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| − | '''Chakram''' is a Secondary [[Demon Hunter skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 12. | + | '''Chakram''' is a Secondary [[Demon Hunter skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 12. This skill creates a spinning star projectile that cuts through any number of enemies and moves in a spiraling pattern, offsetting the high damage with erratic targeting. |
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| + | The rate at which chakrams can be cast is determined by the character's weapon speed, and a Demon Hunter with dual one-handed crossbows can emit Chakrams at a very impressive rate. This of course causes the Hatred expenditure to increase as well, since it's fixed to a set amount per cast. | ||
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
[[File:Diablo_III_Logo.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Chakram in action.]] | [[File:Diablo_III_Logo.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Chakram in action.]] | ||
| − | The Demon Hunter slings a spinning chakram which follows a large spiral path as it moves forward. | + | The Demon Hunter slings a spinning chakram which follows a large spiral path as it moves forward. The Chakram looks distinctly two-dimensional, like a glowing ninja throwing star that's hovering over the ground at about waist height, like a killer frisbee. |
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| + | All rune effects of Chakram have 100% piercing and will pass through any number of monsters. Chakrams can also travel up or down levels between areas of a dungeon and through many other obstacles that will stop arrows or most projectiles. They are stopped by exterior walls though, and can not be effectively used in narrow passageways, since the Chakrams simply vanish when they hit impassable obstacles. | ||
| + | * The walls created by a [[Waller]] boss stop Chakrams. | ||
==Skill Rune Effects== | ==Skill Rune Effects== | ||
| − | + | See the [[Chakram 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. | |
| + | {{skill description header}} | ||
<skill class="DemonHunter">Chakram</skill> | <skill class="DemonHunter">Chakram</skill> | ||
| − | + | <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Twin Chakrams">Chakram</skill> | |
| − | + | <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Serpentine">Chakram</skill> | |
| − | == | + | <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Razor Disk">Chakram</skill> |
| − | + | <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Boomerang">Chakram</skill> | |
| + | <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Shuriken Cloud">Chakram</skill> | ||
==Synergies== | ==Synergies== | ||
| − | The following [[Demon Hunter passives]] provide a benefit to Chakram: | + | The following [[Demon Hunter passives]] provide a benefit to Chakram, runed or not: |
| − | {{ | + | {{skill description header}} |
| − | + | <skill class="DemonHunter">Steady Aim</skill> | |
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
| − | '''Chakram''' was first seen at the [[July 2011 Press Event]], where it was a level 9 skill. Unfortunately, no information about the skill's function was available. | + | '''Chakram''' was first seen at the [[July 2011 Press Event]], where it was a level 9 skill. Unfortunately, no information about the skill's function was available from that event. |
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[[category:Demon Hunter skills]] | [[category:Demon Hunter skills]] | ||
[[category:Active skills]] | [[category:Active skills]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:29, 27 May 2012
Chakram is a Secondary Demon Hunter skill unlocked at Level 12. This skill creates a spinning star projectile that cuts through any number of enemies and moves in a spiraling pattern, offsetting the high damage with erratic targeting.
The rate at which chakrams can be cast is determined by the character's weapon speed, and a Demon Hunter with dual one-handed crossbows can emit Chakrams at a very impressive rate. This of course causes the Hatred expenditure to increase as well, since it's fixed to a set amount per cast.
Background[edit | edit source]
The Demon Hunter slings a spinning chakram which follows a large spiral path as it moves forward. The Chakram looks distinctly two-dimensional, like a glowing ninja throwing star that's hovering over the ground at about waist height, like a killer frisbee.
All rune effects of Chakram have 100% piercing and will pass through any number of monsters. Chakrams can also travel up or down levels between areas of a dungeon and through many other obstacles that will stop arrows or most projectiles. They are stopped by exterior walls though, and can not be effectively used in narrow passageways, since the Chakrams simply vanish when they hit impassable obstacles.
- The walls created by a Waller boss stop Chakrams.
Skill Rune Effects[edit | edit source]
See the Chakram 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 class="DemonHunter">Chakram</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Twin Chakrams">Chakram</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Serpentine">Chakram</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Razor Disk">Chakram</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Boomerang">Chakram</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Shuriken Cloud">Chakram</skill>
Synergies[edit | edit source]
The following Demon Hunter passives provide a benefit to Chakram, runed or not:
| Name | Level | Description |
|---|
<skill class="DemonHunter">Steady Aim</skill>
Development[edit | edit source]
Chakram was first seen at the July 2011 Press Event, where it was a level 9 skill. Unfortunately, no information about the skill's function was available from that event.
