[2.4] The Thrill Conquest

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by InquisitiveDuck last updated Jan 26, 2016 ( Patch 2.4 )

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Skills

Bolas Thunder Ball
- Bolas
Generate: 4 Hatred

Shoot out an explosive bola that wraps itself around the enemy. After 1 second, the bola explodes dealing 160% weapon damage as Fire to the enemy and an additional 110% weapon damage as Fire to all other enemies within 14 yards.
Thunder Ball

Increase Hatred generated to 7.
Fan of Knives Pinpoint Accuracy
- Fan of Knives
Cooldown: 10 seconds

Throw knives out in a spiral around you, dealing 620% weapon damage to all enemies within 20 yards. Your knives will also Slow the movement of enemies by 60]% for 1 second.
Pinpoint Accuracy

Increase cooldown to 15 seconds and increase damage to 1600% weapon damage as Lightning.
Shadow Power Gloom
- Shadow Power
Cost: 14 Discipline

Draw in the power of the shadows, gaining 26821 Life per Hit for 5 seconds.

Life per Hit gained is increased by 25% of your Life per Kill.
Gloom

Reduce damage taken by 35% while Shadow Power is active.
Preparation Invigoration
- Preparation
Cooldown: 45 seconds

Instantly restore 30 Discipline.
Invigoration

Passive: Permanently increase maximum Discipline by 20.
Vengeance Dark Heart
- Vengeance
Cooldown: 90 seconds

Turn into the physical embodiment of Vengeance for 20 seconds.

Side Guns: Gain 4 additional piercing shots for 60% weapon damage each on every attack.
Homing Rockets: Shoot 2 rockets at nearby enemies for 80% weapon damage each on every attack.
Vengeance: Gain 40% increased damage.
Dark Heart

Vengeance fills your heart, reducing all damage taken by 50%.
Caltrops Bait the Trap
- Caltrops
Cost: 6 Discipline

Lay a trap of caltrops on the ground that activates when an enemy approaches. Once sprung, the caltrops Slow the movement of enemies within 12 yards by 60%. This trap lasts 6 seconds.
Bait the Trap

Become empowered while standing in the area of effect, gaining an additional 10% Critical Hit Chance.

Ambush
- Ambush
You deal 40% additional damage to enemies above 75% health.
Awareness
- Awareness
When you receive fatal damage, you instead vanish for 2 seconds and regenerate 50% of maximum Life.

This effect may occur once every 60 seconds.
Sharpshooter
- Sharpshooter
Gain 4% Critical Hit Chance every second. This bonus is reset 1 second after you successfully critically hit.
Tactical Advantage
- Tactical Advantage
Whenever you use Vault, Shadow Power, Smoke Screen, or backflip with Evasive Fire you gain 60% movement speed for 2 seconds.

Items

Andariel's Visage

Legendary Helm

Primary Stats

Attack Speed Increased by 5.0–6.0%
5–10% more Fire damage taken.
+1 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

+150–200 Poison Resistance
Attacks release a Poison Nova that deals 350–450% weapon damage as Poison to enemies within 10 yards.
One of 7 Magic Properties (varies)

Physical skills deal 15–20% more damage.

Lightning skills deal 15–20% more damage.

Cold skills deal 15–20% more damage.

Fire skills deal 15–20% more damage.

Arcane skills deal 15–20% more damage.

Poison skills deal 15–20% more damage.

Holy skills deal 15–20% more damage.

