I'm considering a new character. I've always used the demon hunter. Having nearly completed my fire build, I'm looking to try something new. I was thinking maybe witch doctor as I've heard they have great DPS while using certain builds that include pets. I'd appreciate some feedback on this thread and personal opinions on what character would be worth trying and what gear/build would be worth pursuing. I know a lot of you will argue "it's whichever character you have the most fun with", but with that argument aside I would like to hear what you guys think.
WD is pretty much the best class at every stage of gear atm... It's also extremely easy to gear with only having 1 rare item which is tasker and theo while the rest are pretty damn common in comparison.
Assuming you have no WD gear atm you will want to farm with ure DH for blood shards, gamble helms on WD till u get your pet helm which is very common... Craft aughilds chest/shoulders/bracers, captains legs/belt, cains gloves/boots, Spite, Devastator and then you just need a couple rings and an amulet and ure set to do T4... It really is that easy. After that ull be needing a decent SoJ, the toad weapon, Harringtons, Tasker + Theo, Thing of the Deep or Uhkapian Serpent and Unity/Tall Mans Finger/RoRG. If you go Fire then you want Tall Mans Finger + Uhkapian, if you go Physical then either Unity + TotD or RoRG + Uhkapian... I personally think Unity is better, but with RoRG you can mix up sets quite nicely, also at end game you'll need to pick between cains + captains which is ultimately personal preference as it's 7% as vs 10% cdr... At this point T6 will be so easy u could do it blindfolded.
As a player who has a T6 wizard that still can get upgraded and a T6 WD with a good roll on every WD item in the game, I can safely say Wizard is the strongest class in t6 with WD being a close second. I've been hearing sader is good more often, but I've not seen it myself. EQ barbs are good but don't quite match Wizard or WD.
As a player who has a T6 wizard that still can get upgraded and a T6 WD with a good roll on every WD item in the game, I can safely say Wizard is the strongest class in t6 with WD being a close second. I've been hearing sader is good more often, but I've not seen it myself. EQ barbs are good but don't quite match Wizard or WD.
Could you post your profile? First time i've heard anyone say Wizard is faster than WD O_O.
i'd say overall in teams of t6 solo and overall survival
wd > sader > barb = wiz = dh >>>>>>>>>>> monk
but in best group setting
zDPS monk >> wd > wiz = sader = barb = dh
i do see a lot of good wiz t5/t6 that has pretty high damage and tough (hard to die), but overall wd and sader can get it done very easily with less effort due to class mechanics
2. What skills and abilities do you recommend for WD as well as skill runes if there are any specific ones that are crucial to have with an end game high DPS build?
@Op, if you need a detailed answer to your question no. 2 just search the wd forums for a complete guide to gearing.
Basically, if you're going the pet build, MoJ(Mask of Jeram-not the set 1) and T&T are essential to make your pets hit harder and the rest, decide whether you want to go the physical or fire build. 1 more thing, don't be too concern stacking AR, try to get your armor to a healthy 6500-8000 range which will make your life as wd easier.
WD is pretty much the best class at every stage of gear atm... It's also extremely easy to gear with only having 1 rare item which is tasker and theo while the rest are pretty damn common in comparison.
Assuming you have no WD gear atm you will want to farm with ure DH for blood shards, gamble helms on WD till u get your pet helm which is very common... Craft aughilds chest/shoulders/bracers, captains legs/belt, cains gloves/boots, Spite, Devastator and then you just need a couple rings and an amulet and ure set to do T4... It really is that easy. After that ull be needing a decent SoJ, the toad weapon, Harringtons, Tasker + Theo, Thing of the Deep or Uhkapian Serpent and Unity/Tall Mans Finger/RoRG. If you go Fire then you want Tall Mans Finger + Uhkapian, if you go Physical then either Unity + TotD or RoRG + Uhkapian... I personally think Unity is better, but with RoRG you can mix up sets quite nicely, also at end game you'll need to pick between cains + captains which is ultimately personal preference as it's 7% as vs 10% cdr... At this point T6 will be so easy u could do it blindfolded.
