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[S7] Group GR - zDH Support

by philosophios last updated Aug 6, 2016 ( Patch 2.4.2 )

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Skills

Entangling Shot Chain Gang
- Entangling Shot
Generate: 4 Hatred

Imbue an arrow with shadow energy that deals 200% weapon damage to the primary enemy and entangles up to 2 enemies, slowing their movement by 60% for 2 seconds.

When Entangling Shot hits an enemy, the Slow effect on all entangled enemies is refreshed.
Chain Gang

Entangle and Slow up to 4 enemies with each shot.
Multishot Wind Chill
- Multishot
Cost: 25 Hatred

Fire a massive volley of arrows dealing 360% weapon damage to all enemies in the area.
Wind Chill

Enemies hit are Chilled and have 8% increased chance to be Critically Hit for 3 seconds.
Vault Tumble
- Vault
Cost: 8 Discipline

Tumble acrobatically 35 yards.
Tumble

After using Vault, your next Vault within 6 seconds has its Discipline cost reduced by 50%.
Marked for Death Contagion
- Marked for Death
Cost: 3 Discipline

Mark an enemy. The marked enemy takes 15% additional damage for the next 30 seconds.
Contagion

When the enemy is killed, the mark spreads to the closest 3 enemies within 30 yards. This effect can chain repeatedly.
Companion Wolf Companion
- Companion
Cooldown: 30 seconds

Active: Your raven deals an additional 500% damage on its next attack.

Passive: Summons a raven companion that pecks at enemies for 100% of your weapon damage as Physical.
Wolf Companion

Active: Your wolf howls, granting you and your allies within 60 yards 15% increased damage for 10 seconds.

Passive: Summons a wolf companion that attacks enemies in front of him for 150% of your weapon damage as Physical.
Sentry Guardian Turret
- Sentry
Cost: 20 Hatred

Summon a turret that fires at nearby enemies for 280% weapon damage. Lasts 30 seconds.

You may have 2 turrets active at a time.

You gain a charge every 8 seconds and can have up to 2 charges stored at a time.
Guardian Turret

The turret also creates a shield that reduces damage taken by allies by 25%.

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.
Numbing Traps
- Numbing Traps
Enemies you Slow, Chill, or hit with Fan of Knives, Spike Trap, Caltrops, Grenades, and Sentry fire have their damage reduced by 25% for 5 seconds.
Perfectionist
- Perfectionist
Reduce the Discipline cost of all skills by 10%. Increase your Armor and resistance to all damage types by 10%.

Discipline is used to fuel many of your tactical and defensive skills.
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

Accursed Visage

Set Helm

Primary Stats

+626–750 Dexterity
+4 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket

Unhallowed Essence
Accursed Visage
Unsanctified Shoulders
Cage of the Hellborn
Unholy Plates
Hell Walkers
Fiendish Grips
(2) Set: Your generators generate 1*2 additional Hatred and 1 Discipline.
(4) Set: Gain 60% damage reduction and deal 60% increased damage for 8 seconds if no enemy is within 10 yards of you.
(6) Set: Your generators, Multishot, and Vengeance deal 40% increased damage for every point of Discipline you have.
Unsanctified Shoulders

Set Shoulders

59 - 68 Armor

Primary Stats

+51 - 60 Resistance to All Elements

Unhallowed Essence
Accursed Visage
Unsanctified Shoulders
Cage of the Hellborn
Unholy Plates
Hell Walkers
Fiendish Grips
(2) Set: Your generators generate 2 additional Hatred and 1 Discipline.
(4) Set: Gain 60% damage reduction and deal 60% increased damage for 8 seconds if no enemy is within 10 yards of you.
(6) Set: Your generators, Multishot, and Vengeance deal 100% increased damage for every point of Discipline you have.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
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
Cage of the Hellborn

Set Cloak

Primary Stats

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

Unhallowed Essence
Accursed Visage
Unsanctified Shoulders
Cage of the Hellborn
Unholy Plates
Hell Walkers
Fiendish Grips
(2) Set: Your generators generate 1*2 additional Hatred and 1 Discipline.
(4) Set: Gain 60% damage reduction and deal 60% increased damage for 8 seconds if no enemy is within 10 yards of you.
(6) Set: Your generators, Multishot, and Vengeance deal 40% increased damage for every point of Discipline you have.
Nemesis Bracers