One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+330–524 Dexterity

+330–524 Strength

+330–524 Intelligence
Pauldrons of the Skeleton King

Legendary Shoulders

Primary Stats

+24–29 Vitality
+31–36 Armor
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

When receiving fatal damage, there is a chance that you are instead restored to 25% of maximum Life and cause nearby enemies to flee in fear.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+24–29 Dexterity

+24–29 Strength

+24–29 Intelligence
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
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
Nemesis Bracers

Legendary Bracers

8 - 10 Armor

Primary Stats

+416 - 500 Strength
+416 - 500 Dexterity
+416 - 500 Intelligence

Secondary Stats

Shrines and Pylons will spawn an enemy champion.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
St. Archew's Gage

Legendary Gloves

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

The first time an elite pack damages you, gain an absorb shield equal to 120–150% of your maximum Life for 10 seconds.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+128–163 Dexterity

+128–163 Strength

+128–163 Intelligence
The Witching Hour

Legendary Belt

265 - 314 Armor

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26 - 28%
Attack Speed Increased by 5 - 6%

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Hexing Pants of Mr. Yan

Legendary Pants

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Your resource generation and damage is increased by 25% while moving and decreased by 20–25% while standing still.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+85–108 Dexterity

+85–108 Strength

+85–108 Intelligence
Illusory Boots

Legendary Boots

Primary Stats

+11–20 Resistance to All Elements
+10–12% Movement Speed
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

You may move unhindered through enemies.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+24–29 Dexterity

+24–29 Strength

+24–29 Intelligence
Stone of Jordan

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Increases damage against elites by 25 - 30%
+90 - 104 Maximum Mana

Secondary Stats

+10 - 12 Maximum Fury
+7 - 8 Maximum Discipline
+10 - 12 Maximum Arcane Power
Increases Spirit Regeneration by 1 - 2.166667 per Second
Adds 2 - 3% to Fire Damage
Adds 1% to Cold Damage
Adds 1% to Holy Damage
Adds 1% to Lightning Damage
Adds 1% to Poison Damage
Adds 1% to Arcane Damage

+ 2 Random Magic Properties
Elusive Ring

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

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

Secondary Stats

After casting Shadow Power, Smoke Screen, or Vault, take 50–60% reduced damage for 8 seconds.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+220–349 Dexterity

+220–349 Strength

+220–349 Intelligence
Lord Greenstone's Fan

Legendary Dagger

Primary Stats

+(858–1049)–(1028–1304) Cold Damage
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Every second, gain 160–200% increased damage for your next Fan of Knives. Stacks up to 30 times.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+626–750 Dexterity

+626–750 Strength

+626–750 Intelligence
Holy Point Shot

Legendary Quiver

Primary Stats

+128–163 Dexterity
Attack Speed Increased by 15.0–20.0%
+4 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Impale throws two additional knives.
One of 4 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.

More Details

Head
- Andariel's Visage
- Stat Priority: Socket Lightning % CHC Dex
Shoulders
- Pauldrons of the Skeleton King
- Spaulders of Zakara
- Mantle of Channeling
- Stat Priority: Skill: Fan of Knives CDR Dex Vit
Amulet
- Hellfire Amulet
- Eye of Etlich
- Stat Priority: Socket CHD Lightning % CHC
Torso
- Aquila Cuirass
- Beckon Sail
- Cloak of Deception
- Stat Priority: Socket Dex Vit Armor +
Wrists
- Nemesis Bracers
- Stat Priority: Lightning % CHC Dex Vit
Hands
- St. Archew's Gage
- Stat Priority: CHD CHC Dex CDR
Waist
- The Witching Hour
- Stat Priority: CHD Dex Vit Armor +
Legs
- Hexing Pants of Mr. Yan
- Stat Priority: Dex Socket Vit Armor +
Feet
- Illusory Boots
- Stat Priority: Dex MS Vit Armor +
Rings
- Stone of Jordan
- Elusive Ring
- Stat Priority: Socket CHD CHC CDR
Weapon
- Lord Greenstone's Fan
- Stat Priority: Socket Dmg % Dex Elite %
Offhand
- Holy Point Shot
- Stat Priority: Lightning % Elite % CHC Dex

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 Powerful
  Bane of the Powerful
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  Gain 20% increased damage for 30.0 seconds after killing an elite pack.
  Gain 15% increased damage versus elites and take 15% reduced damage from elites. (Requires Rank 25)
- 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%.

