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by dh96 last updated Dec 7, 2017 ( Patch 2.6.1 )

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Skills

Soul Harvest Soul to Waste
- Soul Harvest
Cooldown: 12 seconds

Feed on the life force of enemies within 18 yards. Gain 3% Intelligence for 30 seconds for each affected enemy. This effect stacks up to 5 times.
Soul to Waste

Gain 5% increased movement speed for each enemy harvested.
Spirit Walk Honored Guest
- Spirit Walk
Cooldown: 10 seconds

Leave your physical body and enter the spirit realm for 2 seconds. While in the spirit realm, your movement is unhindered.

This ability does not start its cooldown until after its effects expire.
Honored Guest

Gain 20% of your maximum Mana when you activate Spirit Walk.
Locust Swarm Searing Locusts
- Locust Swarm
Cost: 300 Mana

Unleash a plague of locusts that swarms an enemy, dealing 1040% weapon damage as Poison over 8 seconds.

The locusts will jump to additional nearby enemies.
Searing Locusts

Engulf the enemy with burning locusts that deal 1480% weapon damage as Fire over 8 seconds.
Summon Zombie Dogs Life Link
- Summon Zombie Dogs
Cooldown: 45 seconds

Summon 3 Zombie Dogs from the depths to fight by your side. Each dog deals 120% of your weapon damage as Physical per hit.
Life Link

Your Zombie Dogs absorb 10% of all damage done to you.
Haunt Lingering Spirit
- Haunt
Cost: 50 Mana

Haunt an enemy with a spirit, dealing 4000% weapon damage as Cold over 12 seconds. If the enemy dies, the spirit will haunt another nearby enemy.

An enemy can only be affected by one Haunt at a time.
Lingering Spirit

If there are no enemies left, the spirit will linger for up to 10 seconds looking for new enemies.
Firebats Cloud of Bats
- Firebats
Cost: 125 Mana

Call forth a swarm of fiery bats to burn enemies in front of you for 475% weapon damage as Fire.
Cloud of Bats

Call forth a swirl of bats that damage nearby enemies for 425]% weapon damage as Fire. The damage of the bats increases every second, up to a maximum of 850]% weapon damage after 3 seconds.

Pierce the Veil
- Pierce the Veil
All of your damage is increased by 20%, but your Mana costs are increased by 30%.
Confidence Ritual
- Confidence Ritual
You deal 25% additional damage to enemies within 20 yards.
Fierce Loyalty
- Fierce Loyalty
While you have a Gargantuan, Zombie Dog, or Fetish summoned, your movement speed is increased by 15%.

This bonus is increased to 30% while a Gargantuan, Zombie Dog, or Fetish is not in combat.

Additionally, you may have 1 additional Zombie Dog summoned at one time.
Creeping Death
- Creeping Death
Your Haunt, Locust Swarm and the damage amplification from Piranhas last almost forever.

Items

Arachyr's Visage

Set Helm

Primary Stats

+626–750 Intelligence
+4 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket

Spirit of Arachyr
Arachyr's Visage
Arachyr's Mantle
Arachyr's Carapace
Arachyr's Legs
Arachyr's Stride
Arachyr's Claws
(2) Set: Summon a permanent Spider Queen who leaves behind webs that deal 8*100*5 % weapon damage over 5 seconds and Slows enemies. The Spider Queen is commanded to move to where you cast your Corpse Spiders.
(4) Set: Hex gains the effect of the Toad of Hugeness rune. After summoning a Toad of Hugeness, you gain 50% damage reduction and heal for 10% of your maximum Life per second for 15 seconds.
(6) Set: The damage of your creature skills is increased by 2400%. Creature skills are Corpse Spiders, Plague of Toads, Firebats, Locust Swarm, Hex, and Piranhas.
Arachyr's Mantle

Set Shoulders

Primary Stats

+416–500 Intelligence
+91–100 Resistance to All Elements
+4 Random Magic Properties

