Crusader Condemn Build with LoD
Welcome to our build guide for LoD Condemn Crusader in Diablo 3. Here, you will learn everything you need to know to play this build at the highest level. This build is updated for Patch 2.7.5 and Season 28.
For more information regarding followers, we advise you to read our follower guide, which contains detailed advice on choosing the skills and the gear of your companion.
Introduction
Based on the versatile powers of the Legacy of Dreams bonus, the LoD Condemn Crusader transforms the holy build staple into a tanky juggernaut of fiery destruction.
Quick Reference
Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the LoD Condemn Crusader is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices, alternatives, and build customization.
| Active Skills |
|---|
Slash
 Guard
Condemn
 Vacuum
1
Provoke
 Too Scared to Run
2
Laws of Valor
 Unstoppable Force
3
Iron Skin
Steel Skin
4
Akarat's Champion
Prophet
|
| Passive Skills |
Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the LoD Condemn Crusader is listed below. Check the Gear page for detailed information on choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube, and Paragon distribution.
- Helm:
Leoric's Crown - Shoulders:
Pauldrons of the Skeleton King - Gloves:
Stone Gauntlets - Chest:
Tyrael's Might - Belt:
Vigilante Belt - Pants:
Blackthorne's Jousting Mail - Boots:
Illusory Boots - Bracers:
Strongarm Bracers - Amulet:
Hellfire Amulet of Strength - Ring 1:
Convention of Elements - Ring 2:
Unity - Weapon:
The Furnace - Offhand:
Frydehr's Wrath
Season 28: Altar of Rites
Season 28 comes with the theme of the Altar of Rites — a powerful new account-wide and Season-specific progression system that brings tremendous offensive and defensive buffs to every seasonal character. For virtually all builds and players of all skill levels — from casual to advanced — we recommend progressing through the Altar tree using the path outlined below. The suggested path is geared towards maximum quality of life first, then amplifying damage, and then mopping up the tree with defensive and edge case utility nodes.
Note that while they require reaching them with a Seal, Legendary Potion Powers are not part of the Seal cost system; Potions unlock with a separate resource called Primordial Ashes, obtained from salvaging Legendary or Set items of Primal (red bordered) quality. Upgrade them as soon as possible, and in the order shown below (courtesy of Caleko's Altar of Rites planner).
You can read more on the Altar of Rites, Seals and Legendary Potion Powers in our dedicated Altar of Rites Mechanics guide.
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1:
Bane of the Trapped - Legendary Gem 2:
Bane of the Stricken - Legendary Gem 3:
Legacy of Dreams
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
Blade of Prophecy - Armor Slot:
Hexing Pants of Mr. Yan - Jewelry Slot:
Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac
Changelog
- 22 Feb. 2023 (gear page): Added Season 28 Altar of Rites recommendations.
- 22 Feb. 2023 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 28.
- 22 Feb. 2023 (this page): Added Season 28 Altar of Rites recommendations.
- 26 Aug. 2022 (gear page): Added Season 27 Angelic Crucible recommendations.
- 26 Aug. 2022 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 27.
- 26 Aug. 2022 (this page): Added Season 27 Angelic Crucible recommendations.
- 13 Apr. 2022 (gear page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
- 13 Apr. 2022 (skills 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 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 25.
- 09 Dec. 2021 (this page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
- 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 (gear page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 18 Nov. 2020 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 22. No changes required.
- 18 Nov. 2020 (this page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 30 Jun. 2020 (gear page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 30 Jun. 2020 (skills page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 30 Jun. 2020 (this 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 (gear page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
- 19 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
- 19 Nov. 2019 (this page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
- 22 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Gear recommendations revised for Season 18.
- 22 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 18.
- 22 Aug. 2019 (this page): Gear recommendations revised for Season 18.
- 15 May 2019 (gear page): Guide added.
- 15 May 2019 (skills page): Guide added.
- 15 May 2019 (this page): Guide added.
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