T13 / Speedgrift Thorns of Akkhan

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by user-20317581 last updated Jan 27, 2017 ( Patch 2.4.3 )

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Skills

Slash Guard
- Slash
Generate: 5 Wrath per attack

Ignite the air in front of you, dealing 230% weapon damage as Fire.
Guard

Gain 5% increased armor for each enemy hit. This effect stacks up to 5 times.
Steed Charge Spiked Barding
- Steed Charge
Cooldown: 16 seconds

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

The war horse deals 500% of your Thorns every second to enemies through which you ride.
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.
Consecration Bed of Nails
- Consecration
Cooldown: 30 seconds

Consecrate the ground 20 yards around you for 10 seconds. You and your allies heal for 32185 Life per second while standing on the consecrated ground.
Bed of Nails

The consecrated ground becomes covered in nails. Enemies that walk into the area take 100% of your Thorns damage every second.
Iron Skin Reflective Skin
- Iron Skin
Cooldown: 30 seconds

Your skin turns to iron, absorbing 50% of all incoming damage for 4 seconds.
Reflective Skin

While active, your Thorns is increased by 300%.
Bombardment Barrels of Spikes
- Bombardment
Cooldown: 60 seconds

Call in an assault from afar, raining 5 spheres of burning pitch and stone onto enemies around you, dealing 2850% total weapon damage to enemies within 12 yards of the impact zone.
Barrels of Spikes

In place of the burning spheres, barrels of spikes are hurled. Damage of each barrel is increased by 200% of your Thorns.

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%.
Lord Commander
- Lord Commander
The cooldown of Steed Charge is reduced by 25% and Bombardment by 35%.

Damage dealt by Phalanx is increased 20%.
Iron Maiden
- Iron Maiden
Your Thorns is increased by 50%.
Finery
- Finery
Gain 1.5% Strength for every gem socketed into your gear.

Items

Crown of the Invoker

Set Helm

Primary Stats

+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

+2401–2880 Thorns Damage
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+626–750 Dexterity

+626–750 Strength

+626–750 Intelligence

Thorns of the Invoker
Crown of the Invoker
Burden of the Invoker
Pride of the Invoker
Shackles of the Invoker
Zeal of the Invoker
Renewal of the Invoker
(2) Set: Your Thorns damage now hits all enemies in a 15 yard radius around you. Each time you hit an enemy with Punish, Slash, or block an attack your Thorns is increased by 35% for 2 seconds.
(4) Set: You take 50% less damage for 20 seconds after damaging an enemy with Bombardment.
(6) Set: The attack speed of Punish and Slash are increased by 50% and deal 800% of your Thorns damage to the first enemy hit.
Burden of the Invoker

Set Shoulders

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

+5334–7696 Thorns Damage
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

Thorns of the Invoker
Crown of the Invoker
Burden of the Invoker
Pride of the Invoker
Shackles of the Invoker
Zeal of the Invoker
Renewal of the Invoker
(2) Set: Your Thorns damage now hits all enemies in a 15 yard radius around you. Each time you hit an enemy with Punish, Slash, or block an attack your Thorns is increased by 35% for 2 seconds.
(4) Set: You take 50% less damage for 20 seconds after damaging an enemy with Bombardment.
(6) Set: The attack speed of Punish and Slash are increased by 50% and deal 800% of your Thorns damage to the first enemy hit.
Talisman of Akkhan

Set Amulet

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

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.
Breastplate of Akkhan

Set Chest Armor

51 - 68 Armor

Primary Stats

Sockets (1)

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 1500% increased damage and take 50% less damage.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Shackles of the Invoker

Set Bracers

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

+2401–2880 Thorns Damage
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

Thorns of the Invoker
Crown of the Invoker
Burden of the Invoker
Pride of the Invoker
Shackles of the Invoker
Zeal of the Invoker
Renewal of the Invoker
(2) Set: Your Thorns damage now hits all enemies in a 15 yard radius around you. Each time you hit an enemy with Punish, Slash, or block an attack your Thorns is increased by 35% for 2 seconds.
(4) Set: You take 50% less damage for 20 seconds after damaging an enemy with Bombardment.
(6) Set: The attack speed of Punish and Slash are increased by 50% and deal 800% of your Thorns damage to the first enemy hit.
Pride of the Invoker

Set Gloves

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

+2401–2880 Thorns Damage
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+626–750 Dexterity

+626–750 Strength

+626–750 Intelligence

Thorns of the Invoker
Crown of the Invoker
Burden of the Invoker
Pride of the Invoker
Shackles of the Invoker
Zeal of the Invoker
Renewal of the Invoker
(2) Set: Your Thorns damage now hits all enemies in a 15 yard radius around you. Each time you hit an enemy with Punish, Slash, or block an attack your Thorns is increased by 35% for 2 seconds.
(4) Set: You take 50% less damage for 20 seconds after damaging an enemy with Bombardment.
(6) Set: The attack speed of Punish and Slash are increased by 50% and deal 800% of your Thorns damage to the first enemy hit.
Belt of the Trove

