Demon Hunter Shadow/Marauder Fan of Knives Build
Welcome to our build guide for Shadow/Marauder 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 2.6.10 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.
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 Shadow Marauder FoK build appears in the future.
Introduction
One of the longest suffering sets in RoS, The Shadows Mantle received a full-blown rework in Patch 2.4 that aimed to propel it into endgame viability, as well as to introduce a new flavor to Demon Hunters. Mixed in with a Demon Hunter staple, the Marauder set, it creates a unique melee assassination playstyle that is geared towards Greater Rift solo progression. We also have a speed farming variation that you can access using the link below.
Quick Reference
Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the Shadow/Marauder Fan of Knives Demon Hunter is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.
| Active Skills |
|---|
Bolas
 Freezing Strike
Fan of Knives
 Pinpoint Accuracy
1
Vengeance
Dark Heart
2
Smoke Screen
 Vanishing Powder
3
Companion
 Wolf Companion
4
Marked for Death
Valley of Death
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| Passive Skills |
Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the Shadow/Marauder 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:
Marauder's Visage - Shoulders:
The Shadow's Burden - Gloves:
Marauder's Gloves - Chest:
Aquila Cuirass - Belt:
Zoey's Secret - Pants:
The Shadow's Coil - Boots:
Illusory Boots - Bracers:
Nemesis Bracers - Amulet:
The Traveler's Pledge - Ring 1:
The Compass Rose - Ring 2:
Stone of Jordan - Weapon:
Lord Greenstone's Fan - Offhand:
Holy Point Shot
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1:
Bane of the Trapped - Legendary Gem 2:
Bane of the Stricken - Legendary Gem 3:
Esoteric Alteration
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
Dawn - Armor Slot:
The Cloak of the Garwulf - Jewelry Slot:
Convention of Elements - 4th Slot (Season 22):
Elusive Ring
Changelog
- 18 Nov. 2020 (speed farming page): No changes required for Season 22.
- 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 (speed farming page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 30 Jun. 2020 (gear page): No changes required for Seasons 20 and 21.
- 30 Jun. 2020 (skills page): No changes required for Seasons 20 and 21.
- 30 Jun. 2020 (this page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (speed farming page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (this page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (speed farming page): Reviewed for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Reviewed for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 18.
- 16 May 2019 (gear page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 16 May 2019 (skills page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 16 May 2019 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 17 Jan. 2019 (gear page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 16.
- 17 Jan. 2019 (skills page): Information was reviewed and approved for Season 16 with no changes required.
- 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.
- 16 Jan. 2018 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 16.
- 30 Oct. 2017 (this page): No major changes 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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