Thorns Tank (WIP)

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by Delvianna last updated May 9, 2018 ( Patch 2.6.1 )

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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.
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.
Provoke Hit Me
- Provoke
Cooldown: 20 seconds
Generate: 30 Wrath

Taunt all nearby enemies and instantly generate an additional 5 Wrath for every enemy taunted. Taunted enemies will focus their attention on you for 4 seconds.
Hit Me

Gain 50% increased Block Chance for 4 seconds after casting Provoke.
Laws of Valor Invincible
- Laws of Valor
Cooldown: 30 seconds

Active: Empower the Law, granting you and your allies 15% increased Attack Speed for 5 seconds.

Passive: Recite the Law, granting you and your allies 8% increased Attack Speed.

Only one Law may be active at a time.
Invincible

Active: Empowering the Law also increases your Life on Hit by 21457.
Steed Charge Rejuvenation
- Steed Charge
Cooldown: 16 seconds

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

While riding the war horse, you recover 15% of your maximum Life.
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%.

Fervor
- Fervor
While wielding a one-handed weapon, your attack speed is increased by 15% and all cooldowns are reduced by 15%.
Divine Fortress
- Divine Fortress
Your Armor is increased by a percent equal to your shield's Block Chance.
Iron Maiden
- Iron Maiden
Your Thorns is increased by 50%.
Hold Your Ground
- Hold Your Ground
You can no longer Dodge, but your Block Chance is increased by 30%.

Items

Crown of the Invoker

Set Helm

21 - 24 Armor

Primary Stats

Sockets (1)
+316 - 464 Thorns Damage

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 140% 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 5400% of your Thorns damage to the first enemy hit.

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Burden of the Invoker

Set Shoulders

59 - 68 Armor

Primary Stats

+812 - 1242 Thorns Damage

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 140% 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 5400% of your Thorns damage to the first enemy hit.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
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%.
Aquila Cuirass

Legendary Chest Armor

51 - 68 Armor

Primary Stats

Sockets (1)

Secondary Stats

While above 90 - 95% primary resource, all damage taken is reduced by 50%.

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Sanguinary Vambraces

Legendary Bracers

8 - 10 Armor

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 1%
+316 - 464 Thorns Damage

Secondary Stats

Chance on being hit to deal 1000% of your Thorns damage to nearby enemies.

+ 2 Random Magic Properties
Pride of the Invoker

Set Gloves

42 - 55 Armor

Primary Stats

+316 - 464 Thorns Damage

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 140% 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 5400% of your Thorns damage to the first enemy hit.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
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
Renewal of the Invoker

Set Pants

33 - 38 Armor

Primary Stats

+316 - 464 Thorns Damage
Sockets (1)

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 140% 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 5400% of your Thorns damage to the first enemy hit.

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Zeal of the Invoker

Set Boots

30 - 35 Armor

Primary Stats

+316 - 464 Thorns Damage

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 140% 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 5400% of your Thorns damage to the first enemy hit.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Justice Lantern

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Reduces duration of control impairing effects by 35 - 50%
+12 - 16% Chance to Block
Sockets (1)

Secondary Stats

Gain damage reduction equal to 45 - 55% of your Block Chance.

+ 2 Random Magic Properties
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%.
Hack

Legendary Axe

3.25 Damage Per Second

Secondary Stats

75 - 100% of your Thorns damage is applied on every attack.
One of 2 Magic Properties (varies)
+66 - 132 Minimum Damage
+88 - 176 Maximum Damage

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Akarat's Awakening

Legendary Crusader Shield

9 - 10 Armor

Primary Stats

+10 - 20% Chance to Block
0 - 0 Block Amount

+8% Chance to Block

Secondary Stats

Every successful block has a 20 - 25% chance to reduce all cooldowns by 1 second.