Legendary Belt

Primary Stats

+81–85 Resistance to All Elements
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Reduces damage from melee attacks by 4.0%
Every 6–8 seconds, call down Bombardment on a random nearby enemy.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+220–349 Dexterity

+220–349 Strength

+220–349 Intelligence
Cuisses of Akkhan

Set Pants

33 - 38 Armor

Primary Stats

Sockets (1)

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 1500% increased damage and take 50% less damage.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Sabatons of Akkhan

Set Boots

30 - 35 Armor

Primary Stats

+78 - 83 Vitality

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 1500% increased damage and take 50% less damage.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Unity

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6.0%
Increases damage against elites by 12.0–15.0%
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

All damage taken is split between wearers of this item.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+220–349 Dexterity

+220–349 Strength

+220–349 Intelligence
Stone of Jordan

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Increases damage against elites by 25.0–30.0%
+2 Random Magic Properties
One of 6 Magic Properties (varies)

+8–10 Maximum Discipline (Demon Hunter Only)

+7–8 Maximum Fury (Barbarian Only)

+7–9 Maximum Arcane Power (Wizard Only)

+105–119 Maximum Mana (Witch Doctor Only)

+13–14 Maximum Spirit (Monk Only)

+7–8 Maximum Wrath

One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+220–349 Dexterity

+220–349 Strength

+220–349 Intelligence

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.
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
- Crown of the Invoker
- Helm of Akkhan
- Stat Priority: Str Vit Socket AR
Shoulders
- Burden of the Invoker
- Pauldrons of Akkhan
- Stat Priority: Str Vit AD Skill: Bombardment
Amulet
- Talisman of Akkhan
- Stat Priority: Physical % Socket Str CDR
Torso
- Breastplate of Akkhan
- Stat Priority: Str Vit Socket Skill: Bombardment
Wrists
- Shackles of the Invoker
- Stat Priority: Physical % Str Vit AR
Hands
- Pride of the Invoker
- Gauntlets of Akkhan
- Stat Priority: Str Vit AD CDR
Waist
- Belt of the Trove
- Stat Priority: Str Vit AR Life
Legs
- Cuisses of Akkhan
- Renewal of the Invoker
- Stat Priority: Str Vit Socket AR
Feet
- Sabatons of Akkhan
- Zeal of the Invoker
- Stat Priority: Str Vit AR
Rings
- Unity
- Stone of Jordan
- Stat Priority: Physical % Str Socket CDR
Weapon
- Flail of the Charge
- Stat Priority: Str Vit AD CDR
Offhand
- Shield of the Steed
- Stat Priority: Str Vit AD CDR

Legendary Gems
- 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 Trapped
  Bane of the Trapped
  
  Gem
  
  Secondary Stats
  
  Increase damage against enemies under the effects of control-impairing effects by 15%.
- Boyarsky's Chip
  Boyarsky's Chip
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  Adds 16000 Thorns.
  Taunt the first enemy hit by your Primary skills for 2 seconds. (Requires Rank 25)

Kanai's Cube

In-geom

Legendary Sword
In-geom
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
Illusory Boots
Ring of Royal Grandeur

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Attack Speed Increased by 2.0–3.0%
+27–60 Life per Hit
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Reduces the number of items needed for set bonuses by 1 (to a minimum of 2).
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+24–29 Dexterity

+24–29 Strength

+24–29 Intelligence
Ring of Royal Grandeur

Paragon Priorities

Core

Movement Speed
Primary Stat
Vitality
Maximum Resource

Offense

Cooldown Reduction
Attack Speed
Critical Hit Chance
Critical Hit Damage

Defense

Resist All
Life
Armor
Life Regeneration

Utility

Area Damage
Life on Hit
Resource Cost Reduction
Gold Find

Build Guide

This is a variation of the "Triumvirate" build from Baromir (http://www.diablofans.com/builds/85975-new-best-rift-t13-crusader-speed-farm-build)

The cubed armor is "Iron Heart"

I wasn't able to clear T13 in short time, mainly because of missing Paragon levels (around 750 instead of 1400 which Baromir has). Damage AND toughness both were problems. So I thought how i could push this without sacrificing too much. I chose three parts of the Invoker set, the 4-piece bonus adds 50% damage reduction. To make use of the 2-piece bonus, I left out Condemn and added Slash (Guard rune for more toughness) to get the 35% thorns buff. Furthermore I swapped Law of hope with Consecration - Bed of nails. Because you get stuck sometimes between mobs, I would cube the Illusory Boots. The playstyle and stat priorities are exactly like Baromirs, the only difference is that you hit the elite packs with Slash before you drop your Bombardement, Consecration and get on your steed.

You only sacrifice the Nemesis bracers, which will result in longer clearing times and less death breath. If you're at higher paragon levels, you can cube them instead of the Iron heart. The other sacrifice is the additional deaths breath from the sage set. If your damage is high enough, you don't need this build and can choose Baromirs one. Have fun!

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