Demon Hunter Legacy of Dreams Fan of Knives Build
Welcome to our build guide for LoD FoK Demon Hunter 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 2.7 and Season 23.
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.
Introduction
The Fan of Knives Demon Hunter was strengthened by the powers of the Legacy of Dreams setup, enabling set-like powers to an arsenal of synergistic legendary items for a skill-intensive and burst-heavy spec that plays on the brink of death.
This build has been retired in Season 24 due to being outdated with the current metagame and vastly outclassed by newer builds.
Quick Reference
Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the LoD Fan of Knives Demon Hunter is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.
| Active Skills |
|---|
Evasive Fire
 Focus
Strafe
 Drifting Shadow
1
Vengeance
 Dark Heart
2
Smoke Screen
Special Recipe
3
Fan of Knives
Pinpoint Accuracy
4
Companion
 Wolf Companion
|
| Passive Skills |
Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the LoD Fan of Knives Demon Hunter is listed below. Check the Gear page for detailed information on choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube and Paragon distribution.
- Helm:
Leoric's Crown - Shoulders:
Mantle of Channeling - Gloves:
St. Archew's Gage - Chest:
Shi Mizu's Haori - Belt:
Thundergod's Vigor - Pants:
Hexing Pants of Mr. Yan - Boots:
Irontoe Mudsputters - Bracers:
Wraps of Clarity - Amulet:
Squirt's Necklace - Ring 1:
Elusive Ring - Ring 2:
Unity - Weapon:
Fortress Ballista - Offhand:
Dawn
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1:
Bane of the Trapped - Legendary Gem 2:
Bane of the Stricken - Legendary Gem 3:
Legacy of Dreams
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
Lord Greenstone's Fan - Armor Slot:
Aquila Cuirass - Jewelry Slot:
Convention of Elements
Changelog
- 01 Apr. 2021 (gear page): No changes required for Season 23.
- 01 Apr. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 23.
- 01 Apr. 2021 (this page): No changes required for Season 23.
- 18 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 18 Nov. 2020 (skills page): No changes required for Season 22.
- 18 Nov. 2020 (this page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 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.
- 20 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Reviewed for Season 19. Added detailed explanations to the Stat Priorities, Paragon Points, and Gems sections. Added a Potion section.
- 20 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Item recommendations revised for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (this page): Item recommendations revised for Season 18.
- 16 May 2019 (gear page): Guide was revised with additional recommendations for Season 17.
- 16 May 2019 (skills page): Guide was revised with additional recommendations for Season 17.
- 16 May 2019 (this page): Guide was revised with additional recommendations for Season 17.
- 17 Jan. 2019 (gear page): Information was reviewed and approved for Season 16 with no changes required.
- 17 Jan. 2019 (skills page): Information was reviewed and approved for Season 16 with no changes required.
- 17 Jan. 2019 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved 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.
- 30 Oct. 2017 (this page): No revisions necessary for patch 2.6.1.
- 01 Jul. 2017 (this page): Updated guide for 2.6 and moved it to the new format.
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