Witch Doctor

Diablo III Barbarian Demon Hunter Monk Witch Doctor Wizard Crusader Follower Armory Difficulty Levels Monster Power Special Effects Experience Gain Paragon Item Rarity Magic Find Gold Find Nephalem Valor The Witch Doctor is one of the first two characters confirmed to be in the game by Blizzard, and is the second character in the gameplay video. The Witch Doctor appears to have a similar gameplay style to Diablo II's Necromancer, with some key differences. The Witch Doctor summons, casts spells, and can beef up the summoned pets with spells. Lore Witch Doctor Gameplay Class Resource Systems Witch Doctors use mana. Builds and Guides Please use our Witch Doctor forum to hash out the details of any builds. Once a build is theorycrafted and tested, feel free to post it here. Ideally, build posts would include significant commentary about the skills used, choices made, etc. Theorycraft Please post any class-specific theory that isn't included in Blizzard's documentation. Similar to the build section, use the forums for the preliminary discussion, and post here once the details are known and agreed-upon. Skills Skill Calculator Information on this page is based on a level 60 character and rank 7 runestones, and was last updated September 2011. Physical Realm Skill Unlock Level Mana Cooldown Description Poison Dart 1 -176 None Shoot a deadly poison dart that deals 46-67 Poison damage and an additional 57 Poison damage over 2 seconds. {{{U1}}} {{{R1}}} {{{D1}}} {{{U2}}} {{{R2}}} {{{D2}}} {{{U3}}} {{{R3}}} {{{D3}}} {{{U4}}} {{{R4}}} {{{D4}}} {{{U5}}} {{{R5}}} {{{D5}}} Plague of Toads 2 -211 None Release a handful of toads that deal 71-99 Poison damage to enemies they come in contact with. {{{U1}}} {{{R1}}} {{{D1}}} {{{U2}}} {{{R2}}} {{{D2}}} {{{U3}}} {{{R3}}} {{{D3}}} {{{U4}}} {{{R4}}} {{{D4}}} {{{U5}}} {{{R5}}} {{{D5}}} Zombie Charger 5 -229 None Call forth a reckless, suicidal zombie that deals 71-99 Poison damage to all enemies in its way. {{{U1}}} {{{R1}}} {{{D1}}} {{{U2}}} {{{R2}}} {{{D2}}} {{{U3}}} {{{R3}}} {{{D3}}} {{{U4}}} {{{R4}}} {{{D4}}} {{{U5}}} {{{R5}}} {{{D5}}} Corpse Spiders 7 -282 None Summon 4 spiders to attack nearby enemies for 7-21 physical damage. {{{U1}}} {{{R1}}} {{{D1}}} {{{U2}}} {{{R2}}} {{{D2}}} {{{U3}}} {{{R3}}} {{{D3}}} {{{U4}}} {{{R4}}} {{{D4}}} {{{U5}}} {{{R5}}} {{{D5}}} Firebats 9 -352/s None A swarm of fiery bats burn enemies in front of you for 57-85 Fire damage per second. {{{U1}}} {{{R1}}} {{{D1}}} {{{U2}}} {{{R2}}} {{{D2}}} {{{U3}}} {{{R3}}} {{{D3}}} {{{U4}}} {{{R4}}} {{{D4}}} {{{U5}}} {{{R5}}} {{{D5}}} Firebomb 11 -264 None Lob an explosive skull that deals 64-78 Fire damage to all enemies within 8 yards. {{{U1}}} {{{R1}}} {{{D1}}} {{{U2}}} {{{R2}}} {{{D2}}} {{{U3}}} {{{R3}}} {{{D3}}} {{{U4}}} {{{R4}}} {{{D4}}} {{{U5}}} {{{R5}}} {{{D5}}} Locust Swarm 19 -352 None Summon a plague of locusts to assault enemies, dealing 25 Poison damage per second for 3 seconds. The locusts will jump to