Solo Crusader Sprinter Build

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by maxmaxell last updated Nov 4, 2017 ( Patch 2.6.1 )

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Skills

Fist of the Heavens Fissure
- Fist of the Heavens
Cost: 30 Wrath

Call forth a pillar of lightning from the heavens that explodes, dealing 545% weapon damage as Lightning to any enemy within 8 yards. The explosion creates 6 piercing charged bolts that arc outward and deal 255% weapon damage as Lightning.
Fissure

Creates a fissure of lightning energy that deals 410% weapon damage as Lightning over 5 seconds to nearby enemies. If there is another fissure nearby, lightning will arc between them dealing an additional 135% weapon damage as Lightning with each arc.
Provoke Flee Fool
- 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.
Flee Fool

Provoke no longer taunts, but instead causes enemies to flee in Fear for 8 seconds.
Steed Charge Spiked Barding
- Steed Charge
Cooldown: 16 seconds

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

The war horse deals 500% of your Thorns every second to enemies through which you ride.
Akarat's Champion Hasteful
- 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.
Hasteful

Gain 15% increased attack speed while Akarat's Champion is active.
Laws of Hope Wings of Angels
- Laws of Hope
Cooldown: 30 seconds

Active: Empower the Law, surrounding you and your allies in a shield for 5 seconds that absorbs up to 124128 damage.

Passive: Recite the Law, healing you and your allies for 10728 Life per second.

Only one Law may be active at a time.
Wings of Angels

Active: Empowering the Law also increases movement speed for you and your allies by 50%, and allows everyone affected to run through enemies unimpeded.
Iron Skin Flash
- Iron Skin
Cooldown: 30 seconds

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

If you take damage while Iron Skin is active, your movement speed is increased by 60% for 5 seconds and you can move through enemies unhindered.

Lord Commander
- Lord Commander
The cooldown of Steed Charge is reduced by 25% and Bombardment by 35%.

Damage dealt by Phalanx is increased 20%.
Long Arm of the Law
- Long Arm of the Law
Increase the duration of the Active effect of all Laws by 5 seconds.
Iron Maiden
- Iron Maiden
Your Thorns is increased by 50%.
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%.

Items

Leoric's Crown

Legendary Helm

72 - 89 Armor

Primary Stats

Sockets (1)
+626 - 750 Strength
+626 - 750 Dexterity
+626 - 750 Intelligence

Secondary Stats

Increase the effect of any gem socketed into your helm by 100%. This effect does not apply to Legendary Gems.

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Homing Pads

Legendary Shoulders

Primary Stats

+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

+9–10% Extra Gold from Monsters
Your Town Portal is no longer interrupted by taking damage. While casting Town Portal you gain a protective bubble that reduces damage taken by 50–65%.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+18–23 Dexterity

+18–23 Strength

+18–23 Intelligence
Talisman of Akkhan

Set Amulet

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8.0–10.0%
+4 Random Magic Properties
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+626–750 Dexterity

+626–750 Strength

+626–750 Intelligence

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 600% increased damage and take 15% less damage.
Breastplate of Akkhan

Set Chest Armor

Primary Stats

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

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 600% increased damage and take 15% less damage.
Warzechian Armguards

Legendary Bracers

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 2.5–3.0%
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
Every time you destroy a wreckable object, you gain a short burst of speed.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+85–108 Dexterity

+85–108 Strength

+85–108 Intelligence
Gloves of Worship

Legendary Gloves

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Damage Increased by 10.0–12.0%
+27–60 Life per Hit
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Shrine effects last for 10 minutes.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+36–44 Dexterity

+36–44 Strength

+36–44 Intelligence
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
Cuisses of Akkhan

Set Pants

Primary Stats

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

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 600% increased damage and take 15% less damage.
Illusory Boots

Legendary Boots

Primary Stats

+11–20 Resistance to All Elements
+10–12% Movement Speed
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

You may move unhindered through enemies.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+24–29 Dexterity

+24–29 Strength

+24–29 Intelligence
Pandemonium Loop

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

10.0–15.0% Chance to Fear on Hit
Enemies slain while Feared die in a bloody explosion and cause other nearby enemies to flee in Fear.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+24–29 Dexterity

+24–29 Strength

+24–29 Intelligence
Rechel's Ring of Larceny

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

1.0–2.8% Chance to Fear on Hit
Gain 45–60% increased movement speed for 4 seconds after Fearing an enemy.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+85–108 Dexterity

+85–108 Strength

+85–108 Intelligence
Flail of the Charge

Set Two-Handed Flail

Primary Stats

+946–1125 Strength
+4 Random Magic Properties
One of 7 Magic Properties (varies)

+(1177–1439)–(1410–1788) Arcane Damage

+(1177–1439)–(1410–1788) Poison Damage

+(1177–1439)–(1410–1788) Lightning Damage

+(1177–1439)–(1410–1788) Holy Damage

+(1177–1439)–(1410–1788) Cold Damage

+(1177–1439)–(1410–1788) Fire Damage

+(1177–1439)–(1410–1788) Damage

Norvald's Fervor
Flail of the Charge
Shield of the Steed
(2) Set: Gain 100% increased damage while using Steed Charge and for 5 seconds after it ends.Gain 100% increased damage while using Steed Charge and for 5 seconds after it ends.
Shield of the Steed

Set Crusader Shield

Primary Stats

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

Norvald's Fervor
Flail of the Charge
Shield of the Steed
(2) Set: Gain 100% increased damage while using Steed Charge and for 5 seconds after it ends.Gain 100% increased damage while using Steed Charge and for 5 seconds after it ends.

