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2.4 - Thorns Steed Charge Crusader

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Skills

Punish Celerity
- Punish
Generate: 5 Wrath per attack

Strike your enemy for 335% weapon damage and gain Hardened Senses, increasing your Block Chance by 15% for 5 seconds.
Celerity

When you block with Hardened Senses active, you gain 15% increased Attack Speed for 3 seconds.
Laws of Valor Invincible
- 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.
Invincible

Active: Empowering the Law also increases your Life on Hit by 21457.
Steed Charge Spiked Barding
- Steed Charge
Cooldown: 16 seconds

Mount a celestial war horse that allows you to ride through enemies unhindered for 2 seconds.
Spiked Barding

The war horse deals 500% of your Thorns every second to enemies through which you ride.
Iron Skin Reflective Skin
- Iron Skin
Cooldown: 30 seconds

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

While active, your Thorns is increased by 300%.
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.
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.

Fanaticism
- Fanaticism
Increase the attack speed of Punish, Slash, Smite and Justice by 15%.
Fervor
- Fervor
While wielding a one-handed weapon, your attack speed is increased by 15% and all cooldowns are reduced by 15%.
Finery
- Finery
Gain 1.5% Strength for every gem socketed into your gear.
Iron Maiden
- Iron Maiden
Your Thorns is increased by 50%.

Items

Crown of the Invoker

Set Helm

Primary Stats

+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

+2401–2880 Thorns Damage
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+626–750 Dexterity

+626–750 Strength

+626–750 Intelligence

Thorns of the Invoker
Crown of the Invoker
Burden of the Invoker
Pride of the Invoker
Shackles of the Invoker
Zeal of the Invoker
Renewal of the Invoker
(2) Set: Your Thorns damage now hits all enemies in a 15 yard radius around you. Each time you hit an enemy with Punish, Slash, or block an attack your Thorns is increased by 35% for 2 seconds.
(4) Set: You take 50% less damage for 20 seconds after damaging an enemy with Bombardment.
(6) Set: The attack speed of Punish and Slash are increased by 50% and deal 800% of your Thorns damage to the first enemy hit.
Burden of the Invoker

Set Shoulders

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

+5334–7696 Thorns Damage
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

Thorns of the Invoker
Crown of the Invoker
Burden of the Invoker
Pride of the Invoker
Shackles of the Invoker
Zeal of the Invoker
Renewal of the Invoker
(2) Set: Your Thorns damage now hits all enemies in a 15 yard radius around you. Each time you hit an enemy with Punish, Slash, or block an attack your Thorns is increased by 35% for 2 seconds.
(4) Set: You take 50% less damage for 20 seconds after damaging an enemy with Bombardment.
(6) Set: The attack speed of Punish and Slash are increased by 50% and deal 800% of your Thorns damage to the first enemy hit.
Hellfire Amulet

Legendary Amulet

Secondary Stats
Aquila Cuirass

Legendary Chest Armor

Primary Stats

+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

While above 90–95% primary resource, all damage taken is reduced by 50%.
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+49–60 Dexterity

+49–60 Strength

+49–60 Intelligence
Shackles of the Invoker

Set Bracers

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

+2401–2880 Thorns Damage
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

Thorns of the Invoker
Crown of the Invoker
Burden of the Invoker
Pride of the Invoker
Shackles of the Invoker
Zeal of the Invoker
Renewal of the Invoker
(2) Set: Your Thorns damage now hits all enemies in a 15 yard radius around you. Each time you hit an enemy with Punish, Slash, or block an attack your Thorns is increased by 35% for 2 seconds.
(4) Set: You take 50% less damage for 20 seconds after damaging an enemy with Bombardment.
(6) Set: The attack speed of Punish and Slash are increased by 50% and deal 800% of your Thorns damage to the first enemy hit.
Pride of the Invoker

Set Gloves

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

+2401–2880 Thorns Damage
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+626–750 Dexterity

+626–750 Strength

+626–750 Intelligence

Thorns of the Invoker
Crown of the Invoker
Burden of the Invoker
Pride of the Invoker
Shackles of the Invoker
Zeal of the Invoker
Renewal of the Invoker
(2) Set: Your Thorns damage now hits all enemies in a 15 yard radius around you. Each time you hit an enemy with Punish, Slash, or block an attack your Thorns is increased by 35% for 2 seconds.
(4) Set: You take 50% less damage for 20 seconds after damaging an enemy with Bombardment.
(6) Set: The attack speed of Punish and Slash are increased by 50% and deal 800% of your Thorns damage to the first enemy hit.
Belt of the Trove

Legendary Belt

Primary Stats

+81–85 Resistance to All Elements
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Reduces damage from melee attacks by 4.0%
Every 6–8 seconds, call down Bombardment on a random nearby enemy.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+220–349 Dexterity

+220–349 Strength

+220–349 Intelligence
Asheara's Pace

Set Pants

Primary Stats

+6 Random Magic Properties

Asheara's Vestments
Asheara's Custodian
Asheara's Ward
Asheara's Pace
Asheara's Finders
(2) Set: +100 Resistance to All Elements
(3) Set: +20% Life
(4) Set: Attacks cause your followers to occasionally come to your aid.
Asheara's Finders

Set Boots

Primary Stats

+6 Random Magic Properties

Asheara's Vestments
Asheara's Custodian
Asheara's Ward
Asheara's Pace
Asheara's Finders
(2) Set: +100 Resistance to All Elements
(3) Set: +20% Life
(4) Set: Attacks cause your followers to occasionally come to your aid.
Convention of Elements

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

+416 - 500 Strength
+416 - 500 Dexterity
+416 - 500 Intelligence
Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5 - 6%
Sockets (1)

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.

