Rolling Thunder (Roland's Legacy/Thundergod's Vigor)

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by drakkon20 last updated Oct 21, 2014 ( Patch 2.1 )

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Skills

Punish Fury
- 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.
Fury

When you block with Hardened Senses active, you gain 15% increased Critical Hit Chance for your next attack.
Sweep Attack Trip Attack
- Sweep Attack
Cost: 20 Wrath

Sweep a mystical flail through enemies up to 18 yards before you, dealing 480% weapon damage.
Trip Attack

Enemies hit by the sweep attack have a 50% chance to be tripped and Stunned for 2 seconds.
Shield Bash One on One
- Shield Bash
Cost: 30 Wrath

Charge at your enemy, bashing him and all nearby foes. Deals 700% weapon damage plus 300% of your shield Block Chance as Holy damage.
One on One

The targeted monster is stunned for 1.5 seconds. All other monsters hit are knocked back.
Shield Glare Zealous Glare
- Shield Glare
Cooldown: 12 seconds

Light erupts from your shield, Blinding all enemies up to 30 yards in front of you for 4 seconds.
Zealous Glare

Gain 9 Wrath for each enemy Blinded.
Laws of Valor Unstoppable Force
- 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.
Unstoppable Force

Active: Empowering the law also reduces the Wrath cost of all skills by 50% for 5 seconds.
Akarat's Champion Embodiment of Power
- 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.
Embodiment of Power

Increases the bonus Wrath regeneration from Akarat's Champion to 10.

Indestructible
- Indestructible
When you receive fatal damage, you instead become immune to damage, gain 35% increased damage and gain 107284 Life per Kill for 5 seconds.

This effect may occur once every 60 seconds.
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%.
Towering Shield
- Towering Shield
Increase the damage of Punish, Shield Bash and Blessed Shield by 20%.

Reduce the cooldown of Shield Glare by 30%.
Finery
- Finery
Gain 1.5% Strength for every gem socketed into your gear.

Items

Roland's Visage

Set Helm

Primary Stats

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

Roland's Legacy
Roland's Visage
Roland's Mantle
Roland's Bearing
Roland's Determination
Roland's Stride
Roland's Grasp
(2) Set: Every use of Shield Bash and Sweep Attack reduces the cooldowns of your Laws and Defensive Skills by 1 second.
(4) Set: Increase the damage of Shield Bash and Sweep Attack by 2500%.
(6) Set: Every use of Shield Bash or Sweep Attack that hits an enemy grants 50% increased Attack Speed and 15% damage reduction for 8 |4second:seconds;. This effect stacks up to 5 times.
Roland's Mantle

Set Shoulders

Primary Stats

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

Roland's Legacy
Roland's Visage
Roland's Mantle
Roland's Bearing
Roland's Determination
Roland's Stride
Roland's Grasp
(2) Set: Every use of Shield Bash and Sweep Attack reduces the cooldowns of your Laws and Defensive Skills by 1 second.
(4) Set: Increase the damage of Shield Bash and Sweep Attack by 2500%.
(6) Set: Every use of Shield Bash or Sweep Attack that hits an enemy grants 50% increased Attack Speed and 15% damage reduction for 8 |4second:seconds;. This effect stacks up to 5 times.
Haunt of Vaxo

Legendary Amulet

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 3.0–4.0%
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Summons shadow clones to your aid when you Stun an enemy. This effect may occur once every 30 seconds.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+128–163 Dexterity

+128–163 Strength

+128–163 Intelligence
Roland's Bearing

Set Chest Armor

Primary Stats

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

Roland's Legacy
Roland's Visage
Roland's Mantle
Roland's Bearing
Roland's Determination
Roland's Stride
Roland's Grasp
(2) Set: Every use of Shield Bash and Sweep Attack reduces the cooldowns of your Laws and Defensive Skills by 1 second.
(4) Set: Increase the damage of Shield Bash and Sweep Attack by 2500%.
(6) Set: Every use of Shield Bash or Sweep Attack that hits an enemy grants 50% increased Attack Speed and 15% damage reduction for 8 |4second:seconds;. This effect stacks up to 5 times.
Reaper's Wraps

