Witch Doctor

Poison Dart Witch Doctor Build (Zunimassa's Haunt)

Set build · Witch Doctor

  • Tier A in Season 40
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  • 2 variants

Zunimassa's Haunt Poison Dart for the Witch Doctor: tier A, Season 40, with gear, cube powers, gems and 2 variants.

As of Season 40 · by eRnstl · updated

Changes since Season 39

  • Tier: B → A
  • The fourth cube slot is gone (Season 39 only).

Active Skills

  1. L Poison Dart Rune: Spined Dart Physical
  2. R Piranhas Rune: Piranhado Poison
  3. 1 Spirit Walk Rune: Jaunt
  4. 2 Fetish Army Rune: Legion of Daggers Physical
  5. 3 Soul Harvest Rune: Languish
  6. 4 Horrify Rune: Frightening Aspect

Passive Skills

  • Spirit Vessel
  • Grave Injustice
  • Fetish Sycophants
  • Pierce the Veil

Equipment

7 set pieces · 6 legendary items

  • HelmCarnevilLegendaryDiamond
  • ShouldersAughild's PowerSet
  • AmuletSquirt's NecklaceLegendaryBane of the Stricken
  • ChestZunimassa's MarrowSetRubyRubyRuby
  • GlovesZunimassa's Finger WrapsSet
  • BracersAughild's SearchSet
  • BeltThe Witching HourLegendary
  • PantsDepth DiggersLegendary
  • BootsZunimassa's TrailSet
  • Ring 1Convention of ElementsLegendaryEnforcer
  • Ring 2Zunimassa's PoxSetSimplicity's Strength
  • Main HandThe Dagger of DartsSanctifiedLegendaryEmerald
  • Off HandZunimassa's String of SkullsSet

Kanai's Cube

  • WeaponEchoing FuryLegendarySlaying enemies engulfs the wielder into a Frenzy.
  • ArmorMask of JeramLegendaryPets deal 200% increased damage.
  • JewelryRing of Royal GrandeurLegendary

Gear Stats

  • Carnevil

    Helm

    Diamond
    • +626–750 Intelligence ancient +825–1,000
    • +626–750 Vitality ancient +825–1,000
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • Socket
    The 10 Fetishes closest to you will shoot a powerful Poison Dart every time you do.
  • Aughild's Power

    Shoulders

    • +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
    • Chance to Deal 10–20% Area Damage on Hit.
    • Reduces cooldown of all skills by 5–8%.
    • Increases Fetish Army Damage by 10–15%
    • Health Globes and Potions Grant +20,001–29,713 Life. ancient +32,684–38,625
  • Zunimassa's Marrow

    Chest Armor

    Ruby Ruby Ruby
    • +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • Increases Fetish Army Damage by 10–15%
    • Health Globes and Potions Grant +20,001–29,713 Life. ancient +32,684–38,625
    • Socket
  • Zunimassa's Finger Wraps

    Gloves

    • Attack Speed Increased by 5–7%
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8–10%
    • Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
    • +626–750 Intelligence ancient +825–1,000
  • Aughild's Search

    Bracers

    • Poison skills deal 15–20% more damage.
    • +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
  • The Witching Hour

    Belt

    • +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
    • Increases Attack Speed by 5–7%
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50% ancient 51–100%
    • Increases Poison Dart Damage by 8–15% ancient 10–15%
  • Depth Diggers

    Pants

    • +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • +559–595 Armor ancient +654–775
    • Increases Poison Dart Damage by 8–15% ancient 10–15%
    • Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
    Primary skills deal 80–100% additional damage.
  • Zunimassa's Trail

    Boots

    • +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • +91–100 Resistance to All Elements ancient +110–130
    • +373–397 Armor ancient +436–516
    • Health Globes and Potions Grant +20,001–29,713 Life. ancient +32,684–38,625
  • Squirt's Necklace

    Amulet

    Bane of the Stricken
    • +71–80% Extra Gold from Monsters
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 51–100%
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8–10%
    • Health Globes and Potions Grant +20,001–29,713 Life. ancient +32,684–38,625
    • Chance to Deal 10–20% Area Damage on Hit.
    • Socket
    While not taking damage, damage dealt is increased by up to 100% and damage taken is increased by up to 50%.
  • Convention of Elements

    Ring 1

    Enforcer
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • Attack Speed Increased by 5–7%
    • Health Globes and Potions Grant +20,001–29,713 Life. ancient +32,684–38,625
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
    • Socket
    Gain 150–200% 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.
  • Zunimassa's Pox

    Ring 2

    Simplicity's Strength
    • Attack Speed Increased by 5–7%
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • Health Globes and Potions Grant +20,001–29,713 Life. ancient +32,684–38,625
    • Socket
  • The Dagger of Darts

