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| − | '''Vault''' is a [[Demon Hunter | + | [[File:IconVault.png|left]] |
| + | '''Vault''' is a Hunting [[Demon Hunter skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 9. The Demon Hunter vaults forward at high speed, moving as a shadow with a flair for acrobatics. | ||
| − | This is the Demon Hunter's [[movement ability]]. | + | This is the Demon Hunter's [[movement ability]] and one of the most effective movement/escape skills in the game. |
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
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The Demon Hunter melts into the shadows, using them to spin forward with a series of acrobatic somersaults and flips. | The Demon Hunter melts into the shadows, using them to spin forward with a series of acrobatic somersaults and flips. | ||
| + | ==Skill Rune Effects== | ||
| + | See the [[Vault rune effects]] page for a more thorough description of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more. | ||
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| + | {{skill description header}} | ||
| + | <skill subcat="Movement ability" class="DemonHunter">Vault</skill> | ||
| + | <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Action Shot">Vault</skill> | ||
| + | <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Rattling Roll">Vault</skill> | ||
| + | <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Tumble">Vault</skill> | ||
| + | <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Acrobatics">Vault</skill> | ||
| + | <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Trail of Cinders">Vault</skill> | ||
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| + | ==Synergies== | ||
| + | The following [[Demon Hunter passives]] provide a benefit to Vault, runed or not: | ||
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| + | <skill class="DemonHunter">Tactical Advantage</skill> | ||
| + | <skill class="DemonHunter">Perfectionist</skill> | ||
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| + | ==Skill Design== | ||
| + | [[Image:vault2.jpg|thumb|I could do that...if I wanted to.]] | ||
| + | Every [[character]] in Diablo III has at least one [[movement ability]]. The Demon Hunter has several with Vault the most obvious and fastest. | ||
| + | With a click the Demon Hunter vaults a considerable distance in the blink of an eye, passing right through monsters. Vault can be used repeatedly, with no cool down, [[Discipline]] permitting. | ||
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| + | :* [[Waller]] | ||
| + | :* [[Jailer]] | ||
| + | [[Evasive Fire]] can however pass through Waller's walls. | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
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<blockquote>''Vault was the last Demon Hunter skill the pre-made demo characters had, and it was useful to rush through the dungeon or to escape from boss packs. It was a fast moving cartwheel that covered about 1/2 the screen. It’s seen a few times in the DH cinematic. This skill allows the DH to pass through any monsters in the way, though it’s stopped by obstacles such as walls or doors or the huge, chopping cleaver booby [[trap]]s that filled this year’s demo dungeon.</blockquote> | <blockquote>''Vault was the last Demon Hunter skill the pre-made demo characters had, and it was useful to rush through the dungeon or to escape from boss packs. It was a fast moving cartwheel that covered about 1/2 the screen. It’s seen a few times in the DH cinematic. This skill allows the DH to pass through any monsters in the way, though it’s stopped by obstacles such as walls or doors or the huge, chopping cleaver booby [[trap]]s that filled this year’s demo dungeon.</blockquote> | ||
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| + | ===Beta=== | ||
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| + | [[File:Vault3.jpg|thumb|300px|Transform and roll out.]] | ||
| + | Skill tiers were removed shortly before the [[beta]] started in September 2011, and Vault became a level 6 skill. The skill system was once again overhauled for the [[Beta Patch 13]], and Vault was classified as a Defensive skill and moved up to level 13. For [[Beta Patch 14]], it was re-classified as a Hunting skill and dropped to level 9. The "Hunting" category replaced "Shadow". | ||
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| + | ==Trivia== | ||
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| + | The skill animations for Vault were modified slightly during the beta. Initially both genders of Demon Hunter vaulted in a cartwheel animation. Someone must have decided this wasn't macho enough for the male though, since his Vault became a sort of sideways flipping leap, without any hand planted on the ground, pre-release. | ||
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* [[Gameplay: Blizzcon 2010]] | * [[Gameplay: Blizzcon 2010]] | ||
| − | You can find pictures in the Diablo | + | You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery: |
| − | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/ Diablo | + | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/ Diablo III screenshots and pictures] |
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/search.php?keywords=Vault&cat=all '''Vault''' specific gallery contents] | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/search.php?keywords=Vault&cat=all '''Vault''' specific gallery contents] | ||
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Image:vaulting4.jpg| By now, you should be sick of the word 'vault'. | Image:vaulting4.jpg| By now, you should be sick of the word 'vault'. | ||
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/demon-hunter-screenshots-and-hands-on-report/ BlizzCon 2010 Demon Hunter First Impressions] | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/demon-hunter-screenshots-and-hands-on-report/ BlizzCon 2010 Demon Hunter First Impressions] | ||
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-demon-hunter/P2/ BlizzCon 2010 Demon Hunter PvM Hands-on Report] | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-demon-hunter/P2/ BlizzCon 2010 Demon Hunter PvM Hands-on Report] | ||
| + | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7960229#post7960229 Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report] — IncGamers 1st Aug 2011 | ||
| + | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8009356#post8009356 HardRock's Demon Hunter Skills and Their Rune Effects] — IncGamers 6th Sep 2011 | ||
| + | * [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/demon-hunter/active/ Demon Hunter Active Skills] — Blizzard's Official Diablo III Site | ||
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| + | {{Skill navbox Diablo III|DH|hunting}} | ||
| − | + | [[category:Demon Hunter skills]] | |
| + | [[category:Active skills]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:57, 4 July 2012
Vault is a Hunting Demon Hunter skill unlocked at Level 9. The Demon Hunter vaults forward at high speed, moving as a shadow with a flair for acrobatics.
