Index of WD US build and other threads, maintained by skywalkerfx:
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7350275486
Index to Witch Doctor Builds and Guides
If you are new to the Witch Doctor class or you are just looking for build ideas or guides, then you’ve come to the right place.
New to Level 60 Guides
Recount's Budget Build Guide 1.0.6 http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7320822516 – If you’re a new level 60 Witch Doctor, this is a good place to start. Has recommendations for a basic build, suggestions on where and how to run for gear, etc. (Author: Recount)
WD Extreme Budget Challenge http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/6794233346 – Building a new Witch Doctor on a budget? This thread is for you. Get a good starter Witch Doctor on the cheap. (Author: Kamahl)
Other Guides
Pet Guide (Patch 1.0.5) http://us.battle.net/d3/en-us/forum/topic/7004045226 – If you want to know the mechanics of zombie dogs and gargantuan and how they interface with Witch Doctor skills, gear, and damage then this is for you. (Author: Peter)
Witch Doctor Proc Rate for Each Skill - http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7166796695 Testing done to determine rate each which doctor skill can proc (a "procedure" triggered under particular circumstances). Used to determine how often a skill will proc life on hit or crowd control effects e.g. freeze, stun, blind, chill, etc. (Author: PlonX)
Best in Slot Gear for an All Around Build - http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7200182155 This post attempts to answer the question, "What is the best piece of Witch Doctor gear for each equipment slot?" Not necessarily agreed to by all, but certainly a good read for all those looking for gear upgrades. (Author: Kwikee)
Attack Speed vs Mana Usage (Bears Example) - http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7392969555 This post delves into how attack speed and mana usage are related. Also discusses how to correct your build when attack speed or mana becomes an issue. (Author: Skywalkerfx)
Witch Doctor Builds
Speed Builds
Advanced Speed Run Build - http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7350275486?page=3 - This build uses the Cain's set to maximize experience and item farming. The author claims that in MP0 you can get 100 million experience per hour. Gear dependent. (Author: Ket)
Sacrifice/Bears Speed Build http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7350275486?page=3#50 - This build focuses on Sacrifice/Pride for mana and damage while spamming bears. Also uses GI + GF passives for dog cool down. Advanced build requiring 100K+ DPS in MP5. (Author: Ket)
Blitz Para Exp Build - http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7415642889 - Strap on your Lacuni's or Inna's and light up your Firebomb and Manitou for this low MP speed build. Uses GI passive with Thing of the Deep to cool down movement skills. Requires 100K DPS. (Author: Oranz)
Bear Builds
Advanced PTV Bears Build (MP7+) http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7199961490?page=1#3s – This build is focused around high damage with high mana sustain through GEAR. OPTIMAL levels of this build will require high amounts of gold. (Author:Soundb)
Bear/Spirit Barrage Build (MP7+) http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7200302890 – Spam spirit barrage for ranged attack and to provide mana for bears. (Author: SiCo)
Widowmaker Spiders/Bears/AC Build http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7200083546 – (Low to High MP) This is a universal build that uses Widowmaker Spiders to reclaim mana for Bears and Acid Cloud (AC) spam. Also focuses on burst damage from Soul Harvest and Gruesome Feast. (Author: Skywalkerfx)
Acid Rain Builds
Acid Rain/Rain of Toads LoH Build http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7199961490?page=2#30 - This build is focused around high sustained healing with good damage for higher MP levels. The amount of healing this build puts out can reach levels where you do not need much AR/HP to be able to 'facetank' elite pack affixes such as desecrate/molten/etc. (Author: Soundb)
Rain Doctor Build http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7414952546?page=1#3 - A Rain of Toads/Acid Cloud build with a lot of proc effects mixed into it. Author does a good job explaining proc effects and how to use them. (Author: blackjack)
Sacrifice/Zero Dogs
Summoner http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?843224-Ultimate-Witch-Doctor-Summoner-Build - Low repair costs and never run out of mana. (Author: Illusions)
Zero Second Zombie Dogs http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7199961490?page=2#32 – A very gear specific build designed to spam zombie dog sacrifice. Very expensive to gear for. (Author: Soundb)
