Rabies Druid

The Rabies Druid** build in Diablo 2: Resurrected focuses on leveraging the Rabies skill, which allows the Druid to infect enemies with a potent poison. This build is particularly effective for dealing damage over time while providing a unique playstyle that involves mobility and crowd control. Below is a comprehensive guide to creating a Rabies Druid, including skills, stats, gear recommendations, and playstyle tips.

The Rabies Druid

Skill & Stat  Placement for Rabies Build

Strength: Sufficient points to equip your gear (around 100-150 points).
Dexterity: Minimal investment; focus on vitality unless aiming for blocking with a shield.
Vitality: Allocate the majority of your points here to maximize health, crucial for survivability in melee combat.
Energy: Keep this at a minimum, as your poison damage doesn't rely heavily on mana.

 

One skill point into the Following

Werewolf
Cyclone Armor
Carrion Vine

20 Points into

Lycanthrope
Rabies
Summon Grizzly
Heart of the wolverine

 

Gear

Jalal’s Mane
Chains of Honor
Heart of the Oak
Spirit Monarch
Dracul’s Grasp
Arachnid Mesh
Gore Rider
Mara’s Kaleidoscope 
Stone Of Jordan
Raven Frost

Swap

Call to arms
Spirit Monarch

Inventory

Druid Torch18+/18+
Annihilus 18+/18+
5 x +1 Shapeshift 38+ Life
2 x +1 Shapeshift +12% fhr
1 x Bone Break

 

Mercenary

Act2 - Might

 

Pride 
Chains of honor/ethereal shaftstop
Ethereal Vampire Gaze/Visage