Demon Hunter

Hungering Arrow Demon Hunter Build (Gears of Dreadlands)

Set build · Demon Hunter

  • Tier B in Season 40
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  • 3 variants

Gears of Dreadlands for the Demon Hunter: tier B, Season 40, with gear, cube powers, gems and 3 variants.

As of Season 40 · by eRnstl · updated

Changes since Season 39

  • Tier: C → B
  • The fourth cube slot is gone (Season 39 only).
  • Gear: Shoulders: Aughild's Power → Mechanical Pauldrons; Bracers: Aughild's Search → Wraps of Clarity

Active Skills

  1. L Hungering Arrow Rune: Devouring Arrow Cold
  2. R Strafe Rune: Rocket Storm Fire
  3. 1 Fan of Knives Rune: Bladed Armor Cold
  4. 2 Preparation Rune: Focused Mind
  5. 3 Smoke Screen Rune: Special Recipe
  6. 4 Vengeance Rune: Dark Heart Lightning

Passive Skills

  • Archery
  • Ambush
  • Cull the Weak
  • Numbing Traps

Equipment

8 set pieces · 5 legendary items

  • HelmDystopian GogglesSetDiamond
  • ShouldersMechanical PauldronsSet
  • AmuletSquirt's NecklaceLegendaryBane of the Trapped
  • ChestGalvanized VestSetDiamondDiamondDiamond
  • GlovesGas Powered Automail ForearmSet
  • BracersWraps of ClarityLegendary
  • BeltHunter's WrathLegendary
  • PantsCold Cathode TrousersSetDiamondDiamond
  • BootsAntique Vintage BootsSet
  • Ring 1FocusSetTaeguk
  • Ring 2RestraintSetSimplicity's Strength
  • Main HandValla's BequestLegendaryEmerald
  • Off HandDawnSanctifiedLegendaryEmerald

Kanai's Cube

  • WeaponThe Ninth Cirri SatchelLegendaryHungering Arrow is guaranteed to pierce and also deals 600% increased damage. Hungering Arrow can only pierce up to 4 times.
  • ArmorDepth DiggersLegendaryPrimary skills deal 100% additional damage.
  • JewelryConvention of ElementsLegendaryGain 200% increased damage to a single element for 4 seconds. This non-static effect rotates through the elements available to your class in the following order: Arcane, Cold, Fire, Holy, Lightning, Physical, Poison.

Gear Stats

  • Dystopian Goggles

    Helm

    Diamond
    • +626–750 Dexterity ancient +825–1,000
    • +626–750 Vitality ancient +825–1,000
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • Socket
  • Mechanical Pauldrons

    Shoulders

    • +416–500 Dexterity ancient +550–650
    • +91–100 Resistance to All Elements ancient +110–130
    • Chance to Deal 10–20% Area Damage on Hit.
    • Reduces cooldown of all skills by 5–8%.
  • Galvanized Vest

    Chest Armor

    Diamond Diamond Diamond
    • +416–500 Dexterity ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • +91–100 Resistance to All Elements ancient +110–130
    • Socket
  • Gas Powered Automail Forearm

    Gloves

    • +626–750 Dexterity ancient +825–1,000
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8–10%
    • Chance to Deal 10–20% Area Damage on Hit.
  • Wraps of Clarity

    Bracers

    • Cold skills deal 15–20% more damage.
    • +416–500 Dexterity ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    Your Hatred Generators reduce your damage taken by 40–50% for 5 seconds.
  • Hunter's Wrath

    Belt

    • +416–500 Dexterity ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • +10–15% Life
    • Increases Hungering Arrow Damage by 10–15%
    Your primary skills attack 30% faster and deal 150–200% increased damage.
  • Cold Cathode Trousers

    Pants

    Diamond Diamond
    • +416–500 Dexterity ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • Increases Hungering Arrow Damage by 10–15%
    • Socket
  • Antique Vintage Boots

    Boots

    • +416–500 Dexterity ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • +91–100 Resistance to All Elements ancient +110–130
    • +373–397 Armor ancient +436–516
  • Squirt's Necklace

    Amulet

    Bane of the Trapped
    • +71–80% Extra Gold from Monsters
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 51–100%
    • Cold skills deal 15–20% more damage.
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8–10%
    • Socket
    While not taking damage, damage dealt is increased by up to 100% and damage taken is increased by up to 50%.
  • Focus

    Ring 1

    Taeguk
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • Chance to Deal 10–20% Area Damage on Hit.
    • Socket
  • Restraint

    Ring 2

    Simplicity's Strength
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • Chance to Deal 10–20% Area Damage on Hit.
    • Socket
  • Valla's Bequest

    Main Hand

    Emerald
    • +(858–1,049)–(1,028–1,304) Damage ancient +(1,153–1,365)–(1,408–1,700)
    • +626–750 Dexterity ancient +825–1,000
    • Increases damage against elites by 5–8%
    • Chance to Deal 16–24% Area Damage on Hit.
    • Reduces cooldown of all skills by 6–10%.
    • +9–12 Maximum Discipline
    • Socket
    Strafe projectiles pierce.
  • Dawn

    Off Hand

    Emerald
    • +(858–1,049)–(1,028–1,304) Holy Damage ancient +(1,153–1,365)–(1,408–1,700)
    • +626–750 Dexterity ancient +825–1,000
    • Chance to Deal 16–24% Area Damage on Hit.
    • Reduces cooldown of all skills by 6–10%.
    • Socket
    Reduce the cooldown of Vengeance by 50–65%.
Scoundrel

