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| − | '''Sacrifice''' is a | + | [[File:Wd-mongrel-blast.jpg|thumb|400px|Sacrifice in action.]] |
| + | '''Sacrifice''' is a Terror [[Witch Doctor skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|level]] 13. One of the Witch Doctor's biggest damage skills, Sacrifice causes the Witch Doctor's [[Zombie Dog]]s to explode, dealing substantial damage to nearby enemies. | ||
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
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The Witch Doctor dispatches his zombie dogs if they are of no more use to him. | The Witch Doctor dispatches his zombie dogs if they are of no more use to him. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Skill Rune Effects== |
| − | The following is a very quick | + | The following is a very quick summary. See the [[Sacrifice 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 class="WitchDoctor">Sacrifice</skill> | <skill class="WitchDoctor">Sacrifice</skill> | ||
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==Skill Design== | ==Skill Design== | ||
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The explosion in which the dogs are sacrificed is magnificent, and can easily take out multiple enemies if timed and positioned correctly. | The explosion in which the dogs are sacrificed is magnificent, and can easily take out multiple enemies if timed and positioned correctly. | ||
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[[Image:Skill witchdoctor sacrificesequence.jpg|thumb|centre|600px|A sequence of images showing sacrifice.]] | [[Image:Skill witchdoctor sacrificesequence.jpg|thumb|centre|600px|A sequence of images showing sacrifice.]] | ||
| + | ==Synergies== | ||
| + | The following [[Witch Doctor passives]] provide a benefit to Sacrifice: | ||
| + | {{Passive skills header}} | ||
| + | {{Witch Doctor Passive Pierce the Veil}} | ||
| − | + | Obviously, this skill can only be used when the Witch Doctor has [[Zombie Dog]]s available, provided from either the active skill [[Summon Zombie Dogs]] or the passive [[Circle of Life]]. | |
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==Development== | ==Development== | ||
| + | [[File:Mongrel-sacrifice-arena1.jpg|thumb|350px|Sacrifice in the [[Arena]].]] | ||
'''Sacrifice''' premiered with [[Diablo III]] in the [[WWI 2008]] gameplay video, and was a Tier II skill in the [[Voodoo Skill Tree]]. For [[BlizzCon 2009]], Sacrifice was moved to the [[Zombie Skill Tree]], but was otherwise unchanged. | '''Sacrifice''' premiered with [[Diablo III]] in the [[WWI 2008]] gameplay video, and was a Tier II skill in the [[Voodoo Skill Tree]]. For [[BlizzCon 2009]], Sacrifice was moved to the [[Zombie Skill Tree]], but was otherwise unchanged. | ||
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<blockquote>''The biggest damage skill he had, and one I made extensive use of. It was especially good late game, when hunting down the last Wizard. I’d chase with the dogs ahead of me, hurling Firebombs at, or just to cut off, the Wizard. As soon as one of the dogs got in range, even if it was just close enough to take one swipe at the running target… bang.</blockquote> | <blockquote>''The biggest damage skill he had, and one I made extensive use of. It was especially good late game, when hunting down the last Wizard. I’d chase with the dogs ahead of me, hurling Firebombs at, or just to cut off, the Wizard. As soon as one of the dogs got in range, even if it was just close enough to take one swipe at the running target… bang.</blockquote> | ||
| − | Skill tiers were removed | + | ===Beta=== |
| − | + | Skill tiers were removed shortly before the [[beta]] started in September 2011, and Sacrifice became a level 16 skill. The skill system was once again overhauled for the [[Beta Patch 13]] in February 2012, and Sacrifice was classified as a Terror skill and moved to level 21. For [[Beta Patch 14]], it was moved down to level 13, within reach of the beta players. Unfortunately, there have been no beta gameplay reports detailing the use of this skill. | |
===Previous Versions=== | ===Previous Versions=== | ||
See the [[Witch Doctor skill archive]] for more details on previous versions of Sacrifice and other Witch Doctor skills. | See the [[Witch Doctor skill archive]] for more details on previous versions of Sacrifice and other Witch Doctor skills. | ||
