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
- Strength: Enough to equip your gear
- Dexterity: Enough to equip your gear
- Vitality: All remaining points into Vitality
- 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
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