Crusader Akkhan Condemn Build (Patch 2.7.7 / Season 31) (2024)

Last updated on Apr 10, 2024 at 09:00by Deadset39 comments

Build VariationsUpdated for Season 31, Patch 2.7.7Main BuildSolo Greater Rift ProgressionNephalem Rift FarmingGreater Rifts Speeds

Introduction

This build is the embodiment of the militant spellcaster fantasy,commanding a spectral unit of soldiers at its side and decimating the enemy inwaves of holy destruction. The base build presented on this page is theGreater Rift Solo Pushing Variation, but this build also has a Nephalem RiftFarming Variation and a Greater Rift Speed Farming Variation; follow the linksabove to the respective alterations.

Quick Reference

2.1.

Skill Setup

The basic skill setup of the Akkhan Condemn Crusader is displayed below.Read the dedicated Skills page for detailedinformation on choices, alternatives and build customization.

Akkhan Condemn Crusader Skills and Runes

Active Skills
Justice Sword of JusticeJudgmentNo rune chosen1Laws of Valor Unstoppable Force2Phalanx Bowmen3Condemn Shattering Explosion4Akarat's Champion Prophet
Passive Skills
Heavenly StrengthLord CommanderLong Arm of the LawFinery

(diablo3.com link)

2.2.

Gear Setup

The required gear setup for the Akkhan Condemn Crusader is listed below.Check the Gear page for detailed informationon choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube and Paragon distribution.

Akkhan Condemn Crusader Gear and Stats

Note that you can shift around Akkhan and Cpt. Crimson piecesaccording to your best rolls, as long as you maintain the equipped ratio of 5Akkhan pieces and 2 Cpt. Crimson pieces. The outline above is just an exampleof several viable combinations.

2.2.1.

Altar of Rites

The former Season 28 theme, the Altar of Rites, has been revised andre-added to Diablo 3 as a permanent character progression mechanic. — Forvirtually all builds and players of all skill levels — from casual toadvanced — we recommend progressing through the Altar tree using the pathoutlined below. The suggested path is geared towards maximum quality of lifefirst, then amplifying damage, and then mopping up the tree with defensive andedge case utility nodes.

Note that while they require reaching them with a Seal, Legendary PotionPowers are not part of the Seal cost system; Potions unlock with a separateresource called Primordial Ashes, obtained from salvaging Legendary or Setitems of Primal (red bordered) quality. Upgrade them as soon as possible, andin the order shown below (courtesy of Caleko's Altar of Rites planner).

You can read more on the Altar of Rites, Seals and Legendary Potion Powersin our dedicated Altar of Rites Mechanics guide.

Altar of Rites Explained

2.3.

Legendary Gems

Legendary Gem 1: Bane of the Trapped
Legendary Gem 2: Enforcer
Legendary Gem 3: Bane of the Stricken

2.4.

Unbound Kanai's Cube Slots (Season 31 Specific)

The seasonal theme for Season 31 will be completely flexible slots forKanai's Cube, which means you can use anypiece of gear in any slot of the Cube.

This is one of the builds where we don't recommend making any changes, sincethe options presented in the default build already make up the strongestKanai's Cube composition possible for the setup.

2.5.

Kanai's Cube

Weapon Slot: Frydehr's Wrath
Armor Slot: Tasker and Theo
Jewelry Slot: Ring of Royal Grandeur

Changelog

10 Apr. 2024 (gear page): Added Season 31 advice for the unbound Kanai's Cube slots.
10 Apr. 2024 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 31.
10 Apr. 2024 (this page): Added Season 31 advice for the unbound Kanai's Cube slots.
08 Jan. 2024 (gear page): Revised guide for the permanent addition of the Altar of Rites, and added Season-specific Soul Shard recommendations.
08 Jan. 2024 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 30.
08 Jan. 2024 (this page): Revised guide for the permanent addition of the Altar of Rites, and added Season-specific Soul Shard recommendations.
13 Sep. 2023 (gear page): Added Season 29 Paragon Cap and Gearing recommendations.
13 Sep. 2023 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 29.
13 Sep. 2023 (this page): Added Season 29 Paragon Cap and Gearing recommendations.
22 Feb. 2023 (gear page): Added Season 28 Altar of Rites recommendations.
22 Feb. 2023 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 28.
22 Feb. 2023 (this page): Added Season 28 Altar of Rites recommendations.
26 Aug. 2022 (gear page): Guide reworked for the Akkhan set changes in Season 27, and added Season 27 Angelic Crucible recommendations.
26 Aug. 2022 (skills page): Guide reworked for the Akkhan set changes in Season 27, and added Season 27 Angelic Crucible recommendations.
26 Aug. 2022 (this page): Guide reworked for the Akkhan set changes in Season 27, and added Season 27 Angelic Crucible recommendations.
13 Apr. 2022 (gear page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
13 Apr. 2022 (skills page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
13 Apr. 2022 (this page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
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.
23 Jul. 2021 (gear page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
23 Jul. 2021 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 24.
23 Jul. 2021 (this page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
31 Mar. 2021 (gear page): Added follower recommendation.
31 Mar. 2021 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 23.
31 Mar. 2021 (this page): Added follower recommendation.
18 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Revised equipment and Cube recommendations for Season 22.
18 Nov. 2020 (skills page): Revised skill recommendations for Season 22.
18 Nov. 2020 (this page): Revised equipment and Cube recommendations for Season 22.
30 Jun. 2020 (gear page): No changes required for Season 21.
30 Jun. 2020 (skills page): No changes required for Season 21.
30 Jun. 2020 (this page): No changes required for Season 21.
12 Mar. 2020 (gear page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
12 Mar. 2020 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
12 Mar. 2020 (this page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
19 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
19 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
19 Nov. 2019 (this page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
26 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Included additional recommendations for craftable sets.
26 Aug. 2019 (this page): Included additional recommendations for craftable sets.
22 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Item recommendations have been revised for Season 18.
22 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Skill recommendations have been revised for Season 18.
22 Aug. 2019 (this page): Item recommendations have been revised for Season 18.
15 May 2019 (gear page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
15 May 2019 (skills page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
15 May 2019 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
27 Jan. 2019 (gear page): Revised Kanai's Cube recommendations for high end pushing.
27 Jan. 2019 (this page): Revised Kanai's Cube recommendations for high end pushing.
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.
17 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.
26 Nov. 2017 (gear page): Revised gearing and cube recommendations to be more consistent in Rift Guardian fights.
26 Nov. 2017 (this page): Slight revision to the itemization of the build.
31 Oct. 2017 (gear page): Made a number of wording changes following the Akkhan set buffs of Patch 2.6.1. Esoteric Alteration replaces Taeguk and Convention of Elements is now recommended for the Jewelry slot of the Kanai's Cube in place of Unity.
31 Oct. 2017 (skills page): Made Holy Cause the fourth passive and Indestructible a variant for that slot (was previously the other way around).
31 Oct. 2017 (this page): Revised the guide according to the 2.6.1 buffs to the Akkhan set and its dedicated weapons.
02 Jul. 2017 (this page): Updated for 2.6 and moved to new guide format.

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