This is the Demon Hunter's movement ability and one of the most effective movement/escape skills in the game.
Contents
[hide]Background[edit | edit source]
The Demon Hunter melts into the shadows, using them to spin forward with a series of acrobatic somersaults and flips.
Skill Rune Effects[edit | edit source]
See the Vault rune effects page for a more thorough description of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more.
| Name | Level | Description |
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<skill subcat="Movement ability" class="DemonHunter">Vault</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Action Shot">Vault</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Rattling Roll">Vault</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Tumble">Vault</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Acrobatics">Vault</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Trail of Cinders">Vault</skill>
Synergies[edit | edit source]
The following Demon Hunter passives provide a benefit to Vault, runed or not:
| Name | Level | Description |
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<skill class="DemonHunter">Tactical Advantage</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter">Perfectionist</skill>
Skill Design[edit | edit source]
Every character in Diablo III has at least one movement ability. The Demon Hunter has several with Vault the most obvious and fastest.
With a click the Demon Hunter vaults a considerable distance in the blink of an eye, passing right through monsters. Vault can be used repeatedly, with no cool down, Discipline permitting.
Can not pass through Monsters'
Evasive Fire can however pass through Waller's walls.
Development[edit | edit source]
Vault was first shown at BlizzCon 2010 as one of the originals when the Demon Hunter was unveiled. Wyatt Cheng had this to say about it[1]:
Flux also weighed in on the skill from his time on the BlizzCon 2010 demo[2]:
Vault was the last Demon Hunter skill the pre-made demo characters had, and it was useful to rush through the dungeon or to escape from boss packs. It was a fast moving cartwheel that covered about 1/2 the screen. It’s seen a few times in the DH cinematic. This skill allows the DH to pass through any monsters in the way, though it’s stopped by obstacles such as walls or doors or the huge, chopping cleaver booby traps that filled this year’s demo dungeon.
Beta[edit | edit source]
Skill tiers were removed shortly before the beta started in September 2011, and Vault became a level 6 skill. The skill system was once again overhauled for the Beta Patch 13, and Vault was classified as a Defensive skill and moved up to level 13. For Beta Patch 14, it was re-classified as a Hunting skill and dropped to level 9. The "Hunting" category replaced "Shadow".
Trivia[edit | edit source]
The skill animations for Vault were modified slightly during the beta. Initially both genders of Demon Hunter vaulted in a cartwheel animation. Someone must have decided this wasn't macho enough for the male though, since his Vault became a sort of sideways flipping leap, without any hand planted on the ground, pre-release.
Media[edit | edit source]
Vault can be seen in action on video here:
You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:
The Demon Hunter mid-Vault.
Another shot of the multiple shadows.
Each shadow has its own posture.
By now, you should be sick of the word 'vault'.
References[edit | edit source]
- BlizzCon 2010 Gameplay Panel Transcript
- BlizzCon 2010 Demon Hunter First Impressions
- BlizzCon 2010 Demon Hunter PvM Hands-on Report
- Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report — IncGamers 1st Aug 2011
- HardRock's Demon Hunter Skills and Their Rune Effects — IncGamers 6th Sep 2011
- Demon Hunter Active Skills — Blizzard's Official Diablo III Site
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