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2.4 M6 Frostfire CA - Group (WIP)

by Midknite last updated Nov 12, 2015 ( Patch 2.3 )

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Skills

Elemental Arrow Frost Arrow
- Elemental Arrow
Cost: 10 Hatred

Shoot a fire arrow that deals 300% weapon damage as Fire to all enemies it passes through.
Frost Arrow

Shoot a frost arrow that hits an enemy for 330% weapon damage as Cold then splits into up to 10 additional frost arrows. Enemies hit are Chilled by 60% for 1 second.
Marked for Death Grim Reaper
- Marked for Death
Cost: 3 Discipline

Mark an enemy. The marked enemy takes 15% additional damage for the next 30 seconds.
Grim Reaper

15% of damage dealt to the marked enemy is also divided evenly among all enemies within 20 yards.
Sentry Guardian Turret
- Sentry
Cost: 20 Hatred

Summon a turret that fires at nearby enemies for 280% weapon damage. Lasts 30 seconds.

You may have 2 turrets active at a time.

You gain a charge every 8 seconds and can have up to 2 charges stored at a time.
Guardian Turret

The turret also creates a shield that reduces damage taken by allies by 25%.
Vault Tumble
- Vault
Cost: 8 Discipline

Tumble acrobatically 35 yards.
Tumble

After using Vault, your next Vault within 6 seconds has its Discipline cost reduced by 50%.
Companion Wolf Companion
- Companion
Cooldown: 30 seconds

Active: Your raven deals an additional 500% damage on its next attack.

Passive: Summons a raven companion that pecks at enemies for 100% of your weapon damage as Physical.
Wolf Companion

Active: Your wolf howls, granting you and your allies within 60 yards 15% increased damage for 10 seconds.

Passive: Summons a wolf companion that attacks enemies in front of him for 150% of your weapon damage as Physical.
Cluster Arrow Loaded for Bear
- Cluster Arrow
Cost: 40 Hatred

Fire a cluster arrow that explodes for 650% weapon damage as Fire into a series of 4 additional grenades that each explode for 250% weapon damage as Fire.
Loaded for Bear

Increase the damage of the explosion at the impact location to 850% weapon damage as Fire.

Awareness
- Awareness
When you receive fatal damage, you instead vanish for 2 seconds and regenerate 50% of maximum Life.

This effect may occur once every 60 seconds.
Cull the Weak
- Cull the Weak
Increase damage against Slowed or Chilled enemies by 20%.
Custom Engineering
- Custom Engineering
Increase the duration of your Caltrops, Marked for Death, Spike Trap, and Sentry by 100%.

Increase the maximum number and charges of Sentries to 2 and number of Spike Traps to 4.
Leech
- Leech
Gain 18507 Life per Hit.

Heal amount is increased by 75% of your Life per Kill.

Items

Marauder's Visage

Set Helm

Primary Stats

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

Embodiment of the Marauder
Marauder's Visage
Marauder's Spines
Marauder's Carapace
Marauder's Encasement
Marauder's Treads
Marauder's Gloves
(2) Set: Companion calls all companions to your side.
(4) Set: Sentries deal 400% increased damage and cast Elemental Arrow, Chakram, Impale, Multishot, and Cluster Arrow when you do.
(6) Set: Your primary skills, Elemental Arrow, Chakram, Impale, Multishot, Cluster Arrow, Companions, and Vengeance deal 1200% increased damage for every active Sentry.
Marauder's Spines

Set Shoulders

Primary Stats

+416–500 Dexterity
Reduces all resource costs by 5.0–8.0%.
+4 Random Magic Properties

Embodiment of the Marauder
Marauder's Visage
Marauder's Spines
Marauder's Carapace
Marauder's Encasement
Marauder's Treads
Marauder's Gloves
(2) Set: Companion calls all companions to your side.
(4) Set: Sentries deal 400% increased damage and cast Elemental Arrow, Chakram, Impale, Multishot, and Cluster Arrow when you do.
(6) Set: Your primary skills, Elemental Arrow, Chakram, Impale, Multishot, Cluster Arrow, Companions, and Vengeance deal 1200% increased damage for every active Sentry.
Hellfire Amulet

