Demon Hunter Support Build with GoD and Marauder (Patch 2.7.7 / Season 31) (2024)

Last updated on Apr 10, 2024 at 09:00by Deadset18 comments

Welcome to our build guide for GoD/Marauder Support 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.

Introduction

Using the powers of the Gears ofDreadlands and Marauder sets, this supportDemon Hunter build combines the strong damage buffs and pulling utility fromthe Entangling Shot and Bolas barrage with the myriad utility and toughnessbuffs coming from the Companion synergy.

Quick Reference

2.1.

Skill Setup

The basic skill setup of the GoD/Marauder Support Demon Hunter is displayedbelow. Read the dedicated Skills page fordetailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.

GoD/Marauder Support Demon Hunter Skills and Runes

Active Skills
Bolas Freezing StrikeStrafe Drifting Shadow1Multishot Wind Chill2Smoke Screen Displacement3Companion Wolf Companion4Entangling Shot Heavy Burden
Passive Skills
AwarenessBlood VengeanceTactical AdvantageNumbing Traps

(diablo3.com link)

2.2.

Gear Setup

The required gear setup for the GoD/Marauder Support Demon Hunter is listedbelow. Check the Gear page for detailedinformation on choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube, and Paragondistribution.

GoD/Marauder Support Demon Hunter Gear and Stats

Helm: Leoric's Crown
Shoulders: Mechanical Pauldrons
Gloves: Gas Powered Automail Forearm
Chest: Galvanized Vest
Belt: Zoey's Secret
Pants: Marauder's Encasem*nt
Boots: Marauder's Treads
Bracers: Strongarm Bracers
Amulet: The Flavor of Time
Ring 1: Ring of Royal Grandeur
Ring 2: Oculus Ring
Weapon: Leonine Bow of Hashir
Offhand: Emimei's Duffel

2.2.1.

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: Gem of Efficacious Toxin
Legendary Gem 2: Iceblink
Legendary Gem 3: Gogok of Swiftness

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: Odyssey's End
Armor Slot: Nemesis Bracers
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 note regarding Ethereal weapons for Season 24.
21 Jul. 2021 (skills page): Added note regarding Ethereal weapons for Season 24.
21 Jul. 2021 (this page): Added note regarding Ethereal weapons for Season 24.
01 Apr. 2021 (gear page): No changes necessary for Season 23.
01 Apr. 2021 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 23.
01 Apr. 2021 (this page): No changes necessary for Season 23.
18 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
18 Nov. 2020 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 22.
18 Nov. 2020 (this page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
30 Jun. 2020 (gear page): Guide added.
30 Jun. 2020 (skills page): Guide added.
30 Jun. 2020 (this page): Guide added.

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