Spirit of Arachyr
Arachyr's Visage
Arachyr's Mantle
Arachyr's Carapace
Arachyr's Legs
Arachyr's Stride
Arachyr's Claws
(2) Set: Summon a permanent Spider Queen who leaves behind webs that deal 8*100*5 % weapon damage over 5 seconds and Slows enemies. The Spider Queen is commanded to move to where you cast your Corpse Spiders.
(4) Set: Hex gains the effect of the Toad of Hugeness rune. After summoning a Toad of Hugeness, you gain 50% damage reduction and heal for 10% of your maximum Life per second for 15 seconds.
(6) Set: The damage of your creature skills is increased by 2400%. Creature skills are Corpse Spiders, Plague of Toads, Firebats, Locust Swarm, Hex, and Piranhas.
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%.
Arachyr's Carapace

Set Chest Armor

Primary Stats

+416–500 Intelligence
+4 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket

Spirit of Arachyr
Arachyr's Visage
Arachyr's Mantle
Arachyr's Carapace
Arachyr's Legs
Arachyr's Stride
Arachyr's Claws
(2) Set: Summon a permanent Spider Queen who leaves behind webs that deal 8*100*5 % weapon damage over 5 seconds and Slows enemies. The Spider Queen is commanded to move to where you cast your Corpse Spiders.
(4) Set: Hex gains the effect of the Toad of Hugeness rune. After summoning a Toad of Hugeness, you gain 50% damage reduction and heal for 10% of your maximum Life per second for 15 seconds.
(6) Set: The damage of your creature skills is increased by 2400%. Creature skills are Corpse Spiders, Plague of Toads, Firebats, Locust Swarm, Hex, and Piranhas.
Lakumba's Ornament

Legendary Bracers

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6.0%
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Reduce all damage taken by 6% for each stack of Soul Harvest you have.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence
Arachyr's Claws

Set Gloves

Primary Stats

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

Spirit of Arachyr
Arachyr's Visage
Arachyr's Mantle
Arachyr's Carapace
Arachyr's Legs
Arachyr's Stride
Arachyr's Claws
(2) Set: Summon a permanent Spider Queen who leaves behind webs that deal 8*100*5 % weapon damage over 5 seconds and Slows enemies. The Spider Queen is commanded to move to where you cast your Corpse Spiders.
(4) Set: Hex gains the effect of the Toad of Hugeness rune. After summoning a Toad of Hugeness, you gain 50% damage reduction and heal for 10% of your maximum Life per second for 15 seconds.
(6) Set: The damage of your creature skills is increased by 2400%. Creature skills are Corpse Spiders, Plague of Toads, Firebats, Locust Swarm, Hex, and Piranhas.
Hwoj Wrap

Legendary Belt

6 - 7 Armor

Primary Stats

+51 - 60 Resistance to All Elements

Secondary Stats

Locust Swarm also Slows enemies by 60%.

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Arachyr's Legs

Set Pants

Primary Stats

+416–500 Intelligence
+4 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket

Spirit of Arachyr
Arachyr's Visage
Arachyr's Mantle
Arachyr's Carapace
Arachyr's Legs
Arachyr's Stride
Arachyr's Claws
(2) Set: Summon a permanent Spider Queen who leaves behind webs that deal 8*100*5 % weapon damage over 5 seconds and Slows enemies. The Spider Queen is commanded to move to where you cast your Corpse Spiders.
(4) Set: Hex gains the effect of the Toad of Hugeness rune. After summoning a Toad of Hugeness, you gain 50% damage reduction and heal for 10% of your maximum Life per second for 15 seconds.
(6) Set: The damage of your creature skills is increased by 2400%. Creature skills are Corpse Spiders, Plague of Toads, Firebats, Locust Swarm, Hex, and Piranhas.
Arachyr's Stride

Set Boots

Primary Stats

+416–500 Intelligence
+416–500 Vitality
+4 Random Magic Properties

Spirit of Arachyr
Arachyr's Visage
Arachyr's Mantle
Arachyr's Carapace
Arachyr's Legs
Arachyr's Stride
Arachyr's Claws
(2) Set: Summon a permanent Spider Queen who leaves behind webs that deal 8*100*5 % weapon damage over 5 seconds and Slows enemies. The Spider Queen is commanded to move to where you cast your Corpse Spiders.
(4) Set: Hex gains the effect of the Toad of Hugeness rune. After summoning a Toad of Hugeness, you gain 50% damage reduction and heal for 10% of your maximum Life per second for 15 seconds.
(6) Set: The damage of your creature skills is increased by 2400%. Creature skills are Corpse Spiders, Plague of Toads, Firebats, Locust Swarm, Hex, and Piranhas.
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%.
Ring of Emptiness

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 3.5%

Secondary Stats

You deal 75 - 100% increased damage to enemies affected by both your Haunt and Locust Swarm.