Legendary Bracers

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Shrines and Pylons will spawn an enemy champion.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+85–108 Dexterity

+85–108 Strength

+85–108 Intelligence
Fiendish Grips

Set Gloves

Primary Stats

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

Unhallowed Essence
Accursed Visage
Unsanctified Shoulders
Cage of the Hellborn
Unholy Plates
Hell Walkers
Fiendish Grips
(2) Set: Your generators generate 1*2 additional Hatred and 1 Discipline.
(4) Set: Gain 60% damage reduction and deal 60% increased damage for 8 seconds if no enemy is within 10 yards of you.
(6) Set: Your generators, Multishot, and Vengeance deal 40% increased damage for every point of Discipline you have.
Zoey's Secret

Legendary Belt

Primary Stats

+416–500 Vitality
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

You take 8.0–9.0% less damage for every Companion you have active.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence
Marauder's Encasement

Set Pants

Primary Stats

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

Embodiment of the Marauder
Marauder's Visage
Marauder's Spines
Marauder's Carapace
Marauder's Encasement
Marauder's Treads
Marauder's Gloves
(2) Set: Companion calls all companions to your side.
(4) Set: Sentries deal 400% increased damage and cast Elemental Arrow, Chakram, Impale, Multishot, and Cluster Arrow when you do.
(6) Set: Your primary skills, Elemental Arrow, Chakram, Impale, Multishot, Cluster Arrow, Companions, and Vengeance deal 1200% increased damage for every active Sentry.
Marauder's Treads

Set Boots

Primary Stats

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

Embodiment of the Marauder
Marauder's Visage
Marauder's Spines
Marauder's Carapace
Marauder's Encasement
Marauder's Treads
Marauder's Gloves
(2) Set: Companion calls all companions to your side.
(4) Set: Sentries deal 400% increased damage and cast Elemental Arrow, Chakram, Impale, Multishot, and Cluster Arrow when you do.
(6) Set: Your primary skills, Elemental Arrow, Chakram, Impale, Multishot, Cluster Arrow, Companions, and Vengeance deal 1200% increased damage for every active Sentry.
Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Attack Speed Increased by 4.0–5.0%
Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6.0%
Reduces cooldown of all skills by 4.0–7.0%.
Reduces all resource costs by 5.0–7.0%.
+1 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Ignores Durability Loss
Reduce the remaining cooldown of one of your skills by 1 seconds when you hit with a resource-spending attack.
Oculus Ring

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Chance to create an area of focused power on killing a monster. Damage is increased by 70–85% while standing in the area.
Empty Socket
Fortress Ballista

Legendary Hand Crossbow

Primary Stats

+626–750 Dexterity
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Attacks grant you an absorb shield for 2.0–3.0% of your maximum Life. Stacks up to 10 times.
One of 7 Magic Properties (varies)

+(858–1049)–(1028–1304) Arcane Damage

+(858–1049)–(1028–1304) Poison Damage

+(858–1049)–(1028–1304) Lightning Damage

+(858–1049)–(1028–1304) Holy Damage

+(858–1049)–(1028–1304) Cold Damage

+(858–1049)–(1028–1304) Fire Damage

+(858–1049)–(1028–1304) Damage
Bombardier's Rucksack

Legendary Quiver

Primary Stats

+128–163 Dexterity
Attack Speed Increased by 15.0–20.0%
Critical Hit Chance Increased by 3.0–4.0%
Increases Sentry Damage by 75–100% (Demon Hunter Only)
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

You may have 2 additional Sentries.

More Details

Head
- Accursed Visage
- Stat Priority: Socket Vit Life AR
Shoulders
- Unsanctified Shoulders
- Stat Priority: CDR Reduced Resource Cost Vit AR
Amulet
- Hellfire Amulet
- Stat Priority: Socket CDR Reduced Resource Cost Vit
Torso
- Cage of the Hellborn
- Stat Priority: Socket Vit Life AR
Wrists
- Nemesis Bracers
- Stat Priority: AR Vit Armor + Dex
Hands
- Fiendish Grips
- Stat Priority: CDR Reduced Resource Cost Vit AS
Waist
- Zoey's Secret
- Hunter's Wrath
- Stat Priority: AR Vit Life Dex
Legs
- Marauder's Encasement
- Stat Priority: Socket AR Vit Dex
Feet
- Marauder's Treads
- Stat Priority: AR Vit MS Dex
Rings
- Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac
- Oculus Ring
- Elusive Ring
- Stat Priority: Socket CDR Reduced Resource Cost Vit
Weapon
- Fortress Ballista
- Stat Priority: CDR Reduced Resource Cost Vit AS
Offhand
- Bombardier's Rucksack
- Stat Priority: CDR Reduced Resource Cost Vit Life