Kanai's Cube

Dawn

Legendary Hand Crossbow

Primary Stats

+(533–652)–(639–810) Holy Damage
+330–524 Dexterity
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Reduce the cooldown of Vengeance by 50–65%.
Dawn
Leoric's Crown

Legendary Helm

Primary Stats

+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Increase the effect of any gem socketed into this item by 75–100%. This effect does not apply to Legendary Gems.
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+18–26 Dexterity

+18–26 Strength

+18–26 Intelligence
Leoric's Crown
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
Convention of Elements

Paragon Priorities

Core

Movement Speed
Primary Stat
Vitality
Maximum Resource

Offense

Critical Hit Damage
Critical Hit Chance
Cooldown Reduction
Attack Speed

Defense

Resist All
Armor
Life
Life Regeneration

Utility

Area Damage
Resource Cost Reduction
Life on Hit
Gold Find

Cooldown Reduction must be around 37% for permanent Vengeance.

Build Guide

The point of this build is to successfully finish solo Greater Rift 45 without any set items equipped in order to achieve "The Thrill" Conquest for Season 5.

Gameplay revolves around building stacks from Greenstone to amplify the damage of Fan of Knives during the bonus lightning damage from Convection of Elements then seeking out Elite / Champion packs to one shot them.

Sharpshooter passive builds critical hit chance so that when unleashing Fan of Knives, it's a guaranteed critical hit boosted by critical hit damage. Convection of Elements rotates to lightning damage every 16 seconds, allowing Sharpshooter to build a bonus 64% critical hit chance. The base 5% chance and the additional 5% from Paragon means you will need an absolute minimum of 26% critical hit chance from gear for optimal performance.

It is important to not use any other attacks between uses of Fan of Knives in order to preserve Sharpshooter stacks.

Since you will only be using an ability once every 16 seconds, hatred is not a factor, allowing you to innately slot the Dark Heart rune for Vengeance for a permanent 50% damage reduction. Visage of Gunes not being cubed opens up the use of Leoric's Crown for a total of 25% cooldown reduction from just the helmet. Be sure to still obtain a total of around 37% cooldown reduction for 100% uptime of Vengeance.

Illusory Boots is required for this build as it allows you to pass through enemies without a problem for perfect positioning. Vault isn't being used as the rockets from Vengeance can critically strike, using your Sharpshooter stacks. Due to limited mobility without vault, Tactical Advantage is highly recommended, but it may be replaced with Cull the Weak if you wish to squeeze out a little more damage.

Hellfire Amulet is very easy to obtain, so it's recommended to have Cull the Weak or Tactical Advantage on it, whichever you choose to drop from the core build. Eye of Etlich works very well in increasing survivability and is a valid replacement in the amulet slot.

Pauldrons of the Skeleton king, Elusive Ring, and St. Archew's Gage all increase the survivability of this build, but can be replaced by any item with good stats. Similarly, Aquila Cuirass is highly recommended since you will not be using your primary resource, but any torso item with high stats can replace it. Nemesis Bracers are not required, but help speed up finding groups of Elites, which are the targets of this build.

Stone of Jordan should be used when possible due to having elemental damage AND a very large increase of damage against Elites. This ring should have Lightning Damage, a socket, damage versus elites, and critical hit damage.

HOW TO PLAY:

Hunt down groups of Elites and Champions and basically ignore everything else.

When you find your target: cluster the enemies together, place down Caltrops for the CHC bonus, then use Fan of Knives. This should only be done during your lightning phase in Convection of Elements and WHILE MOVING. Do not stop moving when you cast Fan of Knives or you will not benefit from Hexing Pants. Proper use of abilities will kill elites and champions with just one cast.

Moving between targets should be easy and safe with Illusory Boots and all of the defensive bonuses you get from your skills and items. If you need a boost of speed, use Shadow Power (with your passive, Tactical Advantage). With adequate cooldown reduction and meticulous use of Preparation, Shadow Power can be active almost all the time.

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