Diablo 3 Crusader Thorns Build: A Guide to Smashing GR45 with Ease

In this article, we'll explore the Diablo 3 Crusader Thorns build, a versatile and powerful strategy that allows even casual players to conquer Greater Rifts (GR) 45 without relying on ancient items or high-level gems. With no experience necessary, this guide will walk you through the process of clearing GR45 in just under 9 minutes.

The Build's Concept

The Crusader Thorns build is a clone of the LoN Bombardment build, utilizing its speed farm iteration as a base. This means that it's not only easy to come by items but also takes most players no more than a few days to assemble. Our paragon level at the time was P380, with no ancient items and no gems leveled past 40.

The build revolves around deploying your skills in the middle of an elite/champion pack while simultaneously dropping bombs. Here's how it works:

1. Racing to the Next Pack: After killing a group of elites/champions, quickly move on to the next pack, collecting health globes that have exploded along the way.

2. Deploying Skills and Bombs: Stop in the middle of an elite/champion pack and use skills 1/2/3/4 to deploy your abilities, then drop bombs immediately.

3. Steed Charging Through Elites: Use Steed Charge to navigate through white trash and head straight for elites, allowing your bombs to rain down on them until they're defeated.

Alternative Items and Gemming

Don't worry if you can't find the exact items mentioned in this guide – there are plenty of alternatives or 'almost as good' options available. The build is designed to be flexible, making it easy to adapt to whatever gear you have.

Stat Priority and Gemming

When it comes to stat priority, focus on:

* Str Vit: Increased damage to a single element

* Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5-6.0%

* Physical % CDR Socket

* AD CDR Skill: Bombardment

Additionally, Lightning skills deal 10-15% more damage, and Physical skills deal the same amount.

With this guide, you'll be able to conquer GR45 in no time, even without ancient items or high-level gems. The Crusader Thorns build is a game-changer for casual players looking to take their Diablo 3 experience to the next level. So grab your gear and get ready to take on the challenge!

Diablo 3 crusader thorns build