Demon Hunter Rapid Fire Build with LoD
Welcome to our build guide for LoD Rapid Fire Demon Hunter 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.
Introduction
Based on the versatile powers of the Legacy of Dreams bonus, the LoD Rapid Fire Demon Hunter combines the power of a dozen legendary items into a cohesive, destructive channeled force.
Quick Reference
Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the LoD Rapid Fire Demon Hunter is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.
| Active Skills |
|---|
Rapid Fire
 Bombardment
Smoke Screen
Vanishing Powder
1
Companion
 Wolf Companion
2
Shadow Power
Gloom
3
Fan of Knives
 Bladed Armor
4
Vengeance
 Side Cannons
|
| Passive Skills |
Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the LoD Rapid Fire Demon Hunter is listed below. Check the Gear page for detailed information on choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube, and Paragon distribution.
- Helm:
Visage of Gunes - Shoulders:
Mantle of Channeling - Gloves:
Magefist - Chest:
Cindercoat - Belt:
Hellcat Waistguard - Pants:
Swamp Land Waders - Boots:
Illusory Boots - Bracers:
Nemesis Bracers - Amulet:
The Flavor of Time - Ring 1:
Convention of Elements (or 
The Wailing Host in early progression or Season 22) - Ring 2:
Unity (or 
Litany of the Undaunted in early progression or Season 22) - Weapon:
Dawn - Offhand:
Sin Seekers
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1:
Bane of the Trapped - Legendary Gem 2:
Bane of the Stricken - Legendary Gem 3:
Legacy of Dreams (or 
Pain Enhancer in Season 22)
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
Wojahnni Assaulter - Armor Slot:
Stone Gauntlets - Jewelry Slot:
Elusive Ring - 4th Slot (Season 22): Convention of Elements
Changelog
- 18 Nov. 2020 (this page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 18 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 18 Nov. 2020 (skills page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 30 Jun. 2020 (this page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 30 Jun. 2020 (skills page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 30 Jun. 2020 (gear page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 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.
- 20 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Reviewed for Season 19. Added detailed explanations to the Stat Priorities, Paragon Points, and Gems sections. Added a Potion section.
- 20 Nov. 2019 (this page): Revised and updated for Season 19.
- 20 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Swapped Preparation for Smoked Screen.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (this page): Revised skill and item recommendations for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Revised item recommendations for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Added a note about Smoke Screen as an alternative (in Preparation's slot).
- 16 May 2019 (this page): Guide added.
- 16 May 2019 (gear page): Guide added.
- 16 May 2019 (skills page): Guide added.
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