Crusader Akkhan Condemn Build
Introduction
This build is the embodiment of the melee spellcaster fantasy, exerting powerful crowd control over monsters and decimating them in waves of holy destruction. Its in-combat mobility is among the best of the Crusader class and, while the build is geared towards Greater Rift solo progression, we also have a speed farming variation, that you can access using the link below.
Quick Reference
Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the Akkhan Condemn Crusader is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.
| Active Skills |
|---|
Slash
 Guard
Iron Skin
 Steel Skin
1
Laws of Valor
 Unstoppable Force
2
Condemn
Vacuum
3
Steed Charge
Draw and Quarter
4
Akarat's Champion
Prophet
|
| Passive Skills |
Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the Akkhan Condemn Crusader is listed below. Check the Gear page for detailed information on choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube and Paragon distribution.
- Helm:
Helm of Akkhan - Shoulders:
Aughild's Power - Gloves:
Gauntlets of Akkhan - Chest:
Breastplate of Akkhan - Belt:
Captain Crimson's Silk Girdle - Pants:
Captain Crimson's Thrust - Boots:
Sabatons of Akkhan - Bracers:
Aughild's Search - Amulet:
Talisman of Akkhan - Ring 1:
Focus - Ring 2:
Restraint - Weapon (Season 24): The Redeemer
- Offhand:
Frydehr's Wrath
For non-Seasonal play (where you do not have access to Ethereal weapons) throughout the duration of Season 24, the recommended weapon for this build is:
- Weapon (Off-Season):
The Furnace
Note that you can shift around Akkhan, Aughild and Cpt. Crimson pieces according to your best rolls, as long as you maintain the equipped ratio of 5 Akkhan pieces, 2 Aughild and 2 Cpt. Crimson pieces. The outline above is just a viable example of several combinations.
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1:
Bane of the Trapped - Legendary Gem 2:
Esoteric Alteration - Legendary Gem 3:
Bane of the Stricken
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
Blade of Prophecy - Armor Slot:
Illusory Boots - Jewelry Slot:
Ring of Royal Grandeur
Changelog
- 23 Jul. 2021 (gear page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
- 23 Jul. 2021 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 24.
- 23 Jul. 2021 (this page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
- 31 Mar. 2021 (gear page): Added follower recommendation.
- 31 Mar. 2021 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 23.
- 31 Mar. 2021 (this page): Added follower recommendation.
- 18 Nov. 2020 (this page): Revised equipment and Cube recommendations for Season 22.
- 18 Nov. 2020 (skills page): Revised skill recommendations for Season 22.
- 18 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Revised equipment and Cube recommendations for Season 22.
- 30 Jun. 2020 (gear page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 30 Jun. 2020 (this page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 30 Jun. 2020 (skills page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (gear page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (this page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 19 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
- 19 Nov. 2019 (this page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
- 19 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
- 26 Aug. 2019 (this page): Included additional recommendations for craftable sets.
- 26 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Included additional recommendations for craftable sets.
- 22 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Item recommendations have been revised for Season 18.
- 22 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Skill recommendations have been revised for Season 18.
- 22 Aug. 2019 (this page): Item recommendations have been revised for Season 18.
- 15 May 2019 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 15 May 2019 (skills page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 15 May 2019 (gear page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 27 Jan. 2019 (gear page): Revised Kanai's Cube recommendations for high end pushing.
- 27 Jan. 2019 (this page): Revised Kanai's Cube recommendations for high end pushing.
- 17 Jan. 2019 (this page): Guide was revised with additional recommendations for Season 16.
- 17 Jan. 2019 (gear page): Added suggestions for the baseline Ring of Royal Grandeur for Seasonal characters.
- 17 Jan. 2019 (skills page): Information was reviewed and approved for Season 16 with no changes required.
- 20 Sep. 2018 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 15.
- 14 Jun. 2018 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 14.
- 26 Nov. 2017 (gear page): Revised gearing and cube recommendations to be more consistent in Rift Guardian fights.
- 26 Nov. 2017 (this page): Slight revision to the itemization of the build.
- 31 Oct. 2017 (gear page): Made a number of wording changes following the Akkhan set buffs of Patch 2.6.1. Esoteric Alteration replaces Taeguk and Convention of Elements is now recommended for the Jewelry slot of the Kanai's Cube in place of Unity.
- 31 Oct. 2017 (this page): Revised the guide according to the 2.6.1 buffs to the Akkhan set and its dedicated weapons.
- 31 Oct. 2017 (skills page): Made Holy Cause the fourth passive and Indestructible a variant for that slot (was previously the other way around).
- 02 Jul. 2017 (this page): Updated for 2.6 and moved to new guide format.
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