Best 2.1.2 Demon Hunter Build & Gear: Fire Marauder - Diablo 3 Reaper of Souls Guide

[@usmcm60]

I have changed my build to the Crossfire, and am very happy with it. The learning curve for resource management took some time, but after practice it is very manageable. Thanks for the vid and keep them coming.

[@epearson210]

Just started using this build and I'm enjoying it so far. Still having a problem with running out of hatred but that'll come with time I guess. Great vids man, keep up the good work.

[@wcoyote79]

it's great that the changes to Marauder's has opened up several viable builds for Demon Hunter's in 2.1.2

[@delfinoespinosa]

Love the videos. You're my go to guy on builds and overall D3 advice. Best out there

[@tabletennissweden]

Hi there Rhykker, thanks for your help. I wonder your paragons adjustments, sugestion for this build...any thoughts? thanks...

[@bhouseboys]

Wouldnt yangs recurve be the best bow? Reduce resource cost by 46%

[@legendarygamer3111]

Thanks for a guide man and btw your voice is awesome

[@Rhykker]

Thanks!

[@kpietr]

Hi Rhykker, can you tell me how do you spend your mastery points with this build?

[@wrwales]

the companion call from your set bonus covers all passive/active pet runes if you take all your m6 off but 2 pieces then take one off and look at your stats look at them again with them on you will see it doesnt matter which rune you choose you get all the benefit of your pets as long as you wear 2 pieces.

[@Heolfrig]

We should obviously take Bane of the Trapped and Zei's, but what are your thoughts on Taeguk? It would help with some of the Toughness issues and bring some extra damage as well.

[@utgreenhead]

Rhykker, Where are your Paragon points on this build?

[@Bananajoe244]

cool guide, I tried out the build and it was not bad, but I prefer the cold build at the moment, mostly because CA has a higher range and "older" sentries that are far back are still able to shoot at the enemy I got a bunch of question regarding the mechanics, though, I hope some of you know the answers -how exactly does m6 improve my damage, lets say I have 5 sentries and use a spell that deal 500% dmg, will it be 500%+500%=1000% or 500%*500%= 2500%, you could interpret "increase by 500%" both ways -does the enforcer gem increase the damage of the hatred spenders the sentries fire, or just the base attacks -does the vengeance gem damage bonus depend on the distance of you to the enemies or sentries to the enemies

[@Addicted2wowlulz]

Very nice video man! Keep it up

[@vonhellman]

Hey Rhykker, your DH's transmog looks awesome. What items did you use for it?

[@andrasfekete7548]

Hello! Nice guide, but i have some questions. I'm using Kridershot as a weapon so my left click is elemental arrow(fire rune) and i use multishot instead of Vengeance. I can manage my hatred well with the companion and preparation and probably i can spam elemental arrow at the same time as multishot so if i run out of hatred just keep shooting elemental arrow (that's really rare) I'm using thasker n' theo as a hands, and not using cindercoat. Can you make a comparison about using thasker n' theo with kridershot vs cindercoat + slow weapon please? Or can you share your things about it? I'm just wondering why thasker n' the not even mentioned, i missed something important? Sorry, just came back to diablo after a 3-4 months break. Thanks for your answer and congrat for your video!

[@Fluffykaiis2291]

Your voice sounds kinda like Tyreal's, just thought I'd mention it since it's a diablo guide :)

[@Rhykker]

You should hear me actively try to imitate Tyrael's voice :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYC9f5J3l9-hmaM

[@dman19423]

Did you show the paragon side to the build? If not please if can type it up :)

[@dman19423]

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[@madisonpritchard8647]

Just a guess, Rhykker's Raiders is based off Raynor's Raiders from SC, correct?