    Main Hand

    Emerald
    • +(981–1,199)–(1,175–1,490) Damage ancient +(1,318–1,560)–(1,609–1,940)
    • +6–10% Damage
    • Increases Attack Speed by 5–7%
    • Chance to Deal 16–24% Area Damage on Hit.
    • Socket
    Your Poison Darts and your Fetishes' Poison Darts now pierce and deal an additional 400–500% damage.
  • Zunimassa's String of Skulls

    Off Hand

    • Physical Damage (Weapon)
    • +626–750 Intelligence ancient +825–1,000
    • +626–750 Vitality ancient +825–1,000
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8–10%
    • Chance to Deal 10–20% Area Damage on Hit.
    • Increases Fetish Army Damage by 20–25%
Enchantress

Enchantress

Eirena

Equipment

  • HelmBlind Faith
  • ShouldersHoming Pads
  • Chest ArmorTal Rasha's Relentless Pursuit
  • GlovesGloves of Worship
  • BeltThe Witching Hour
  • PantsCain's Habit
  • BootsIce Climbers
  • AmuletThe Flavor of Time
  • BracersNemesis Bracers
  • Ring 1Bul-Kathos's Wedding Band
  • Ring 2Oculus Ring
  • Main HandThunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker
  • Off HandEmpty
  • Enchantress FocusEmpty

Skills

  1. Level 15
    • Betören
    • Temporaler Impuls
  2. Level 20
    • Prophetische Harmonie
    • Verstärkung
  3. Level 25
    • Energieschild
    • Erosion
  4. Level 30
    • Konzentrierter Geist
    • Aufschub des Schicksals

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: Zunimassa's Haunt
  • Rating: tier A across all classes
  • Kanai's Cube: Echoing Fury, Mask of Jeram, Ring of Royal Grandeur
  • Skills: Poison Dart (Spined Dart), Piranhas (Piranhado), Spirit Walk (Jaunt), Fetish Army (Legion of Daggers), Soul Harvest (Languish), Horrify (Frightening Aspect)
  • Passives: Spirit Vessel, Grave Injustice, Fetish Sycophants, Pierce the Veil
  • Variants available: GR push, Speed farming
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 Zunimassa's Haunt. 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: Your Fetish Army lasts until they die and the cooldown of your Fetish Army is reduced by 80%.
  • 4 pieces: You and your pets take 3% less damage for every Fetish you have alive.
  • 6 pieces: Enemies hit by your Mana spenders take 13,000% increased damage from your pets for 8 seconds.

How the variants differ

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

  • Speed farming: swaps in skills Big Bad Voodoo (Slam Dance); gems Molten Wildebeest's Gizzard.

Sockets and gems

The 3 legendary gems (Bane of the Stricken, Enforcer, 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 5 sockets are filled with regular gems: Ruby (3), Diamond (1) and Emerald (1). The rubies in the chest are intentional: in armour pieces Ruby grants Strength, and Strength raises Armor for every class — that is where the build gets extra toughness.

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 Horrify power applies, because it uses that skill. The Gargantuan / Summon Zombie Dogs / Sacrifice power works regardless of your skill bar. This build sanctifies The Dagger of Darts, marked in the gear above. 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 Poison Dart Witch Doctor build (Zunimassa's Haunt) in Season 40?

Good: it is rated tier A across all classes, just behind the top. It ranks #4 of our 10 Witch Doctor builds this season.

Which skills does the Poison Dart Witch Doctor build (Zunimassa's Haunt) use?

The skill bar holds Poison Dart, Piranhas, Spirit Walk, Fetish Army, Soul Harvest.

What goes into Kanai's Cube for the Poison Dart Witch Doctor build (Zunimassa's Haunt)?

Weapon: Echoing Fury, Armor: Mask of Jeram, Jewelry: Ring of Royal Grandeur.

Which legendary gems does the Poison Dart Witch Doctor build (Zunimassa's Haunt) use?

The legendary gems are Bane of the Stricken, Enforcer, Simplicity's Strength.

Which variants of the Poison Dart Witch Doctor build (Zunimassa's Haunt) are there?

2 variants: GR push, Speed farming. Switch between them with the variant selector above; the differences are listed in the gameplay section.

Which follower suits the Poison Dart Witch Doctor build (Zunimassa's Haunt)?

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

Which stats matter for the Poison Dart Witch Doctor build (Zunimassa's Haunt)?

Prioritize these stats: Intelligence, Critical Hit Chance, Vitality, Healing Bonus, Critical Hit Damage, Attack Speed.

What are the alternatives for the Witch Doctor?