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T13 - Pestilence speed farming build to GR 70+

by user-6051666 last updated Jul 20, 2017 ( Patch 2.6 )

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Skills

Decrepify Enfeeblement
- Decrepify
Cost: 10 Essence

A crippling curse that reduces the enemy units' movement speed by 75% and reduces damage of affected enemies by 30% for 30 seconds.
Enfeeblement

Increase the potency of the movement speed reduction to 100% and decaying to normal potency over 5 seconds.
Blood Rush Transfusion
- Blood Rush
Cost: 5% Health
Cooldown: 5 seconds

Shed your mortal flesh and reappear up to 50 yards away.
Transfusion

Heals for 2% of your maximum health for every enemy passed through.
Bone Spear Shatter
- Bone Spear
Cost: 20 Essence

Summon a piercing projectile that causes 500% weapon damage as Physical to all enemies it passes through.
Shatter

Instead of piercing now detonates on the first enemy hit dealing 500% weapon damage as Physical to all enemies within 15 yards.
Command Golem Flesh Golem
- Command Golem
Cooldown: 45 seconds

Active: Command the Golem to the targeted location where it collapses into a pile of 5 corpses.

Passive: Raise a Flesh Golem to fight for you. Flesh Golem deals 450% weapon damage as Physical per attack.
Flesh Golem

Active: Command the Golem to the targeted location where it collapses into a pile of 8 corpses.
Devour Voracious
- Devour
Consume corpses within 60 yards to restore 10 Essence per corpse.
Voracious

Reduces all essence costs by 2% for each corpse consumed for 5 seconds.
Bone Armor Dislocation
- Bone Armor
Cost: 10 Essence
Cooldown: 10 seconds

Rip bones from nearby enemies, dealing 125% weapon damage as Physical, and create armor that reduces damage taken by 3% per enemy hit up to a maximum of 10 enemies. Lasts for 60 secs.
Dislocation

Enemies hit are also stunned for 2 seconds.

Bone Armor's damage is turned into Poison.

Stand Alone
- Stand Alone
Increase armor by 100%, reduced by 10% for each active minion.
Serration
- Serration
Bone Spikes, Bone Spear, and Bone Spirit deal 1% increased damage for every 1.5 yards from you, up to a maximum of 20%.
Fueled by Death
- Fueled by Death
Consuming a corpse increases your movement speed by 3% for 5 seconds. This effect can stack up to 10 times.
Bone Prison
- Bone Prison
Bone Spear, Bone Spikes, and Bone Spirit have a 30% chance to trap enemies in a Bone Prison for 3 seconds.

Items

Pestilence Mask

Set Helm

21 - 24 Armor

Primary Stats

+626 - 750 Strength
+626 - 750 Dexterity
+626 - 750 Intelligence
Sockets (1)

Pestilence Master's Shroud
Pestilence Mask
Pestilence Defense
Pestilence Robe
Pestilence Incantations
Pestilence Battle Boots
Pestilence Gloves
(2) Set: Each corpse you consume fires a Corpse Lance at a nearby enemy.
(4) Set: Each enemy you hit with Bone Spear reduces your damage taken by 2%, up to a maximum of 50%. Lasts 15 seconds.
(6) Set: Each corpse you consume grants you an Empowered Bone Spear charge that increases the damage of your next Bone Spear by 3000%.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Pestilence Defense

Set Shoulders

59 - 68 Armor

Primary Stats

+416 - 500 Strength
+416 - 500 Dexterity
+416 - 500 Intelligence
Reduces all resource costs by 5 - 7%.

Pestilence Master's Shroud
Pestilence Mask
Pestilence Defense
Pestilence Robe
Pestilence Incantations
Pestilence Battle Boots
Pestilence Gloves
(2) Set: Each corpse you consume fires a Corpse Lance at a nearby enemy.
(4) Set: Each enemy you hit with Bone Spear reduces your damage taken by 2%, up to a maximum of 50%. Lasts 15 seconds.
(6) Set: Each corpse you consume grants you an Empowered Bone Spear charge that increases the damage of your next Bone Spear by 3000%.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
The Traveler's Pledge

Set Amulet

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Damage Increased by 51 - 55%

Endless Walk
The Traveler's Pledge
The Compass Rose
(2) Set: While moving, damage taken is reduced by up to 50%.
While standing still, damage dealt is increased by up to 100%.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Pestilence Robe