Beta[edit | edit source]
After the beta started in September 2011, Chakram became a level 7 skill. The skill system was once again overhauled for the Beta Patch 13, and Chakram was classified as a Secondary skill and moved up to level 12.
Media[edit | edit source]
Chakram 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]
- 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
| Classes of the Diablo games |
Skills - Active skills - Skill runes - Passives - Resource - Movement ability [e] Barbarian Demon Hunter Monk Necromancer Witch Doctor Wizard Followers Other Classes Fan-made |
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| The Barbarian | Fury - Barbarian Active Skills (Archive) | Barbarian Passive Skills (Archive) [e] | |||
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Primary Might |
Secondary Tactics |
Defensive Rage |
Pound of Flesh (10) |
Superstition (30) |
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| Barbarian skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Might Tactics Rage |
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Bash |
Cleave |
Frenzy |
[e] |
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Hammer of the Ancients |
Rend |
Seismic Slam |
Whirlwind |
[e] |
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Ground Stomp |
Leap |
Sprint |
Ignore Pain |
[e] |
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Ancient Spear |
Revenge |
Furious Charge |
Overpower |
[e] |
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Weapon Throw |
Threatening Shout |
Battle Rage |
War Cry |
[e] |
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Earthquake |
Call of the Ancients |
Wrath of the Berserker |
[e] |
| Demon Hunter skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Hunting Devices Archery |
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Hungering Arrow |
Entangling Shot |
Bola Shot |
Grenades |
[e] |
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Impale |
Rapid Fire |
Chakram |
Elemental Arrow |
[e] |
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Caltrops |
Smoke Screen |
Shadow Power |
[e] |
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Vault |
Preparation |
Companion |
Marked for Death |
[e] |
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Evasive Fire |
Fan of Knives |
Spike Trap |
Sentry |
[e] |
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Strafe |
Multishot |
Cluster Arrow |
Rain of Vengeance |
[e] |
| Monk skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Techniques Focus Mantras |
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Fists of Thunder |
Deadly Reach |
Crippling Wave |
Way of the Hundred Fists |
[e] |
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Lashing Tail Kick |
Tempest Rush |
Wave of Light |
[e] |
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Blinding Flash |
Breath of Heaven |
Serenity |
Inner Sanctuary |
[e] |
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Dashing Strike |
Exploding Palm |
Sweeping Wind |
[e] |
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Cyclone Strike |
Seven-Sided Strike |
Mystic Ally |
[e] |
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Mantra of Evasion |
Mantra of Retribution |
Mantra of Healing |
Mantra of Conviction |
[e] |
| Necromancer skill categories: Primary Secondary Corpses Blood and Bone Reanimation Curses |
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| Witch Doctor skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Terror Decay Voodoo |
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Poison Dart - Rune effects |
Corpse Spiders |
Plague of Toads |
Firebomb |
[e] |
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Grasp of the Dead |
Firebats |
Haunt |
Locust Swarm |
[e] |
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Summon Zombie Dogs |
Horrify |
Spirit Walk |
Hex |
[e] |
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Soul Harvest |
Sacrifice |
Mass Confusion |
[e] |
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Zombie Charger |
Spirit Barrage |
Acid Cloud |
Wall of Zombies |
[e] |
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Gargantuan |
Big Bad Voodoo |
Fetish Army |
[e] |
| Wizard skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Force Conjuration Mastery |
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Magic Missile |
Shock Pulse |
Spectral Blade |
Electrocute |
[e] |
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Ray of Frost |
Arcane Orb |
Arcane Torrent |
Disintegrate |
[e] |
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Frost Nova |
Diamond Skin |
Slow Time |
Teleport |
[e] |
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Wave of Force |
Energy Twister |
Hydra |
Meteor |
Blizzard |
[e] |
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Ice Armor |
Storm Armor |
Magic Weapon |
Familiar |
Energy Armor |
[e] |
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Explosive Blast |
Mirror Image |
Archon |
[e] |
| Followers | Kormac the Templar | Lyndon the Scoundrel | Eirena the Enchantress [e] | |||
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Diablo II: |
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• Alchemist |
• Flagellant |
• Ranger |
Dragon Warrior Skills |
Aurian Mage Skill | |
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