More Details

Head
- Leoric's Crown
- Helm of Akkhan
- Stat Priority: Socket Thorns Str
Shoulders
- Homing Pads
- Stat Priority: CDR Thorns
Amulet
- Talisman of Akkhan
- Stat Priority: Socket Physical % CDR Thorns
Torso
- Breastplate of Akkhan
- Stat Priority: Socket Thorns Str Skill: Bombardment
Wrists
- Warzechian Armguards
- Stat Priority: Physical % Thorns
Hands
- Gloves of Worship
- Stat Priority: CDR Thorns
Waist
- Belt of the Trove
- Krelm's Buff Belt
- Stat Priority: Thorns
Legs
- Cuisses of Akkhan
- Stat Priority: Thorns Socket
Feet
- Illusory Boots
- Stat Priority: Thorns
Rings
- Pandemonium Loop
- Rechel's Ring of Larceny
- Stat Priority: Socket CDR Thorns Fear %
Weapon
- Flail of the Charge
- Stat Priority: CDR Fear % Socket
Offhand
- Shield of the Steed
- Stat Priority: CDR Thorns Fear %

Legendary Gems
- Boyarsky's Chip
  Boyarsky's Chip
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  Adds 16000 Thorns.
  Taunt the first enemy hit by your Primary skills for 2 seconds. (Requires Rank 25)
- Boon of the Hoarder
  Boon of the Hoarder
  
  Gem
  
  Secondary Stats
  
  +25% chance on killing an enemy to cause an explosion of gold.
- 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

Swiftmount

Legendary Flail

Primary Stats

+128–163 Strength
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Doubles the duration of Steed Charge.
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
Swiftmount
Krelm's Buff Belt

Set Belt

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Gain 25% run speed. This effect is lost for 5 seconds after taking damage.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

Krelm’s Buff Bulwark
Krelm's Buff Belt
Krelm's Buff Bracers
(2) Set: +500 Vitality
Krelm's Buff Belt
Ring of Royal Grandeur

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Attack Speed Increased by 2.0–3.0%
+27–60 Life per Hit
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Reduces the number of items needed for set bonuses by 1 (to a minimum of 2).
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+24–29 Dexterity

+24–29 Strength

+24–29 Intelligence
Ring of Royal Grandeur

Paragon Priorities

Core

Movement Speed
Maximum Resource
Primary Stat
Vitality

Offense

Cooldown Reduction
Attack Speed
Critical Hit Chance
Critical Hit Damage

Defense

Life
Armor
Resist All
Life Regeneration

Utility

Resource Cost Reduction
Area Damage
Life on Hit
Gold Find

Build Guide

Update (Nov/2017): This is not an update for 2.6.1. I just updated because I saw the Rechel's + Pandemonium Loop from Viper, which may actually trigger fear more consistently.

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Hi all, I got this conquest (on S9) solo with my crusader (at around 59:55). Since I haven't seen anyone or any guide for the conquest with this class, I'm posting what I used.

It took me quite a few tries, so don't expect to do it easily like with a DH. You'll need gg maps and some luck with speed shrines.

First, I tried using this other build: http://www.diablofans.com/builds/73453-sprinter-guide-for-crusaders

But it quickly became clear to me that it was meant for group conquest only. You'll need every bit of speed you can get. That's the reason I'm using Belt of the Trove to proc Wreath of Lightning. The other skills used have terrible proc coefficients and almost don't proc the gem (that's the main reason this conquest is more difficult with Crusaders).

I didn't have any Chance to Fear % on my gear because I only had Rechel's in the cube, so I relied on Provoke to trigger fear. I expect a little more speed if you can wear the ring.

I had 51.27% sheet CDR. That was enough for perma Steed Charge and almost perma Akarat's Champion. Steed Charge is your main killing skill (this is the reason for all the thorns on the gear), but you'll need Fist of Heavens for those times where monsters are summoned all over the screen (e.g. Belial 1st phase).

Other than that, cast Akarat's Champion, Laws of Hope, Iron Skin and Provoke as soon as you leave Steed Charge so that you don't stop the horse and still are on cooldown. Also try to fill the area with Fist of Heavens while you're waiting for the enemies to appear.

Here are some reference times (taken from the DH clear by Spinal#1421 at Season 1) that you should use to see if you'll make it or not. Act 1, 2 and 5 are the most important ones:

Kill Leoric: 7:20
Kill Queen Araneae: 11:50
Act 2 start: 15:45

Kill Maghda: 18:15
Kill Kulle: 28:25
Act 3 start: 30:30

Kill Ghom: 36:35
Kill Siegebreaker: 38:20
Kill Cydea: 40:30
Act 4 start: 41:20

Kill Rakanoth: 42:25
Kill Izual: 44:30
Act 5 start: 45:50

Kill Urzael: 49:45
Kill Adria: 53:25

Good luck!

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