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

Last updated on Jul 23, 2021 at 07:53 by Deadset 30 comments
Build Variations Updated for Season 24, Patch 2.7.1 Main Build Solo Greater Rift Progression Nephalem Rift Farming
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Introduction Skills and Runes Gear, Gems, and Paragon Points
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

For non-Seasonal play (where you do not have access to Ethereal weapons) throughout the duration of Season 24, the recommended weapon for this build is:

2.3.

Legendary Gems

2.4.

Kanai's Cube

3.

Changelog

  • 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 (gear page): Added build alteration suggestions and a follower recommendation.
  • 31 Mar. 2021 (this page): Added build alteration suggestions and a follower recommendation.
  • 31 Mar. 2021 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 23.
  • 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.
  • 30 Jun. 2020 (this page): No changes required for Season 21.
  • 12 Mar. 2020 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
  • 12 Mar. 2020 (this 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 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 18.
  • 22 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed 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 (skills page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
  • 15 May 2019 (this 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 (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.
  • 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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