Been a while since I posted in this thread. I figured I'd stop by and ask around about the new zoo doctor.
My witch doctor:
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/profile/Sylvannos-1583/hero/10863721* Very few problems in A2, even with low vit/armor/res. This build is worth roughly 4 million. Not to bad if you're new and need to farm.
* The nerf to proc rates on pets means I'll be dropping the proc gear in favor of int/vit/regen/res. I don't think it's necessary anymore to have lots of crowd control since pets are sturdier. Before, in 1.03, you needed the procs so enemies couldn't attack and kill your pets.
* Gear mods are now prioritized: life regen > int > res > vit > possibly thorns. I want to experiment and I'm curious if anyone else has had success with mass thorn damage.
* I don't think burning dogs and big stinker are necessary anymore, either. Burning dogs still has some of the best damage, but 10% damage split between you and the dogs might be more viable for A3/A4. I have switched to restless giant, a 15 second steroid for your golem. He can do some serious damage. Plus, you can recast him to make it 30 seconds.
* I like dire bats since it lets me snipe whilst safely standing behind my minions. You seriously can't get hit by arc sentries or molten this way.
* Rain of Toads is my primary since it has high damage. I would use leaping spiders, but they can't be casted over walls like toads can.
* The price of 1.03 stormshields and 900 dps weapons has dropped dramatically. I took the leftovers from my barb and gave them to my wd's templar. He is now a beast and doesn't die. I might give him two justice lanterns (one from 1.03 and another from 1.04) just to make him tanky as shit.