Strafe
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.
Contents
Skill Rune Effects[edit | edit source]
| Name | Level | Description |
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<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]
- The Demon Hunter must have a bow, crossbow, or hand xbow equipped to use Strafe.
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 |
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<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]
- 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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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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