Section V:Gear optionsThis build is very gear dependent. If you have better gear, you will win more often; simple as that.
This section will list 3 set-ups for gear.
HelmetsThere are quite a few options for your helmet. What I have used on all my 'sins is a rare circlet with 2Assassin/20Fcr and mods. I like to look for one with a lot of strength to help cover that HUGE requirement on Shadow Dancers. If you do decide to use it, make sure to use a jewel with atleast 15Ias in it, the best IMO would be a 15Ias/15Resists jewel. Another option is a magic 2Assassin/20Fcr/2socketed circlet. You can put the 15/15 jewel AND a shael in this one, and not have to use any Fhr charms. Also, you could opt for a CoA build. Using a CoA, you MUST have a 15Fcr(atleast) amulet, and 10fcr ring. It offers nice DR/Resists and Fhr. Last, you could use the 1.08 Valkyrie. This helmet is the only in the game that offers 30Fcr, no to mention 30Ias/30Fhr/30Frw. All these mods make it a great choice, and an open socket makes it all the better. I personally prefer not to use massively unperm items, and quite frankly can't afford a perm/legit one. You can use a Griffons as a legit 102 setup option.
ArmorsReally the only armor you will NEED here is Enigma. Find a low/middle strength requirement armor that you like. Some people opt for a Bramble/Fort switch. I personally don't use one, but it can be a great addition.
ClawsFor the the maxed Claw Mastery build you will want to invest the extra dex/strength points for Runic Talons, the increase in damage is helpfull. If you aren't opting for that skill allocation, then the best claw type would be Greater Talons. (You may want to use Runics/Ebugged Suwayyah on the shadow build)
There are a huge variety of claws viable on this build. In reality, you will only need 3 claws:
Chaos-The first thing you want to look for on your chaos is of course the claw type, Runics or GTs are the most viable. Look for those with +3 to Lightning Sentry. After that some usefull mods to look for are +to Fade/Venom. You could also opt for a Feral Claw for heavier damage if you have a -30wsm on hand claw with atleast 40ias and 15ias in your hat. If you have access to an ebugged suwayyah chaos, or just a suwayyah with 3LS/3Venom, by all means go for that and wsm bug.
Fury-Same as Chaos, look for the -30WSM claws first, then LS/Venom/Fade. You will want to use a Runics or Feral here regardless.
Fools-This will most likely be the toughest piece of equipment to get your hands on. First look for your -30WSM claws(GTS,Runics). After that you will want to find one with either 30 base Ias, or 20 base Ias with 2sockets. You will want to fill atleast one socket with an Um for Open Wounds, and the other with Ias if needed, if not then more OW! Last, look for +traps or LS to boost that portion of the damage.
When dueling smiters you may want to have a nice fools claw with KB.
GlovesLike Enigma, the only gloves you NEED are Trang Oul's. They offer 20Fcr to help with 65, and nice cold resists, ALSO, there's currently a bug that applies trangs %poison damage TWO times, so it gives a huge boost in Venom damage.
BeltsPretty much the best option here is Arachnids Mesh. It's the only belt in the game that offers +1 to skills, and not to mention 20Fcr. Another good option is to use a Dungos and a 15(atleast) Fcr amulet, or a crafted belt with OW and other great mods with a Fcr amulet.
BootsThe best boots for this build are Shadow Dancers. If you can get pass that massive strength requirement, +1-2Shadow Skills, HUGE dexterity, and 30Fhr are titanicly sexy. Another option is to use Tri Resist Rares, but you have to make up atleast 10Fhr some where.
AmuletsThis will mostly depend on what helmet you are using. If you don't need the Fcr, Maras or Highlords is your best option. If you need the Fcr, get an amulet with how ever much Fcr you need, and as much usefull extra mods that you can find.
RingsIf you need Fcr, the 10Fcr rare/crafted rings with as many mods as you can find are your best options. You will want some source of Cannot Be Frozen, and Ravenfrost is the absolute GOD of those options.
CharmsIf you need Fhr, look for either Shadow/Trap skill Gcs with 12fhr, or Resists Scs with 5fhr. After that you will want to fill up your inventory with Shadow/Trap lifers and 20Vitas with best mods available. The standard Torch/Annihilus is a must of course. If you're going Trap orientated, mix up Shadow and Trap gcs, or just use all Trap gcs.
Stash GearsThere are MANY options for stash gear. If you feel you will need to be BM, sorb gear is the way to go. If you want to be GM you can always combat elemental builds with high resists gear and stacked resists gear. Widowmaker and Bramble are other good options to consider. When switching to these there will be multiple things you might want to swap. Test for your self and see what you like best against what.