Legendary Amulet

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+626–750 Intelligence

+626–750 Dexterity

+626–750 Strength
Marauder's Carapace

Set Chest Armor

Primary Stats

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

Embodiment of the Marauder
Marauder's Visage
Marauder's Spines
Marauder's Carapace
Marauder's Encasement
Marauder's Treads
Marauder's Gloves
(2) Set: Companion calls all companions to your side.
(4) Set: Sentries deal 400% increased damage and cast Elemental Arrow, Chakram, Impale, Multishot, and Cluster Arrow when you do.
(6) Set: Your primary skills, Elemental Arrow, Chakram, Impale, Multishot, Cluster Arrow, Companions, and Vengeance deal 1200% increased damage for every active Sentry.
Wraps of Clarity

Legendary Bracers

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 1.5–2.0%
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Your Hatred Generators reduce your damage taken by 30–35% for 5 seconds.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+24–29 Dexterity

+24–29 Strength

+24–29 Intelligence
Marauder's Gloves

Set Gloves

Primary Stats

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

Embodiment of the Marauder
Marauder's Visage
Marauder's Spines
Marauder's Carapace
Marauder's Encasement
Marauder's Treads
Marauder's Gloves
(2) Set: Companion calls all companions to your side.
(4) Set: Sentries deal 400% increased damage and cast Elemental Arrow, Chakram, Impale, Multishot, and Cluster Arrow when you do.
(6) Set: Your primary skills, Elemental Arrow, Chakram, Impale, Multishot, Cluster Arrow, Companions, and Vengeance deal 1200% increased damage for every active Sentry.
The Witching Hour

Legendary Belt

Primary Stats

Attack Speed Increased by 5.0–6.0%
Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26.0–50.0%
+4 Random Magic Properties
Marauder's Encasement

Set Pants

Primary Stats

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

Embodiment of the Marauder
Marauder's Visage
Marauder's Spines
Marauder's Carapace
Marauder's Encasement
Marauder's Treads
Marauder's Gloves
(2) Set: Companion calls all companions to your side.
(4) Set: Sentries deal 400% increased damage and cast Elemental Arrow, Chakram, Impale, Multishot, and Cluster Arrow when you do.
(6) Set: Your primary skills, Elemental Arrow, Chakram, Impale, Multishot, Cluster Arrow, Companions, and Vengeance deal 1200% increased damage for every active Sentry.
Marauder's Treads

Set Boots

Primary Stats

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

Embodiment of the Marauder
Marauder's Visage
Marauder's Spines
Marauder's Carapace
Marauder's Encasement
Marauder's Treads
Marauder's Gloves
(2) Set: Companion calls all companions to your side.
(4) Set: Sentries deal 400% increased damage and cast Elemental Arrow, Chakram, Impale, Multishot, and Cluster Arrow when you do.
(6) Set: Your primary skills, Elemental Arrow, Chakram, Impale, Multishot, Cluster Arrow, Companions, and Vengeance deal 1200% increased damage for every active Sentry.
Focus

Set Ring

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

Bastions of Will
Focus
Restraint
(2) Set: When you hit with a resource-generating attack or primary skill, deal 50% increased damage for 5 seconds.
Restraint

Set Ring

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

Bastions of Will
Focus
Restraint
(2) Set: When you hit with a resource-generating attack or primary skill, deal 50% increased damage for 5 seconds.
Manticore

Legendary Crossbow

Primary Stats

+(610–745)–(731–926) Poison Damage
+330–524 Dexterity
Increases Cluster Arrow Damage by 60–80% (Demon Hunter Only)
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Reduces the Hatred cost of Cluster Arrow by 40–50%.
Bombardier's Rucksack

Legendary Quiver

Primary Stats

+128–163 Dexterity
Attack Speed Increased by 15.0–20.0%
Critical Hit Chance Increased by 3.0–4.0%
Increases Sentry Damage by 75–100% (Demon Hunter Only)
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

You may have 2 additional Sentries.

More Details

Head
- Marauder's Visage
- Stat Priority: Dex CHC Skill: CA Socket
Shoulders
- Marauder's Spines
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit AR
Amulet
- Hellfire Amulet
- Stat Priority: CHC CHD Fire %
Torso
- Marauder's Carapace
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit AR Socket
Wrists
- Wraps of Clarity
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit CHC Fire %
Hands
- Marauder's Gloves
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit CHC CHD
Waist
- The Witching Hour
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit CHD Life
Legs
- Marauder's Encasement
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit AR Socket
Feet
- Marauder's Treads
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit AR Skill: CA
Rings
- Focus
- Restraint
- Stat Priority: CHC CHD
Weapon
- Manticore
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit Dmg % Socket
Offhand
- Bombardier's Rucksack
- Stat Priority: Dex CHC Skill: CA

