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 2.7.2 and Season 25.
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:
Blackthorne's Jousting Mail - Boots:
Illusory Boots - Bracers:
Lacuni Prowlers - Amulet:
Squirt's Necklace - Ring 1:
Convention of Elements - Ring 2:
Unity - 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
Soul Shards (Season 25 Specific)
- Helm: Sliver of Terror with Ring of Fire
- Weapon: Essence of Anguish with 50% Poison damage increase
Check details on the specific rolls of the Soul Shards required for this build in the Gear page of this guide. Read more about Season 25 in our dedicated Season 25 Compendium, and about Soul Shards specifically our Soul Shard Mechanics Guide.
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
Wojahnni Assaulter - Armor Slot:
Stone Gauntlets - Jewelry Slot:
Elusive Ring
Changelog
- 09 Dec. 2021 (gear page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
- 09 Dec. 2021 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 25.
- 09 Dec. 2021 (this page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
- 21 Jul. 2021 (this page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
- 21 Jul. 2021 (gear page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
- 21 Jul. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 24.
- 01 Apr. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 23.
- 01 Apr. 2021 (gear page): Minor gearing revision and added follower recommendation.
- 01 Apr. 2021 (this page): Minor gearing revision and added follower recommendation.
- 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 (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.
- 20 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Swapped Preparation for Smoked Screen.
- 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.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Added a note about Smoke Screen as an alternative (in Preparation's slot).
- 23 Aug. 2019 (this page): Revised skill and item recommendations for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Revised item recommendations for Season 18.
- 16 May 2019 (skills page): Guide added.
- 16 May 2019 (gear page): Guide added.
- 16 May 2019 (this page): Guide added.
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