[@Rhykker]

Hahahah yessir :)

[@madisonpritchard8647]

Lucky guess. :P Also, it's nice to see a youtuber who actually responds to his fan's comments. Most youtubers are just there for the money, and don't care for the community. But you actually take the time to sit down, read through the comments, and reply. You are a true, good, youtuber sir. I salute you. :)

[@Rhykker]

Mason P Hahah thanks man! I do read every comment, but I don't reply to every one. I used to, but I just don't have the time anymore :( Wish I could, though

[@madisonpritchard8647]

Well, even though you can't respond to everyone, atleast you bother to read them. :)

[@ewcelery]

I watched the video a few days ago and almost copied the build. trying to get marauder's gloves to replace magefist and then a cindercoat (with a monk of course) for resource management. What's your opinion on replacing Vengeance with Cluster Shot? The burst is huge and your sentries can still hit targets while they are off the screen. Don't know if it's ideal, but I like it.

[@UncleBeardsMayhem]

Rhykker, I almost use the same build, but I am using spitfire turret instead of polar station. Let me ask you this, 1.) Does the ballistics passive work for turrets too in 2.1.2? 2.) If that is the case, wouldn't be more damage using the passive than just the gem and cull of the weak? Cull of the weak gives you 20 percent, well the gem gives you 25 percent or more, max percentage would be like less than 60 percent, while ballistics passive gives 150 percent to rockets. I use steady aim instead cull of the weak also. what do you think?

[@jessiedomingo4157]

MS fire is better than CA cold. You deal more damage over time with MS than CA. just try to find a cindercoat with 20% fire and 30% resource reduction, pair that with MFD contagion and you will be clearing grift 45+ consistently. I just cleared grift 50 with paragon 500 DH.

[@genHawkeye]

How would something like an Ancient Calamity work for this build instead of a 2-hander- thoughts?

[@cmchanner]

Very nice build Rhykker. However i am having difficulties using the Zei's Stone of Vengeance legendary gem. Could you perhaps tell me how far i am meant to stand from enemies, and if sentry placement counts ?

[@sansharda100]

So rolling sentry damage is not as important in this patch as it was in the previous one?

[@ActualRealLifeAnimalFacts]

How do you get the marauder set items? is there a place with higher drops or is there a better class to be on when you gamble bloodshards?

[@GamersLayne]

Just got back in to Diablo 3 and I'm trying to make this build but I don't have the option to use those abilities. I have to pick between Prep, Vault, and Companion.

[@SCarlyle64life]

great vid...what would you have to do to this set up in order to do Greater rifts??.. is this better then the cold cluster arrow build??

[@AngryJesus1]

Isn't cold with Krider better than Fire? It even leaves room for that leg helm from a3 bounties

[@DANTVSVERGIL]

This is very helpful. Thank you so much!

[@stormarrow2120]

No area dmg? I sacrificed some CDR for Area DMG on my shoulders and the results were great. Any reason you're not stacking sentry dmg?

[@manimcool5]

does increased sentry damage include the damage of spenders or just the sentry base attack?

[@petten007]

Dude, I just started with Diablo and I love. Since I am new I had no idea how to improve my character. Thats where you com in :D You are my light in the dark in Diablo and I love youre videos :) You got urself a very happy subscriber :) I will also check out ur stream next time I am on :D

[@Rhykker]

Cheers dude! Glad you're enjoying Diablo :)

[@stbmii4554]

Add me if you need help Mirkesro

[@yourowndisaster-i9y]

How do you find the plan for arcane barb? Do you have to find it on a witch doctor? I'm having no luck with my demon hunter.

[@Harlsberg]

question Rhykker, should i be prioritising cdr or resource cost?

[@andylam4350]

Would Esoteric Alteration and Molten Wildebeest's Gizzard gems good for this build ?

[@poingpoing11]

Should i look for fire damage on amulet over say resource cost reduction?

[@WaffleBoy13100]

IS chill considered a control impairing effecr ? Im at m6 but I do not have a sindercoat, so I play the frozen build and I wanted to know wether sould I use the leg gem

[@LiquidJezus]

Paragon points?

[@zargos101]

What should my Paragons be? Didn't see ot in the video.

[@onerousna762]

If you only had 5 pieces, how did you get the 6 piece set effect?

