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'''Strafe''' is an Offensive [[Demon Hunter skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 27.
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'''Strafe''' is an Archery [[Demon Hunter skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 19.
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The Demon Hunter spins in a circle, firing shots in all directions with uncanny accuracy. Strafe never misses, striking any monster in sight repeatedly until dead, or until the Hatred runs dry (which usually happens first, since the resource cost is quite high for this skill.)
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Strafe is the single best anti-destructible skill in Diablo III, capable of taking out every single visible barrel, crate, banister, loose section of wall, etc, in a blink. (Which is good, since that's about as long as the Hatred lasts.) The shots prioritize automatically, and will all hit a single monster before any shots hit destructibles. 
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Strafe can be used to kill monsters, but it has a very high Hatred cost for the damage it deals, and is not a very efficient skill.
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<br><br><br>__TOC__
 
<br><br><br>__TOC__
==Background==
 
[[File:Diablo_III_Logo.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Strafe in action]]
 
Unknown.
 
  
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==Skill Rune Effects==
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{{skill description header}}
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<skill subcat="Bow skill" class="DemonHunter">Strafe</skill>
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<skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Icy Trail">Strafe</skill>
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<skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Drifting Shadow">Strafe</skill>
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<skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Stinging Steel">Strafe</skill>
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<skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Rocket Storm">Strafe</skill>
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<skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Demolition">Strafe</skill>
  
==Skill Effects==
 
The following is a very quick list. See the [[Strafe rune effects]] page for a more thorough summary of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more.
 
 
{{Active skills header}}
 
{{Demon Hunter Skill Strafe}}
 
{{Demon Hunter Skillrune Stinging Steel}}
 
{{Demon Hunter Skillrune Demolition}}
 
{{Demon Hunter Skillrune Drifting Shadow}}
 
{{Demon Hunter Skillrune Equilibrium}}
 
{{Demon Hunter Skillrune Rocket Storm}}
 
{{center|Note: Information is based on a level 60 character and rank 7 runestones.}}
 
  
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===Notes===
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* The [[Demon Hunter]] must have a [[bows|bow]], [[crossbows|crossbow]], or [[Hand Crossbows|hand xbow]] equipped to use Strafe.
  
 
==Skill Design==
 
==Skill Design==
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==Synergies==
 
==Synergies==
* No [[synergies]] with any of the [[Demon Hunter passives]] are yet known.
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The following [[Demon Hunter passives]] provide a benefit to Strafe, runed or not:
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{{skill description header}}
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<skill class="DemonHunter">Thrill of the Hunt</skill>
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<skill class="DemonHunter">Steady Aim</skill>
  
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Also, if using the Rocket Storm rune on Strafe, then the Passive skill Ballistics will boost the rockets' damage by 50%
  
 
==Development==
 
==Development==
 
'''Strafe''' was first seen at the [[July 2011 Press Event]], where it was a level 27 skill. Unfortunately, no information about the skill's function was available.
 
'''Strafe''' was first seen at the [[July 2011 Press Event]], where it was a level 27 skill. Unfortunately, no information about the skill's function was available.
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===Beta===
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When the [[beta]] started in September 2011, Strafe was changed to level 19. The skill system was once again overhauled for the [[Beta Patch 13]], and Strafe was classified as an Archery skill and moved way back to level 9. For [[Beta Patch 14]], it was bumped back up to level 19.
  
  
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Image:Diablo_III_Logo.jpg|Skill use 4
 
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==References==
 
==References==
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7962606#post7962606 JudgeHype.com July 2011 Press Event Coverage - The Demon Hunter (Translated by Zediono)]
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* [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
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* [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] -- Diablo III 12th Sep 2011
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* [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/demon-hunter/active/ Demon Hunter Active Skills] — Blizzard's Official Diablo III Site
  
  
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Latest revision as of 19:44, 14 April 2015

IconStrafe.png

Strafe is an Archery Demon Hunter skill unlocked at Level 19.

The Demon Hunter spins in a circle, firing shots in all directions with uncanny accuracy. Strafe never misses, striking any monster in sight repeatedly until dead, or until the Hatred runs dry (which usually happens first, since the resource cost is quite high for this skill.)

Strafe is the single best anti-destructible skill in Diablo III, capable of taking out every single visible barrel, crate, banister, loose section of wall, etc, in a blink. (Which is good, since that's about as long as the Hatred lasts.) The shots prioritize automatically, and will all hit a single monster before any shots hit destructibles.

Strafe can be used to kill monsters, but it has a very high Hatred cost for the damage it deals, and is not a very efficient skill.





Skill Rune Effects[edit | edit source]

Name Level Description

<skill subcat="Bow skill" class="DemonHunter">Strafe</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Icy Trail">Strafe</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Drifting Shadow">Strafe</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Stinging Steel">Strafe</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Rocket Storm">Strafe</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Demolition">Strafe</skill>


Notes[edit | edit source]

Skill Design[edit | edit source]

Unknown.


Synergies[edit | edit source]

The following Demon Hunter passives provide a benefit to Strafe, runed or not:

Name Level Description

<skill class="DemonHunter">Thrill of the Hunt</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter">Steady Aim</skill>

Also, if using the Rocket Storm rune on Strafe, then the Passive skill Ballistics will boost the rockets' damage by 50%

Development[edit | edit source]

Strafe was first seen at the July 2011 Press Event, where it was a level 27 skill. Unfortunately, no information about the skill's function was available.


Beta[edit | edit source]

When the beta started in September 2011, Strafe was changed to level 19. The skill system was once again overhauled for the Beta Patch 13, and Strafe was classified as an Archery skill and moved way back to level 9. For Beta Patch 14, it was bumped back up to level 19.


Media[edit | edit source]

Strafe can be seen in action on video here:

  • None yet.

You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:


References[edit | edit source]