Crusader Shield Bash Build with Roland's Set
Introduction
The Roland's set splits its damage bonuses evenly between a sustain damage
and a burst damage skill, boosting Sweep Attack and
Shield Bash
with equal numbers. This
Shield Bash variant is a bursty, single
target-heavy, assassination-oriented build that is geared towards
Greater Rift solo progression, but we also have a speed farming variation.
Roland's Sweep Attack Crusader
For the Sweep Attack variant of the build, please refer
to the link below.
Quick Reference
Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the Shield Bash Crusader is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.
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Passive Skills |
Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the Shield Bash Crusader is listed below. Check the Gear page for detailed information on choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube and Paragon distribution.
- Helm:
Roland's Visage
- Shoulders:
Roland's Mantle
- Gloves:
Roland's Grasp
- Chest:
Roland's Bearing
- Belt:
Captain Crimson's Silk Girdle
- Pants:
Captain Crimson's Thrust
- Boots:
Roland's Stride
- Bracers:
Drakon's Lesson
- Amulet:
Hellfire Amulet of Strength
- Ring 1:
Convention of Elements
- Ring 2:
Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac
- Weapon:
Flail of the Ascended
- Shield:
The Final Witness
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1:
Bane of the Trapped
- Legendary Gem 2:
Bane of the Stricken
- Legendary Gem 3:
Gogok of Swiftness
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
Piro Marella
- Armor Slot:
Stone Gauntlets
- Jewelry Slot:
Ring of Royal Grandeur
Changelog
- 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 (this page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
- 09 Dec. 2021 (gear page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
- 09 Dec. 2021 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 25.
- 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 required for Season 24.
- 31 Mar. 2021 (gear page): Added follower recommendation.
- 31 Mar. 2021 (this page): Added follower recommendation.
- 31 Mar. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 23.
- 18 Nov. 2020 (this page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 18 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 18 Nov. 2020 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 22. No changes required.
- 30 Jun. 2020 (gear page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 30 Jun. 2020 (this page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 30 Jun. 2020 (skills 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 (this page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
- 19 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
- 22 Aug. 2019 (this page): Item recommendations revised for Season 18.
- 22 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Item recommendations revised for Season 18.
- 22 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 18.
- 15 May 2019 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 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.
- 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.
- 22 Mar. 2018 (skills page): Added the guide.
- 22 Mar. 2018 (this page): Added the guide.
- 22 Mar. 2018 (gear page): Added the guide.
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