[@MelodyBunnie]

+Kijana Woodbine (SgRanger) Im wonderring this

[@njitram2000]

+Stephiebunnie Because he has a ring that reduces the number of set pieces needed by 1.

[@budobearandfriends]

+Kijana Woodbine (SgRanger) ring of royal grandeur

[@spiropaic644]

i just wanted to say thank you a lot..changed my build into this one and it's soooo good..btw wanted to ask you is it good if i am using a bow instead of a crossbow (don't have any good crossbows)?

[@dominikbade9674]

nice information about the trial of cinder! Just wondered why anyone is using it.. because these 300% are so.. useless even in T6 thanks! Realy good work all over rhykker, good explained and usefull stuff.

[@SokrenNam]

Hi, great vidéo mate ! I saw your video and oh my god... I can't chose between fire build and Frost build... which one is the best in terms of damage dealing? I've just switched from Fire to Frost and now that I'm watching your video, it makes me want to redo my build again lol

[@Jamie95C]

Cindercoat also reduces the discipline cost of tumble when you use trail of cinders. If you have a cindercoat with +25% resource reduction, you are better of taking trail of cinders.

[@pawnz0rz]

First, thanks for posting this. I've been enjoying the build and can melt T6 rifts like it was a normal difficulty game. Can solo GR35-40. Not fully geared yet though so I expect to take it higher. I am having trouble deciding between elemental damage and increased crit. I understand CHD and CHC should be 10:1 for optimal use. But am not sure how to calc the break point for elem dmg vs crit as I'm hearing conflicting explainations for how the effects proc / stack. Thoughts?

[@guiness3762]

Hey what bow do you recommend the most? I am running with Odissey's end right now but I have no idea if it is good. Also, I have the same build and only run 500K damage.... Thank you!

[@Zimba9810]

so wait sentries doesnt near to be close to you to get bonus damage? also is bonus to sentry on gear useless now?

[@JustusLps]

Enforcer buffs pets, sentries aren't counted as pets anymore so why would you take it?

[@luispereira4660]

This is a very good build for rifts, although for gather rifts I'm struggling with this build on +35.

[@williamkim5442]

how does he have 6 marauder set bonus when he's only wearing five? doesnt cindercoat make it impossible to have the 6 set bonus?

[@jimvanderharst5383]

Is the Entangeling shot no options for Hatred regen?

[@sandz1988]

Been playing with this build for like 2-3 months now, but i dont understand why u have polar station on sentrys when u use passive rune balistics and when since u slow with your trapped gem.big dmg loss

[@DLeeeet]

People use trail of cinders not for the damage but for its interaction with Cindercoat. Assuming 30% RCR from Cindercoat only with 2 uses of Vault (to compare with Tumble): 1st use of Tumble = 2nd use with a Discipline cost = 2*(0.7*8) = 11.2. Now with Tumble where the second use costs 50% less = (8 + 4) = 12 => Therefore using Trail of Cinders will always be cheaper than using Tumble with a Cindercoat if and only if your Cindercoat fire RCR is greater than 26%.

[@aidanpia5458]

I was wondering if this was good for someone that just hit 70 with DH, I cant seem to find any good starting builds.

[@fazan11122]

hi, what build would you recomend for DH for higher Grifts in 4 man grp? ( Grp consists of Support sader, support WD +2DPS DH) Should we go for MS/Arsenal or CA/Loaded for bear? Caltrops/bait the trap seams quite nice to me but is it better compared to Marked for Death/valley rune for group play?

[@XaitTV]

I modified this build myself today and merged it abit more with multishot build.. works fantastic! however i have no idea how my modified version is in higher tier rifts (doing 50-55 atm)

[@00wkee]

nice build damn :) would monk be stronger then dh?

[@lHlydra]

obviously this is out of date because the set bonuses do not show sentries doing 300% increased dmg and the 600% increase dmg from mulitple sources for each active sentry. Now that they have manticore which reduces the hatred cost of cluster arrow up to 50% and increases the dmg of it, you pretty much go cluster arrow loaded for bear spec since the sentries will shoot that and annihilate everything. they don't just shoot your target. having vault with trail of cinders with the belt that drops the traps (forget the name) make it so your enemies stay in the fire the full duration. so you not only slow them, but do dmg even if not a whole lot while getting away

[@alexjohnson8528]

How does the multishot come out of the sentries?

