A very easy to play Build that specializes in melee combat, while allowing you to be very tanky.
Skills
This Build mainly revolves around the use of Claw. With the Greatstaff of the Crone equipped, this Skill will also cast Storm Strike when used, meaning you can spam two Skills at the same time at no cost or Cooldown.
Additional Core Skills:
- Shred – helps with mobility.
- Cyclone Armor – provides some extra damage reduction.
- Blood Howl – gives you a boost in Attack Speed and a heal.
- Poison Creeper – helps boost your damage.
- Petrify – gives you a massive boost in damage, while also Stunning enemies.
Passives
The Key Passive for this Build is Lupine Ferocity, as it will help boost the damage of Claw.
Additional Passives:
- Ancestral Fortitude, Vigilance, Neurotoxin, Defensive Posture, Thick Hide, and Unrestrained will increase your survivability.
- Predatory Instinct, Elemental Exposure, Charged Atmosphere, Bad Omen, Toxic Claws, Envenom, and Defiance will boost your damage.
- Digitigrade Gait – will boost your Movement Speed.
Spirit Boons
You will want to bond with the Wolf, then take the following Boons:
- Masochistic – provides a great source of healing.
- Avian Wrath – gives a boost in damage.
- Packleader – keeps the Cooldown of Poison Creeper low.
- Bolster – gives you a large amount of Fortify.
- Wariness – to increase your survivability against Elites.
Paragon Boards
- Board 1 (Start):
- Use Electrocution Glyph
- Connect at the top end
- Board 2 (Heightened Malice):
- Don’t rotate
- Don’t take Legendary Node
- Use Fang and Claw Glyph
- Connect at the left end
- Board 3 (Inner Beast):
- Don’t Rotate
- Don’t take Legendary Node
- Use Earth and Sky Glyph
- Connect at the left end (board 4) and the top end (board 5)
- Board 4 (Ancestral Guidance):
- Rotate twice
- Don’t take Legendary Node
- Use Spirit Glyph
- Board 5 (Thunderstruck):
- Rotate once
- Take Legendary Node
- Use Territorial Glyph
- Connect at the right end
- Board 6 (Constricting Tendrils):
- Rotate once
- Don’t take Legendary Node
- Use Werewolf Glyph
Glyph Leveling Priorities
| Level 15 | Level 21 |
|---|---|
| 1. Electrocution | 1. Territorial |
| 2. Fang and Claw | 2. Fang and Claw |
| 3. Earth and Sky | 3. Earth and Sky |
| 4. Territorial | 4. Werewolf |
| 5. Spirit | 5. Spirit |
| 6. Werewolf | 6. Electrocution |
Equipment
The Greatstaff of the Crone is essential to this Build, allowing you to cast Claw and Storm Strike at the same time. Paingorger’s Gauntlets will boost the damage of these Skills.
On top of these pieces, you will want these Legendary Aspects:
- Hectic – will help keep your Cooldowns low.
- Rapid, Moonrise, and Adaptability will increase your damage.
- Juggernaut, Might, and Metamorphosis will help your survivability.
You will want to use Topaz Gems on your weapon, Ruby Gems on your armor, and a mix of gems for different resistances on your jewelry.
Equipment Stat Priorities
| Slot | Stat Priorities |
|---|---|
| Main Hand | 1. Ranks To Claw 2. Damage to Close Enemies 3. Damage To Crowd Controlled 4. Non-Physical Damage |
| Helm | 1. One of Fire, Cold, Shadow, Poison Resistance 2. Cooldown Reduction 3. Maximum Life 4. Basic Skill Attack Speed 5. Willpower |
| Chest Armor | 1. Damage Reduction From Poisoned Enemies 2. Damage Reduction From Close Enemies 3. Damage Reduction From Distant Enemies 4. Damage Reduction While Fortified 5. Damage Reduction 6. Willpower 7. Maximum Life |
| Gloves | 1. Critical Strike Chance 2. Basic Skill Attack Speed 3. Basic Skill Damage 4. All Stats |
| Pants | 1. Damage Reduction From Poisoned Enemies 2. Damage Reduction From Close Enemies 3. Damage Reduction From Distant Enemies 4. Damage Reduction While Fortified 5. Damage Reduction While Injured 6. Damage Reduction 7. Maximum Life |
| Boots | 1. Movement Speed 2. Two of: Fire, Cold, Shadow Resistance 3. Total Armor while in Werewolf Form 4. Damage Reduction While Injured 5. Willpower 6. Dodge Chance |
| Amulet | 1. Ranks to Envenom 2. Movement Speed 3. Cooldown Reduction 4. Damage Reduction From Poisoned Enemies 5. Damage Reduction From Close Enemies 6. Armor in Werewolf Form 7. Damage Reduction From Distant Enemies 8. Damage Reduction while Fortified |
| Rings | 1. Damage To Close Enemies 2. Lucky Hit Chance 3. Maximum Life 4. Critical Strike Chance 5. Damage To Distant Enemies 6. Critical Strike Damage 7. Damage to Poisoned Enemies |
