Top Crusader Armor Build in Diablo 3 Ultimate Evil Edition

While mashing the buttons on your Xbox or PlayStation controller, trying to take out the horde of enemies that circle you, it’s also important to remember your defensive tactics too. The challenging world of Diablo 3 Ultimate Evil Edition, created by the brainiacs at Blizzard, demands that you equip your character with the best weapons and armor to create the ultimate build. While the Crusader’s weapons build was covered in another article, this one seeks to provide the best 5 pieces of armor for your Crusader’s build in Diablo 3 Ultimate Evil Edition. Each of the numerous armor slots in your crusader’s build needs to be filled with the best equipment you can find, which may require you to wait until the higher levels to attain it. The following armor suggestions are suited to players of level 70 and above; we’re playing with the big boys here.

As part of the Armor of Akkhan set, Diablo 3 Ultimate Evil Edition players will need to make their way up to level 70 before getting their hands on this equipment. They should particularly look forward to the shoulder slot armor, Pauldrons of Akkhan, when fighting their way through the ranks. In addition to adding extra strength to the Crusader class in Diablo 3 Ultimate Evil Edition, the Pauldrons will provide players with resistance against all elements, the boost ranges from 71 to 100 points depending on the equipment version.

It may not be considered normal, but in Diablo 3 Ultimate Evil Edition jewelry serves a defensive purpose for characters, including the Crusader class. The legendary amulet, Ouroboros, is worn around a crusader’s neck once they attain level 60 status. Besides looking good, the Ouroboros will improve players’ chances of landing a critical hit in combat by around 6%. The amulet awards the player further improvements with its magic properties. Depending on the Ouroboros amulet you acquire, it could boost your Strength, Intelligence or Dexterity. If you have the neck slot, it makes much more sense to fill it and gain an advantage, regardless of how small that is. Using the Ouroboros amulet will definitely give you an edge in combat compared to those bare-necked fools you’ll be fighting.

There is a second entry in this list of Top Crusader Weapon Build items in Diablo 3 Ultimate Evil Edition for the Armor of Akkhan set. When you’re fighting up close and personal with an enemy, your entirety is at risk. Therefore you need to equip armor to the hands slot of your crusader’s build. The Gauntlets of Akkhan will provide the Crusader class of Diablo 3 Ultimate Evil Edition with strong protection against enemy onslaught. By wearing these gloves, you will also feel the benefit of additional strength and a boost in the probability of landing a critical hit.

However you will find that pieces of glove slot armor will not be enough to defend you in the toughest of battles. To overcome such monstrosities, equip your crusader with bracers too. A particularly potent set of bracers, which fill the wrists slot of your build, are the Aughild’s Search bracers. Adding random magic properties to your Diablo 3 Ultimate Evil Edition character, the Aughild’s Search bracers are a high-scoring defensive piece of armor. But you will have to wait until level 70 to make good use of them, these mighty goods can’t be used by just anyone!

Requiring your crusader to be a meager level 60, as opposed to the level 70 requirement of other pieces of armor, the Blackthorne’s Jousting Mail are trousers that will do more than just keep you warm. The Blackthorne’s Jousting Mail fills the legs slot of your character’s armor build and in doing so will add points to your Intelligence, Strength or Dexterity. The trousers aren’t an exclusive item, but they are said to be tailor made to fit your crusader exactly, maintaining your agility in movement while providing a thick protective layer.

Available on PS4, PS3, Xbox One and Xbox 360, go out (or stay in!) and get your Diablo 3 UEE Crusader character the best build now.

 
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