[@Euphytoseful]

What's the point in using cull the weak? You get 20% more damage against slowed or chilled enemies. With steady aim you gain 20% more damage against everything, unless there's an enemy 10 yards away, this is basically melee range and it never happens. Using polar station to proc the gem is perfectly fine, but there really is no reason to use cull the weak unless you already have steady aim on a hellfire amulet.

[@1977chrissims]

Do you know if 2.1.2 patch is out for consoles (xboxone) ?

[@Winterhe4rt]

Have you tested this out on higher greater rifts? i mean if u spam MS constantly and use ur replinisher CD's correct can u have MS up 100% of the time? if not this would be prety bad for GR actually. I see u dont even have 4 mio toughness.. have u even run a GR above like 15 or so?

[@michalmazak2326]

Hi you have only 5 items to set but.. you have active foll set how, it possible ?

[@Traumatization]

I was using this one for awhile (without Cindercoat because I am not a lucky man) but I personally favor the Maelstrom Frost build more. They play very similarly but using Cluster Arrow is so satisfying, plus Prides Fall is much easier to farm than Cindercoat. Haven't done a grift with the frost set yet, but highest I could clear with my gear and this build was solo 32.

[@Rhykker]

I just tried out the frost build yesterday; I don't have a Pride's Fall, so I run out of resources soooo much faster than with Cindercoat. I never run out of resources in T6 with the fire build. Frost build hits harder against single target and I'm given to understand may be better at solo pushing GRifts, but fire (with Cindercoat) should be better at fast-clearing T6

[@TheMMObro]

It's a blessing and a curse that everything, literally everything, is based off one set. Have to worry about gear way less, but we only have 1 flavor now. We gave diff toppings like going cold or fire, multishor or cluster etc. I often switcj my rucksack for seething on lower difficulties where shit dies before 5 sentries go down, bc the chakram being a generator doesn't stop my sentries from shooting them as well. Plus chakram is my fav dh skill

[@TheMMObro]

I can't find a damn cindercoat :(

[@TheMMObro]

***** ...but ingot a rorg first try lol

[@CalJDavis]

I play on xbox and I don't have some of the runes like focus or polar station, any idea why?

[@jeremiahtuttle4036]

So is Kridershot NOT BiS in this build? I would think the additional EA damage trumps any of the Primary Skills...but maybe I'm missing something?

[@jeremiahtuttle4036]

Disregard. You're not using Primaries. My bad.

[@Nanikeidemonai]

Im new to diablo but play on xbox1. How are you able to yse vault and companion at the same time? They both belong to the same button. Please enlighten me

[@Nextempus]

I don't think custom engineering and bombardier's rucksack lets you have 5 sentries anymore. You are capped at 4 as custom engineering only increases charges now not number of sentries. So even though you have the time to put down more the extra charges just lets you get your damage rolling faster from fight to fight.

[@Rhykker]

Negative. You can see that I have 5 sentries out :)

[@Nextempus]

Its tough to see in the video but yeah. hmm I guess I must have had my sentries stacked earlier when I was paying attention :P

[@Nextempus]

***** yep I know. I saw one disappear at the same time as a new one got placed. must have coincidentally timed out at the same time.

[@LilGsqueek]

what is best in slot amulet to use for this build hellfire ?

[@Anesthesia90]

Nice guide, also crossfire is a really good song from legend Stevie Ray Vaughan ;)

[@LauriElias]

Dropped off the board with my almost perfect cold cluster arrow yesterday, tried this build today...sub-optimal gear...121. solo DH EU. I'm not saying I couldn't have broken into the top 700 or so with the cold build again, but I am saying this is most def the "best" DH build at the moment even though Blue Tides can do higher greater rifts with great luck.

[@Rhykker]

Thanks for sharing!