+ 2 Random Magic Properties
Justice Lantern

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

+12–16% Chance to Block
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Reduces duration of control impairing effects by 35–50%
Gain damage reduction equal to 45–55% of your Block Chance.
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+160–179 Dexterity

+160–179 Strength

+160–179 Intelligence
Swiftmount

Legendary Flail

Primary Stats

+128–163 Strength
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Doubles the duration of Steed Charge.
One of 7 Magic Properties (varies)

+(32–39)–(39–49) Arcane Damage

+(32–39)–(39–49) Poison Damage

+(32–39)–(39–49) Lightning Damage

+(32–39)–(39–49) Holy Damage

+(32–39)–(39–49) Cold Damage

+(32–39)–(39–49) Fire Damage

+(32–39)–(39–49) Damage
Akarat's Awakening

Legendary Crusader Shield

Primary Stats

+128–163 Strength
+6% Chance to Block
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Every successful block has a 20–25% chance to reduce all cooldowns by 1 second.

More Details

Head
- Crown of the Invoker
- Stat Priority: Str Vit Socket Life
Shoulders
- Burden of the Invoker
- Stat Priority: CDR Str Vit AR
Amulet
- Hellfire Amulet
- Countess Julia's Cameo
- Stat Priority: Str Socket Vit Physical %
Torso
- Aquila Cuirass
- Heart of Iron
- Stat Priority: Str Vit Socket Life
Wrists
- Shackles of the Invoker
- Stat Priority: Str Vit Physical % AR
Hands
- Pride of the Invoker
- Stat Priority: Str Vit CDR AS
Waist
- Belt of the Trove
- Stat Priority: Str Vit AR Life
Legs
- Asheara's Pace
- Stat Priority: Socket Str Vit AR
Feet
- Asheara's Finders
- Stat Priority: Str Vit AR MS
Rings
- Convention of Elements
- Justice Lantern
- Stat Priority: Str Socket CDR
Weapon
- Swiftmount
- Inviolable Faith
- Doombringer
- Stat Priority: AS LOH CDR
Offhand
- Akarat's Awakening
- Stat Priority: Str Vit CDR Block %

Legendary Gems
- Bane of the Stricken
  Bane of the Stricken
  
  Gem
  
  Secondary Stats
  
  Each attack you make against an enemy increases the damage it takes from your attacks by 0.8%.
- Simplicity's Strength
  Simplicity's Strength
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  Increase the damage of primary skills by 25.00%.
  Hits with primary abilities heal you for 4% of your maximum health. (Requires Rank 25)
- No Gem Selected

Kanai's Cube

Blood Brother

Legendary Two-Handed Sword

Primary Stats

+6–10% Damage
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Grants a 15–20% chance to block attacks. Blocked attacks inflict 30% less damage. After blocking an attack, your next attack inflicts 30% additional damage.
One of 7 Magic Properties (varies)

+(1177–1439)–(1410–1788) Arcane Damage

+(1177–1439)–(1410–1788) Poison Damage

+(1177–1439)–(1410–1788) Lightning Damage

+(1177–1439)–(1410–1788) Holy Damage

+(1177–1439)–(1410–1788) Cold Damage

+(1177–1439)–(1410–1788) Fire Damage

+(1177–1439)–(1410–1788) Damage

One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+946–1125 Strength

+946–1125 Intelligence

+946–1125 Dexterity
Blood Brother
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
Unity

Legs, feet = invoker

Weapon, shield = Norvald's Favor if you want to speedrift T8 or maybe higher (garbage if you can't OS mobs with steed charge)

Third gem = Plague of Thorns

Cubed armor = Heart of Iron (400-500% range, aquila's legendary power value doesn't matter as we don't spend resource)

Thorns in secondary on every item if possible

Weapon gem : topaz

Steed charge, iron skin, consecration runes are the new runes (thorns damage)

Gems :

Weapon : topaz

Third legendary gem : Plague of Thorns

Diamonds in rest of gear

No need for crit chance/damage

Hellfire passive : indestructible

Follower : Templar for heals

You want a ton of attack speed for invoker stacks, and 75% block chance for more stacks and damage mitigation (should be easy with blood brother and justice lantern)

Paragon Priorities

Core

Movement Speed
Primary Stat
Vitality
Maximum Resource

Offense

Attack Speed
Cooldown Reduction
Critical Hit Damage
Critical Hit Chance

Defense

Resist All
Armor
Life
Life Regeneration

Utility

Area Damage
Life on Hit
Resource Cost Reduction
Gold Find

CHC/CHD : useless

RCR : useless

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