Diablo 3 Thorns of the Invoker Punish Crusader Build

This build is pretty unique. By using the Invoker set bonus, you do massive damage with your Thorns. In addition, the build boasts a high speed of rift clearing – Steed Charge will allow you to quickly move from one elite pack to another in rifts. And it’s not even worth talking about tanking and survivability – this Crusader will be able to remain unharmed even while fighting several elite packs of demons at the same time. Learn more in Thorns of the Invoker Punish Crusader Build cheat sheet below. Don’t forget to stack up +X Thorns Damage as Secondary Stat on your gear!

All Crusader Builds

Follower Guide

Rites of Sanctuary Mechanics Guide

Active Skills

• Slash (Zeal)
• Steed Charge (Draw and Quarter)
• Bombardment (Barrels of Spikes)
• Iron Skin (Reflective Skin)
• Shield Glare (Divine Verdict)
• Akarat’s Champion (Prophet)

Passive Skills

• Fervor
• Iron Maiden
• Finery
• Hold Your Ground

Gear

Recommended items for each slot with Stat Priority. Don’t forget to stack up +X Thorns Damage as Secondary Stat on your gear!

Head Crown of the Invoker
Socket -> Strength -> Vitality

Shoulders Burden of the Invoker
Cooldown Reduction -> Resource Cost Reduction -> Strength

Torso Aquila Cuirass
Elite Damage Reduction -> 3 Sockets -> All Resistance

Wrists Shackles of the Invoker
Physical Damage -> Strength -> All Resistance

Hands Pride of the Invoker
Attack Speed -> Cooldown Reduction -> Resource Cost Reduction

Waist Captain Crimson’s Silk Girdle
All Resistance -> Strength -> Vitality

Legs Captain Crimson’s Thrust
All Resistance -> 2 Sockets -> Strength

Feet Zeal of the Invoker
All Resistance -> Strength -> Vitality

Amulet The Traveler’s Pledge
Socket -> Physical Damage -> Attack Speed

Ring The Compass Rose
Socket -> Attack Speed -> Cooldown Reduction

Ring Ring of Royal Grandeur
Socket -> Attack Speed -> Cooldown Reduction

Weapon Pig Sticker
Attack Speed -> Cooldown Reduction -> Damage Against Elites + Socket (Ramaladni’s Gift)

Off-hand Akarat’s Awakening
Cooldown Reduction -> Block Chance -> Damage Against Elites

Gems

• Boyarsky’s Chip
• Bane of the Stricken
• Bane of the Trapped

Weapon: Flawless Royal Topaz
Helm: Flawless Royal Diamond
Torso: Flawless Royal Diamond
Pants: Flawless Royal Diamond

Kanai’s Cube Powers

• Weapon Slot – Echoing Fury
• Armor Slot – Omnislash
• Jewelry Slot – Convention of Elements

Paragon

• Core: Movement Speed (200)
• Offense: Cooldown Reduction (200)
• Defense: Resistance to All Elements (200)
• Utility: Resource Cost Reduction (200)

Season Theme Rotation System Details

The Lords of Hell

Check our Soul Shards Mechanics Guide to learn more about The Lords of Hell Theme and how to use and upgrade Soul Shards in Diablo 3.

Recommended Soul Shards and Rank 3 Power:

• Sliver of Terror (Your attack speed and critical hit chance are increased by 5% for each skill on cooldown);
• Remnant of Pain (When you critically hit an enemy you increase the attack speed all players by 5% for 5 seconds. Max 10 stacks).