Legendary Gems
- Iceblink
  Iceblink
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  Your Cold skills now apply Chill effects and your Chill effects now Slow enemy movement by an additional 5.0%.
  Enemies you Chill have a 10% increased chance to be Critically Hit. (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.

Kanai's Cube

Odyssey's End

Legendary Bow

Primary Stats

+626–750 Dexterity
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Enemies snared by your Entangling Shot take 20–25% increased damage from all sources.
One of 7 Magic Properties (varies)

+(981–1199)–(1175–1490) Arcane Damage

+(981–1199)–(1175–1490) Poison Damage

+(981–1199)–(1175–1490) Lightning Damage

+(981–1199)–(1175–1490) Holy Damage

+(981–1199)–(1175–1490) Cold Damage

+(981–1199)–(1175–1490) Fire Damage

+(981–1199)–(1175–1490) Damage
Odyssey's End
Wraps of Clarity

Legendary Bracers

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 1.5–2.0%
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Your Hatred Generators reduce your damage taken by 30–35% for 5 seconds.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+24–29 Dexterity

+24–29 Strength

+24–29 Intelligence
Wraps of Clarity
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
Elusive Ring

Support Demon Hunter Build -

some updates, changes, or elaborations may occur

* 2p mara + 4p ue itemization is flexible, you can mix and match your best versions of the items, the only thing to keep in mind is the UE cloak can have disc while marauder chest cannot, discipline is a valuable stat for increasing scouting distance so UE cloak is highly recommended.

fifth passive should be custom engineering

* minimum gear requirements; ue2p, odyssey, oculus, and obsidian ring

everything else is somewhat flexible

* Calamity was changed to be effectively useless

Paragon Priorities

Core

Movement Speed
Vitality
Maximum Resource
Primary Stat

Offense

Cooldown Reduction
Attack Speed
Critical Hit Chance
Critical Hit Damage

Defense

Resist All
Life
Armor
Life Regeneration

Utility

Resource Cost Reduction
Life on Hit
Gold Find
Area Damage

max resource for aquila uptime, if you are using it, and avoid area damage to minimize lag

Build Guide

This build as with all support builds were nerfed a bit, but still remain quite viable in certain situations

Note: I always keep my diablo fans guides updated and current. I will make adjustments to the guide whenever there is a shift in meta! So be sure to check back from time to time and don't forget to up-vote the guide! please and thanks!

HFA Passive = Custom Engineering or Hot pursuit or Blood Vengeance

zDH offers great scouting potential and;

damage increase; 10% crit from iceblink, 8% crit chance from wind chill, 15% multiplicative from wolf, 15% from mark, 25% from odyssey's end, 10% from efficacious toxin gem, and up to 85% multiplicative from oculus ring

damage reduction; 10% dr from efficacious toxin, 25% dr from numbing traps, 25% dr from guardian turret, 20% all rez from boar

optimal stats;

cdr > 50%

rcr > 40%

300mil - 500mil + toughness self buffed (without zoey)

max hatred 150+

gem in gear should be diamonds

4p standard variations;

Depending on the GR level and speed of the clears you can swap Hunter's wrath for Zoey's Secret, this will boost your toughness to a ridiculous amount but reduce your disc generation and mobility slightly. Hunter's wrath is great for the high paced runs and the zoey's is much more tanky for higher clears. When I do this I also change the armor in the cube to cloak of the garwulf for the higher damage reduction than wrap's of clarity.

If you are doing lower level speed runs you can consider dropping mark for death contagion for preparation focused mind for the disc regen

If you have issues surviving and you have enough CDR you can also swap out gogok of swiftness for esoteric alteration

2p variation;

All you have to change is the generator to bola shot freezing strike and the cube weapon to leonine bow of hashir to replace the monk pulls

This setup will prefer hunter's wrath for uptime on the pulls.

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