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Crusader Hammerdin Build With Blessed Hammer and Seeker of the Light Set

Last updated on Nov 18, 2020 at 09:00 by Deadset 26 comments

Welcome to our build guide for Blessed Hammer 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 2.6.10 and Season 22.

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.

Pages in this Guide
1 Introduction 2 Skills and Runes 3 Gear, Gems, and Paragon Points 4 Speed Farming
TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THIS PAGE
1.

Introduction

The Seeker of the Light set marks the return of the Hammerdin build, decidedly focusing on bringing Blessed Hammer Blessed Hammer to competitive DPS in Greater Rifts — aided and protected by Falling Sword Falling Sword. This mobile, sustain damage playstyle is meant for Greater Rift solo progression, but we also have a speed farming variation, that you can access using the button below.

Blessed Hammer Speed Farming Crusader
2.

Quick Reference

2.1.

Skill Setup

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

Blessed Hammer Crusader Skills and Runes
Active Skills
Left Mouse Button Blessed Hammer Icon Blessed Hammer Limitless Limitless Right Mouse Button Falling Sword Icon Falling Sword Rapid Descent Rapid Descent 1 Laws of Valor Icon Laws of Valor Critical Critical 2 Iron Skin Icon Iron Skin Flash Flash 3 Provoke Icon Provoke Too Scared to Run Too Scared to Run 4 Akarat's Champion Icon Akarat's Champion Prophet Prophet
Passive Skills
(diablo3.com link)
2.2.

Gear Setup

The required gear setup for the Blessed Hammer Crusader is listed below. Check the Gear page for detailed information on choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube and Paragon distribution.

Blessed Hammer Crusader Gear and Stats
2.3.

Legendary Gems

2.4.

Kanai's Cube

3.

Changelog

  • 18 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
  • 18 Nov. 2020 (this page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
  • 18 Nov. 2020 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 22. No changes necessary.
  • 18 Nov. 2020 (speed farming page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
  • 30 Jun. 2020 (speed farming page): No changes required for Season 21.
  • 30 Jun. 2020 (this page): No changes required for Season 21.
  • 12 Mar. 2020 (speed farming page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
  • 12 Mar. 2020 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
  • 12 Mar. 2020 (gear page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
  • 12 Mar. 2020 (this page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
  • 19 Nov. 2019 (speed farming 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.
  • 19 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
  • 22 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Reviewed for Season 18.
  • 22 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 18.
  • 22 Aug. 2019 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 18.
  • 22 Aug. 2019 (speed farming page): Reviewed for Season 18.
  • 15 May 2019 (gear 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 (skills page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
  • 27 Jan. 2019 (this page): Revised the Season 16 extra slot recommendation.
  • 27 Jan. 2019 (gear page): Revised the Season 16 extra slot recommendation.
  • 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.
  • 31 Oct. 2017 (this page): Changed assessment of the build from Top tier to Mid tier.
  • 02 Jul. 2017 (this page): Updated for 2.6 and moved to new guide format.
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