damage by 50%.
Akarat's Champion Prophet
- Akarat's Champion
Cooldown: 90 seconds

Explode with the power of your order, increasing your damage by 35% and increasing your Wrath regeneration by 5 for 20 seconds.
Prophet

Gain 150% additional Armor while Akarat's Champion is active.

The first time you take fatal damage while Akarat's Champion is active, you will be returned to full health.

Fervor
- Fervor
While wielding a one-handed weapon, your attack speed is increased by 15% and all cooldowns are reduced by 15%.
Indestructible
- Indestructible
When you receive fatal damage, you instead become immune to damage, gain 35% increased damage and gain 107284 Life per Kill for 5 seconds.

This effect may occur once every 60 seconds.
Vigilant
- Vigilant
Increase Life regeneration by 2682.

Reduce all non-Physical damage taken by 20%.
Towering Shield
- Towering Shield
Increase the damage of Punish, Shield Bash and Blessed Shield by 20%.

Reduce the cooldown of Shield Glare by 30%.

Items

Leoric's Crown

Legendary Helm

72 - 89 Armor

Primary Stats

Sockets (1)
+626 - 750 Strength
+626 - 750 Dexterity
+626 - 750 Intelligence

Secondary Stats

Increase the effect of any gem socketed into your helm by 100%. This effect does not apply to Legendary Gems.

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Pauldrons of Akkhan

Set Shoulders

Primary Stats

+416–500 Strength
+91–100 Resistance to All Elements
+4 Random Magic Properties

Armor of Akkhan
Helm of Akkhan
Pauldrons of Akkhan
Breastplate of Akkhan
Cuisses of Akkhan
Sabatons of Akkhan
Gauntlets of Akkhan
Talisman of Akkhan
(2) Set: Reduce the cost of all abilities by 50% while Akarat's Champion is active.
(4) Set: Reduce the cooldown of Akarat's Champion by 50%.
(6) Set: While Akarat's Champion is active, you deal 600% increased damage and take 15% less damage.
Xephirian Amulet

Legendary Amulet

Primary Stats

Attack Speed Increased by 5.0–6.0%
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Prevent all Lightning damage taken and heal yourself for 10–15% of the amount prevented.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+330–524 Dexterity

+330–524 Strength

+330–524 Intelligence
Breastplate of Akkhan

Set Chest Armor

Primary Stats

+416–500 Strength
+4 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket

Armor of Akkhan
Helm of Akkhan
Pauldrons of Akkhan
Breastplate of Akkhan
Cuisses of Akkhan
Sabatons of Akkhan
Gauntlets of Akkhan
Talisman of Akkhan
(2) Set: Reduce the cost of all abilities by 50% while Akarat's Champion is active.
(4) Set: Reduce the cooldown of Akarat's Champion by 50%.
(6) Set: While Akarat's Champion is active, you deal 600% increased damage and take 15% less damage.
Gungdo Gear

Legendary Bracers

Primary Stats

+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Exploding Palm's on-death explosion applies Exploding Palm.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+18–23 Dexterity

+18–23 Strength

+18–23 Intelligence

One of 7 Magic Properties (varies)

Physical skills deal 5–10% more damage.

Lightning skills deal 5–10% more damage.

Cold skills deal 5–10% more damage.

Fire skills deal 5–10% more damage.

Arcane skills deal 5–10% more damage.

Poison skills deal 5–10% more damage.

Holy skills deal 5–10% more damage.
Gauntlets of Akkhan

Set Gloves

Primary Stats

+626–750 Strength
Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8.0–10.0%
+4 Random Magic Properties

Armor of Akkhan
Helm of Akkhan
Pauldrons of Akkhan
Breastplate of Akkhan
Cuisses of Akkhan
Sabatons of Akkhan
Gauntlets of Akkhan
Talisman of Akkhan
(2) Set: Reduce the cost of all abilities by 50% while Akarat's Champion is active.
(4) Set: Reduce the cooldown of Akarat's Champion by 50%.
(6) Set: While Akarat's Champion is active, you deal 600% increased damage and take 15% less damage.
String of Ears

Legendary Belt

Primary Stats

+85–108 Vitality
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Reduces damage from melee attacks by 25–30%.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+85–108 Dexterity

+85–108 Strength

+85–108 Intelligence
Cuisses of Akkhan

Set Pants

Primary Stats

+416–500 Strength
+4 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket

Armor of Akkhan
Helm of Akkhan
Pauldrons of Akkhan
Breastplate of Akkhan
Cuisses of Akkhan
Sabatons of Akkhan
Gauntlets of Akkhan
Talisman of Akkhan
(2) Set: Reduce the cost of all abilities by 50% while Akarat's Champion is active.
(4) Set: Reduce the cooldown of Akarat's Champion by 50%.
(6) Set: While Akarat's Champion is active, you deal 600% increased damage and take 15% less damage.
Sabatons of Akkhan

