2.4.2 Akkhan FoH (early season speed farm)

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by WildWestNeko last updated Nov 15, 2016 ( Patch 2.4.2a )

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Skills

Heaven's Fury Split Fury
- Heaven's Fury
Cooldown: 20 seconds

Call down a furious ray of Holy power that deals 1710% weapon damage as Holy over 6 seconds to all enemies caught within it.
Split Fury

The ray splits into 3 smaller beams, each dealing 1980% weapon damage as Holy over 6 seconds.
Fist of the Heavens Fissure
- Fist of the Heavens
Cost: 30 Wrath

Call forth a pillar of lightning from the heavens that explodes, dealing 545% weapon damage as Lightning to any enemy within 8 yards. The explosion creates 6 piercing charged bolts that arc outward and deal 255% weapon damage as Lightning.
Fissure

Creates a fissure of lightning energy that deals 410% weapon damage as Lightning over 5 seconds to nearby enemies. If there is another fissure nearby, lightning will arc between them dealing an additional 135% weapon damage as Lightning with each arc.
Steed Charge Nightmare
- Steed Charge
Cooldown: 16 seconds

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

The war horse is engulfed in righteous fire, scorching all who cross its path for 550% weapon damage per second as Fire.
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.
Laws of Justice Immovable Object
- Laws of Justice
Cooldown: 30 seconds

Active: Empower the Law, granting you and your allies 490 increased resistance to all elements for 5 seconds.

Passive: Recite the Law, granting you and your allies 140 increased resistance to all elements.

Only one Law may be active at a time.
Immovable Object

Active: Empowering the Law also increases Armor for you and your allies by 7000 for 5 seconds.
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.

Vigilant
- Vigilant
Increase Life regeneration by 2682.

Reduce all non-Physical damage taken by 20%.
Finery
- Finery
Gain 1.5% Strength for every gem socketed into your gear.
Heavenly Strength
- Heavenly Strength
You can wield a two-handed weapon in your main hand while bearing a shield in your off hand.

Your damage dealt is reduced by 20%.
Holy Cause
- Holy Cause
The amount of damage dealt by your weapon is increased by 10%.

Whenever you deal Holy damage, you heal up to 1% of your total Life.

Items

Helm of Akkhan

Set Helm

Primary Stats

+626–750 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.
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.
The Traveler's Pledge

Set Amulet

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Damage Increased by 51.0–100.0%
+4 Random Magic Properties
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+330–524 Dexterity

+330–524 Strength

+330–524 Intelligence

Endless Walk
The Traveler's Pledge
The Compass Rose
(2) Set: While standing still, damage dealt is increased by up to 100%.While standing still, damage dealt is increased by up to 100%.
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.
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
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.
Khassett's Cord of Righteousness

Belt

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Fist of the Heavens costs 40% less Wrath and deals 130–170% more damage.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 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.
The Compass Rose

Set Ring

Primary Stats

+10–12% Movement Speed
+4 Random Magic Properties
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+220–349 Dexterity

+220–349 Strength

+220–349 Intelligence

Endless Walk
The Traveler's Pledge
The Compass Rose
(2) Set: While standing still, damage dealt is increased by up to 100%.While standing still, damage dealt is increased by up to 100%.
Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Ignores Durability Loss
Attack Speed Increased by 5 - 6%
Critical Hit Chance Increased by 3.5%

Secondary Stats

Reduce the remaining cooldown of one of your skills by 1 second when you hit with a resource-spending attack.

+ 1 Random Magic Properties
Flail of the Charge

Set Two-Handed Flail

Primary Stats

+946–1125 Strength
+4 Random Magic Properties
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

Norvald's Fervor
Flail of the Charge
Shield of the Steed
(2) Set: Gain 100% increased damage while using Steed Charge and for 5 seconds after it ends.Gain 100% increased damage while using Steed Charge and for 5 seconds after it ends.
Shield of the Steed

Set Crusader Shield

Primary Stats

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

Norvald's Fervor
Flail of the Charge
Shield of the Steed
(2) Set: Gain 100% increased damage while using Steed Charge and for 5 seconds after it ends.Gain 100% increased damage while using Steed Charge and for 5 seconds after it ends.

