Demon Hunter Unhallowed Essence Grenades Build
Introduction
One of the multiple builds affected by the 2.4.3 Hellcat Waistguard
rework, the Unhallowed Essence generator build emerges as a fully competitive
spec with a focus on
Grenade. This mid range, explosive build is
meant for Greater Rift solo progression, but we do have a speed farming variation
that you can access using the link below.
Quick Reference
Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the Unhallowed Essence Grenades Demon Hunter 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 Unhallowed Essence Grenades Demon Hunter is listed below. Check the Gear page for detailed information on choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube and Paragon distribution.
- Helm:
Accursed Visage
- Shoulders:
Unsanctified Shoulders
- Gloves:
Fiendish Grips
- Chest:
Cage of the Hellborn
- Belt:
Hellcat Waistguard
- Pants:
Depth Diggers
- Boots:
Hell Walkers
- Bracers:
Wraps of Clarity
- Amulet:
The Traveler's Pledge
- Ring 1:
The Compass Rose
- Ring 2:
Convention of Elements
- Weapon:
Fortress Ballista
- Offhand:
Dawn
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1:
Simplicity's Strength
- Legendary Gem 2:
Bane of the Trapped
- Legendary Gem 3:
Bane of the Stricken
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
Echoing Fury
- Armor Slot:
Hunter's Wrath
- Jewelry Slot:
Ring of Royal Grandeur
Changelog
- 01 Apr. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 23.
- 01 Apr. 2021 (this page): Added follower recommendation.
- 01 Apr. 2021 (gear page): Added follower recommendation.
- 18 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 18 Nov. 2020 (skills page): No changes required for Season 22.
- 18 Nov. 2020 (this 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 (gear page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (this page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Expanded the stat priorities, paragon points, and gems sections. Added a potion section.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (this page): Reviewed for Season 19. Overhauled speedrunning variation.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (this page): Item recommendations were revised for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Echoing Fury replaces Buriza-Do Kyanon in Kanai's Cube.
- 16 May 2019 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 16 May 2019 (gear page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 16 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.
- 30 Oct. 2017 (this page): Moved build from Top tier to High tier, following Patch 2.6.1.
- 01 Jul. 2017 (this page): Updated guide for 2.6 and moved it to the new format.
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