Set Boots

Primary Stats

+416–500 Strength
+416–500 Vitality
+4 Random Magic Properties

Armor of Akkhan
Helm of Akkhan
Pauldrons of Akkhan
Breastplate of Akkhan
Cuisses of Akkhan
Sabatons of Akkhan
Gauntlets of Akkhan
Talisman of Akkhan
(2) Set: Reduce the cost of all abilities by 50% while Akarat's Champion is active.
(4) Set: Reduce the cooldown of Akarat's Champion by 50%.
(6) Set: While Akarat's Champion is active, you deal 600% increased damage and take 15% less damage.
Ring of Royal Grandeur

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Attack Speed Increased by 2.0–3.0%
+27–60 Life per Hit
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Reduces the number of items needed for set bonuses by 1 (to a minimum of 2).
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+24–29 Dexterity

+24–29 Strength

+24–29 Intelligence
Inviolable Faith

Legendary Flail

Primary Stats

+(32–39)–(39–49) Holy Damage
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Casting Consecration also casts Consecration beneath all of your allies.
Empty Socket
The Final Witness

Legendary Crusader Shield

Primary Stats

+128–163 Strength
+4 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Shield Glare now hits all enemies around you.

More Details

Head
- Leoric's Crown
- Stat Priority: None
Shoulders
- Pauldrons of Akkhan
- Stat Priority: CDR Life
Amulet
- Xephirian Amulet
- Blackthorne's Duncraig Cross
- The Star of Azkaranth
- Stat Priority: CDR
Torso
- Breastplate of Akkhan
- Stat Priority: Life
Wrists
- Gungdo Gear
- Ancient Parthan Defenders
- Stat Priority: Reduced Melee Dmg Reduced Ranged Dmg
Hands
- Gauntlets of Akkhan
- Stat Priority: CDR
Waist
- String of Ears
- Vigilante Belt
- Blackthorne's Notched Belt
- Stat Priority: None
Legs
- Cuisses of Akkhan
- Stat Priority: None
Feet
- Sabatons of Akkhan
- Stat Priority: None
Rings
- Ring of Royal Grandeur
- Stat Priority: CDR
Weapon
- Inviolable Faith
- Stat Priority: CDR
Offhand
- The Final Witness
- Stormshield
- Stat Priority: None

Legendary Gems
- Moratorium
  Moratorium
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  35% of all damage taken is instead staggered and dealt to you over 3.00 seconds.
  20% chance on kill to clear all staggered damage.
  (Requires Rank 25)
- Gem of Efficacious Toxin
  Gem of Efficacious Toxin
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  Poison all enemies hit for 2000% weapon damage over 10 seconds.
  All enemies you poison take 10% increased damage from all sources and deal 10% less damage. (Requires Rank 25)
- Gogok of Swiftness
  Gogok of Swiftness
  
  Gem
  
  Secondary Stats
  
  Gain Swiftness with every attack, increasing your Attack Speed by 1% and Dodge by 0.5% for 4 seconds. This effect stacks up to 15 times.

Everything about the gear is pretty much self explanatory. A few notes tho:

- Bracers : Doesnt really matter what bracers you have as long as they have both reduced melee and ranged damage. Ancient Parthan Defenders are good only if you're sure you have someone in your party that is stunning enemies often.

- Shield: I find The Final Witness to be required for the simple reason your shield glare affects all around you, instead of cone.

- Belt: String of ears is the absolute best, however if you dont have an eligible amu and your blackthorne's belt and amu are good. Go for it.

Important:

- You want CDR wherever possible in your gear.

Paragon Priorities

Core

Movement Speed
Vitality
Primary Stat
Maximum Resource

Offense

Cooldown Reduction
Attack Speed
Critical Hit Chance
Critical Hit Damage

Defense

Resist All
Life
Armor
Life Regeneration

Utility

Life on Hit
Resource Cost Reduction
Area Damage
Gold Find

Core - Points in Movement Speed untill you reach the 25% cap. After that is all Vit.

Offense - CDR>AS

Defense - AR>Life>Armor

Utility - LOH

Build Guide

This build is designed for Crusader players who want to play the role of 'Tank' or 'Support' in a party.

It's meant to be played in a 4-man group and it's been working for me up to GRift 38 but I'm sure I can go to 40.

Build focuses on 2 main aspects:

1 - BLIND - Blind your enemies at all times, keep them blinded and don't let them see. Did I mention you should blind your enemies? Now seriously this is the most important part of the gameplay. Your most important job in the party is to keep the enemies CCed so your team mates don't RIP. Not to mention blinded enemies take 20% more damage. Thats 60% average damage increase for your party (assuming you're running 4-man).

2 - BUFF - You should keep Laws of Valor Critical up whenever possible. Big boost in dps for your party. NOTE: If you're very confortable about your gear and GRift level, swap Indestructible for Long Arm of The Law and you should have permanent Laws of Valor Critical up. Another important buff is Consecration, being cast 4x along all your teammates that's a huge AoE and significant heal for your team mates, not to mention it slows and has a change to freeze enemies.

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