Set Chest Armor

51 - 68 Armor

Primary Stats

+416 - 500 Strength
+416 - 500 Dexterity
+416 - 500 Intelligence
Sockets (1)

Pestilence Master's Shroud
Pestilence Mask
Pestilence Defense
Pestilence Robe
Pestilence Incantations
Pestilence Battle Boots
Pestilence Gloves
(2) Set: Each corpse you consume fires a Corpse Lance at a nearby enemy.
(4) Set: Each enemy you hit with Bone Spear reduces your damage taken by 2%, up to a maximum of 50%. Lasts 15 seconds.
(6) Set: Each corpse you consume grants you an Empowered Bone Spear charge that increases the damage of your next Bone Spear by 3000%.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
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
Pestilence Gloves

Set Gloves

42 - 55 Armor

Primary Stats

+626 - 750 Strength
+626 - 750 Dexterity
+626 - 750 Intelligence
Critical Hit Chance Increased by 7 - 10%

Pestilence Master's Shroud
Pestilence Mask
Pestilence Defense
Pestilence Robe
Pestilence Incantations
Pestilence Battle Boots
Pestilence Gloves
(2) Set: Each corpse you consume fires a Corpse Lance at a nearby enemy.
(4) Set: Each enemy you hit with Bone Spear reduces your damage taken by 2%, up to a maximum of 50%. Lasts 15 seconds.
(6) Set: Each corpse you consume grants you an Empowered Bone Spear charge that increases the damage of your next Bone Spear by 3000%.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Dayntee's Binding

Legendary Belt

6 - 7 Armor

Primary Stats

+416 - 500 Strength
+416 - 500 Dexterity
+416 - 500 Intelligence

Secondary Stats

You gain an additional 40 - 50% damage reduction when there is an enemy afflicted by your Decrepify.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Pestilence Incantations

Set Pants

33 - 38 Armor

Primary Stats

+416 - 500 Strength
+416 - 500 Dexterity
+416 - 500 Intelligence
Sockets (1)

Pestilence Master's Shroud
Pestilence Mask
Pestilence Defense
Pestilence Robe
Pestilence Incantations
Pestilence Battle Boots
Pestilence Gloves
(2) Set: Each corpse you consume fires a Corpse Lance at a nearby enemy.
(4) Set: Each enemy you hit with Bone Spear reduces your damage taken by 2%, up to a maximum of 50%. Lasts 15 seconds.
(6) Set: Each corpse you consume grants you an Empowered Bone Spear charge that increases the damage of your next Bone Spear by 3000%.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Pestilence Battle Boots

Set Boots

30 - 35 Armor

Primary Stats

+416 - 500 Strength
+416 - 500 Dexterity
+416 - 500 Intelligence
+416 - 500 Vitality

Pestilence Master's Shroud
Pestilence Mask
Pestilence Defense
Pestilence Robe
Pestilence Incantations
Pestilence Battle Boots
Pestilence Gloves
(2) Set: Each corpse you consume fires a Corpse Lance at a nearby enemy.
(4) Set: Each enemy you hit with Bone Spear reduces your damage taken by 2%, up to a maximum of 50%. Lasts 15 seconds.
(6) Set: Each corpse you consume grants you an Empowered Bone Spear charge that increases the damage of your next Bone Spear by 3000%.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
The Compass Rose

Set Ring

Endless Walk
The Traveler's Pledge
The Compass Rose
(2) Set: While moving, damage taken is reduced by up to 50%.
While standing still, damage dealt is increased by up to 100%.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Briggs' Wrath

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

+416 - 500 Strength
+416 - 500 Dexterity
+416 - 500 Intelligence
Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5 - 6%

Secondary Stats

Uncursed enemies are pulled to the target location when a curse is applied to them.