Example gear setups:
One point Claw Mastery (Shadow orientated)- Helmet: 2Sin/20Fcr/2Socket Circlet 1x 15Ias/15Res 1x Open Socket (Fill with what ever you need the most)
- Armor: Enigma in low strength/high durability armor
- Claw (Chaos/Off hand): 3LS/3Venom/3Fade Chaos Suwayyah (Feral Chaos if not wsm bugging)
- Claw (Fury/On hand): 3LS/3Venom/3Fade Fury Feral Claws (Runic Fury if not wsm bugging)
- Claw (Fools/On hand): Fools/30-40Ias/2Sockets with LS or Sin skills Feral Claws (Runic Fools if not wsm bugging)
- Amulet: Highlords
- Rings: Raven + 10Fcr rare with good mods (Str/Dex/Mana/Life/Resists)
- Gloves: Trangs
- Belt: Arachs
- Boots: Shadow Dancers
- Charms: 9x Shadow Lifers with Life/Resists small charms to fill resists gaps
One point Claw Mastery (Trap orientated) - Helmet: CoA Ber and 15ias/15Resists Jewel
- Armor: Enigma in low strength/high durability armor
- Claw (Chaos/Off hand): 3LS/3Venom/3Fade Chaos GT
- Claw (Fury/On hand): 3LS/3Venom/3Fade Fury GT
- Claw (Fools/On hand): Fools/30-40Ias/Sockets with Sin/Traps/LS
- Amulet: 2sin/15Fcr amulet
- Rings: Raven + 10Fcr rare with good mods (Str/Dex/Mana/Life/Resists)
- Gloves: Trangs
- Belt: Arachs
- Boots: Shadow Dancers
- Charms: 9x Trap Lifers with Life/Resists small charms to fill resists gaps (Should allready have 48%fhr from CoA+Shadow Dancers)
20 point Claw Mastery - Helmet: 2Sin/20Fcr/2Socket Circlet 1x 15Ias/15Res 1x Open Socket (Fill with what ever you need the most)
- Armor: Enigma in low strength/high durability armor
- Claw (Chaos/Off hand): Ebugged Suwayyah if you can find a perm one, if not use a 3LS/3Venom/3Fade Chaos Suwayyah (Feral Chaos if not wsm bugging)
- Claw (Fury/On hand): 3LS/3Venom/3Fade Fury Feral Claws (Runic Fury if not wsm bugging)
- Claw (Fools/On hand): Fools/30-40Ias/2Sockets with LS or Sin skills Feral Claws (Runic Fools if not wsm bugging)
- Amulet: Highlords
- Rings: 1 Ravens/ 1x Fcr Ring (Str/Resis/Life/Mana/Dex etc)
- Gloves: Trangs
- Belt: Arachs
- Boots: Shadow Dancers
- Charms: 9x Shadow Lifers with Life/Resists small charms to fill resists gaps
Section VI:My Hybrid Sin
Desolation USWest NL Hybrid Sin RIP
*Note- All stats in Hell, without Anya quests. Whirlwind is on left click only to show the LS damage without having to post 2 screenshots.
GearHelmet:2Sin/15Ias/20Fcr/164Ed/28Strength/6Life/30All resists (15/15Jewel)
Armor:770Roll/15Ed Dusk Enigma (1308Defense)
Claws:3LS/3Venom/3Blade Shield Fury Runics (Permed)
3LS/3Venom/3Blade Shield Chaos Runics (Legit)
Gloves:73Roll Trang Oul's
Belt:120Ed Arachnids
Boots:2/25/78 SDancers
Amulet:30Resists Maras
Rings:10Fcr/20Strength/6Dex/13Life/35Mana Crafted Ring
250/20 Ravenfrost
Switch:6/6/2 Cta Flail
33/91/6 Spirit Monarch
Charms:20/12 Sin Torch
20/13/10 Annihilus
45/45/44/44/41/40/40/40/40 Shadow Lifers
10x 20Life/Resists Scs
Section VII:Build Goals- Trap Laying Speed
9Fpa trap laying with ALL setups
- Ww Speed
4Frame Ww with all setups
- Open Wounds
50/25% chance without your Fury on. (50 on Fools/25 on Chaos)
- Cast Rate
65%Fcr on all setups. (Possibly a 102 c/c Setup also)
- Hit Recovery
30%Fhr atleast on all setups. (48% is even better, but I prefer just the Fhr from Shadow Dancers)
- Whirlwind Damage
(Shadow 1pt) Atleast 3k on screen Whirlwind damage
(Trap 1pt) Atleast 2.5k on screen Whirlwind damage
(20pt) Atleast 3.5k on screen Whirlwind damage
- Lightning Sentry Damage
(Shadow 1pt) Atleast 6k on screen LS damage
(Trap 1pt) Atleast 8k on screen LS damage
(20pt) Atleast 4k on screen LS damage
- Resistances
75 in Hell without Anya
- Attack Rating
Satisfactory AR (Enough to take on paladins/barbs in situations where Traps aren't the better option.)
- Life
Atleast 3.7k (After Battle Orders)
Section VIII:My Hotkey SetupThis is my hotkey setup. Please don't comment "wow that sucks" or "that's a stupid hotkey setup", it's for didactic purposes only. You don't have to use it, it's just an example.
Right ClickQ-Y: Prebuffs
Q- Battle Command (Cta)
W- Battle Orders (Cta)
E- Venom
R- Blade Shield
T- Fade
Y- Burst of Speed
A-G: Main Skills
A- Whirlwind
S- Teleport
D- Mindblast
F- Psychic Hammer (Sometimes Blade Fury)
G- Cloak of Shadows
Z-C: Traps/Shadow
Z- Lightning Sentry
X- Wake of Fire
C- Shadow Master
Left ClickB- Dragon Claw