Witch Doctor Helltooth Acid Cloud Build
Welcome to our build guide for Helltooth Acid Cloud Witch Doctor 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 2.6.4 and Season 16.
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.
1. Introduction
Reworked and buffed several times over the course of its existence, the
Helltooth set has graduated into a Witch Doctor staple. While its bonuses allow
for numeroussub-variants, this guide will focus on the 
Acid Cloud /
Fire Wall build. This control heavy, DoT-based playstyle is available in
both Greater Rift solo progression and regular Rift farming variations,
explained in that order.
2. Quick Reference
2.1. Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the Helltooth Acid Cloud Witch Doctor is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.
3. Builds
| Active Skills |
|---|
Poison Dart
 Spined Dart
Acid Cloud
Slow Burn
1
Wall of Death
Fire Wall
2
Spirit Walk
 Jaunt
3
Piranhas
 Piranhado
4
Haunt
Poisoned Spirit
|
| Passive Skills |
| Active Skills |
|---|
Poison Dart
Spined Dart
Acid Cloud
Slow Burn
1
Wall of Death
Fire Wall
2
Spirit Walk
 Severance
3
Piranhas
Piranhado
4
Haunt
Poisoned Spirit
|
| Passive Skills |
3.1. Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the Helltooth Acid Cloud Witch Doctor 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:
Helltooth Mask - Shoulders:
Helltooth Mantle - Gloves:
Helltooth Gauntlets (or 
Frostburn in Season 16) - Chest:
Helltooth Tunic - Belt:
Belt of Transcendence - Pants:
Helltooth Leg Guards - Boots:
Helltooth Greaves - Bracers:
Jeram's Bracers - Amulet:
Hellfire Amulet of Intelligence - Ring 1:
Focus - Ring 2:
Restraint - Weapon:
SuWong Diviner
3.2. Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1:
Bane of the Trapped - Legendary Gem 2:
Esoteric Alteration - Legendary Gem 3:
Bane of the Stricken
3.3. Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
Wormwood - Armor Slot:
The Grin Reaper - Jewelry Slot:
Ring of Emptiness
4. Role in the Current Meta
This build is ranked as a Mid Tier solo pushing build for its class in the current Season. If you are looking for a strong build that will easily finish the Seasonal Journey, but do not necessarily care for high leaderboard placement, 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.
5. Changelog
- 18 Jan. 2019 (gear page): Added suggestions for the baseline Ring of Royal Grandeur for Seasonal characters.
- 18 Jan. 2019 (skills page): Information was reviewed and approved for Season 16 with no changes required.
- 18 Jan. 2019 (this page): Guide was revised with additional recommendations for Season 16.
- 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.
- 27 Oct. 2017 (this page): No changes necessary for Patch 2.6.1.
- 29 Jun. 2017 (this page): Updated for 2.6 and moved to new format.
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