additional nearby targets. {{{U1}}} {{{R1}}} {{{D1}}} {{{U2}}} {{{R2}}} {{{D2}}} {{{U3}}} {{{R3}}} {{{D3}}} {{{U4}}} {{{R4}}} {{{D4}}} {{{U5}}} {{{R5}}} {{{D5}}} Acid Cloud 22 -528 None Acid falls down dealing an initial 57-78 Poison damage followed by 14 Poison damage per second to enemies who remain in the area. {{{U1}}} {{{R1}}} {{{D1}}} {{{U2}}} {{{R2}}} {{{D2}}} {{{U3}}} {{{R3}}} {{{D3}}} {{{U4}}} {{{R4}}} {{{D4}}} {{{U5}}} {{{R5}}} {{{D5}}} Wall of Zombies 27 -352 None A line of zombies emerge from the ground, attacking nearby enemies for 21-36 physical damage per second for 5 seconds. {{{U1}}} {{{R1}}} {{{D1}}} {{{U2}}} {{{R2}}} {{{D2}}} {{{U3}}} {{{R3}}} {{{D3}}} {{{U4}}} {{{R4}}} {{{D4}}} {{{U5}}} {{{R5}}} {{{D5}}} Spirit Realm Skill Unlock Level Mana Cooldown Description Haunt 4 -106 None Haunt an enemy with a spirit dealing 355 Arcane damage over 17 seconds. If the target dies, the spirit will automatically haunt another nearby enemy. You may have up to 3 Haunt effects active at once. {{{U1}}} {{{R1}}} {{{D1}}} {{{U2}}} {{{R2}}} {{{D2}}} {{{U3}}} {{{R3}}} {{{D3}}} {{{U4}}} {{{R4}}} {{{D4}}} {{{U5}}} {{{R5}}} {{{D5}}} Horrify 8 None 20 s Don a spectral mask that horrifies all enemies within 12 yards, causing them to run in fear for 5 seconds. {{{U1}}} {{{R1}}} {{{D1}}} {{{U2}}} {{{R2}}} {{{D2}}} {{{U3}}} {{{R3}}} {{{D3}}} {{{U4}}} {{{R4}}} {{{D4}}} {{{U5}}} {{{R5}}} {{{D5}}} Spirit Walk 12 -176 15 s Enter the spirit realm for 3 seconds. While in the spirit realm, your movement is unhindered. Your link to the spirit realm will end if you cast any spell or your physical body sustains 50% of your maximum health in damage. {{{U1}}} {{{R1}}} {{{D1}}} {{{U2}}} {{{R2}}} {{{D2}}} {{{U3}}} {{{R3}}} {{{D3}}} {{{U4}}} {{{R4}}} {{{D4}}} {{{U5}}} {{{R5}}} {{{D5}}} Soul Harvest 14 None 15 s Feed on the life force of up to 5 nearby enemies within 15 yards. Gain 126 Attack for each affected enemy. This effect lasts 30 seconds. {{{U1}}} {{{R1}}} {{{D1}}} {{{U2}}} {{{R2}}} {{{D2}}} {{{U3}}} {{{R3}}} {{{D3}}} {{{U4}}} {{{R4}}} {{{D4}}} {{{U5}}} {{{R5}}} {{{D5}}} Spirit Barrage 21 -141 None Bombard a target with a spirit bolt that deals 36-71 physical damage. {{{U1}}} {{{R1}}} {{{D1}}} {{{U2}}} {{{R2}}} {{{D2}}} {{{U3}}} {{{R3}}} {{{D3}}} {{{U4}}} {{{R4}}} {{{D4}}} {{{U5}}} {{{R5}}} {{{D5}}} Mass Confusion 24 None 60 s Incite paranoia in enemies, causing some to fight for you for 8 seconds. {{{U1}}} {{{R1}}} {{{D1}}} {{{U2}}} {{{R2}}} {{{D2}}} {{{U3}}} {{{R3}}} {{{D3}}} {{{U4}}} {{{R4}}} {{{D4}}} {{{U5}}} {{{R5}}} {{{D5}}} Support Skill Unlock Level Mana Cooldown Description Summon Zombie Dogs 1 -176 60 s Summon 3 zombie dogs from the depths to fight by your side. {{{U1}}} {{{R1}}} {{{D1}}} {{{U2}}} {{{R2}}} {{{D2}}} {{{U3}}} {{{R3}}} {{{D3}}} {{{U4}}} {{{R4}}} {{{D4}}} {{{U5}}} {{{R5}}} {{{D5}}} Grasp of the Dead 3 -53 8 s Hands reach out from the ground slowing enemy movement by 50% and dealing 21 physical damage per second for 8 