More Details

Head
- Helm of Akkhan
- Leoric's Crown
- Stat Priority: Str CHC Socket Skill: FotH
Shoulders
- Pauldrons of Akkhan
- Stat Priority: CDR Str Vit
Amulet
- The Traveler's Pledge
- Hellfire Amulet
- Stat Priority: CHD CHC Lightning % Socket
Torso
- Breastplate of Akkhan
- Aquila Cuirass
- Cindercoat
- Stat Priority: Str Vit Socket
Wrists
- Nemesis Bracers
- Bracer of Fury
- Stat Priority: Str Vit Lightning % CHC
Hands
- Gauntlets of Akkhan
- Stat Priority: CHD CHC CDR Str
Waist
- Khassett's Cord of Righteousness
- Stat Priority: Str
Legs
- Cuisses of Akkhan
- Stat Priority: Str Vit AR Socket
Feet
- Sabatons of Akkhan
- Stat Priority: Str Vit Skill: FotH
Rings
- The Compass Rose
- Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac
- Convention of Elements
- Stat Priority: CHD CHC CDR Socket
Weapon
- Flail of the Charge
- Stat Priority: Str CDR Dmg % Socket
Offhand
- Shield of the Steed
- Stat Priority: Str CHC CDR

Legendary Gems
- Zei's Stone of Vengeance
  Zei's Stone of Vengeance
  
  Gem
  
  Secondary Stats
  
  Damage you deal is increased by 4% for every 10 yards between you and the enemy hit. Maximum 20% increase at 50 yards.
- 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)
- Boon of the Hoarder
  Boon of the Hoarder
  
  Gem
  
  Secondary Stats
  
  +25% chance on killing an enemy to cause an explosion of gold.

Kanai's Cube

Darklight

Legendary Flail

Primary Stats

+(32–39)–(39–49) Lightning Damage
+128–163 Strength
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Fist of the Heavens has a 45–60% chance to be cast twice.
Darklight
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

Equipment

Head: Helm of Akkhan. If a RORG is used, can equip Leoric's Crown alternatively, this will open a slot in the Kanai cube, which could be filled with an Aquila or a Cindercoat.
Shoulder: Pauldrons of Akkhan
Torso: Breastplate of Akkhan. If a RORG is used, can alternatively equip an Aquila for more survivability, or a Cindercoat for a fiery FoH version (note to also adapt the elements damage in your amulet and bracer)
Legs: Cuisses of Akkhan
Feet: Sabatons of Akkhan
Hands: Guantlets of Akkhan
Wasit: Khasset's Cord of Righteousness
Wrists: Nemesis. If Bracer of Fury is used, make sure to use Shield Glare with Heaven's Fury
Amulet: The Traveler's Pledge for the 50% damage absorb
Rings: The Compass Rose, Convention of Elements, Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac, RORG. May swap RORG with an Avarice Band and a Boon of the Hoarder for maximum pickup radius. When a sufficient amount of CDR is reached, the Zodiac ring can be omitted
Weapon & Shield: Flail of the Charge, Shield of the Steed

Legendary Gems: Gems listed in guide are alright for doing rifts and bounties. But for some gem leveling GRs I would suggest using Esoteric, Zei's and Stricken
Gems: Emerald in weapon, Diamond in helm. Everywhere else diamonds or rubies, depending on the character's toughness

Paragon Priorities

Core

Movement Speed
Primary Stat
Vitality
Maximum Resource

Offense

Cooldown Reduction
Critical Hit Chance
Critical Hit Damage
Attack Speed

Defense

Resist All
Life
Armor
Life Regeneration

Utility

Resource Cost Reduction
Life on Hit
Area Damage
Gold Find

Build Guide

How to play: use the steed to move between packs and keeping the buff active while damaging with FoH. Throw in a Heaven's Fury when encountering challenging monsters. It is pretty intuitive and offers great mobility.

Armory link: http://us.battle.net/d3/en/profile/Atiesh-2638/hero/79126879
may be in different builds, depending on content I work on

PLv600 Update: This is a speed build, best suited for clearing rifts, bounties and low gem leveling in GRs. There are some issues with FPS drop after playing this character for several runs. Overall it is a lot of fun to play, feels speedy and tanky enough to beat T10-11 on my own. Sadly, it lacks in the damage department, and the scaling falls behind some of the other classes' speed builds. I will continue to write updates as I progress through the season.

Season 8 Update: No changes from Season 7. This build's gear is quite easy to assemble, and does not require ancient pieces as opposed to the Legacy of Nightmares meta builds. However, it greatly lacks DPS, despite having great blanket damage. This build is strictly for early season rift and bounties farming, especially if Akkhan set comes up on Journey satchel reward rotation.

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