Deathguard set is rather old but is still underperforming, as it is mostly utilised by single-RR classes like Reaper and Oppressor. For voting for its buff or writing your opinion, visit this thread: [Idea] [Poll] Deathguard set could use a little buff.
Now back to the build. Deathguard Reaper is the oldest spec coming up to mind and I finally managed to make it work, although in modern era of 5-mins-builds it may look too slow. But anyway, at least I finally like it.
1.1.9.0 UPDATE: after a while and with new bonuses to DG set I came back to the build. It has become considerably stronger but somehow glassier, though i see zero reasons for the latter.
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Update 1.1.6.2: added new vids and new GT. Build has become faster and stronger.
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BUILD EXPLANATION
- Deathguard set - core of the build. Used second Deathguard’s Blade for its bonuses;
- Medal and gloves - 2 parts of Ghol’s set to boost stats, all damage and get additional bonuses to BH;
- Boots - craftable with high native slow res and stats;
- Belt - another very good item with additional conversion, % damage, crit and OA;
- Rings - flat acid, bonuses to RE and Night’s Chill that gives us more RR, also cool procs;
- Amulet - for additional resists and flat damage to BH that is converted to acid completely.
PROS AND CONS OF THE BUILD
PROS
- Nice AoE damage - BH has 16 meters range, and RoS with Abom’s proc does supporting job;
- Build is pretty sturdy in SR, failed only 1 run out of 10 because of MQ. In Crucible may be less consistent.
CONS
- Very modest RR - only -93%, so acid-resistant enemies like Alexander/Basilisk heroes are assholes;
- Not impressing solo-damage as most skills are AoE-focused.
BUILD’S PERFORMANCE
LOKARR
CRUCIBLE - best run of 5:03 so far
SHATTERED REALM
Special thanks to @mad_lee for helping with the build and @Slev1n for recording Crucible video, also to @grey-maybe for the Devotions setup and to all Safarel Discord Community.