Claws Of Thunder Assassin

Here’s a comprehensive guide for creating a Claws of Thunder Assassin build in Diablo II: Resurrected (D2R). This build utilizes the Claws of Thunder skill, which allows for effective elemental damage and crowd control, making it potent against large groups of enemies and bosses.

Claws of Thunder Assassin Build Guide

Overview:

The Claws of Thunder build focuses on the Martial Arts tree, specifically the Claws of Thunder skill, which delivers high lightning damage with additional benefits from other supporting skills. This build is ideal for players looking for quick, powerful attacks with excellent synergy between skills.

Skill Allocation

Place one point into each of the following

Claw Mastery
Burst of Speed
Fade
Cloak of Shadows
Mind Blast
Shadow Warrior 
Death Sentry
Tiger Strike
Cobra Strike
Dragon Claw

Weapon Block (This can have multiple points into it after maxing the other skills)

Twenty points into each of the following in this Order

Claws of Thunder
Phoenix Strike
Blades of Ice
Dragon Talon (Finishing Move after Charging  up)
Fade

    Stat Allocation

    1. Strength: Enough to equip your gear
    2. Dexterity: Enough to equip your gear
    3. Vitality: All remaining points into Vitality
    4. Energy: 0

     

    Gear Suggestions

    Weapons:

    • 2 x Mosaic 3 Phoenix Strike + Claws of Thunder

    Armor:

    • Enigma: Perfect for teleportation for mobility.

    Helm:

    • Shako: 
      Griffon's Eye

    Belts:

    • Arachnid's Mesh

    Gloves:

    • Magefist: Offers increased fire damage and faster cast rate,

    Boots:

    • Shadow Dancer: (Upgraded)
    • War Traveller (Upgraded)
      Tri Resist Myrmidon Greaves

    Rings/Amulet:

    • +2 Assassin 17%-20% FCR Amulet
      1 x FCR Dex Resist - MF Ring
      1 x FCR Mana Leech Resist Ring

      Swap:
      Call to arms + Spirit Monarch

      Inventory

      Assassin Torch
      Annihilus
      Crack of Thunder
      2 x +1 Martial Art 12% Faster Hit Recovery
      6 x Martial Art + Life
      Gheed's Fortune
      1 x 5 Faster Hit Recovery + All Resist
      6 x 7% magic Find + Lightning Resist or All Resist

      Mercenary 

      Andarial's Visage
      Ethereal Infinity
      Ethereal Fortitude