As a player who has a T6 wizard that still can get upgraded and a T6 WD with a good roll on every WD item in the game, I can safely say Wizard is the strongest class in t6 with WD being a close second. I've been hearing sader is good more often, but I've not seen it myself. EQ barbs are good but don't quite match Wizard or WD.
Loled even sentrie dh will out dmg a wiz xD but all classes are pretty strong, WD is by far the easiest to get high dps though :)saders are really heavy on gear dependency but will dish out really heavy dmg on both main builds:)
Lold right back. DH not even close to proper Vrs wiz with low down time. Search Odojas on US server. He and I race from time to time and play together. Sometimes I use jade doctor others I use SMK pet build, but Odojas beats me handily with 6-7 minute t6 clears. I do not discount the power of WD though. I do think their survivability is great because of all the pet's as distractions. And in lower torments (up to 4) you can get away with having very poor gear. But things slow down if you aren't well geared. Same for most classes. But wizard damage output is 2nd to none when in Archon with 2m+ DPS and 70% arcane damage. Again, elites die in 4 player games before I am finished casting haunt on the elites. Meaning I don't in even get to soul harvest nuke because of archon. Also, it requires good gear. So don't expect to be in T6 because you found a thunderfury.
Does anyone know a good reference, either youtube or a regular site that can show me a good WD build that includes mask of jeram, tasked and theo, as well as the finger ring? I would really appreciate it so I have something to go off when I'm playing and looking for certain items and rolls on those items.
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I'm considering a new character. I've always used the demon hunter. Having nearly completed my fire build, I'm looking to try something new. I was thinking maybe witch doctor as I've heard they have great DPS while using certain builds that include pets. I'd appreciate some feedback on this thread and personal opinions on what character would be worth trying and what gear/build would be worth pursuing. I know a lot of you will argue "it's whichever character you have the most fun with", but with that argument aside I would like to hear what you guys think.
Thanks.
Assuming you have no WD gear atm you will want to farm with ure DH for blood shards, gamble helms on WD till u get your pet helm which is very common... Craft aughilds chest/shoulders/bracers, captains legs/belt, cains gloves/boots, Spite, Devastator and then you just need a couple rings and an amulet and ure set to do T4... It really is that easy. After that ull be needing a decent SoJ, the toad weapon, Harringtons, Tasker + Theo, Thing of the Deep or Uhkapian Serpent and Unity/Tall Mans Finger/RoRG. If you go Fire then you want Tall Mans Finger + Uhkapian, if you go Physical then either Unity + TotD or RoRG + Uhkapian... I personally think Unity is better, but with RoRG you can mix up sets quite nicely, also at end game you'll need to pick between cains + captains which is ultimately personal preference as it's 7% as vs 10% cdr... At this point T6 will be so easy u could do it blindfolded.
rift varies due to mob density the rift stage itself
i'm not sure how strong are you without seeing your profile but i do have a 600 para wiz friend (he is in fire gear now)
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/profile/requiem-1589/hero/37535712
i'd say overall in teams of t6 solo and overall survival
wd > sader > barb = wiz = dh >>>>>>>>>>> monk
but in best group setting
zDPS monk >> wd > wiz = sader = barb = dh
i do see a lot of good wiz t5/t6 that has pretty high damage and tough (hard to die), but overall wd and sader can get it done very easily with less effort due to class mechanics
1. When is the major update/patch coming out?
2. What skills and abilities do you recommend for WD as well as skill runes if there are any specific ones that are crucial to have with an end game high DPS build?
Basically, if you're going the pet build, MoJ(Mask of Jeram-not the set 1) and T&T are essential to make your pets hit harder and the rest, decide whether you want to go the physical or fire build. 1 more thing, don't be too concern stacking AR, try to get your armor to a healthy 6500-8000 range which will make your life as wd easier.