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Crusader Akkhan Blessed Shield Build

Last updated on Nov 18, 2020 at 16:56 by Deadset 5 comments

Welcome to our build guide for Akkhan Blessed Shield Crusader 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 2.6.10 and Season 22.

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.

Pages in this Guide
1 Introduction 2 Skills and Runes 3 Gear, Gems, and Paragon Points 4 Speed Farming
TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THIS PAGE

This build has been retired in Season 23. We removed it from the menus, but we are leaving it on the site, in case a new Akkhan Blessed Shield build appears in the future.

1.

Introduction

With massive numbers buffs in Patch 2.6.1, the dedicated legendaries from several patches prior finally elevate one of the signature Crusader skills, Blessed Shield, to an endgame state. This build uses the Armor of Akkhan set and plays on the compelling fantasy of using the shield as a weapon, charging it with holy might and reaping an entire field of demons with a single, mighty toss. This mid range, sustained damage playstyle is designed with Greater Rift solo progression in mind, but we also have a speed farming variation that you can access using the link below.

Akkhan Blessed Shield Speed Farming Crusader
2.

Quick Reference

2.1.

Skill Setup

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

Akkhan Blessed Shield Crusader Skills and Runes
Active Skills
Left Mouse Button Blessed Shield Icon Blessed Shield Combust Combust Right Mouse Button Iron Skin Icon Iron Skin Steel Skin Steel Skin 1 Laws of Valor Icon Laws of Valor Critical Critical 2 Steed Charge Icon Steed Charge Draw and Quarter Draw and Quarter 3 Consecration Icon Consecration Bathed in Light Bathed in Light 4 Akarat's Champion Icon Akarat's Champion Prophet Prophet
Passive Skills
(diablo3.com link)
2.2.

Gear Setup

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

Akkhan Blessed Shield Crusader Gear and Stats
2.3.

Legendary Gems

2.4.

Kanai's Cube

3.

Changelog

  • 18 Nov. 2020 (speed farming page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
  • 18 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
  • 18 Nov. 2020 (skills page): Page reviewed for Season 22; no changes were needed.
  • 18 Nov. 2020 (this page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
  • 30 Jun. 2020 (speed farming page): No changes required for Season 21.
  • 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 (speed farming page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
  • 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): Reviewed for Season 19.
  • 19 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 19.
  • 19 Nov. 2019 (this page): Reviewed for Season 19.
  • 22 Aug. 2019 (speed farming page): Reviewed for Season 18.
  • 22 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Gear recommendations have been revised for Season 18.
  • 22 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 18.
  • 22 Aug. 2019 (this page): Gear 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.
  • 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.
  • 25 Nov. 2017 (this page): Slight revision to stat recommendations.
  • 01 Nov. 2017 (this page): Added new build.
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