Sacrifice Build Guide V1.1 http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/5724133490 - This build focuses on the Sacrifice and Summon Zombie Dogs skills. Through gear you will reduce your Summon Zombie Dogs to 0 seconds which allows sacrifice to be used as a main ability. Very expensive to gear for. (Author: ColdNCursed)
No Pets Builds
Domination Build http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/5825763043?page=1 - A pet-less bear build, that focuses on Spirit barrage/Phlebotomize for life return, and uses the Rush of Essence passive for mana generation. (Author: Sensation)
Cloud of Bats/Spirit Barrage/AC Build http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7415492223?page=1 - A pet-less Cloud of Bats build that returns mana with Spirit Barrage/Well of Souls and uses AC to proc freeze. Very gear specific. (High MP) (Author: SayGa)
Combination Builds
Hybrid C4Dogs Proctor http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7004696095 – A combination of a freeze/stun “proc” doctor and zero dogs build. Very gear specific. (Author: ZeMickey)
Minion Master + Poor Man's Sacrifice http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7320002035 – Low MP. This build is a combination of the poor man's zombie dog - sacrifice build, with fetishes, and short term mini-pets (corpse spiders/firebomb/spirit barrage). (Author: Zenvota)
In Defense of Fetish Sycophants http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7378957869 A variant of a Rain of Toads/Acid Cloud build that uses the Fetish Sycophants passive to create a horde of fetishes for offense and defense. (All MP) (Author: jjc16)
Snare Doctor http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7200061181 - The idea behind this build is to stack as many slow spells as possible while your corpse spiders and acid cloud eat away at your enemies. (All MP) (Author: Zandalar)
Unusual Builds
Chicken Run Racing (Poulet Time Race) http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7200031694
The author describes it as, "Time is to introduce you to a minigame/sport, that'll make you roll on the floor laughing for it's fun, and will get you a bit more interested in D3." (Author: ZeMickey)
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Link to Index of Witch Doctor Guides on the Europe BattleNet Server -
http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/5644164388
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http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7350275486
Index to Witch Doctor Builds and Guides
If you are new to the Witch Doctor class or you are just looking for build ideas or guides, then you’ve come to the right place.
New to Level 60 Guides
Recount's Budget Build Guide 1.0.6 http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7320822516 – If you’re a new level 60 Witch Doctor, this is a good place to start. Has recommendations for a basic build, suggestions on where and how to run for gear, etc. (Author: Recount)
WD Extreme Budget Challenge http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/6794233346 – Building a new Witch Doctor on a budget? This thread is for you. Get a good starter Witch Doctor on the cheap. (Author: Kamahl)
Other Guides
Pet Guide (Patch 1.0.5) http://us.battle.net/d3/en-us/forum/topic/7004045226 – If you want to know the mechanics of zombie dogs and gargantuan and how they interface with Witch Doctor skills, gear, and damage then this is for you. (Author: Peter)
Witch Doctor Proc Rate for Each Skill - http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7166796695 Testing done to determine rate each which doctor skill can proc (a "procedure" triggered under particular circumstances). Used to determine how often a skill will proc life on hit or crowd control effects e.g. freeze, stun, blind, chill, etc. (Author: PlonX)
Best in Slot Gear for an All Around Build - http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7200182155 This post attempts to answer the question, "What is the best piece of Witch Doctor gear for each equipment slot?" Not necessarily agreed to by all, but certainly a good read for all those looking for gear upgrades. (Author: Kwikee)
Attack Speed vs Mana Usage (Bears Example) - http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7392969555 This post delves into how attack speed and mana usage are related. Also discusses how to correct your build when attack speed or mana becomes an issue. (Author: Skywalkerfx)
Witch Doctor Builds
Speed Builds
Advanced Speed Run Build - http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7350275486?page=3 - This build uses the Cain's set to maximize experience and item farming. The author claims that in MP0 you can get 100 million experience per hour. Gear dependent. (Author: Ket)
