Demon Hunter Marauder Cluster Arrow Build

1. Introduction

Receiving several significant buffs over the lifetime of Patch 2.4, the Marauder set establishes itself as one of the strongest and safest endgame playstyles for Demon Hunters. This turret-reliant control playstyle is available in two high tier Greater Rift solo progression variations (mid and far range) and a regular Rift farming variation, explained in that order.

2. Video Guide

The following video guide was created to accompany the present written guide and demonstrate how to play the build in-game.

3. Quick Reference

3.1. Skill Setup

The basic skill setup of the Marauder Cluster Arrow Demon Hunter is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.

4. Builds

Active Skills
Evasive Fire Hardened Cluster Arrow Cluster Bombs 1 Vengeance Seethe 2 Vault Tumble 3 Companion No rune chosen 4 Sentry Polar Station
Passive Skills
Steady Aim Custom Engineering Cull the Weak Grenadier

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Active Skills
Evasive Fire Focus Cluster Arrow Shooting Stars 1 Vengeance Seethe 2 Vault Tumble 3 Companion No rune chosen 4 Sentry Polar Station
Passive Skills
Steady Aim Custom Engineering Cull the Weak Ballistics

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Active Skills
Evasive Fire Focus Multishot Arsenal 1 Vengeance Seethe 2 Vault Tumble 3 Companion No rune chosen 4 Sentry Polar Station
Passive Skills
Steady Aim Custom Engineering Cull the Weak Ballistics

(battle.net link)

4.1. Gear Setup

The required gear setup for the Marauder Cluster Arrow Demon Hunter is listed below. Check the Gear page for detailed information on choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube and Paragon distribution. It also includes detailed explanations for Season 16 adjustments.

• Helm: Marauder's Visage
• Shoulders: Marauder's Spines
• Gloves: Marauder's Gloves
• Chest: Marauder's Carapace (or Cindercoat in Season 16)
• Belt: Zoey's Secret
• Pants: Marauder's Encasement
• Boots: Marauder's Treads
• Bracers: Wraps of Clarity
• Amulet: Hellfire Amulet of Dexterity
• Ring 1: Focus
• Ring 2: Restraint
• Weapon: Manticore
• Offhand: Bombardier's Rucksack

4.2. Legendary Gems

• Legendary Gem 1: Bane of the Trapped
• Legendary Gem 2: Bane of the Stricken
• Legendary Gem 3: Esoteric Alteration

4.3. Kanai's Cube

• Weapon Slot: Dawn
• Armor Slot: Hellcat Waistguard
• Jewelry Slot: Convention of Elements

5. Role in the Current Meta

This build is ranked as a High Tier solo pushing build for its class in the current Season. If high leaderboard position without strict adherence to the meta is attractive to you, consider using this build.

This build is oriented mostly at solo Rifting (Greater and Normal). Due to its mediocre mobility on long distances, it is not recommended for Bounties. It is also not recommended for group Greater Rifts past the point where every party member can handle the content on his own.

6. Changelog