+ 3 Random Magic Properties

More Details

Head
- Crown of the Invoker
- Stat Priority: Str Vit Socket CHC
Shoulders
- Burden of the Invoker
- Stat Priority: Str Vit Armor + AR
Amulet
- The Traveler's Pledge
- Stat Priority: Str Vit AS
Torso
- Aquila Cuirass
- Stat Priority: Str Vit AR
Wrists
- Sanguinary Vambraces
- Stat Priority: None
Hands
- Pride of the Invoker
- Stat Priority: None
Waist
- Belt of the Trove
- Stat Priority: Str Vit AR Armor +
Legs
- Renewal of the Invoker
- Stat Priority: Str Vit AR
Feet
- Zeal of the Invoker
- Stat Priority: Str Vit AR Armor +
Rings
- Justice Lantern
- The Compass Rose
- Stat Priority: Str AS CDR
Weapon
- Hack
- Stat Priority: Str Dmg % CDR
Offhand
- Akarat's Awakening
- Stat Priority: Str Vit CDR

Legendary Gems
- Boyarsky's Chip
  Boyarsky's Chip
  
  Gem
  
  Secondary Stats
  
  Adds 16000 Thorns.
- Bane of the Stricken
  Bane of the Stricken
  
  Gem
  
  Secondary Stats
  
  Each attack you make against an enemy increases the damage it takes from your attacks by 0.8%.
- Bane of the Powerful
  Bane of the Powerful
  
  Gem
  
  Secondary Stats
  
  Gain 20% increased damage for 30 seconds after killing an elite pack.

Kanai's Cube

Blood Brother

Legendary Two-Handed Sword

11 Damage Per Second

Secondary Stats

Grants a 15 - 20% chance to block attacks. Blocked attacks inflict 30% less damage. After blocking an attack, your next attack inflicts 30% additional damage.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)
+66 - 132 Minimum Damage
+88 - 176 Maximum Damage
+10 - 15% Damage

+ 2 Random Magic Properties
Blood Brother
Omnislash

Legendary Belt

6 - 7 Armor

Primary Stats

+51 - 60 Resistance to All Elements

Secondary Stats

Slash attacks in all directions.

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Omnislash
Ring of Royal Grandeur

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Attack Speed Increased by 5 - 6%
+152 - 224 Life per Hit

Secondary Stats

Reduces the number of items needed for set bonuses by 1 (to a minimum of 2).

+ 2 Random Magic Properties
Ring of Royal Grandeur

Cool Down Reduction for skills. Diamond Gems in ALL gear. Yellow gem for weapon. Attack speed for more dps. Block chance increases armor value as well as cool down reduction. Bombardment is going to be your main AOE damage dealer, more block chance, more the CD will be up on it. Use it on big groups of mobs to kill them quicker. Use law of valor on bosses or elite packs when you need extra health and attack speed.

I decided to not do heart of iron because it was a very low boost to DPS (the point where its unnoticeable) and I felt like the extra hits of omnislash will help with large packs when bombardment is on CD and get the armor value up quicker since more mobs will be hit. Divine fortress + hold your ground has a massive defense boost together with blood brother. You still get the attack speed value from Law of valor so fanaticism passive isn't needed.

Paragon Priorities

Core

Primary Stat
Vitality
Movement Speed
Maximum Resource

Offense

Cooldown Reduction
Attack Speed
Critical Hit Chance
Critical Hit Damage

Defense

Resist All
Armor
Life
Life Regeneration

Utility

Area Damage
Life on Hit
Gold Find
Resource Cost Reduction

Strength > Life for paragons. Strength gives you more thorns. Only put Vit if your health is too low.

Build Guide

Currently able to do GRift solo 65, missing blood brother, shield, gloves and wrists. Also, hack roll sucks.

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Thorns Tank (WIP)

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Items

Head

Shoulders

Amulet

Torso

Wrists

Hands

Waist

Legs

Feet

Rings

Weapon

Offhand

Legendary Gems

Kanai's Cube

Paragon Priorities

Core

Offense

Defense

Utility

Build Guide

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