Sacrifice/Bears Speed Build http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7350275486?page=3#50 - This build focuses on Sacrifice/Pride for mana and damage while spamming bears. Also uses GI + GF passives for dog cool down. Advanced build requiring 100K+ DPS in MP5. (Author: Ket)
Blitz Para Exp Build - http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7415642889 - Strap on your Lacuni's or Inna's and light up your Firebomb and Manitou for this low MP speed build. Uses GI passive with Thing of the Deep to cool down movement skills. Requires 100K DPS. (Author: Oranz)
Bear Builds
Advanced PTV Bears Build (MP7+) http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7199961490?page=1#3s – This build is focused around high damage with high mana sustain through GEAR. OPTIMAL levels of this build will require high amounts of gold. (Author:Soundb)
Bear/Spirit Barrage Build (MP7+) http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7200302890 – Spam spirit barrage for ranged attack and to provide mana for bears. (Author: SiCo)
Widowmaker Spiders/Bears/AC Build http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7200083546 – (Low to High MP) This is a universal build that uses Widowmaker Spiders to reclaim mana for Bears and Acid Cloud (AC) spam. Also focuses on burst damage from Soul Harvest and Gruesome Feast. (Author: Skywalkerfx)
Acid Rain Builds
Acid Rain/Rain of Toads LoH Build http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7199961490?page=2#30 - This build is focused around high sustained healing with good damage for higher MP levels. The amount of healing this build puts out can reach levels where you do not need much AR/HP to be able to 'facetank' elite pack affixes such as desecrate/molten/etc. (Author: Soundb)
Rain Doctor Build http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7414952546?page=1#3 - A Rain of Toads/Acid Cloud build with a lot of proc effects mixed into it. Author does a good job explaining proc effects and how to use them. (Author: blackjack)
Sacrifice/Zero Dogs
Summoner http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?843224-Ultimate-Witch-Doctor-Summoner-Build - Low repair costs and never run out of mana. (Author: Illusions)
Zero Second Zombie Dogs http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7199961490?page=2#32 – A very gear specific build designed to spam zombie dog sacrifice. Very expensive to gear for. (Author: Soundb)
Sacrifice Build Guide V1.1 http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/5724133490 - This build focuses on the Sacrifice and Summon Zombie Dogs skills. Through gear you will reduce your Summon Zombie Dogs to 0 seconds which allows sacrifice to be used as a main ability. Very expensive to gear for. (Author: ColdNCursed)
No Pets Builds
Domination Build http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/5825763043?page=1 - A pet-less bear build, that focuses on Spirit barrage/Phlebotomize for life return, and uses the Rush of Essence passive for mana generation. (Author: Sensation)
Cloud of Bats/Spirit Barrage/AC Build http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7415492223?page=1 - A pet-less Cloud of Bats build that returns mana with Spirit Barrage/Well of Souls and uses AC to proc freeze. Very gear specific. (High MP) (Author: SayGa)
Combination Builds
Hybrid C4Dogs Proctor http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7004696095 – A combination of a freeze/stun “proc” doctor and zero dogs build. Very gear specific. (Author: ZeMickey)
Minion Master + Poor Man's Sacrifice http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7320002035 – Low MP. This build is a combination of the poor man's zombie dog - sacrifice build, with fetishes, and short term mini-pets (corpse spiders/firebomb/spirit barrage). (Author: Zenvota)
In Defense of Fetish Sycophants http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7378957869 A variant of a Rain of Toads/Acid Cloud build that uses the Fetish Sycophants passive to create a horde of fetishes for offense and defense. (All MP) (Author: jjc16)
Snare Doctor http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7200061181 - The idea behind this build is to stack as many slow spells as possible while your corpse spiders and acid cloud eat away at your enemies. (All MP) (Author: Zandalar)
Unusual Builds
Chicken Run Racing (Poulet Time Race) http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7200031694
The author describes it as, "Time is to introduce you to a minigame/sport, that'll make you roll on the floor laughing for it's fun, and will get you a bit more interested in D3." (Author: ZeMickey)
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Link to Index of Witch Doctor Guides on the Europe BattleNet Server -
http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/5644164388
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