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Maltorius' Petrified Spike

Legendary Two-Handed Scythe

1687.4 Damage Per Second

Primary Stats

+946 - 1125 Intelligence

Secondary Stats

Bone Spear now costs 40 Essence and deals 375 - 450% increased damage.
One of 8 Magic Properties (varies)
+5 - 8% Damage

+(1439 - 1788) Physical Damage

+(1439 - 1788) Fire Damage

+(1439 - 1788) Lightning Damage

+(1439 - 1788) Cold Damage

+(1439 - 1788) Poison Damage

+(1439 - 1788) Arcane Damage

+(1439 - 1788) Holy Damage

+ 2 Random Magic Properties

More Details

Head
- Pestilence Mask
- Stat Priority: None
Shoulders
- Pestilence Defense
- Stat Priority: None
Amulet
- The Traveler's Pledge
- Stat Priority: None
Torso
- Pestilence Robe
- Stat Priority: None
Wrists
- Nemesis Bracers
- Stat Priority: None
Hands
- Pestilence Gloves
- Stat Priority: None
Waist
- Dayntee's Binding
- Stat Priority: None
Legs
- Pestilence Incantations
- Stat Priority: None
Feet
- Pestilence Battle Boots
- Stat Priority: None
Rings
- The Compass Rose
- Briggs' Wrath
- Stat Priority: None
Weapon
- Maltorius' Petrified Spike
- Stat Priority: None
Offhand
- Stat Priority: None

Legendary Gems
- Bane of the Trapped
  Bane of the Trapped
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  Increase damage against enemies under the effects of control-impairing effects by 15.00%.
  Gain an aura that reduces the movement speed of enemies within 15 yards by 30%. (Requires Rank 25)
- Zei's Stone of Vengeance
  Zei's Stone of Vengeance
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  Damage you deal is increased by 4.00% for every 10 yards between you and the enemy hit. Maximum 20.00% increase at 50 yards.
  20% chance on hit to Stun the enemy for 1 second. (Requires Rank 25)
- Boon of the Hoarder
  Boon of the Hoarder
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  25.0% chance on killing an enemy to cause an explosion of gold.
  Gain 30% increased movement speed for 2 seconds after picking up gold. (Requires Rank 25)

Kanai's Cube

Scythe of the Cycle

Legendary Scythe

461.5 Damage Per Second

Primary Stats

+626 - 750 Intelligence

Secondary Stats

Your Secondary skills deal 250 - 300% additional damage while Bone Armor is active but reduce the remaining duration of Bone Armor by 4 seconds.
One of 7 Magic Properties (varies)

+(1199 - 1490) Physical Damage

+(1199 - 1490) Fire Damage

+(1199 - 1490) Lightning Damage

+(1199 - 1490) Cold Damage

+(1199 - 1490) Poison Damage

+(1199 - 1490) Arcane Damage

+(1199 - 1490) Holy Damage

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Scythe of the Cycle
Moribund Gauntlets

Legendary Gloves

42 - 55 Armor

Primary Stats

+626 - 750 Strength
+626 - 750 Dexterity
+626 - 750 Intelligence
Critical Hit Chance Increased by 7 - 10%

Secondary Stats

Your Golem sheds a corpse every second.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Moribund Gauntlets
Krysbin's Sentence

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

+416 - 500 Strength
+416 - 500 Dexterity
+416 - 500 Intelligence
Attack Speed Increased by 5 - 6%

Secondary Stats

You deal 75 - 100% increased damage against slowed enemies or triple this bonus against enemies afflicted by any other type of control-impairing effect.

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Krysbin's Sentence

Consume corpses with Moribund Gauntlets and Flesh Golem, those two items will bring you a formidable source of essence at start, and for Bountie's solo Bosses like Malthael / Diablo / Belial / Butcher and co.

Use Decrpify to pack mobs (Brigg's combo) and spam Lance with 6p bonus.

Bone armor is here to have Scythe of the Cycle in Kanai's Cube and more thoughness / CC.

To go in GR 70+, replace Boon of the Hoarder with Pain Enhancer to have more dps, or Esoteric Alteration to have more toughness

Paragon Priorities

Core

Primary Stat
Maximum Resource
Movement Speed
Vitality

Offense

Critical Hit Damage
Critical Hit Chance
Cooldown Reduction
Attack Speed

Defense

Life
Armor
Resist All
Life Regeneration

Utility

Resource Cost Reduction
Area Damage
Life on Hit
Gold Find

Build Guide

Pestilence set up for distance speed farming gameplay - T13 difficulty or GR 65.

Squishy but great dps and burst. 200+ milliards in speed farming.

Good point, this build is a good training for placement with Trag'Oul Corpse Lancer build.

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