Witch Doctor Helltooth Acid Cloud Build

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
Swampland Attunement Spirit Vessel Grave Injustice Confidence Ritual

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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
Swampland Attunement Fierce Loyalty Grave Injustice Gruesome Feast

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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