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Sacred Harvester

Legendary Ceremonial Knife

11.2 Damage Per Second

Secondary Stats

Soul Harvest now stacks up to 10 times.
One of 2 Magic Properties (varies)
+66 - 132 Minimum Damage
+88 - 176 Maximum Damage

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Vile Hive

Legendary Mojo

Primary Stats

+1.471363E-43 Maximum Damage
Critical Hit Chance Increased by 1%

Secondary Stats

Locust Swarm gains the effect of the Pestilence rune and deals 45 - 60% increased damage.
One of 1 Magic Properties (varies)
+1.443337E-43 Minimum Damage

+ 3 Random Magic Properties

More Details

Head
- Arachyr's Visage
- Stat Priority: None
Shoulders
- Arachyr's Mantle
- Stat Priority: Skill: Locust Swarm
Amulet
- The Traveler's Pledge
- Stat Priority: None
Torso
- Arachyr's Carapace
- Aquila Cuirass
- Stat Priority: Skill: Locust Swarm
Wrists
- Lakumba's Ornament
- Stat Priority: Fire %
Hands
- Arachyr's Claws
- Stat Priority: None
Waist
- Hwoj Wrap
- Bakuli Jungle Wraps
- Stat Priority: None
Legs
- Arachyr's Legs
- Stat Priority: None
Feet
- Arachyr's Stride
- Stat Priority: None
Rings
- The Compass Rose
- Ring of Emptiness
- Stone of Jordan
- Stat Priority: None
Weapon
- Sacred Harvester
- Stat Priority: None
Offhand
- Vile Hive
- Stat Priority: Skill: Locust Swarm

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)
- 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)
- Wreath of Lightning
  Wreath of Lightning
  
  Gem
  
  Secondary Stats
  
  15% chance on hit to gain a Wreath of Lightning, dealing +1250% weapon damage as Lightning every second to nearby enemies for 3 seconds.

Kanai's Cube

Quetzalcoatl

Legendary Voodoo Mask

84 - 97 Armor

Secondary Stats

Locust Swarm and Haunt now deal their damage in half of the normal duration.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Quetzalcoatl
Convention of Elements

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 3.5%
Sockets (1)

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.

+ 2 Random Magic Properties
Convention of Elements

Weapon cube power is Wormwood -- for some reason its not showing up
If you dont have compass rose / travelers you can use aquila cuirass + RoRG, just be careful about spending mana
You could use chicken weps, but I've found its too fast any wormword doesnt have a chance to proc as much + you lose out on vile hive
Hwoj will keep bane of the trapped kicking when youre far away
Locust % on everything you can
Fire % everywhere you can
Shoot for crit hit / dmg everywhere else
If you are good on defense change our gizzard for zei's
SoJ (with fire %, crit, socket) is decent in place of CoE if you put RoE in kanai's cube

Paragon Priorities

Core

Primary Stat
Vitality
Movement Speed
Maximum Resource

Offense

Attack Speed
Cooldown Reduction
Critical Hit Chance
Critical Hit Damage

Defense

Life
Armor
Resist All
Life Regeneration

Utility

Area Damage
Resource Cost Reduction
Life on Hit
Gold Find

Build Guide

Get max stacks of harvest for defense. Keep them up.
Cast haunt frequently -- lingering spirit is really what makes this build able to move so fast and tackle the higher torments. You'll find sometimes you only need to cast it 4-5 times and it will last for half a level.
Zombie Dogs with fierce loyalty is for speed
I use firebats as a finisher for rift guardians or stubborn elites. Pairs well with Bakuli Jungle Wraps if you dont use hwoj wrap

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Shoulders

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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