Crusader Blessed Shield Build with LoD (Patch 2.7.7 / Season 31) (2024)

Last updated on Apr 10, 2024 at 09:00by Deadset27 comments

Welcome to our build guide for LoD Blessed Shield Crusader in Diablo 3. Here, you will learn everythingyou need to know to play this build at the highest level. This build is updated for Patch 2.7.7 andSeason 31.

For more information regarding followers, we advise you to read our follower guide, which contains detailedadvice on choosing the skills and the gear of your companion.

Introduction

Based on the versatile powers of the Legacy of Dreams power, the LoDBlessed Shield Crusader takes assorted legendary items into a devastatingbarrage of fiery projectiles.

Quick Reference

2.1.

Skill Setup

The basic skill setup of the LoD Blessed Shield Crusader is displayedbelow. Read the dedicated Skills page fordetailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.

LoD Blessed Shield Crusader Skills and Runes

Active Skills
Blessed Shield CombustCondemn Vacuum1Provoke Hit Me2Laws of Valor Critical3Iron Skin Steel Skin4Akarat's Champion Prophet
Passive Skills
FervorHold Your GroundTowering ShieldFinery

(diablo3.com link)

2.2.

Gear Setup

The required gear setup for the LoD Blessed Shield Crusader is listedbelow. Check the Gear page for detailedinformation on choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube, and Paragondistribution.

Altar of Rites

The former Season 28 theme, the Altar of Rites, has been revised andre-added to Diablo 3 as a permanent character progression mechanic. — Forvirtually all builds and players of all skill levels — from casual toadvanced — we recommend progressing through the Altar tree using the pathoutlined below. The suggested path is geared towards maximum quality of lifefirst, then amplifying damage, and then mopping up the tree with defensive andedge case utility nodes.

Note that while they require reaching them with a Seal, Legendary PotionPowers are not part of the Seal cost system; Potions unlock with a separateresource called Primordial Ashes, obtained from salvaging Legendary or Setitems of Primal (red bordered) quality. Upgrade them as soon as possible, andin the order shown below (courtesy of Caleko's Altar of Rites planner).

You can read more on the Altar of Rites, Seals and Legendary Potion Powersin our dedicated Altar of Rites Mechanics guide.

Altar of Rites Explained

2.3.

Legendary Gems

Legendary Gem 1: Pain Enhancer
Legendary Gem 2: Bane of the Stricken
Legendary Gem 3: Legacy of Dreams

2.4.

Unbound Kanai's Cube Slots (Season 31 Specific)

The seasonal theme for Season 31 will be completely flexible slots forKanai's Cube, which means you can use anypiece of gear in any slot of the Cube.

Weapon Slot: Akkhan's Leniency
Armor Slot: The Furnace
Jewelry Slot: Unity

2.5.

Kanai's Cube

Weapon Slot: Akkhan's Leniency
Armor Slot: Illusory Boots
Jewelry Slot: Unity

Changelog

10 Apr. 2024 (gear page): Added Season 31 advice for the unbound Kanai's Cube slots.
10 Apr. 2024 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 31.
10 Apr. 2024 (this page): Added Season 31 advice for the unbound Kanai's Cube slots.
08 Jan. 2024 (gear page): Revised guide for the permanent addition of the Altar of Rites, and added Season-specific Soul Shard recommendations.
08 Jan. 2024 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 30.
08 Jan. 2024 (this page): Revised guide for the permanent addition of the Altar of Rites, and added Season-specific Soul Shard recommendations.
13 Sep. 2023 (gear page): Added Season 29 Paragon Cap and Gearing recommendations.
13 Sep. 2023 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 29.
13 Sep. 2023 (this page): Added Season 29 Paragon Cap and Gearing recommendations.
22 Feb. 2023 (gear page): Added Season 28 Altar of Rites recommendations.
22 Feb. 2023 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 28.
22 Feb. 2023 (this page): Added Season 28 Altar of Rites recommendations.
26 Aug. 2022 (gear page): Added Season 27 Angelic Crucible recommendations.
26 Aug. 2022 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 27.
26 Aug. 2022 (this page): Added Season 27 Angelic Crucible recommendations.
13 Apr. 2022 (gear page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
13 Apr. 2022 (skills page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
13 Apr. 2022 (this page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
09 Dec. 2021 (gear page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
09 Dec. 2021 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 25.
09 Dec. 2021 (this page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
23 Jul. 2021 (gear page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
23 Jul. 2021 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 24.
23 Jul. 2021 (this page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
31 Mar. 2021 (gear page): Added a follower recommendation.
31 Mar. 2021 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 23.
31 Mar. 2021 (this page): Added a follower recommendation.
18 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
18 Nov. 2020 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 22. No changed were needed.
18 Nov. 2020 (this page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
30 Jun. 2020 (gear page): No changes required for Season 21.
30 Jun. 2020 (skills page): No changes required for Season 21.
30 Jun. 2020 (this page): No changes required for Season 21.
12 Mar. 2020 (gear page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
12 Mar. 2020 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
12 Mar. 2020 (this page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
19 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
19 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
19 Nov. 2019 (this page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
22 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Item recommendations have been revised for Season 18.
22 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Condemn over Steed Charge for Season 18.
22 Aug. 2019 (this page): Item and skill recommendations have been revised for Season 18.
14 May 2019 (gear page): Guide added.
14 May 2019 (skills page): Guide added.
14 May 2019 (this page): Guide added.

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