This is how I've been building it. I think it's one of the best warlock builds you can play for sure. Better than Firelock for P8TZ96 for sure. Better tele frames than Javazon and better QOL with very similar screen clearing.
https://maxroll.gg/d2/d2planner/3ub6bc0h

* I didn't prebuff with Enchant (horazon lvl 35-40 enchant possible) but did include a lvl 23 demon enchant demon limb in the cube for anyone who wants to try.
* All 3 bows available to test. No peirce + Explosion, 66% pierce + explosion, 100% pierce no explosion
* You absolutely do not need 100% pierce, so Gheeds Wager is ALWAYS going to be better than Razortail
* Didn't need to cap resists, so don't worry about that. 45+ in this build without mist.
* It does seem that the explosions will trigger Hex Bane more, or the explosion impact ensures the arrows hit, as opposed to mist.
* I think probably, the best bow is Demon Machine, you can use it all game, super cheap, and can socket it with a Vex, Amn, or Nef depending on your needs. That will allow you to use FCR gloves if you don't have BIS gear and still hit 75fcr. However, I think the CB is very important.
* You can also hit 75 FCR on swap anyways with spirit, so probably doesn't matter. You can also hit 125 FCR on swap with spirit if you dont use CB gloves.
* I think the reason I was killing heralds and bosses quickly is indeed because of the CB on the gloves.

Buff yourself with Battle Command
Cast 3 Defilers
Consume 1
Buff everyone with Battle Command Battle Orders
Buff Hex Bane

Go

This post was edited by ahyp on Jun 25 2026 05:15am

Lost me at Mara’s sry

the link i provided above doesn't have maras!! loll

Who are u?

Nice guide but you're wrong about torch going above cube sorry. Everyone knows it goes below.

hi, dont use bind demon isn't it? i saw in maxroll planner got 1 skill in bind demon, and how is switch opalvein to sling ring? is it better damage?

I use one of each. They both will do similar damage.

Probably doesn’t matter either way. Sling may be better if you use a tome of tp it gives 2 free slots!

Nah the spread of 2 defiler I think is better than 1 + bind. I was testing around a bit but you don’t need the bind point

You can also get a level 39-40 enchant using +skills and full horazons set. You don’t even need to enchant if you’re slamming runs, but if you’re full clearing p8 tz games, lvl 40 enchant is gonna add damage AR and it will last 18 mins. Very nice

This post was edited by ahyp on Jun 25 2026 07:52am

thanks mate, im still very good with hex purge build but still want to try some new air with bow and also dark lancer build, i heard she is very strong