Demon Hunter Rapid Fire Build with LoD (Patch 2.7.7 / Season 31) (2024)

Last updated on Apr 10, 2024 at 09:00by Deadset24 comments

Welcome to our build guide for LoD Rapid Fire Demon Hunter in Diablo 3. Here, you will learn everythingyou need to know to play this build at the highest level. This build is updated for Patch 2.7.7 andSeason 31.

For more information regarding followers, we advise you to read our follower guide, which contains detailedadvice on choosing the skills and the gear of your companion.

Introduction

Based on the versatile powers of the Legacy of Dreams bonus, the LoD RapidFire Demon Hunter combines the power of a dozen legendary items into acohesive, destructive channeled force.

Quick Reference

2.1.

Skill Setup

Active Skills
Rapid Fire BombardmentSmoke Screen Vanishing Powder1Companion Wolf Companion2Shadow Power Gloom3Fan of Knives Bladed Armor4Vengeance Side Cannons
Passive Skills
Cull the WeakGrenadierAmbushNumbing Traps

Gear Setup

The required gear setup for the LoD Rapid Fire Demon Hunter is listedbelow. Check the Gear page for detailedinformation on choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube, and Paragondistribution.

LoD Rapid Fire Demon Hunter Gear and Stats

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: Bane of the Stricken
Legendary Gem 3: Legacy of Dreams

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: Wojahnni Assaulter
Armor Slot: Stone Gauntlets
Jewelry Slot: Elusive Ring

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): Added Season 27 Angelic Crucible recommendations.
26 Aug. 2022 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 27.
26 Aug. 2022 (this page): 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.
21 Jul. 2021 (gear page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
21 Jul. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 24.
21 Jul. 2021 (this page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
01 Apr. 2021 (gear page): Minor gearing revision and added follower recommendation.
01 Apr. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 23.
01 Apr. 2021 (this page): Minor gearing revision and added follower recommendation.
18 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
18 Nov. 2020 (skills page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
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): Swapped Preparation for Smoked Screen.
20 Nov. 2019 (this page): Revised and updated for Season 19.
23 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Revised item recommendations for Season 18.
23 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Added a note about Smoke Screen as an alternative (in Preparation's slot).
23 Aug. 2019 (this page): Revised skill and item recommendations for Season 18.
16 May 2019 (gear page): Guide added.
16 May 2019 (skills page): Guide added.
16 May 2019 (this page): Guide added.

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