Build Guide
This build is discovered, tested, and published by a groups of Chinese Diablo III players on 163.com. Below is the link to their original post:
http://bbs.d.163.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=173347586&extra=page=1
Somehow the weapon and armor slot of kanai's cube does not function. But probably you all could tell that the weapon slot must be Augustine's Panacea, and the armor slot is either the cloak of the garwulf or frostburn.
This build functions because somehow, N6 bonus works with M4 bonus, resulting in a much higher damage multiplier than original M6, even
considering the fact that M6 uses Dawn and CoE ring. This build has very high survivability. The only drawback is that it is not immune to
control-imparing effects. so consider using the invigorating gemstone in HC. The players who developed, tested, and published this build has successfully cleared GR89 with very few augumentation, and it is expected to outperform M6 or even UE6 if all stats are perfect.
Personally, I just pull out these items from my inventory and with <15000 dex and only 37& RCR I have cleared 80 with ease. The map was a
horrible, ruins of corvus map with rooms and doors. With >40% RCR and near 20000 dex, this build could be the alternative to UE for DH players.
Note that helmet requires a topaz instead of diamond because we only cast RoV once its CD is reset to maintain the 500% damage buff damage reduction, or to proc APD. This build main damage dealer is EA from sentries and is resource-intensive.. Consider roll RoV damage on the weapon into RCR and expect to roll RCR and hatred regen on quiver. Additional hatred regen is recommended on natalya's embrace. Btw, sentry fire does not proc AD.
Once again, all the development work is attributed to the players on Chinese server. You may find their post through the link provided above.
Didnt find any info about Cube items on the chinese page. What are they?
"But probably you all could tell that the weapon slot must be Augustine's Panacea, and the armor slot is either the cloak of the garwulf or frostburn." says in this page.
lol I was out of my mind when I was typing it early in the morning. Forget about wraps of clarity in this case, and thanks for pointing it out.
What triggers ancient parthan defenders? Is it just the Zei's gem?
Also are sentries considered as pets? If not then maybe replace enforcer gem with something else?
As for armor cube, is garwolf or frostburn better?
Thanks
I have included it beneath each piece of armor.
Zei and RoV both trigger APD, and if u use frost burn, EA also triggers. Sentries are pets. The main dmg comes from sentry and ur own damage is neglegible, and this is why enforcer is necessary. For cube both are fine. Garwulf is more defensive while frostburn is more offensive.
thanks for the reply, appreciate it. I'm up to tier 76 with this build now and with crappy gear so its looking good atm.
What about follower items? standard setup of ess johan, nagel/oculus ring ok? And your thoughts on general play, do we skip to elites? thats what ive been doing.
How about swapping Preparation for Evasive Fire: Focus.
Putting Hunter's Wrath in the cube in place of Garwolf.
Using Wraps of Clarity over APD.
Wouldn't that give more consistent damage reduction and more hatred generation?
Or you replace it (Preparation) by traps with increased crit chance, which would suit the stationary playstyle and boost damage further.
Anyone tried this build in a group setting yet?
ANd why do we use cold, instead of fire? Fire especially in a group setting with clumped up mobs thanks to support pulling them in could be very good. But i heard rumors that augustines is bugged for fire EA on sentrys, is that true?
According to D3 blizz forums N6 500% does only apply to your own damage, not sentry damage:
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/20043656417
I cant test myself yet, as my gear for that build still sucks, but im working on it.
Any chance of a video coming soon?
If the N6 buff does not apply to sentries then this would be a bit of a let down
dmg really starts to drop off from GR76
Switching out Garwulf for Frostburn helps a bit but then you lose too much toughness.
I'm not rly sure where the Chinese guy is getting the dmg to do GR87. Is his gear fully optimized? How high is his paragon? If he's 2k+ PPs then GR87 isn't that impressive.
I also tried Tasker & Theo, still not enough dmg.
IM gonna farm for the ancient pieces see if it helps with better gear
Hey janpu it's deadpallyz lol I tried this build easy 75 solo tried an 80 only failed cuz I dced will try again Monday afternoon the build is pretty beast I was getting 100 bill critical I like this build it's something new high survival rate love it
please someone make a video guide for this build, thanks! want to see it in action
T&T is a complete waste in this build. T&T increases your pet fire rate (yes and sentrys). But sentrys only fire ressouce spenders when you do, so no matter how fast you make the sentrys, they wont shoot faster than you, so T&T in this build is fail.
There actually is a videa on the link in the chinese wesite if you scroll down a bit. But the quality is super bad you cant read anything. But i think the guy is above 2k paragon.
A good video of a 70+clear with someone below para 100 would be nice though.