Invoker 5/Akkhan 3 cookie cutter tank build

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by Ibnfrey last updated Feb 10, 2019 ( Patch 2.6.1 )

Seasonal

Hybrid

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Skills

Punish Celerity
- Punish
Generate: 5 Wrath per attack

Strike your enemy for 335% weapon damage and gain Hardened Senses, increasing your Block Chance by 15% for 5 seconds.
Celerity

When you block with Hardened Senses active, you gain 15% increased Attack Speed for 3 seconds.
Steed Charge Endurance
- Steed Charge
Cooldown: 16 seconds

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

Increase the duration to 3 seconds.
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.
Iron Skin Steel Skin
- Iron Skin
Cooldown: 30 seconds

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

Increase the duration to 7 seconds.
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.

Fervor
- Fervor
While wielding a one-handed weapon, your attack speed is increased by 15% and all cooldowns are reduced by 15%.
Finery
- Finery
Gain 1.5% Strength for every gem socketed into your gear.
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

+626 - 750 Strength
+626 - 750 Dexterity
+626 - 750 Intelligence
Sockets (1)
+2401 - 2880 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 350% 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 15000% of your Thorns damage to the first enemy hit.

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Burden of the Invoker

Set Shoulders

59 - 68 Armor

Primary Stats

+416 - 500 Strength
+416 - 500 Dexterity
+416 - 500 Intelligence
+5334 - 7696 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 350% 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 15000% of your Thorns damage to the first enemy hit.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Talisman of Akkhan

Set Amulet

Primary Stats

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

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: Judgment has no cooldown and gains the effect of every rune.
(4) Set: Attacks from Phalanx Avatars reduce the cooldown of Akarat's Champion by 0.5 seconds, and also apply Condemn when attacking enemies that are affected by Judgment.
(6) Set: While Akarat's Champion is active, you deal 1500% increased damage and take 50% less damage.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
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

8 - 10 Armor

Primary Stats

+416 - 500 Strength
+416 - 500 Dexterity
+416 - 500 Intelligence
+2401 - 2880 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 350% 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 15000% of your Thorns damage to the first enemy hit.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Pride of the Invoker

Set Gloves

42 - 55 Armor

Primary Stats

+626 - 750 Strength
+626 - 750 Dexterity
+626 - 750 Intelligence
+2401 - 2880 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 350% 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 15000% of your Thorns damage to the first enemy hit.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Belt of the Trove

Legendary Belt

287 - 319 Armor

Primary Stats

+51 - 60 Resistance to All Elements
Reduces damage from melee attacks by 400%

Secondary Stats

Every 6 - 8 seconds, call down Bombardment on a random nearby enemy.

+ 2 Random Magic Properties
Renewal of the Invoker

Set Pants

33 - 38 Armor

Primary Stats

+416 - 500 Strength
+416 - 500 Dexterity
+416 - 500 Intelligence
+2401 - 2880 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 90% for 2 seconds. This effect stacks up to 10 times.
(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 100% and deal 67500% of your Thorns damage.

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Zeal of the Invoker

Set Boots

30 - 35 Armor

Primary Stats

+416 - 500 Strength
+416 - 500 Dexterity
+416 - 500 Intelligence
+2401 - 2880 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 350% 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 15000% of your Thorns damage to the first enemy hit.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Justice Lantern

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

+12–16% Chance to Block
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Reduces duration of control impairing effects by 35–50%
Gain damage reduction equal to 45–55% of your Block Chance.
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+160–179 Dexterity

+160–179 Strength

+160–179 Intelligence
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
Pig Sticker

Legendary Dagger

38.25 Damage Per Second

Primary Stats

+626 - 750 Strength
+626 - 750 Dexterity
+626 - 750 Intelligence

Secondary Stats

+15 - 30% Damage to Beasts
+15 - 30% Damage to Humans
Squeal!
One of 7 Magic Properties (varies)

+(1049 - 1304) Physical Damage

+(1049 - 1304) Fire Damage

+(1049 - 1304) Lightning Damage

+(1049 - 1304) Cold Damage

+(1049 - 1304) Poison Damage

+(1049 - 1304) Arcane Damage

+(1049 - 1304) Holy Damage

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Coven's Criterion

Legendary Shield

8 - 9 Armor

Primary Stats

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

+130 - 149 Vitality
+8% Chance to Block

Secondary Stats

You take 45 - 60% less damage from blocked attacks.

+ 3 Random Magic Properties

More Details

Head
- Crown of the Invoker
- Helm of Akkhan
- Stat Priority: Thorns LOH Str Vit
Shoulders
- Burden of the Invoker
- Pauldrons of Akkhan
- Stat Priority: CDR LOH Str Vit
Amulet
- Talisman of Akkhan
- Stat Priority: Physical % AS Socket LOH
Torso
- Breastplate of Akkhan
- Stat Priority: Thorns Str Vit AR
Wrists
- Shackles of the Invoker
- Stat Priority: Socket LOH Str
Hands
- Pride of the Invoker
- Gauntlets of Akkhan
- Stat Priority: CDR AS Socket LOH
Waist
- Belt of the Trove
- Stat Priority: Thorns Str Vit AR
Legs
- Renewal of the Invoker
- Cuisses of Akkhan
- Stat Priority: Thorns Str Vit AR
Feet
- Zeal of the Invoker
- Sabatons of Akkhan
- Stat Priority: Thorns Str Vit AR
Rings
- Justice Lantern
- Unity
- Stone of Jordan
- Stat Priority: Block % Elite % AS Thorns
Weapon
- Pig Sticker
- Stat Priority: CDR AS LOH Str
Offhand
- Coven's Criterion
- Stat Priority: Block % Thorns Str Vit

Legendary Gems
- Bane of the Trapped
  Bane of the Trapped
  
  Gem
  
  Secondary Stats
  
  Increase damage against enemies under the effects of control-impairing effects by 15%.
- Esoteric Alteration
  Esoteric Alteration
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  Gain 10.0% non-Physical damage reduction.
  While below 50% Life, your resistances to Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison, and Arcane are increased by 75%. (Requires Rank 25)
- Boyarsky's Chip
  Boyarsky's Chip
  
  Gem
  
  Secondary Stats
  
  Adds 16000 Thorns.

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
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
Aquila Cuirass
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

Stat priority assumes Sockets in Amulet and Rings.

Need 1 of the Akkhan pieces which are "Recommended" above.

If not season 16, then change 3rd ring in cube to RORG. If more damage is needed then change Unity to CoE.

Need Thorns on every piece possible.

Need to exceed 56.45% CDR Which is best done by rolling 10% on the weapon and 4 more 8% rolls on other pieces.

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

Life on Hit
Area Damage
Gold Find
Resource Cost Reduction

Build Guide

Law can be changed to Justice - Decaying Strength for more defense.

Steel Skin can be changed to Flash for more mobility.

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