Legendary Gems
- Bane of the Stricken
  Bane of the Stricken
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  Each attack you make against an enemy increases the damage it takes from your attacks by 0.80%.
  Gain 25% increased damage against bosses and Rift Guardians. (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)
- 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)

Kanai's Cube

Kridershot

Legendary Bow

Primary Stats

+3–4% Damage
+128–163 Dexterity
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Elemental Arrow now generates 3–4 Hatred.
One of 7 Magic Properties (varies)

+(32–39)–(39–49) Arcane Damage

+(32–39)–(39–49) Poison Damage

+(32–39)–(39–49) Lightning Damage

+(32–39)–(39–49) Holy Damage

+(32–39)–(39–49) Cold Damage

+(32–39)–(39–49) Fire Damage

+(32–39)–(39–49) Damage
Kridershot
Convention of Elements

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6.0%
+2 Random Magic Properties

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.
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+220–349 Dexterity

+220–349 Strength

+220–349 Intelligence
Convention of Elements

Unlisted Items

Belt: Zoey's Secret: Reduces damage taken by (6%-7%) per active Companion

Kanai's Cube: Armor SlotThis is a no brainer. This item alone will give you enough dmg reduction to make this build viable running with another DPS

Source: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CTKsNrBUcAEjVZf.png

Manticore, Crossbow: Reduces the Hatred cost of Cluster Arrow by 50%.

This in combination with the resource cost reduction on your rings, shoulder, weapon and paragon will allow you to cast cluster arrow ....a lot

Stat Allocation

Helm

Primary: Dex, Crit, Cluster arror dmg, socket

Secondary: Life Per Kill (mandatory), Missle dmg reduction(optimal)

Chest

Primary: Dex, vit, all resist, 3 sockets

Secondary: Life Per Kill (mandatory), Missle dmg reduction(optimal)

Neck

Primary: Cold%, Crit Chance, Crit Damage

Secondary: Life Per Kill (mandatory)

Hellfire passive: Steady aim

Paragon Priorities

Core

Maximum Resource
Movement Speed
Primary Stat
Vitality

Offense

Critical Hit Chance
Critical Hit Damage
Cooldown Reduction
Attack Speed

Defense

Resist All
Armor
Life
Life Regeneration

Utility

Resource Cost Reduction
Area Damage
Life on Hit
Gold Find

Core

Max Resource>Max movement speed>Dexterity>Vitality

The main focus of the build is to maximize how much cluster arrow you can shoot off in the span of 4 seconds during your bastion buff so max resource will mean more dmg. You won't be getting movement speed from anywhere else, the faster you can run out of harmful dmg and through dry spells of no mobs is a better use of your time in a GR. After that dump everything you have left into dex. You can sacrifice some of your dex points to bring your health up while you are farming your ancients.

Offense

Crit chance>crit dmg>CDR>attack speed

(This build is focused around crit chance and crit dmg for stat allocation so max it wherever you can get it)

Build Guide

Updated 11/12/2015: We had some good suggestions for the group build from some twitch viewers!. It looks like loaded for bear is a better option and we made a good discovery with this build.

Using convention of elements in the cube is a good choice because it rotates from cold immediately into fire. You will spend every element of convention refilling your hatred with elemental arrow with a cluster arrow every three seconds until you hit the cold element and then once it changes into fire you will hold down cluster arrow until it's over. Even without reduced resource costs if you rotate your abilities through convention like this you won't have a problem with hatred at all. This effectively gives a big hit all at once during fire when everything aligns, including wolf activation. We'll be revisiting some better options in place of resource cost tonight on twitch in an attempt to maximize the build.

With the new version of the Manticore it now comes with 75%-100% bonus damage to cluster arrow and 40-50% resource cost reduction to cluster arrow. Right now with no resource cost reduction on rings(unlike what we had planned) we have no problems spamming cluster arrow during our fire element and using it every 3-4 seconds to keep up bastion. Considering this you definitely can not put Manticore in the cube. The cluster arrow bonus is too powerful to pass up. Also since we don;t have a problem with managing our hatred we replace Marked for Death:Mortal Enemy for Grim reaper. This works nicely with the Area of Effect for Cluster Arrow.

We'll be streaming live on twitch doing more testing at 7:00pm PDT Tonight, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Stay tuned and I'll keep it up to date as DiabloFans is updated but for now this is designed solely around 2 man Leaderboard pushing paired with a straight DPS.

(WIP while we are waiting for the PTR and more items to be realesed etc.)

Watch me and Cursedsteel test this and many other builds live on the PTR at twitch.tv/midknite !

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