That's the "problem" with crusader, specific item and/or shield is needed to make a certain build viable.
This has been my experience as well.
Most Crusader skills are split between med-high cost or long cooldowns, so a single unique affix makes a world of difference on the viability of most builds. I've been running a block based build that uses punish, provoke, and condemn through T4s, but that's because I managed to snag a good Defender of Westmarch and Death Watch Mantle early on. My build would be MUCH less effective without those.
I think it's the fact that Blessed Shield is a very solid skill WITHOUT specific gear that makes it popular. Sure there are a few pieces of gear that make it more effective, but un-modified it's easily one of our best wrath spenders. Cheapish, powerful, ranged.
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Most Crusader skills are split between med-high cost or long cooldowns, so a single unique affix makes a world of difference on the viability of most builds. I've been running a block based build that uses punish, provoke, and condemn through T4s, but that's because I managed to snag a good Defender of Westmarch and Death Watch Mantle early on. My build would be MUCH less effective without those.
I think it's the fact that Blessed Shield is a very solid skill WITHOUT specific gear that makes it popular. Sure there are a few pieces of gear that make it more effective, but un-modified it's easily one of our best wrath spenders. Cheapish, powerful, ranged.