seconds. {{{U1}}} {{{R1}}} {{{D1}}} {{{U2}}} {{{R2}}} {{{D2}}} {{{U3}}} {{{R3}}} {{{D3}}} {{{U4}}} {{{R4}}} {{{D4}}} {{{U5}}} {{{R5}}} {{{D5}}} Hex 6 -176 10 s Summon a Fetish Shaman for 8 seconds that will hex enemies into chickens. Hexed enemies are unable to perform offensive actions and take 20% additional damage. {{{U1}}} {{{R1}}} {{{D1}}} {{{U2}}} {{{R2}}} {{{D2}}} {{{U3}}} {{{R3}}} {{{D3}}} {{{U4}}} {{{R4}}} {{{D4}}} {{{U5}}} {{{R5}}} {{{D5}}} Sacrifice 16 None None All of your zombie dogs explode, each dealing 107-178 physical damage to all enemies within 12 yards. {{{U1}}} {{{R1}}} {{{D1}}} {{{U2}}} {{{R2}}} {{{D2}}} {{{U3}}} {{{R3}}} {{{D3}}} {{{U4}}} {{{R4}}} {{{D4}}} {{{U5}}} {{{R5}}} {{{D5}}} Gargantuan 18 -528 120 s Summon a large zombie follower to fight for you. The Gargantuan swings for 18-25 physical damage with every swing. {{{U1}}} {{{R1}}} {{{D1}}} {{{U2}}} {{{R2}}} {{{D2}}} {{{U3}}} {{{R3}}} {{{D3}}} {{{U4}}} {{{R4}}} {{{D4}}} {{{U5}}} {{{R5}}} {{{D5}}} Big Bad Voodoo 25 None 120 s Summon a fetish to begin a ritual dance that increases the attack, casting and movement speeds of all allies in the area by 155% for 20 seconds. {{{U1}}} {{{R1}}} {{{D1}}} {{{U2}}} {{{R2}}} {{{D2}}} {{{U3}}} {{{R3}}} {{{D3}}} {{{U4}}} {{{R4}}} {{{D4}}} {{{U5}}} {{{R5}}} {{{D5}}} Fetish Army 29 None 120 s Summon an army of Fetish creatures to fight by your side for 20 seconds. Dagger-wielding fetishes attack for 14-25 physical damage. {{{U1}}} {{{R1}}} {{{D1}}} {{{U2}}} {{{R2}}} {{{D2}}} {{{U3}}} {{{R3}}} {{{D3}}} {{{U4}}} {{{R4}}} {{{D4}}} {{{U5}}} {{{R5}}} {{{D5}}} Passive Skill Unlock Level Description Circle of Life 10 Gain 10% of your maximum Mana whenever you are healed by a health globe. Vermin 10 Your Plague of Toads, Corpse Spiders and Firebats abilities do 20% more damage. Spiritual Attunement 13 Maximum Mana is increased by 20%. Regenerate 2% of your maximum Mana per second. Mana is the fuel you use to cast offensive and defensive skills. Gruesome Feast 15 Gain 10% Attack for 10 seconds whenever you are healed by a health globe. This effect can stack up to 5 times. Blood Ritual 17 50% of Mana costs are paid with Life. In addition, you regenerate 2% of your maximum Life per second. Zombie Handler 19 You can have 4 Zombie Dogs out at once. The health of your Zombie Dogs and Gargantuan is increased by 60%. Pierce the Veil 20 All of your damage is increased by 20% but your Mana costs are increased by 30%. Rush of Essence 23 Spirit spells return 200% of their Mana cost over 10 seconds. Sprit spells are: Haunt, Horrify, Soul Harvest, Spirit Barrage, Spirit Walk Vision Quest 25 Anytime you have 4 or more skills on cooldown your mana regeneration is increased by 300%. Fierce Loyalty 26 All your pets gain 100% of the benefit of your thorns items. Death Trance 28 Reduce damage by 20% whenever you are below 50% of your maximum Life. Tribal Rites 30 The cooldowns of your Fetish Army, Big Bad Voodoo and Hex abilities are reduced by 25%.