[@kennethyetlong1078]

why do u need to point out to use bat rune over the others? You can set it to pig rune and you'll get all the effects, including the hatred replenishing.

[@shrenko]

Can the Reaper Wraps recipe drop on Adventure mode aswell, or do I have to complete the story mode again, on my seasonal hero?

[@vonhellman]

I got it from adventure mode, so yes.

[@mikecastillo420]

Would this work on ps3 just started playing with a Demon Hunter

[@ackthbbft]

Been trying forever to get a Bombardier's Rucksack. Kadala has not been very friendly there. Need to decide on a different quiver in the mean time, since Meticulous Bolts is now useless. I did manage to make an Ancient crossbow, but had to use a Gift to add a socket (got lucky lately and still have 2 in reserve), and still doesn't do as much DPS as the non-ancient Helltrapper I had under the old Tesla build.

[@Rhykker]

Actually, someone has made the lightning build work again, so hold onto those meticulous bolts

[@ackthbbft]

***** Well, even without a Rucksack, this build has been godly! T6 has been a breeze, even with just 3 Sentries (and I wonder if the extra Sentries spawned off Helltrapper would make up for it; maybe I'll switch back and see how it goes). In any case, none of my other characters, even with their own 6-piece sets, are nearly as effective as this one. I might have just made my DH my main for good.

[@2SiLence4]

ackthbbft Helltrapper no longer spawns extra sentries, they now count as your own. So your max without bombsack will be 2-3 even with helltrapper

[@ackthbbft]

2SiLence4 Thanks for that info! That's a shame, but I can see why for balance.

[@WyattTriplett]

Rhykker are you ever thinking about creating your own clan? Or do you already have a clan?

[@Rhykker]

Yep! Just started one yesterday. RYKR on NA region. We are accepting new members :)

[@WyattTriplett]

***** YES!!

[@WyattTriplett]

***** Btw, is getting a legendary potion completely random and up to rng, or is there a group of mobs, or a zone you can farm to get one? I see everyone with one of these potions and can't figure out how to get one.

[@darktrexcz]

Wyatt Triplett its a random legendary drop like any normal legendary. no specific mobs drop it. but i have gotten most of mine from rift guardians.

[@jamesprice4526]

will this work on the xbox360? I haven't been able to get a xbox one yet :-(

[@nicwalsh9537]

1. Kridershot 2. Wolf gives you resource now 3. Vengeance is not needed use contagion on mark of death

[@mongerj1223]

Hey Rhykker, any thoughts on swapping out vengeance for marked for death/mortal enemy? Would help with resource management about the same as veng, but with more chance to use it. Not 100% sure but just an idea.

[@Rhykker]

Funny you should mention that, because I've been testing that out. I think I'm liking it a LOT better. Helps with damage and resource management even better than Seethe

[@mongerj1223]

Good to know. I've been running it all day as well. I like it only because seethe has the relatively long cool down.

[@stjokke]

***** I've got an ancient Arcane Barb and an ancient Calamity. Damage is about the same. Would the Calamity be better then Arcane Barb if i use Marked for death/mortal enemy? With multishot all enemies would be marked. If there are 7 or more enemies, would you then gain more hatred then you spend?

[@IhasMushroom14]

How to get sentry gun polar station?

[@semistock2007R6S]

Great Video as always, I have been using the same set up minus the Multi shot. I think I am going to try this one out soon. I have been using the cluster arrow build, been getting regular crits for 220mil. but I'm open to getting to higher Grifts. thanks again. Cheers!

[@Rhykker]

On multishot vs. Cluster Arrow, it seems multishot fire build is better at T6, but cluster arrow cold is better at higher GRifts. It's still a little too early to say for sure, but that's what some early results are seeing, which is different from what we saw on PTR, so I'm a little skeptical.

[@semistock2007R6S]

***** I have noticed that I can clear higher GRifts now that 2.1.2 released, nothing to brag about still not on the leader boards, but I have been working on getting new gear and maybe one day ill make it to the leader boards...

