Crusader Hammerdin Build With Blessed Hammer and Seeker of the Light Set
Build Variations
Updated for Season 26, Patch 2.7.3
Main Build
Solo Greater Rift Progression
Nephalem Rift Farming
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1.
Introduction
The Seeker of the Light set marks the return of the Hammerdin build, decidedly
focusing on bringing 
Blessed Hammer to competitive DPS in Greater Rifts
— aided and protected by 
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.
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.
| Active Skills |
|---|
Blessed Hammer
 Limitless
Falling Sword
 Rapid Descent
1
Laws of Valor
Critical
2
Iron Skin
 Flash
3
Provoke
Too Scared to Run
4
Akarat's Champion
Prophet
|
| Passive Skills |
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.
- Helm:
Crown of the Light - Shoulders:
Mountain of the Light - Gloves:
Will of the Light - Chest:
Heart of the Light - Belt:
Sacred Harness - Pants:
Towers of the Light - Boots:
Foundation of the Light - Bracers:
Gabriel's Vambraces - Amulet:
The Traveler's Pledge - Ring 1:
The Compass Rose - Ring 2:
Convention of Elements - Weapon:
Johanna's Argument - Offhand:
Guard of Johanna
2.3.
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1:
Bane of the Trapped - Legendary Gem 2:
Gogok of Swiftness - Legendary Gem 3:
Bane of the Stricken
2.4.
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
Faithful Memory - Armor Slot:
Hammer Jammers - Jewelry Slot:
Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac
3.
Changelog
- 13 Apr. 2022 (skills page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
- 13 Apr. 2022 (this page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
- 13 Apr. 2022 (gear page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
- 09 Dec. 2021 (this page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
- 09 Dec. 2021 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 25.
- 09 Dec. 2021 (gear page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
- 23 Jul. 2021 (gear page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
- 23 Jul. 2021 (this page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
- 23 Jul. 2021 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 24.
- 31 Mar. 2021 (this page): Added build alteration suggestions and a follower recommendation.
- 31 Mar. 2021 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 23.
- 31 Mar. 2021 (gear page): Added build alteration suggestions and a follower 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 (gear page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 30 Jun. 2020 (this page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (this 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.
- 19 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
- 19 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
- 19 Nov. 2019 (this page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
- 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 (gear 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 (gear page): Revised the Season 16 extra slot recommendation.
- 27 Jan. 2019 (this page): Revised the Season 16 extra slot recommendation.
- 17 Jan. 2019 (skills page): Information was reviewed and approved for Season 16 with no changes required.
- 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.
- 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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