Legendary Bracers

Primary Stats

+8 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Health globes restore 25–30% of your primary resource.
Roland's Grasp

Set Gloves

Primary Stats

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

Roland's Legacy
Roland's Visage
Roland's Mantle
Roland's Bearing
Roland's Determination
Roland's Stride
Roland's Grasp
(2) Set: Every use of Shield Bash and Sweep Attack reduces the cooldowns of your Laws and Defensive Skills by 1 second.
(4) Set: Increase the damage of Shield Bash and Sweep Attack by 2500%.
(6) Set: Every use of Shield Bash or Sweep Attack that hits an enemy grants 50% increased Attack Speed and 15% damage reduction for 8 |4second:seconds;. This effect stacks up to 5 times.
Thundergod's Vigor

Legendary Belt

Primary Stats

Lightning skills deal 10–15% more damage.
+160–179 Vitality
+1 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

+150–200 Lightning Resistance
Blocking, dodging or being hit causes you to discharge bolts of electricity that deal 100–130% weapon damage as Lightning.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+160–179 Dexterity

+160–179 Strength

+160–179 Intelligence
Roland's Determination

Set Pants

Primary Stats

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

Roland's Legacy
Roland's Visage
Roland's Mantle
Roland's Bearing
Roland's Determination
Roland's Stride
Roland's Grasp
(2) Set: Every use of Shield Bash and Sweep Attack reduces the cooldowns of your Laws and Defensive Skills by 1 second.
(4) Set: Increase the damage of Shield Bash and Sweep Attack by 2500%.
(6) Set: Every use of Shield Bash or Sweep Attack that hits an enemy grants 50% increased Attack Speed and 15% damage reduction for 8 |4second:seconds;. This effect stacks up to 5 times.
Roland's Stride

Set Boots

Primary Stats

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

Roland's Legacy
Roland's Visage
Roland's Mantle
Roland's Bearing
Roland's Determination
Roland's Stride
Roland's Grasp
(2) Set: Every use of Shield Bash and Sweep Attack reduces the cooldowns of your Laws and Defensive Skills by 1 second.
(4) Set: Increase the damage of Shield Bash and Sweep Attack by 2500%.
(6) Set: Every use of Shield Bash or Sweep Attack that hits an enemy grants 50% increased Attack Speed and 15% damage reduction for 8 |4second:seconds;. This effect stacks up to 5 times.
Justice Lantern

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Reduces duration of control impairing effects by 35 - 50%
+12 - 16% Chance to Block
Sockets (1)
+416 - 500 Strength
+416 - 500 Dexterity
+416 - 500 Intelligence

Secondary Stats

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

+ 2 Random Magic Properties
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.
Schaefer's Hammer

Legendary Two-Handed Mace

Primary Stats

+(732–894)–(877–1111) Lightning Damage
Lightning skills deal 20–25% more damage.
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Casting a Lightning skill charges you with Lightning, causing you to deal 650–850% weapon damage as Lightning every second for 5 seconds to nearby enemies.
Piro Marella

Legendary Crusader Shield

Primary Stats

+8 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Reduces the Wrath cost of Shield Bash by 40–50%.

More Details

Head
- Roland's Visage
- The Helm of Rule
- Stat Priority: None
Shoulders
- Roland's Mantle
- Homing Pads
- Stat Priority: None
Amulet
- Haunt of Vaxo
- The Ess of Johan
- Xephirian Amulet
- Stat Priority: Lightning % Socket
Torso
- Roland's Bearing
- Stat Priority: None
Wrists
- Reaper's Wraps
- Krelm's Buff Bracers
- Strongarm Bracers
- Stat Priority: Lightning %
Hands
- Roland's Grasp
- Stat Priority: None
Waist
- Thundergod's Vigor
- Stat Priority: Lightning %
Legs
- Roland's Determination
- Depth Diggers
- Stat Priority: None
Feet
- Roland's Stride
- Ice Climbers
- Illusory Boots
- Stat Priority: None
Rings
- Justice Lantern
- Stone of Jordan
- Ring of Royal Grandeur
- Stat Priority: Socket
Weapon
- Schaefer's Hammer
- Stat Priority: Lightning %
Offhand
- Piro Marella
- Lidless Wall
- Stat Priority: None