Scoundrel

Lyndon

Equipment

  • HelmBlind Faith
  • ShouldersHoming Pads
  • Chest ArmorTal Rasha's Relentless Pursuit
  • GlovesGloves of Worship
  • BeltCord of the Sherma
  • PantsCain's Habit
  • BootsIce Climbers
  • AmuletThe Flavor of Time
  • BracersNemesis Bracers
  • Ring 1Unity
  • Ring 2Oculus Ring
  • Main HandCluckeye
  • Off HandEmpty
  • Scoundrel TokenEmpty

Skills

  1. Level 5
    • Kraftschuss (selected)
    • Verkrüppelnder Schuss
  2. Level 10
    • Anatomie (selected)
    • Hysterie
  3. Level 15
    • Mehrfachschuss
    • Durchschlagender Schuss (selected)
  4. Level 20
    • Nachtschleier (selected)
    • Verschwinden

Gameplay

The configuration

This setup is stored as a complete build — gear, skills, runes and cube powers work together and are not assembled from individual statistics.

  • Set: Gears of Dreadlands
  • Rating: tier B across all classes
  • Kanai's Cube: The Ninth Cirri Satchel, Depth Diggers, Convention of Elements
  • Skills: Hungering Arrow (Devouring Arrow), Strafe (Rocket Storm), Fan of Knives (Bladed Armor), Preparation (Focused Mind), Smoke Screen (Special Recipe), Vengeance (Dark Heart)
  • Passives: Archery, Ambush, Cull the Weak, Numbing Traps
  • Variants available: Speed farming, GR push, Torment 16 / Nephalem rifts
Use the variant switcher above to move between the versions. What changes between them is spelled out below — read it before you rebuild.

What the set does

This build wears Gears of Dreadlands. These bonuses apply once the matching number of set pieces is equipped — the damage multiplier hangs on them, not on the individual stats of the pieces:

  • 2 pieces: Gain 4 seconds of Momentum when attacking with a Primary skill, at a maximum duration of 20 seconds. This duration begins counting down after a delay of 5 seconds after each application. Your Primary skills deal 10% increased damage per second of Momentum.
  • 4 pieces: Strafing against enemies will automatically shoot your last used primary skill, and also give 60% damage reduction while strafing and for 5 seconds after. While Strafing, you gain 8% increased movement speed for each second of Momentum.
  • 6 pieces: Your primary skills deal 27,500% increased damage.

How the variants differ

Measured against the push version. Anything not listed here stays the same:

  • Speed farming: swaps in skills Strafe (Drifting Shadow); cube Hunter's Wrath, Ring of Royal Grandeur.
  • Torment 16 / Nephalem rifts: swaps in skills Strafe (Drifting Shadow), Shadow Power (Shadow Glide); cube Dawn, Goldwrap, Ring of Royal Grandeur; gems Boon of the Hoarder.

Sockets and gems

The 3 legendary gems (Bane of the Trapped, Taeguk, Simplicity's Strength) belong in the jewellery slots (rings and amulet). Urshi can upgrade them after a Greater Rift whether they are socketed, in your inventory or in your stash.

The remaining 8 sockets are filled with regular gems: Diamond (6) and Emerald (2).

On the season theme

In Season 40, Angelic Crucibles sanctify a legendary item: perfect Ancient-level stats plus one of three powers of your class at random. You can only wear one Sanctified item at a time. For this build the Strafe and Vengeance powers apply, because it uses those skills. Which item is sanctified depends on the version: Dawn (Speed farming), Dawn (GR push) and The Ninth Cirri Satchel (Torment 16 / Nephalem rifts). Since the power is rolled at random, a Sanctified item can be sanctified again with another Crucible. All powers are listed on the Season 40 page.

FAQ

How good is the Hungering Arrow Demon Hunter build (Gears of Dreadlands) in Season 40?

Solid: it is rated tier B across all classes, behind the strongest builds of the season. It ranks #5 of our 7 Demon Hunter builds this season.

Which skills does the Hungering Arrow Demon Hunter build (Gears of Dreadlands) use?

The skill bar holds Hungering Arrow, Strafe, Fan of Knives, Preparation, Smoke Screen.

What goes into Kanai's Cube for the Hungering Arrow Demon Hunter build (Gears of Dreadlands)?

Weapon: The Ninth Cirri Satchel, Armor: Depth Diggers, Jewelry: Convention of Elements.

Which legendary gems does the Hungering Arrow Demon Hunter build (Gears of Dreadlands) use?

The legendary gems are Bane of the Trapped, Taeguk, Simplicity's Strength.

Which variants of the Hungering Arrow Demon Hunter build (Gears of Dreadlands) are there?

3 variants: GR push, Speed farming, Torment 16 / Nephalem rifts. Switch between them with the variant selector above; the differences are listed in the gameplay section.

Which follower suits the Hungering Arrow Demon Hunter build (Gears of Dreadlands)?

Recommended follower: Scoundrel, equipped with Blind Faith, Gloves of Worship, Homing Pads, Cain's Habit.

Which stats matter for the Hungering Arrow Demon Hunter build (Gears of Dreadlands)?

Prioritize these stats: Dexterity, Vitality, Critical Hit Chance, Area Damage, Critical Hit Damage, All Resistance.

What are the alternatives for the Demon Hunter?

Other builds of the same class, ranked by tier: Spike Trap Demon Hunter Build: Tier S; Multishot Demon Hunter Build: Tier S; Impale Demon Hunter Build: Tier S.