[@stevenmhensley]

***** What about cluster arrow loaded for bear instead of maelstrom or multishot ? It frees up Ballistics for another passive, added range of cluster arrow and you can keep the fire% over cold% you would need for maelstrom.

[@thegamingskulls-ps4diablo397]

hi I have my skills bolas - imminent doom, strafe - stinging steel, evasive fire - covering fire, entanling shot - just is served, valt - trail of cinders, rapid fire - fire support for my fire skills build. thanks

[@tobiasee42]

is 4 million toughness really enough ?

[@jlzimmerman75]

I have everything here minus the rucksack and three dex gems on the cindercoat, and my damage is only 750K :(

[@That07Guy]

how do u have more than 1 companion

[@charleskaelin7709]

ok that great put show use the paragon point where they go

[@DaceDzn]

Credits to Gabynator for creating the build?

[@Rhykker]

Gabynator has used it to top the leaderboards since the patch launch, but I don't think he was the one who created the build. People were using it on the PTR for months.

[@DaceDzn]

***** Fair enough. Would you reckon this build for Trials too? iirc gaby used CA - LFB for trials. Not sure if that was for groups. Also couldve been for GR's but the setup really looked like it was for trials.

[@Naikotasd]

Since i've got a kridershot, i've built around frost arrow-cluster arrow build. So far i'ts been really easy to get, at least to lvl 40 rift. Haven't test it any further yet, cause i like the x2 goblin buff :p

[@ArturoPladeado]

yeah im trying to find a kridershot so i can do that build too will i am doing it but i have a generator instead of cluster arrow for obvious reasons XD

[@joshuachand7747]

What necklace?

[@johnm1654]

If we're talking about Best in Slot gear, you should at least mention Hellfire Amulet, and Countess Julia's Cameo and discuss which 5th passive we're aiming for on the hellfire. Hellfire Ammy: 1: Socket 2: Dex 3: Crit hit Chance 4: Crit hit Damage Passive: Custom Engineering, Cull the Weak, Awareness, Ballistics, Steady Aim. Steady Aim works really nicely with Zei's. Countess Julia's Cameo: 1: Socket 2: Dex 3: Crit hit Chance 4: Crit hit Damage Passive: Countess Julia's Cameo is arguably the best ammy in the game. It lowers your dps slightly, but will make those high grifts easier, since Jailer is an instant kill most of the time.

[@dimkon98]

i cant make out what the rings are :( can someone help me?

[@TacynMegan]

can you craft ancient barbs? i know about the rng but is it possivble?

[@Rhykker]

Yes!

[@Kurppalumppu]

I don't think the rune matters on companion, does it? I use wolf rune but I gain hatred if I activate companion. My boar also charges and ferrets pick up health globes, so I'm fairly certain that all of the rune effects are activated no matter what rune you have actually picked.

[@2SiLence4]

true, doesent matter.. he says it in video as well :P

[@exeedorbit]

How are you doing 100 million+ damage. I'm trying this build, and it's only doing in the 40s and 50s. 1.3 mil damage

[@perricasa6478]

Would strongarm bracers work with this?

[@DLeeeet]

No because you're not using any skills which are knocking back enemies which is the only time your Strongarms are being procced. The main limitation with this build is your resource pool which is why resource cost reduction plays such a large role in this. Reaper's Wraps gives you % resource per health globe which is what makes it BiS.

[@perricasa6478]

DLeeeet Ohh, strongarms was knockback and not just any status effect. I haven't seen any in awhile so I guess I forgot the special properties for it.

[@tankadams7204]

Happy birthday

[@davidlarsen1981]

having marauder and all companion activated you dont have to select any. it doesn't matter if you select bat or wolf, they are ALL activated.

[@TheDucksfan31]

what amulet?

[@aleqproductions1417]

im kind of a noob at the game and i have 4 pieces, how do you get the six piece bonus with only 5 marauder items?

[@Rhykker]

Ring of Royal Grandeur serves as a substitute :)

[@aleqproductions1417]

Thanks man i appreciate it I'm farming for one right now