Crusader Akkhan Holy Shotgun Build

1. Introduction

One of the original builds of Crusaders makes a return in Patch 2.6.1, elevated by numeric buffs and a slew of synergistic items added over the last few years. The Holy Shotgun Crusader embodies the tanky, impenetrable bulwark of steel that absorbs blows and retaliates in blasts of pure, radiant vengeance. Theorycrafted with the immense help of Adam ADisco, this build is available in both Greater Rift solo progression and regular Rift farming variations, explained in that order.

2. Quick Reference

2.1. Skill Setup

The basic skill setup of the Akkhan Holy Shotgun Crusader is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.

3. Builds

Active Skills
Punish Rebirth Judgment Debilitate 1 Laws of Justice Decaying Strength 2 Iron Skin Flash 3 Heaven's Fury Blessed Ground 4 Akarat's Champion Prophet
Passive Skills
Heavenly Strength Finery Hold Your Ground Renewal

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Active Skills
Heaven's Fury Fires of Heaven Shield Glare Zealous Glare 1 Laws of Valor Unstoppable Force 2 Steed Charge Endurance 3 Provoke Too Scared to Run 4 Akarat's Champion Prophet
Passive Skills
Heavenly Strength Finery Lord Commander Holy Cause

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3.1. Gear Setup

The required gear setup for the Akkhan Holy Shotgun Crusader is listed below. Check the Gear page for detailed information on choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube and Paragon distribution. It also includes detailed explanations for Season 16 adjustments.

• Helm: Helm of Akkhan (or Leoric's Crown in Season 16)
• Shoulders: Pauldrons of Akkhan
• Gloves: Gauntlets of Akkhan
• Chest: Breastplate of Akkhan
• Belt: The Witching Hour
• Pants: Cuisses of Akkhan
• Boots: Sabatons of Akkhan
• Bracers: Bracer of Fury
• Amulet: The Traveler's Pledge
• Ring 1: The Compass Rose
• Ring 2: Justice Lantern
• Weapon: Fate of the Fell
• Offhand: Shield of Fury

3.2. Legendary Gems

• Legendary Gem 1: Bane of the Trapped
• Legendary Gem 2: Esoteric Alteration
• Legendary Gem 3: Gogok of Swiftness

3.3. Kanai's Cube

• Weapon Slot: Ivory Tower
• Armor Slot: Aquila Cuirass
• Jewelry Slot: Convention of Elements

4. Role in the Current Meta

This build is ranked as a High Tier solo pushing build for its class in the current Season. If high leaderboard position without strict adherence to the meta is attractive to you, consider using this build.

This build is oriented mostly at solo Rifting (Greater and Normal). Due to its mediocre mobility on long distances, it is not recommended for Bounties. It is also not recommended for group Greater Rifts past the point where every party member can handle the content on his own.

5. Changelog