Blades for Days

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by IzenMann last updated Nov 8, 2016 ( Patch 2.4.2a )

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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.
Chakram Boomerang
- Chakram
Cost: 10 Hatred

Fire a swirling Chakram that deals 380% weapon damage as Physical to enemies along its path.
Boomerang

The Chakram path turns into a loop, dealing 400% weapon damage as Lightning to enemies along its path.
Shadow Power Shadow Glide
- 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.
Shadow Glide

Gain 30% increased movement speed while Shadow Power is active.
Vault Action Shot
- Vault
Cost: 8 Discipline

Tumble acrobatically 35 yards.
Action Shot

While Vaulting, shoot 4 arrows for 75% weapon damage at nearby enemies. These shots are guaranteed Critical Hits.
Fan of Knives Assassin's Knives
- 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.
Assassin's Knives

Also throw long-range knives that deal 620% weapon damage to 5 additional enemies.
Impale Ricochet
- Impale
Cost: 20 Hatred

Throw a knife that impales an enemy for 750% weapon damage.
Ricochet

The knife ricochets to 2 additional nearby enemies within 20 yards of each other.

Impale's damage turns into Lightning.

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.
Blood Vengeance
- Blood Vengeance
Your maximum Hatred is increased by 25. In addition, gain 30 Hatred and 3 Discipline when you are healed by a health globe.
Leech
- Leech
Gain 18507 Life per Hit.

Heal amount is increased by 75% of your Life per Kill.
Ambush
- Ambush
You deal 40% additional damage to enemies above 75% health.

Items

The Shadow's Mask

Set Helm

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+626–750 Dexterity

+626–750 Strength

+626–750 Intelligence

The Shadow’s Mantle
The Shadow's Bane
The Shadow's Coil
The Shadow's Heels
The Shadow's Grasp
The Shadow's Mask
The Shadow's Burden
(2) Set: While equipped with a melee weapon, your damage is increased by 1200%.
(4) Set: Shadow Power gains the effect of every rune and lasts forever.
(6) Set: Impale deals an additional 40000% weapon damage to the first enemy hit.
The Shadow's Burden

Set Shoulders

Primary Stats

+91–100 Resistance to All Elements
+4 Random Magic Properties
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

The Shadow’s Mantle
The Shadow's Bane
The Shadow's Coil
The Shadow's Heels
The Shadow's Grasp
The Shadow's Mask
The Shadow's Burden
(2) Set: While equipped with a melee weapon, your damage is increased by 1200%.
(4) Set: Shadow Power gains the effect of every rune and lasts forever.
(6) Set: Impale deals an additional 40000% weapon damage to the first enemy hit.
Xephirian Amulet

Legendary Amulet

Primary Stats

Attack Speed Increased by 5.0–6.0%
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Prevent all Lightning damage taken and heal yourself for 10–15% of the amount prevented.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+330–524 Dexterity

+330–524 Strength

+330–524 Intelligence
The Shadow's Bane

Set Chest Armor

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

The Shadow’s Mantle
The Shadow's Bane
The Shadow's Coil
The Shadow's Heels
The Shadow's Grasp
The Shadow's Mask
The Shadow's Burden
(2) Set: While equipped with a melee weapon, your damage is increased by 1200%.
(4) Set: Shadow Power gains the effect of every rune and lasts forever.
(6) Set: Impale deals an additional 40000% weapon damage to the first enemy hit.
Krelm's Buff Bracers

Set Bracers

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

You are immune to Knockback and Stun effects.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

Krelm’s Buff Bulwark
Krelm's Buff Belt
Krelm's Buff Bracers
(2) Set: +500 Vitality
The Shadow's Grasp

Set Gloves

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8.0–10.0%
+4 Random Magic Properties
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+626–750 Dexterity

+626–750 Strength

+626–750 Intelligence

The Shadow’s Mantle
The Shadow's Bane
The Shadow's Coil
The Shadow's Heels
The Shadow's Grasp
The Shadow's Mask
The Shadow's Burden
(2) Set: While equipped with a melee weapon, your damage is increased by 1200%.
(4) Set: Shadow Power gains the effect of every rune and lasts forever.
(6) Set: Impale deals an additional 40000% weapon damage to the first enemy hit.
Krelm's Buff Belt

Set Belt

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Gain 25% run speed. This effect is lost for 5 seconds after taking damage.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

Krelm’s Buff Bulwark
Krelm's Buff Belt
Krelm's Buff Bracers
(2) Set: +500 Vitality
The Shadow's Coil

Set Pants

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

The Shadow’s Mantle
The Shadow's Bane
The Shadow's Coil
The Shadow's Heels
The Shadow's Grasp
The Shadow's Mask
The Shadow's Burden
(2) Set: While equipped with a melee weapon, your damage is increased by 1200%.
(4) Set: Shadow Power gains the effect of every rune and lasts forever.
(6) Set: Impale deals an additional 40000% weapon damage to the first enemy hit.
The Shadow's Heels