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File:Mongrel-sacrifice-arena2.jpg|Mongrel detonation in the [[Arena]]. | File:Mongrel-sacrifice-arena2.jpg|Mongrel detonation in the [[Arena]]. | ||
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-witch-doctor-skills/ BlizzCon 2009 Full Witch Doctor Skill Trees and Stats] | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-witch-doctor-skills/ BlizzCon 2009 Full Witch Doctor Skill Trees and Stats] | ||
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvp-arena-report/ BlizzCon 2010 PvP Hands-on Report] | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvp-arena-report/ BlizzCon 2010 PvP Hands-on Report] | ||
| − | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7960229#post7960229 Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta 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://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/witch-doctor/active/ Witch Doctor Active Skills] | + | * [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/witch-doctor/active/ Witch Doctor Active Skills] — Blizzard's Official Diablo III Site |
Revision as of 03:14, 27 March 2012
Sacrifice is a Terror Witch Doctor skill unlocked at level 13. One of the Witch Doctor's biggest damage skills, Sacrifice causes the Witch Doctor's Zombie Dogs to explode, dealing substantial damage to nearby enemies.
Contents
Background
The Witch Doctor dispatches his zombie dogs if they are of no more use to him.
Skill Rune Effects
The following is a very quick summary. See the Sacrifice 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 class="WitchDoctor">Sacrifice</skill>
Skill Design
The explosion in which the dogs are sacrificed is magnificent, and can easily take out multiple enemies if timed and positioned correctly.
Synergies
The following Witch Doctor passives provide a benefit to Sacrifice:
| Skill | Unlocked | Description |
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| {{{icon}}} | [[{{{name}}}]] | 27 | {{{desc}}} |
Obviously, this skill can only be used when the Witch Doctor has Zombie Dogs available, provided from either the active skill Summon Zombie Dogs or the passive Circle of Life.
Development
Sacrifice premiered with Diablo III in the WWI 2008 gameplay video, and was a Tier II skill in the Voodoo Skill Tree. For BlizzCon 2009, Sacrifice was moved to the Zombie Skill Tree, but was otherwise unchanged.
Though it was not a starting skill in the BlizzCon 2010 PvM demo, Flux found it to be very useful in the PvP demo:[1]
The biggest damage skill he had, and one I made extensive use of. It was especially good late game, when hunting down the last Wizard. I’d chase with the dogs ahead of me, hurling Firebombs at, or just to cut off, the Wizard. As soon as one of the dogs got in range, even if it was just close enough to take one swipe at the running target… bang.
Beta
Skill tiers were removed shortly before the beta started in September 2011, and Sacrifice became a level 16 skill. The skill system was once again overhauled for the Beta Patch 13 in February 2012, and Sacrifice was classified as a Terror skill and moved to level 21. For Beta Patch 14, it was moved down to level 13, within reach of the beta players. Unfortunately, there have been no beta gameplay reports detailing the use of this skill.
Previous Versions
See the Witch Doctor skill archive for more details on previous versions of Sacrifice and other Witch Doctor skills.
Media
Sacrifice can be seen in action on video here:
You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:
References
- BlizzCon 2008 Witch Doctor Gameplay Report
- BlizzCon 2009 Full Witch Doctor Skill Trees and Stats
- BlizzCon 2010 PvP Hands-on Report
- Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report — IncGamers 1st Aug 2011
- Witch Doctor Active Skills — Blizzard's Official Diablo III Site
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Summon Zombie Dogs |
Horrify |
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Hex |
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Soul Harvest |
Sacrifice |
Mass Confusion |
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Zombie Charger |
Spirit Barrage |
Acid Cloud |
Wall of Zombies |
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Gargantuan |
Big Bad Voodoo |
Fetish Army |
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