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As of level 28 my build is http://us.battle.net/d3/en/calculator/witch-doctor#WedcVY!dba!aaaaZa

Please note I switch off (or more likely unsure whether to use) for either splinter poison dart or spined dart depending on if I need the mana or not.

Basically I start off a battle releasing a few Haunts to keep my health up. After I'm half way or so drained I jump into the fray and use Soul harvest which boosts my attack and replenishes my mana, then depending on the strength of the mob, and whether I'm using frogs which are close range or darts which allow me be further I adjust my range or if the mob is particular strong or many I would spam dire bats.

I use Zombie Dogs and Sacrifice as my bomb attack, when I'm swarmed by a lot of mobs or have a boss or an elite I stack up my soul harvests and blast em with 4 (with Zombie handler) for %1100 damage. And the rebirth usually, on average gives me 3 dogs back and by the time I'm ready again the cooldown is usually down.

Basically I'm asking for some tips and advise, I'm happy with soul harvest, sacrifice and dogs (though any critiques would be valued), My biggest concern is what to use as a main DD spell. In the beginning I loved dart because of the DPS but eventually as you progress the swarms of mobs gets countless and the single attack of the dart just felt overwhelming against a screen of 20+ mobs, but on the other hand where the frogs would attack more it would also require me to be upfront with the mobs which would get me majorly hurt. Also not the happiest with darts or frogs or even bats in general. If anyone can give suggestions as replacements that would be great. But please also some tips to helping me keep my mana up if you would be suggesting more mana intensive skills.

Also if you can help me with some general questions;
-This has been bothering me from when the released the skills, what is the main difference between Locust Swarm and Haunt? It doesn't really seem to have a big difference in skill mechanics, Can someone please explain to me the difference and if there is not one than why would I choose one over the other?

-Do Slow and snares stack? If I were to use Grasp of the dead and another witch doctor would too or if I demon Hunter used caltrop, or whatever, would all of those snares stack till the mobs eventually have 100% movement reduction?

I have a few more questions but I can't think of em now, If I do I'll add em in. Thanks for any help,

I'm just going crazy that I need to wait 3 MORE hours after 'midnight release'.. stupid time zones and CA and NY time difference.

Oh snap. I'm New york. eastern standard. Battletag: Aish#1251

Sorry about wrong section.

:'( aw no one?

Yea, I know I'm a bit late with the pre-order but why bother letting anyone hold my money so soon before I get my product. Also my friends held of on Diablo to play Tera for a while. Morons, so anyone want to team up? First play through plans to be Witch Doctor, prolly a summon and attack heavy build, never played beta so we'll see how skills go. I plan to play a lot but priority to work and any other life neccessities, sorry but priorities are priorities.

Also a little brain dead at the moment, any ideas for a cool battletag?

Bump?

Just wondering if you think that when they finally do come out with a console version if they will allow a pc user to play along side a console user on psn/xbl? Especially if they plan on connecting consoles with Battle.net as well.

Basically I want it ASAP yet would like a physical copy just in case or just to have the CD. Some people say that it is cheaper to get a physical copy? That doesn't hurt, I am in US, Ny to be precise. Does anyone know where I can get it for cheaper?

Hey guys, haven't really been active recently. No need to go on about my personal life but I've still been lurking and checking out the news. Excited about the final release but wanted to know a few things;

I didn't bother pre-ordering it yet though I might a week or so before the release, I rather not shell out the money I don't have 3 months in advance for something that I won't get until, well 3 months later especially without any incentive or what not (other games give out bonus content or features or whatnot for example).

But more importantly, if I order the digital version from Blizz directly (as to get the game immediately on release day/night) can I still receive a physical copy, box and Cd and all without actually ordering a new one? Also now that I mentioned it, IS there any bonus to pre-ordering the game?

Thanks

I know not to expect it but didn't Blizzard say that they plan to release Heart of the Swarm and Legacy of the Void 18months after each proceeding one? I know its not 18months yet, but we're almost there and practically no news whatsoever.
I know this is a Diablo forum but with D3 with no solid release date how long do you think the expacs will take to be out (I doubt they'll be release any less than 6 months within each other).

Also, does Diablofans have a Starcraft sister site?

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I used to dream about getting into the Diablo 3 beta, then I took an arrow to the knee.

Yea, its funny that I had this dream NOW, weeks before I was Diablo dreamless. Finally got my hands on Skryim and than the dreams start rolling in..

And than I woke up. /cry

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That's what multiple tabs are for... dun dun dunnnn.

To yhuipaul.. Each one had their own differing passive so picking any of them would have their advantages. And even if so, just like they do more damage and help you slay demons it doesn't necessarily mean they 'force' you to use them, they just help me kick butt easier so you wouldn't really be 'forced' to use em, they would just help you find things easier.