Set Boots

Primary Stats

+416–500 Vitality
+4 Random Magic Properties
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

The Shadow’s Mantle
The Shadow's Bane
The Shadow's Coil
The Shadow's Heels
The Shadow's Grasp
The Shadow's Mask
The Shadow's Burden
(2) Set: While equipped with a melee weapon, your damage is increased by 1200%.
(4) Set: Shadow Power gains the effect of every rune and lasts forever.
(6) Set: Impale deals an additional 40000% weapon damage to the first enemy hit.
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
Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker

Legendary Sword

Primary Stats

+(32–39)–(39–49) Lightning Damage
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Chance on hit to blast your enemy with Lightning, dealing 279–372% weapon damage as Lightning and then jumping to additional nearby enemies. Each enemy hit has their attack speed and movement speed reduced by 30% for 3 seconds. Jumps up to 5 targets.
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+128–163 Dexterity

+128–163 Strength

+128–163 Intelligence
Emimei's Duffel

Legendary Quiver

Primary Stats

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

Secondary Stats

Bolas now explode instantly.

More Details

Head
- The Shadow's Mask
- Stat Priority: None
Shoulders
- The Shadow's Burden
- Stat Priority: None
Amulet
- Xephirian Amulet
- Stat Priority: None
Torso
- The Shadow's Bane
- Stat Priority: None
Wrists
- Krelm's Buff Bracers
- Stat Priority: None
Hands
- The Shadow's Grasp
- Stat Priority: None
Waist
- Krelm's Buff Belt
- Stat Priority: None
Legs
- The Shadow's Coil
- Stat Priority: None
Feet
- The Shadow's Heels
- Stat Priority: None
Rings
- Elusive Ring
- Stat Priority: None
Weapon
- Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker
- Stat Priority: None
Offhand
- Emimei's Duffel
- Stat Priority: None

Legendary Gems
- Molten Wildebeest's Gizzard
  Molten Wildebeest's Gizzard
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  Regenerates 10000 Life per Second.
  After not taking damage for 4 seconds, gain an absorb shield for 200% of your total Life per Second. (Requires Rank 25)
- Gem of Efficacious Toxin
  Gem of Efficacious Toxin
  
  Gem
  
  Secondary Stats
  
  Poison all enemies hit for 2000% weapon damage over 10 seconds.
- Mirinae, Teardrop of the Starweaver
  Mirinae, Teardrop of the Starweaver
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  15% chance on hit to smite a nearby enemy for 3000% weapon damage as Holy and heal yourself for 3% of your maximum Life.
  Smite a nearby enemy every 3 seconds. (Requires Rank 25)

Kanai's Cube

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
Lord Greenstone's Fan
Blackfeather

Legendary Cloak

Primary Stats

+85–108 Dexterity
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Dodging or getting hit by a ranged attack automatically shoots a homing rocket back at the attacker for 600–800% weapon damage as Physical.
Empty Socket
Blackfeather
Countess Julia's Cameo

Legendary Amulet

Primary Stats

Attack Speed Increased by 3.0–4.0%
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Prevent all Arcane damage taken and heal yourself for 20–25% of the amount prevented.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+128–163 Dexterity

+128–163 Strength

+128–163 Intelligence
Countess Julia's Cameo

This build works very well against Elite enemies, and any stats not explicitly mentioned ought to be aimed towards them. There are some items that I could not select, and are possibly exclusive to the console version, such as the spines of seething hatred, and the power from the death watch mantle. If you have these items, I would suggest their use.

Paragon Priorities

Core

Maximum Resource
Primary Stat
Vitality
Movement Speed

Offense

Cooldown Reduction
Attack Speed
Critical Hit Chance
Critical Hit Damage

Defense

Resist All
Life Regeneration
Life
Armor

Utility

Resource Cost Reduction
Life on Hit
Area Damage
Gold Find

The build tends to have a rather weak defense, which can be made up for with proper paragon allocation. By increasing hatred and reducing cool downs, one is able to use fan of knives to and impale to eliminate nearby enemies to escape if need be, or use vault to the same end.

Build Guide

This is an Elite Hunting build that I find to be rather exceptional. One can enter and exit close quarters combat rather quickly using Vault to make full use of Fan of Knives, and then take out minions or survivors with Impale from a distance. The use of Bolas and Chakram can help take out large groups of enemies (especially considering the damage over time bonus that the Gem of Efficacious Toxin offers), though I would suggest always being on the move. The defense of this build can be rather low (which is why I use both the Xephirian Amulet and the Countess Julia's Cameo power), so being agile and having a high life-per-hit is imperative. Maybe not the best overall build, but one that is certainly a lot of fun to use.

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Amulet

Torso

Wrists

Hands

Waist

Legs

Feet

Rings

Weapon

Offhand

Legendary Gems

Kanai's Cube

Paragon Priorities

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Offense

Defense

Utility

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