Crusader Akkhan Condemn Build (Patch 2.7.3 / Season 26)

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.

Akkhan Condemn Speed Farming Crusader

Quick Reference

2.1.

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.

Akkhan Condemn Crusader Skills and Runes

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
Heavenly Strength Holy Cause Long Arm of the Law Finery

(diablo3.com link)

2.2.

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.

Akkhan Condemn Crusader Gear and Stats

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.

2.3.

Legendary Gems

Legendary Gem 1: Bane of the Trapped
Legendary Gem 2: Esoteric Alteration
Legendary Gem 3: Bane of the Stricken

2.4.

Kanai's Cube

Weapon Slot: Blade of Prophecy
Armor Slot: Illusory Boots
Jewelry Slot: Ring of Royal Grandeur

Changelog

13 Apr. 2022 (skills page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
13 Apr. 2022 (gear page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
13 Apr. 2022 (this page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
09 Dec. 2021 (gear page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
09 Dec. 2021 (this page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
09 Dec. 2021 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 25.
23 Jul. 2021 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 24.
23 Jul. 2021 (this page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
23 Jul. 2021 (gear page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
31 Mar. 2021 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 23.
31 Mar. 2021 (this page): Added follower recommendation.
31 Mar. 2021 (gear page): Added follower recommendation.
18 Nov. 2020 (skills page): Revised skill recommendations for Season 22.
18 Nov. 2020 (this page): Revised equipment and Cube recommendations for Season 22.
18 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Revised equipment and Cube recommendations for Season 22.
30 Jun. 2020 (this page): No changes required for Season 21.
30 Jun. 2020 (gear 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 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
12 Mar. 2020 (this page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
19 Nov. 2019 (this page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
19 Nov. 2019 (gear 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 (skills page): Skill recommendations have been revised for Season 18.
22 Aug. 2019 (this page): Item recommendations have been revised for Season 18.
22 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Item recommendations have been revised for Season 18.
15 May 2019 (skills page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
15 May 2019 (this 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 (skills page): Information was reviewed and approved for Season 16 with no changes required.
17 Jan. 2019 (gear page): Added suggestions for the baseline Ring of Royal Grandeur for Seasonal characters.
17 Jan. 2019 (this page): Guide was revised with additional recommendations for Season 16.
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 (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).
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.
02 Jul. 2017 (this page): Updated for 2.6 and moved to new guide format.

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Crusader Akkhan Condemn Build

Introduction