Legendary Gems
- Wreath of Lightning
  Wreath of Lightning
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  15% chance on hit to gain a Wreath of Lightning, dealing 1250.0% weapon damage as Lightning every second to nearby enemies for 3 seconds.
  While under the effect of the Wreath of Lightning, gain 25% increased movement speed. (Requires Rank 25)
- Taeguk
  Taeguk
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  Gain 2.00% increased damage for 1.5 seconds when you spend resource on a channeled skill. This effect stacks up to 10 times.
  Gain 2.0% increased Armor for every stack. (Requires Rank 25)
- 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)

The core of this build is Schafer's Hammer, Thundergod's Vigor, and the 6pc Set bonus from Roland's Legacy.
You get lightning damage on your bracer, amulet, weapon, and belt which can stack as high as 80% with perfect rolls.
This can be further raised with a Stone of Jordon and a Lidless Wall to 115% lightning damage.
Shield bash bonus damage on Shield, Helm and Boots.
Stack this with Roland's 100% Sweep attack and Shield Bash damage and I think you start to get the idea.
Piro marella is the recommended shield because you can get 50% cheaper Shield Bash.
For your amulet slot you want to make sure you have Lightning% damage and CHD. You can get away with any of the absorb neck's but Haunt of Vaxo works very well as you are almost ALWAYS stunning somebody. Ess of Johan helps group enemies together for your shield bash or Sweep attack.
For legendary gems I chose Wreath because of the synergy with lightning damage, Taeguk because of how often you are using your abilities and bane because it is just a amazing gem for all builds.

Using Ring of Royal Grandeur opens up many interesting possibilities to supplement your damage and your defence:
Helm of Rule and Justice Lantern make you more tanky and also increase your Shield bash damage considerably.
Homing pad's are kind of a strange choice but they can save your bacon if you are trapped behind a waller and just want to mitigate some damage or get back to town while surrounded by enemies.
Lidless Wall and Stone of Jordon can give you an extra 35% lightning damage as well as the increased damage to elites.
Reapers wraps are recommended but you can use Strongarms or Krelm's to add more damage or utility as needed.
Depth diggers are really nice pants and can add some crazy damage if you are happy with your defence stats.
For boots if you are getting your butt kicked by wallers or frozen enchant, they are a good choice to get you out of trouble.

Paragon Priorities

Core

Movement Speed
Primary Stat
Vitality
Maximum Resource

Offense

Cooldown Reduction
Critical Hit Chance
Critical Hit Damage
Attack Speed

Defense

Resist All
Armor
Life
Life Regeneration

Utility

Resource Cost Reduction
Life on Hit
Area Damage
Gold Find

Movement till 25% and then strength.
CDR before CHC=CHD before AS
ARes before Armor before %Life before LPS
CostReduction before LPH before AreaDmg before Goldfind

Build Guide

For this build you basically charge into a juicy target and knock everybody else back. With Roland's you can then alternate Sweep attack/Shield bash/Punish as you like to keep your Roland's AS and wrath up.
When it comes to a boss or elite pack you pop your law, champion and spam bash on them till they die. You can keep most chapter bosses' completely stun locked while doing good damage.
If an enemy hits you then they have a chance to proc your thundergod's 200% damage static charge as well as Schaefer's hammer static aura.
They both stack with your lightning damage and do nice tight AOE damage. Stack these with Wreath and you are a lightning wrecking ball that can charge in, sweep attack an entire group of enemies and shield bash the boss to pieces.

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